Friday, March 9
Joe Hand’s Xcite Fight Night
Boxing is coming to the Parx Xcite Center! Joe Hand's Xcite Fight Night is a professional boxing showcase that features homegrown talent from the Philadelphia area in competitive matchups. Get your tickets to the first event of the series and catch the action ringside.
When: March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Xcite Center at Parx Casino
Cost: $50 and up
The Producers at the Bristol Riverside Theatre
With the worst play, worst director, and worst actors in New York, how could they go right? The Bristol Riverside Theatre presents a side-splitting tour-de-force spoofs grand, old-fashioned Broadway musicals while paying tribute to them all at the same time.
When: March 9 – 11, check online for show times
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $45
African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary at the Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum’s newest exhibit, African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary, features beautiful textile collections ranging from historical pieces of the late Cuesta Benberry to contemporary works from the Friendly Quilters of Bucks County.
When: March 9 – 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective at the Michener Art Museum
The James A. Michener Art Museum is unveiling Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective, an exhibition examining the work of Wyeth and Hurd’s work since 1967. The married couple’s individual artistic careers are thoughtfully examined in this new collection.
When: March 9 – 11, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
The Winter Unwined at Shady Brook Farm
Visit Shady Brook for an evening of live acoustic music, locally brewed craft beer and wines from Rose Bank Winery. The Kitchen will also offer lite fare to pair with your drinks.
When: March 9 – 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Ladies Night Out: Sculpting Vessels
Join the Michener for a Ladies Night Out and learn how to construct and embellish an original vessel – think vase, bowl, jug, etc. – using plaster, mixed media, and paint. All experience levels are welcome. Reservations are required.
When: March 9, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: James. A .Michener Art Museum
Cost: $45
Bruce Katsiff: River Town Portraits, 1973 – 1983 at the Bucks County Community College
Bruce Katsiff’s exhibition uses photography to reveal the intimate character of village life within Bucks County’s Lumberville and Point Pleasant.
When: March 9 – 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Hicks Art Center Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Red Velvet at The Heritage Center Theatre
Catch the debut of the Actors’ NET of Bucks County’s latest production, Red Velvet. In the early 1800s, a black American Shakespearean actor finds he is not welcome on the London stage, but triumphs in Europe.
When: March 9 – 11, 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday); 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: The Heritage Center Theatre
Cost: $10 – $20
Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture at the Michener Art Museum
Join the Michener for the debut of their new innovative exhibition, Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture. Rudy sculptures will appear alongside their digital representations, exploring the intersection between 20th century art and 21st century technology.
When: March 9 – 11, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
Bucks Blue Explosion: Steve Guyger & The Excellos and the Mikey Jr. Band
With Bucks County roots and world acclaim, Steve Guyger & The Excellos and the Mikey Jr. Band come together for a night of great music as the Bucks County Community College spotlight the immense talent of Bucks County!
When: March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Community College
Cost: $15 general admission, $25 VIP
Celebrate Art! Exhibit
Celebrate Youth Art Month with students from Bristol High School and Harry S. Truman High School along with the Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) in an annual exhibit titled, Celebrate Art! Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice awards during the four-week exhibition.
When: March 9 – 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday, March 10
Pairing Wine and Food at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Learn the basics of food and wine pairing from one of Crossing Vineyards’ certified wine instructors and enjoy a multi-course “tasting menu” and award-winning wines. Reservations required.
When: March 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $65
Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House
Spend an evening investigating a murder at the annual VooDoo Ball while trying delicious cuisine during this Mardi Gras-themed murder mystery dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House.
When: March 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $57.99
Live Music at the (Crossing) Vineyard!
Stop by Crossing Vineyards any weekend this Winter and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty YARDS Beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. “Un-wined” after a busy work week with live music and dancing.
When: March 10 – 11, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Edwin McCain at Sellersville Theater
Edwin McCain returns to the Sellersville Theater with his acoustic trio to perform your familiar favorites like the timelessly popular "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask For More" and more from his platinum and gold selling albums.
When: March 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $33 – $44
Sunday, March 11
Bucks County Wedding Show
Engaged? Planning a wedding? Come out to this one-of-a-kind wedding vendor show in Bucks County! From river and lakeside mansions to romantic bed & breakfasts, lush wineries, countryside barns and historic venues – this is the only show featuring all Bucks County venues under one roof.
When: March 11, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Delaware Valley University
Cost: Free to attend
Charter Day at Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor welcomes one and all to celebrate the birthday of Pennsylvania for an exciting community event. Spend the afternoon with William Penn and the people of Penn’s time and enjoy the sights and sounds of 17th-century daily life.
When: March 11, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free to attend
The Gourmet Winemaker’s Dinner at Sand Castle Winery
Enjoy an afternoon with Winemaster Joseph Maxian and Red Cedar Grille Executive Chef, Theo Charitos, as they pair our award winning wines with a seven course culinary feast. Tickets must be purchased online. Visit website for menu.
When: March 11, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $65
A Tribute to Elvis Through the Years at Parx Casino
Join PArx Casino for the award winning Elvis tribute artist, Jim Barone, as he will have you out of your seat and all shook up. Performing all of the King's biggest hits from the 50's & 70's live on stage in 360, you will be singing along to favorites such as "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock!"
When: March 11, 5 p.m.
Where: 360 Nightclub at Parx
Cost: $25
