
This is the Christmas Parlor Pop-Up at Flanker Kitchen and Sporting Club. The holiday themed cocktail experience will take your breath away. Featuring a cocktail menu with flavors of the season served in unique drinking vessels. There’s plenty of late-night treats to go around. Who knows you may even see Santa Claus! 6 N Rio Grande St Suite 35, Salt Lake City, UT

Come have some Xmas fun at The Gibson Lounge at The Grand America Hotel this holiday season. Try the Grinch or Santa’s Night Cap. Santa’s Night Cap features gin, lemon, and pomegranate juice. The Grinch consists of tequila, cucumber, lime, and jalapeño. 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT

Welcome to Miracle at Varley! Located inside the Varley dining room this international pop-up bar is here. Featuring Christmas karaoke, two cozy fireplaces to stay warm, over the top décor, and festive cocktails served in holiday glassware. There is a lot of holiday spirit here! You will not want to miss this incredible menu. 63 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT

ZooLights at Hogle Zoo will dazzle you and the entire family. Featuring animal themed lights, an entry plaza LED Christmas tree, and jolly old St. Nick. This artistic, magical holiday walk-through will get you feeling the Xmas spirit! 2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT

Christkindlmarkt, inspired by German Xmas markets, will be at This is the Place Heritage Park. The magical event features holiday shopping with over 90 vendors, holiday entertainment, festive foods, storytelling, and St. Nikolaus. This event is great for the kids as there are a lot of nativity scenes. 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City, UT

Christmas in the Village at Gardner Village in West Jordan, features twinkling lights, festive decorations, charming shops, and Santa’s elves. This is straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie! Also, there’s a multi-course meal and magic show, Snowball Express train rides, and elf displays with scavenger hunts. 1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT


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.