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Get some last minute holiday shopping done at Johnny Brenda's on Sunday, Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Friday

Holiday Show & Sale @ Mew Gallery
Tonight, the gals at the Mew Gallery are teaming up with local Philly blog McJawn to throw a last minute, holiday sale and party. Local bands, awesome sales, and excellent artists… what more do you need?

A Christmas Carol @ the Walnut Street Theatre
Last chance to catch this show at the Walnut Street Theatre is tonight and tomorrow!

The WaitStaff @ L’Etage
Tonight is the last performance in their weeklong holiday-show extravaganza at L’Etage. Catch some holiday-improv tonight!

Saturday

Art Star in Northern Liberties
Those creative crafters from the Art Star Boutique are taking over No. Libs for a sale of epic proportions. 5% – 20% off most retail shops in No. Libs (depending on how much you shop), discounts at restaurants, and more. Read on.

Santa @ McGillin’s Olde Ale House
That’s right, Old St. Nick is making a stop at McGillin’s. Drop by, take a photo, and have a beer with Santa. He’ll be at the pub from noon til 5pm.

Jose Garces Book Signing @ Chifa
You can catch this top chef at his famous Latin-Asian restaurant, Chifa, today from 2 to 4pm. Free pork belly buns for attendees. Go!

Jane Velez-Mitchelle @ Giovanni’s Room
The author of iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Over-consumption to a Simpler, Honest Life, will be reading selections from her book at Giovanni’s Room.

Glorious Sound of Christmas
Last night for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Glorious Sound of Christmas show at the Kimmel Center.

South Street Winter Solstice
Sure, it’s cold out, but you can warm up at the Magic Gardens or Eyes Gallery, while shopping at boutiques along South St. Just another great, last minute shopping idea.

Sunday

Dru Bruin @ Giovanin’s Room
Butch Bear Calendar 2010 coverman Dru Bruin is visiting the bookshop to greet fans and sign calendars. This is his only Philly area appearance, and calendars will be available in store… but supplies are limited!

Last Minute Shopping @ Johnny Brenda’s
Fishtown’s Johnny B’s is hosting a holiday shopping bazaar today. Grab brunch, do some Christmas shopping.