NIGHTLIFE

Where to find holiday events at beach bars and venues in Delmarva and Ocean City

Roger Hillis
Special to The Daily Times
Rob Swanson plays with the Cartoon Christmas Trio in 2006.

'Tis the season for holiday-themed events at Delmarva’s bars, restaurants and music venues. Parties and concerts galore are set for the days ahead.

The Milton Theatre will present its annual performance by the Cartoon Christmas Trio at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 ($10, $20). The instrumental jazz act covers songs from animated holiday classics, with a heavy emphasis on music associated with The Peanuts’ franchise.

Led by bassist Rob Swanson, the group was formed 23 years ago. It will be accompanied by a choir featuring local youngsters Sunday. Celtic music group The American Rogues will play a holiday-themed concert of its own at the theater at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 ($22, $30).

The Cartoon Christmas Trio will play its annual holiday concert at the Milton Theatre at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $10 and $20.

In Ocean City, Seacrets will host its second annual Holiday Bazaar and Bubbly event from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 ($20). Vendors from local boutiques will have jewelry, artwork and clothing for sale, and local band Full Circle will perform as an acoustic duo.

More:Where to hear live music in Ocean City, Rehoboth, Dewey and more

More:Capt. Bob's Bull: Delmarva's fiberglass statue gets new home in Sussex

More:Ocean City Boardwalk safety bid nearly $1 million under budget

For those who are on a tight budget and just want to party hearty Friday night, there will be free admission at 10 p.m., when Seacrets presents rock act Lima Bean Riot. Looking ahead a few weeks, the yearly Ocean 98 Listener & Seacrets Customer Appreciation Christmas Party is set for 5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14.

Local classic-rock act Thin Ice will play the annual Christmas party at B.J.'s On the Water in Ocean City at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Elsewhere in OC, B.J.’s On the Water in Ocean City will host its annual Christmas party from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Local classic-rock act Thin Ice will provide the soundtrack. Admission is free, but a dinner buffet will be offered to those who make a donation of their choice to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue, Inc.

Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City has announced that its 10th annual Toy Drive has been scheduled for later this month. It will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, with live music by two bands — Loud Love and Both Barrels. Admission will be $10 or an unwrapped toy.

Email Roger Hillis at rogerhillis@gmail.com

This Week’s Must-See List

Holiday Bazaar & Bubbly featuring the Full Circle duo at Seacrets in Ocean City at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. $20

Cartoon Christmas Trio at the Milton Theatre at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. $10; $20

B.J.’s On the Water Christmas Party in Ocean City with Thin Ice at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Free, with charitable donations accepted

Divas of One Love (7 p.m.) and DJ Tyler Greene (10 p.m.) at The Pond in downtown Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, Dec. 1. Free

Sean Loomis at Pickles Pub in Ocean City at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Free