Parties at the Trotter and Forum; Bronwyn at Beard House

SOMERVILLE — This Sunday, December 22nd, The Kirkland Tap & Trotter is throwing a holiday party from 10pm to 1am to celebrate being in the neighborhood. Your suggested donation of $20 will support the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Enjoy Schlitz, punch, and bar snacks. [FB]

BACK BAY — Forum is hosting a holiday party for the restaurant industry and general public on Monday, December 23rd, from 7pm to 1am. Your $10 donation benefits Globe Santa, which provides local kids in need with toys and books for the holidays. There will be cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, and prizes. [Press Release]

UNION SQUARE — Planning on eating at Bronwyn tonight? Think again. The restaurant is closed this evening because the team is cooking dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York. If you're in New York, you can get a dinner ticket for $170. [FB/JBF]
[Photo: The Kirkland Tap & Trotter/Rachel Leah Blumenthal]