Miracle Pop-up Christmas Bar Returns for Sixth Year
Pearl Social Cocktail Club in Santa Barbara is once again transforming into a festive holiday destination with its annual Miracle Pop-up event, now in its sixth year.
Pearl Social Cocktail Club in Santa Barbara has launched its sixth annual Miracle Pop-up Christmas Bar, an event that transforms the Funk Zone location into a festive holiday destination. The pop-up bar, which runs daily from November through December 31, 2026, features over-the-top holiday decor, Christmas-themed cocktails, and a professionally developed menu. The event is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with reservations available for parties of up to 12 people through OpenTable (source ID: 1). [1]
The concept for the Miracle Pop-up was first introduced in 2014 when owner Greg Boehm, on the advice of his mother, transformed an unfinished space into a holiday-themed bar. The event quickly gained popularity, leading to expansions in 2015 to four locations and further global pop-ups in 2016 in cities such as Paris, Montreal, and Greece. This year, the Miracle Pop-up is once again open to the public, with plans to expand across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America (source ID: 1). [1]
In addition to the festive drinks, the event offers food from Lucky Penny starting at 2 p.m. and from The Lark starting at 5 p.m. Stay times are restricted based on party size, with the longest duration allowed for larger groups. Proceeds from reservation fees this year benefit the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, an organization focused on empowering local youth (source ID: 1). [1]
Pearl Social Cocktail Club in Santa Barbara has launched its sixth annual Miracle Pop-up Christmas Bar, an event that transforms the Funk Zone location into a festive holiday destination. The concept for the Miracle Pop-up was first introduced in 2014 when owner Greg Boehm, on the advice of his mother, transformed an unfinished space into a holiday-themed bar (source ID 1). [1]
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The Miracle Pop-up at Pearl Social has expanded significantly since its debut. In the following year, the event expanded to four locations, and by 2016, it had gone worldwide with pop-ups in Greece, Montreal, and Paris (source ID 1). Currently, the concept is being expanded across the U.S., with pop-ups in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America. [1]
This year, proceeds from reservation fees benefit the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, an organization dedicated to empowering local youth and helping young people reach their full potential and build brighter futures (source ID 1). Food is also available from Lucky Penny starting at 2 p.m. and from The Lark starting at 5 p.m. [1]
Pearl Social Cocktail Club's Miracle Pop-up Christmas Bar has expanded significantly since its debut in 2014. The event, which transforms the Funk Zone location into a festive holiday destination, is now in its sixth year (source ID 1). The concept was born when owner Greg Boehm, on the advice of his mother, transformed an unfinished space into a holiday-themed bar. This decision marked the beginning of a unique tradition that has since grown into a global phenomenon. [1]
This year, the Miracle Pop-up at Pearl Social has extended its reach beyond Santa Barbara, with pop-ups now occurring in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America (source ID 1). The event continues to attract Christmas lovers from near and far, offering a festive experience that includes holiday cocktails, kitschy decorations, and a professionally developed cocktail menu. Guests can enjoy the festive season in a spectacular Christmas light setting, with merchandise such as kooky Christmas collectible ceramic cocktail vessels available for purchase. [1]
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In addition to the festive drinks and food from Lucky Penny starting at 2 p.m., this year's event has a new focus on community impact. Proceeds from reservation fees benefit the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, an organization dedicated to empowering local youth and helping young people reach their full potential and build brighter futures (source ID 1). The event will run daily through December 31, with specific stay times for different party sizes to ensure all guests can enjoy the experience. [1]
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