Black Girl Holiday Magic Pop-Up brings enchanting festivities to Philadelphia

There is a new, whimsical winter wonderland in Philadelphia.

The Black Girl Holiday Magic Holiday Pop-Up is now open at annex at Divine Lorraine, 699 N. Broad Street, and offers Philadelphians and visitors an enchanting holiday experience.

Wine Garden founders and small business owners mother-daughter duo Nazaret Teclesambet and Favian Sutton are teaming up with underground concepts owners Executive Chef Natalie Maronski and DEL (Robert Del Femine) for this new experience that is inspired by the elegance and artistry of Wine Garden in West Philadelphia.

“Wine Garden is known for our curated seasonal events in summer — and we wanted to expand and bring some Black Girl Magic to the holiday season,” said Teclesambet. “We have been getting asked more and more to do things at other times of year — and we had been planning to expand Wine Garden — and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. “

Black Girl Holiday Magic — Cody Aldrich Photography

It will celebrate elements of beauty, strength and tradition of Black culture, and incorporate tightly curated decor, photo opportunities, fresh florals and unique art pieces. The experience looks to take a page from Wine Garden as a festive celebratory space for Black women in the region — while also welcoming people from all diverse backgrounds to celebrate the most special time of year together.

A pink holiday theme infuses the space with warmth and cheer, while a powerful and inspiring Black Girl Magic gallery wall showcases art and portraits celebrating strength, beauty, and cultural pride. This space blends nature, festive elegance, and empowerment in a unique, welcoming setting.

“We had been on the lookout for a new space for something all-weather and indoors for the holidays. We recently hosted a private birthday celebration and discovered the annex — and it was a win-win, as it spoke to us,” said Sutton. “We not only can take over the entire space for the season, but it gives us expansive outdoor space plus the indoor space. We will give it a full make-over. We are thrilled to work with DEL and Bravo Top Chef contestant Natalie Maronski. They have been so encouraging and welcoming. We can’t wait to work with them on our cocktail menu and Chef’s delicious bites.”

Black Girl Magic Holiday Pop-Up is open on Friday nights with two time slots — 4 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. — and the cost is $29 a person, which includes a complimentary holiday welcome cocktail and two hours in the space. On Saturday and Sundays, time slots run from noon to 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $45 and include two hours in the space, a complimentary festive holiday cocktail and complimentary curated holiday hors d’oeuvres by Bravo Top Chef contestant Natalie Maronski.

Friday nights are for adults only, where Saturdays and Sundays are family friendly, with children’s tickets available at $15 which include a non-alcoholic beverage. The experience will also include a full menu of exclusive Christmas cocktails and additional bites for pay-as-you-go. Additional add-ons include a boutique hot chocolate bar for $10 and a celebration cake for $25.

Black Girl Magic Holiday Pop-Up is open now through Dec. 29. More information and tickets are available online.