Saturday

Made of clay

The Associate Artists of The Clay Studio will offer their annual holiday craft sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Ethical Society Building, first floor, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. The sale will feature the works of artists Virginia Conover, Shannon Donovan, Andrew Eastwood, Kay Gering, Lana Heckendorn, Pam Lethbridge, Richard Levy, Diane Marimow, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Chuck Morris, Kathryn Narrow, Marjorie Robbins, and Sue Shubert. Prices range from $15 to $150, with most items under $50. Free admission. Information: 215-925-3453, www.theclaystudio.org.

Today-Saturday

Tibetan treasures

You can support Tibetan refugees by purchasing their silver, textiles, and handicrafts at the Tibetan Festival and Bazaar. Traditional food including momos (dumplings) will be served, and music, meditation classes, storytelling, and slide shows will educate the public about Tibetan culture. The bazaar will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Ethical Society Building, second floor, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. Information: 215-701-7018, www.tibetanbuddhist.org.

Today-Sunday

Christmas village

Welcome December the way the Germans do at Christmas Village, where vendors from around the world are selling handmade crafts, toys, decorations, glassware, and jewelry. The village features a center stage with live performances, and you can satisfy your appetite with waffles, bratwurst, mulled wine, and more. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Village is in Dilworth Plaza, in front of City Hall, 660 Chestnut St. Free admission. Information: 215-268-7606, www.philachristmas.com.

Today-Sunday

Seasonal ice skating

Embrace winter as you skate around an Olympic-size rink at noon on Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Market Street. Warm up inside at the heated snack bar and game room. Give and Take Jugglers will perform at noon today to celebrate Blue Cross RiverRink's 16th annual opening, and magic shows by the Enchantment Theatre Company will be at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. Keep the fun going all day long. Illusionist Tighe Swanson will appear at night to entertain adult skaters. A live DJ will play after 9 p.m. The rink is open from noon to 1 a.m. today, 12:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, and 12:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Skaters must leave the ice at intervals for maintenance. Admission: $8, skate rental is $3. Information: 215-925-7465, www.riverrink.com.

Saturday

'Songs for Sara'

Despite 71 hospitalizations and rigorous daily care, 6-year-old Sara Ann Kronrot has persevered and inspired friends and strangers to help her and her family. A benefit concert featuring tenor Donald Braswell, an America's Got Talent finalist, and other performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Haddon Township High School, 406 Memorial Ave., Westmont.

Prior to the concert, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a question-and-answer session with Braswell about the television show.

Tickets: $25, $15 seniors and students. To purchase by credit card, call the Ritz Theater, 856-858-5230. Tickets also available at the door. Information: 856-266-1418.

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Contact staff writer Christina Pellegrini at 215-854-2737 or pellegc@phillynews.com.