
The international Xmas Pop-Up Bar, Miracle, will be on Chalkstone this holiday season. Located at Gilligan’s Pub, there will be signature holiday cocktails from the Miracle brand and lots of Christmas décor. 937 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI

There are some great Xmas signature drinks this season at The East End. We recommend trying the Séance Chaos; tequila, chai lemon, spiced cream sherry, cinnamon, and cardamom. There are many luxurious drinks to imbibe in here! 244 Wickenden St, Providence, RI

Glou has some wonderful holiday cocktails this Xmas season. Their Winter Phoenix includes Jamaican rum, sweet vermouth, cappelletti, orange, vanilla, and coffee liqueur. These are some tasty drinks! 134 Ives St, Providence, RI

Get festive this Xmas season at The Hot Club! Featuring holiday cocktails, Christmas décor, music bingo, and live music. Try the Gingersnap Mudslide with Vanilla Vodka, Baileys, and Spiced Syrup. The Holiday Highball is great too! 25 Bridge St, Providence, RI

Welcome to Holiday Lights at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. This family friendly event features over 3.5 million Christmas lights, glowing pathways, whimsical displays, hot chocolate, adult beverages, and s’mores by the fire. The Xmas Spirit here will make you glow! 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI

Why not take a tour of the Newport mansions this Christmas season? On this magical outing, you will visit some of Newport’s most celebrated homes: The Breakers, Chateau Sur Mer, Marble House, and The Elms. Tickets are sold by mansion location. Each ticket grants access to the specific Newport mansion where the event is hosted. Newport, RI

Sparkling Lights at The Breakers is an incredible experience! You will experience the magic of the holidays in and around a gilded mansion. Featuring hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights, illuminated displays, music, and holiday treats and beverages. 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI


Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"We Love Da Bears" is Brant Buckley's newest original release — an energetic Chicago Bears anthem inspired by the excitement, tradition, and passion of Bears football. Blending driving blues-rock guitars, crowd chants, and a classic 12-bar blues foundation with backward blues-inspired riffs, the song was written to capture the electric atmosphere of game day. Recorded in 432 Hz and engineered by Mickey Cushing at Mystery Street Recording in Chicago, "We Love Da Bears" is designed for tailgates, watch parties, sports bars, and every Bears fan ready to cheer on the Monsters of the Midway.
Already generating enthusiastic feedback from listeners, many have described the song as a true Bears anthem. Brant's goal is to have "We Love Da Bears" become part of the Chicago football tradition, played everywhere from neighborhood tailgates to Soldier Field. The song is available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms. If you're interested in featuring the song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 17 years of experience teaching guitar to students aged 7-84. His lessons focus on real musical application, creativity, and personalized instruction. Specializing in Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, and Songwriting, Brant offers engaging online guitar lessons via Zoom for students at any skill level.
Brant is also the author of Chicago Blues History: Preserving The Past, a book dedicated to honoring the greatest Blues musicians. His work celebrates music, storytelling, and cultural heritage - the same passion that drives the creation of Xmas Pop-Up Bars.
If you'd like to connect about music, lessons, performances, or writing, Brant would love to hear from you.