SLAVidays returns to Penguin City Brewery on Friday, Dec. 18.
The annual event celebrates the music, culture and traditions of a Slavic Christmas and marks the halfway point to the Simply Slavic Heritage Festival.
It takes place 6-11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18 at Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Admission is $15 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
The holiday program includes food, live music with the Chardon Polka Band, cultural displays, photos with St. Nicholas, a Slavic Christmas Forest, Simply Slavic merchandise, a Slavic Night Market and a visit from Krampus. Beer and cocktails will also be available.
Activities & attractions
- Tap Room: Chardon Polka Band (main stage); photos with St. Nicholas; Simply Slavic merchandise; kolachi contest (across from the bar) and a Slavic Christmas Forest.
- The Brewery: special appearance by Rodina, the Simple Slavic mascot; Slavic holiday and Christmas Eve dinner display.
- Pollock Ballroom: Slavic Night Market. A smaller bar will be serving beer and cocktails.
For information, visit www.simplyslavic.org, call 330-333-1441 or email in**@**********ic.org.
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