💡Upper Merion Area Events and Happenings 12/18 - 12/21

The Local Table Launches Their Dinner Club | Santa Is Coming To Town | Live, Local Music + more

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Corey Luttrell
December 18, 2025

Good morning, neighbors 👋

I’m incredibly excited to share something new happening in the Upper Merion Area: The Local Table Dinner Club

This isn’t networking and it’s not a pitch event. It’s six people at a table, sharing what’s working, what’s hard, and what’s next.

Why I’m doing this:

The best connections don’t happen at conferences or online, they happen over a meal. When guards come down, stories get real, and advice hits different. That’s the energy I’m hoping to bring back.

Here’s how it works:

  • Take a short personality quiz

  • Get matched with 5 compatible guests

  • The restaurant gets picked for you (based on your quiz), the details get handled, and conversation starters are provided.

All you do is show up!

Dinners are happening first in Upper Merion Township, where we’re gathering small groups for meaningful conversation and great company, all around one table.

Next dinner: Wednesday, January 21st (7:00pm).

If you’ve been craving conversations with substance; the kind that remind you why community matters, this is for you.

🍽️ Book your seat HERE.

Can’t make it this time? Sign up anyway to get updates on future dinners in your area. You can also follow The Local Table on Facebook or Instagram.

Here’s to breaking bread and building something real!

OK, let’s get to this weekend’s events and happenings!

In Today’s Spotlight

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This Weekend’s Spotlight Events

UMDGC presents - The Nutcracker: Remixed!

This Saturday, come to the Upper Merion Middle School to see a remix of a holiday classic, The Nutcracker!

Parents Night Out!

If you’re looking for some extra time to finish that shopping or wrapping, or perhaps a night out, check out what the UMAHS cheerleaders can do for you!

Santa Clause is Coming To Town

Rumor on the street is, Santa is very excited to see all the cherubs in and around Swedesburg on Saturday.

Make sure to follow the Swedesburg Vol. Fire Co. for up to the minute details.

The Gypsy Wonderland

Don’t miss this free event at the Gypsy Saloon, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, Buddy The Elf, Cindy Lou Who, and REAL reindeer.

This is a family friendly event!

Light Up Wayne: Hanukkah Festival

Head over to Wayne for their inaugural Light Up Wayne Hannukah Festival (rescheduled) this Saturday at 3:30 pm.

Hanukkah shops, stories, and food from The Kibitz Room for all to enjoy!

Other Area and Local Happenings

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20 

Sunday 12/21

Looking for more ways to get out, connect with, and enjoy the community? My online calendar lists dozens of additional events, food specials, and class offerings happening each day throughout the community and beyond. Browse the full calendar to make sure you stay in the know . Click below to check it out.

Live Music Lowdown 🎷

— Thursday —

  • Bobby Pirylis & Brian Bortnick (8:30pm) @ Screwballs ⚾️

  • Chris Marsceill Trio (6:30pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎼

  • Dan Rendine (6:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Acoustics w/Bryan Miller (7pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Joey Stout (6:30pm) @ Pepper’s 🌶️

  • Jovi’s Journey - A Bon Jovi Tribute (9:30pm) **@ 118 North ⬆️

  • Dogs In A Pile (7pm) ** @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • AM Radio Trio (5pm) @ Chap’s Taproom 🍻

— Friday —

  • Brian Quinn (5-7pm) AND Juliano Brothers (8:30pm)@ Screwballs ⚾️

  • HH w/Chris Day (5-8pm) AND Cory & Friends (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Kevin Liney (7:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Main Street Band (8:30pm) @ Pepper’s 🌶️

  • V Shayne Frederick Trio (6:30 pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎼

  • Dale Knight (6pm) @ Bahama Breeze 🌴

  • Vince Zeller (6pm) @ Jasper’s Backyard 🎤

  • Dogs in a Pile FREE at Noon @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • Perry Curcio - Country and Rock (6pm) @ Hotel West & Main 🏨

  • HH w/Brian Seymour (4pm) AND The Wankers: Holiday Show (8pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • Supertrain: 90’s/2000’s Cover Band (8pm) ** @ Watertower Live 💦

  • The Woulds (8:30pm) @ The Depot Bar 🍺

— Saturday —

  • Old School (8:30pm) @ Screwballs ⚾️

  • Crossey Ed Mary (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Jeff & Shay (7:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Side Arm (8:30pm) @ Peppers 🌶️

  • HH w/Chris Day (4pm) AND Jamie McLean Band with the 29ers (8pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • RaiSan Sings Trio (6:30pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎼

  • Raymond Charles (6pm) @ Bahama Breeze 🌴

  • Jamie Salvatore (6pm) @ Jasper’s Backyard 🎤

  • Dogs In A Pile FOR KIDS! (11:45AM) @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • Cody Tyler and Gypsy Convoy - Country Show (8pm) NO COVER @ Watertower Live 💦

  • Chris Grunwald - Rock (6pm) @ Hotel West & Main 🏨

— Sunday —

  • Ray & Erica (4-8pm) outside AND Jerry Watkins (4-8pm) inside @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Grateful Sunday w/Four Lean Hounds (4-8pm) AND Tommy’s Open Mic (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • The Flamin’ Caucasians (5pm) @ Pepper’s 🌶️

  • Lou Lanza Trio (6pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎼

  • Wally Smith’s Hammond Organ Trio with special guests: Greg Davis & Erik Johnson (4pm) ** AND The MAKS w/Alexis Cunningham and Stone Cold Grace (7:30pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • Dogs In A Pile Ft. Steve Kimock (7pm) ** @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

** Ticketed Event

More Upcoming Events 🗓️

— DECEMBER —

** multiple dates - click link to see more

— New Year’s —

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Thank you for reading! Talk to you next week🙋‍♂️

Corey 💡

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