At Klein JCC in Philadelphia, a Chanukuh show with Russian flavor
Enjoy the spirit of Chanukah Sunday during the musical production Miracle of Chanukah. The show presented by local children of the Russian Jewish community will take place at the Klein Jewish Community Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
Enjoy the spirit of Chanukah Sunday during the musical production Miracle of Chanukah. The show presented by local children of the Russian Jewish community will take place at the Klein Jewish Community Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
The 90-minute production will include performances by the Rhythmic Gymnastics Program, Olga Kresin Ballet School, the Ballroom School with Steve Mesh, the Violin Quintet, the Ann Kids After School Program, Land of the Children After School Program, and more. The concert celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights and brings together Russian families for the holiday. Each child who attends will receive a free gift. Show starts at noon.
Seaport Parade of Lights at Seaport Museum
On Saturday, Independence Seaport Museum hosts the third annual Seaport Parade of Lights on the Delaware River.
Festivities begin at 3 p.m., with carolers singing, complimentary drinks while supplies last, and Santa greeting visitors and giving out candy canes. The boat parade will begin at 5, featuring ships and recreational boats adorned with lights and competing for the prize of most decorated vessel. The procession will be led by the Jupiter, a vintage 1902 tug maintained by the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild. KYW Newsradio's Steve Nikazy will be master of ceremonies.
Legends in Concert Holiday Show at Bally's
Bally's Atlantic City presents the family-friendly Legends in Concert Holiday Show, featuring impersonator performances of Christmas songs by singers of today and yesteryear, through Dec. 30. Kids can come dressed up as their favorite performer.
Impersonations of Michael Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis will keep families in the spirit. Watch "Michael" perform "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"; "Carrie's" rendition of "Do You Hear What I Hear?"; "Barbra" singing "Jingle Bells"; "Elvis" crooning "Blue Christmas"; and "Marilyn" presenting "Santa Baby." The finale features the entire cast singing "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sunday.
Contact Monica Peters at mpeters@phillynews.com.