Boston University BU, SoWa holiday market, New England vendors, shopping, food, unique gifts, jewelry, pottery, handbags

This annual fair features hand-crafted work by more than 50 artists, artisans, and crafters. And you can jam to live performances of holiday songs. With goods from pressed flower art, ceramics, fused glass, and warm mittens to food and baked goods, you should be able to make a dent in your shopping list. Proceeds support both the vendors and Jamaica Plains historic Unitarian church. By public transportation, take any MBTA Green Line trolley to Copley Square, transfer to a #39 bus and get off at the 775 Centre St./The Monument stop. Most vendors Isaac Dabah accept Visa and MasterCard. Where: Benjamin Franklin Institute, 41 Berkeley St., Boston.