It’s the last weekend before Christmas, so don’t worry about getting to much holiday fun. Indulge as much as you want…. it only happens once a year! You can sleep in January.
Guys…. you are almost out of time to shop. But do not fear, Friday night… you can get a lot of help! Downtown Petoskey’s Men’s Night Out is Friday, December 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Downtown Petoskey for the ultimate solution for last-minute shoppers. Cross items off your shopping list while enjoying an evening of hospitality, gift wrapping, and music. Feeling lucky? During the Men’s Night Out Poker Run, you could win big for yourself while shopping for others. Receive a playing card at participating businesses. Collect 5 cards and show your hand at Malted Vinyl at 9:15 p.m. for a chance to win the grand prize. More details at PetoskeyDowntown.com
If you are looking for a way to get out and enjoy a little bit of fresh air, check out the Lights of the Bridges, Sat Dec 21, 6-8pm at the Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire. Join as the bridges of the boardwalk are lit up with colorful lights & lanterns for one night only. Enjoy a quarter mile winter stroll around the boardwalk to see the lights & then warm up with a campfire & hot cocoa at the pavilion. Inside the Center will be a variety of holiday crafts to make. This is an “open house” style event. Snowshoes are available for rent if there is deep snow.
Imagine all your favorite Christmas rom-coms mashed into one play! Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once, LIVE on stage in the Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms. The play is Thursday, Friday and Saturday night starting at 7:30 at the Old Town Playhouse. Get tickets at Oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday is the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice. And you can celebrate the return of light with a fun holiday evening. Blissfest Winter Solstice Gathering is Saturday, Dec 21st at 6:30 at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. An annual celebration featuring multiple musical performances, a raffle, beverages, & seasonal merriment. Enjoy Dig a Pony: A Beatles Tribute & Armchair Boogie, a nationally touring newgrass act whose sound ranges from lightning-fast bluegrass to fiery funk to soulful folk & more. Doors, raffle & mingle at 6:30pm; music at 7:30pm. Tickets at Blissfest.org
And on Sunday, enjoy music and help out the Salvation Army. Christmas Together, Sunday Dec 22nd is at 6pm at the Cheboygan Opera House. Enjoy a concert with Cheboygan’s Agee Family to benefit the Cheboygan County Salvation Army. Consider donating to the Red Kettle Campaign &/or bringing dry food items to replenish their food pantry. More info at CheboyganOperaHouse.org.
