Can’t miss shows, tours, and art exhibits steal the show this weekend in Bucks County, where the cherry blossoms are blooming and the sun is shining!

Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar.

Friday, April 16

Sellersville Theater

Paul Hammond & Friends

Paul Hammond & Friends is a musical project formed by the desire to continue to safely play live shows and provide quality entertainment during 2020 and beyond with current members and alumni of the national act Get The Led Out. PH & Friends features Eddie Kurek, vocals and guitar; Brian Quinn, vocals and guitar; Phil D'Agostino, bass and vocals; Bobby Pyrilis Jr., drums and vocals; and Paul Hammond on guitar and mandolin. Expect to hear some originals from the respective members, a few classic rock songs and a set of The Mighty Zep!

When: April 16, 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Where: Sellersville Theater

Cost: $33 to $52.50

Golden Gurlz LIVE

Sand Castle Winery and the Philly Drag Mafia present a theatrical parody of your favorite tv show - brought to life in front of your eyes! Eat, drink, and laugh the night away. 6-7PM Happy Hour, 7PM Show starts. 21+ only.

When: April 16, 6:00 PM

Where: Sand Castle Winery

Cost: $60.00

Virtual Family Program- Meet the Makers: Bartering in Colonial Times

Join a Colonial shoemaker and the owner of a general store to learn how people in early America bartered for the household objects they needed to survive. See how they made shoes, tin-punch lanterns, iron nails and so much more in this 45-minute virtual experience, followed by a live virtual Q&A conversation with our expert educators.

When: April 16, 1:00 PM

Where: Virtual Program - Zoom

Cost: $10/General Admission virtual connection per household

Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours

Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle. Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer and an early example of reinforced concrete architecture. Discover Mercer’s renowned ceramic tiles during these intimate 45-minute guided historic tours of the castle’s unique rooms and artifacts.

When: Through April 22, times vary

Where: Fonthill Castle

Cost: $25 Adults/$15 Member Adults/$15 Youth

Virtual Tour- Highlights of Central Court at the Mercer Museum

Looking up from the heart of the Mercer Museum’s Central Court is an experience like no other. Artifacts hanging from rafters and objects at every turn create a most unique sensory experience. This 45-minute virtual experience features a 15-minute recorded tour of the Mercer Museum’s renowned Central Court, followed by an array of mesmerizing photographs and a live virtual Q&A conversation with one of our experienced tour guides.

When: Through April 22, times vary

Where: Virtual Program - Zoom

Cost: $10/General Admission virtual connection per household

Essential Work 2020: A Community Portrait

The Michener Art Museum is delighted to present this brand new exhibit. As the United States was confronted with the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice, political protest, and a heated presidential election, 2020 will be long remembered as a year of upheaval and uncertainty.

When: Through July 11

Where: Michener Art Museum

Cost: Admission prices vary

Saturday, April 17

Crossing Vineyards

Live Music at the Vineyard!

Enjoy acoustic music from local performers. Check the website for complete details: performances and schedule subject to changes. No cover charge.

When: April 17, 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Cost: No cover charge

Peeps in the Village

This spring, Peddler’s Village presents the 2nd Annual PEEPS® in the Village. Housed in an indoor area in the Village Courtyard, the colorful displays include more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, all prominently featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies, chicks, and other candies. Admission to the display is free. Safety measures will be in place as appropriate.

When: Through April 17

Where: Peddler's Village

Cost: Free

David Broza

David Broza is an internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, recognized for his dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His signature sound brings together the influence of Spanish flamenco, American folk, rock and roll, and poetry. 

When: April 17, 8:00 PM

Where: Sellersville Theater

Cost: $29.5 to $40

Wynton Marsalis

Bucks County Playhouse celebrates the arrival of spring with the return of live music and the launch of a Spring Music Series for the months of April and May. The marquee event of the series is the Playhouse debut of the legendary jazz artist, Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Septet. This world-famous jazz ensemble will present three concerts to benefit the Playhouse, April 17 and 18. 

When: April 17, 3:00 PM & April 18, 2:00 PM

Where: Bucks County Playhouse

Cost: $29.5 to $40

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

The Silver Lake Nature Center inspires connections with Nature for people of all ages, interests, and abilities through education, recreation, preservation, research, and advocacy. Grab the family for a fun morning on the trails!

When: Saturdays through May 29

Where: Silver Lake Nature Center

Cost: Free

Member Spotlight - Session 2

The public is invited to see the Members Spotlight #2 Exhibition featuring the works of seven award-winning Bucks County artists and over 125 original works of art! Meet the artists and see demonstrations in the Gallery. Online anytime at aoyartcenter.org. Persons attending in person need to wear facemasks and social distance. Total number in the gallery at any one time is limited to 10 persons.

When: April 16 - 18, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: AOY Art Center Online Exhibition

Cost: Free

Sunday, April 18

Fonthill

Buck’s Beautiful Daffodil Tour And Photo Contest

Our Bulbs for Bucks daffodils are blooming and we’d love to see your photos! Take in some fresh air, flowers and sunshine by visiting one of our Bulbs for Bucks planting sites (map available on website). Snap pictures with our daffodils and share your favorite on social media to enter. Three random winners will receive two tickets to our June 13th Garden Tour plus choice of our signature daffodil mug or canvas tote bag.

When: Through April 30

Where: Bucks Beautiful

Cost: Free

Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting Easter Celebration! Guests can safely visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, surprise mini parades and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends.

When: Select dates March 27 - April 18

Where: Sesame Place

Cost: Ticket prices vary

New Beginnings, Growth and Renewal – A Spring Exhibition

This is a gallery wide show featuring 20 award-winning artists and will celebrate the beauty of the season in gardens, river banks and rolling hills as well as flowers. The exhibition will showcase painting in oil, pastel and watercolor.

When: Through June 6

Where: Patricia Hutton Galleries

Cost: Free

Through the Lens: Modern Photography in the Delaware Valley

Brand new exhibit! Through the Lens explores nearly 70 years of artistic experimentations with photographic processes and subject matter by artists in the Delaware Valley region. With work ranging from carefully hand-painted, bucolic landscapes to decisive snapshots taken on the street, Through the Lens highlights distinctive work in the Michener’s photography collection, including many that have never before been on view.

When: Through August 15

Where: Michener Art Museum

Cost: Free with museum admission

New Hope Arts Members' Spring Salon Exhibition 

New Hope Arts showcases the diversity, expertise and wide-ranging interests of its professional artist membership in the Members’ Spring Salon. This exciting and inclusive exhibition of contemporary art in the region includes open media two- and three- dimensional work. View online or in-gallery.

When: Through May 9 

Where: New Hope Arts Center

Cost: Free to Attend