UTICA — The Public House Pop-up, a holiday makers' market for local businesses, kicks off the holiday shopping season Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19 at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St.

The event is from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at its Five Points Pub and Event Center.

Some 30 vendors will be on hand selling local and handmade apparel, candles, jewelry, home décor and more. Guests can also have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The pub and restaurant will be open throughout he event so shoppers can enjoy good food, spirits and live music.

Admission is free. Attendees are asked to consider bringing a canned or non-perishable food item to benefit Mother Marianne's West Side Kitchen.