Looking to mix things up this week? From a holiday pub crawl to an Instant Pot demonstration, here's a roundup of options to help you get social around town.
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Christmas in the City Celebrity Holiday Tree & Wreath Auction
First up, give your support to Christmas in the City (CITC) at this live auction at the Seaport Hotel. Funds will help CITC put on its Winter Wonderland celebration for children and caregivers living in shelters, hotels or transitional housing, and to provide toys and clothing to families that have fallen on hard times. Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti of WBZ-FM are your auction hosts.
When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane
Admission: $30
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11th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Next, get out your ugly holiday sweater and take it for a crawl. The Boston Young Professionals Association has organized this Back Bay pub crawl, which starts at Kings — with an optional chance to bowl — and heads to five other local establishments. Your ticket includes discounted food and drink, private areas to party and holiday swag. The ugliest and most creative sweaters will earn prizes.
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 12-8 p.m.
Where: Kings Dining & Entertainment, 50 Dalton St.
Admission: $15
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Keto Instant Pot: Demo and Tasting with Maria Emmerich
Join cookbook author Maria Emmerich for a demonstration and tasting of recipes designed for a ketogenic diet using the Instant Pot. Emmerich, who is also a nutritionist, is an advocate for the low-carb, high-fat diet, especially to combat diseases like autoimmune disorders, diabetes, epilepsy and depression. She'll show how the multi-cooker devices can save time, making the diet easier to stick with.
When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 10-11 a.m.
Where: The KITCHEN at The Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St.
Admission: Free
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Handel's Messiah and J.S. Bach's Cantata 62
Finally, continue a holiday tradition with this performance at Trinity Church of Handel's Messiah. The Trinity Choirs, soloists and orchestra will also perform Bach’s Cantata 62 and Corelli's Christmas Concerto.
When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St.
Admission: $15 and up
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