Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re looking for a few ways to celebrate early your sweetheart, check out the variety of weekend shows and romantic events happening around Bucks County.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is hosting their first flea market of 2018, Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: My Punk Rock Valentine, featuring over 100 hand-picked vendors and the full line of NCBC brews on tap. Make a dinner reservation at McCoole’s Red Lion Inn then join The Divas! in the theatre for a A Postmodern Valentine show, inspired by the stylings of Postmodern Jukebox and the Gatsby era. Join Crossing Vineyards and Winery for a Valentine’s Day version of their popular wine and chocolate pairing class, plus take home a personal box of Pierre's Chocolates.
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, February 9
The Eric Mintel Quartet at the Bucks County Playhouse
Bucks County’s own Eric Mintel and the Eric Mintel Quartet return to Bucks County Playhouse for another electrifying jazz performance.
When: February 9, 8 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: 8 p.m.
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: February 9 – 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
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: February 9 – 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Time Stands Still at Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol Riverside Theatre brings the Broadway hit, Time Stands Still, to the stage! Follow war correspondents and married couple Sarah and James as they adjust to life after experiencing the terror and bloodshed of war first-hand.
When: February 9 – 11, 8 p.m. (Friday); 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. (Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Check online for ticket prices
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: February 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
Charity Movie Night at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
NCBC is screening 80s BMX flick “RAD” as part of their Charity Movie Night Series. This month’s proceeds benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Swing by for refreshing NCBC brews, plus delicious comfort foods from Mary’s Mobile Diner.
When: February 9, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Singin’ in the Rain at Acting Naturally Theatre
Join the Acting Naturally Award Youth Company as they perform in Singin' in the Rain, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time!
When: February 9 – 10, 7 p.m. (Friday); 2 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Acting Naturally Theatre
Cost: $10 – $12
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: February 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
Saturday, February 10
TPRFM: My Punk Rock Valentine at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market makes its return to the Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company! The market features more than 100 unique vendors, the area’s finest food trucks and a full line of Neshaminy Creek brews on tap with drink specials all day.
When: February 10, 12 – 7 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing
Cost: $5
Post Modern Valentine at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place
The Divas! return to McCoole’s with a sassy and energetic Valentine's Special - A Postmodern Valentine. Inspired by the stylings of Postmodern Jukebox, The Divas! of the Lehigh Valley will deliver a Gatsby-style Valentine's Day show. Bring a date and have dinner before the show at McCoole’s Red Lion Inn for a truly romantic evening!
When: February 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: McCoole’s Arts & Events Place
Cost: $15
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: February 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $57.99
Turtle Island Quartet at the Bucks County Playhouse
Two-time Grammy award-winning ensemble, Turtle Island Quartet, pays homage to the brilliant jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker with a tribute show as part of the Bucks County Playhouse’s Visiting Artists Series.
When: February 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $45
Live Entertainment at Sellersville Theater
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band, John 5 and The Creatures and Marcia Ball all take the stage this weekend in Sellersville Theater.
When: February 10 – 11, 1 p.m. (Steve Pullara, Saturday); 8 p.m. (John 5, Saturday); 7:30 p.m. (Marcia Ball, Sunday)
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50 – $45
Bubbles for Beginners at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Learn about Champagne and other types of sparkling wine in this informative, fun class. Cost includes instruction, wine tasting and learning materials. Reservations are required.
When: February 10, 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35
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: February 10 – 11, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Swing, Swing, Swing, A 1940s Swing Dance Party
Visit the New Hope Winery for a 1940s Swing Dance Party featuring Shantel Hubert and the Straight Ahead Big Band. Attendees can look forward to appetizers, wine, trivia, door prizes, live music and more. 1940s costumes welcome!
When: February 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: New Hope Winery
Cost: $80
Science Saturdays at Peace Valley Nature Center
Take the kids to Peace Valley Nature Center for fun hands-on experiments that explore how and why things work. Break, smash and spindle all in the name of science! Reservations are required.
When: February 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: $20
Sunday, February 11
Wine & Chocolate for Lovers at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Join Crossing Vineyards for a Valentine’s Day version of their popular wine and chocolate pairing class. Cost includes instruction, wine tasting, tour and your own personal box of Pierre's Chocolates.
When: February 11, 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35
“Hydroculturally Yours: The Windmills of Peter Hurd” at the Michener Art Museum
Visit the Michener Art Museum for a lecture by Dr. Leo Mazow titled “Hydroculturally Yours: The Windmills of Peter Hurd,” which provides a deeper look into the “Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective” exhibit. The lecture will be followed by a musical performance by The Coverlets. Reservations are required.
When: February 11, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $20; $5 with valid student I.D.
Insect Migration: Monarchs & More at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Learn about the fascinating world of migratory insects from one of the masters in the field, Dr. Michael May, during this session of the Preserve's popular Winter Lecture Series. Learn what migration is, why and when insects relocate. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
When: February 11, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Cost: $12
