Ready for some summer fun? Head to Parx Casino for an exciting live concert, peruse the shops in Yardley for 2nd Saturday or rev your engines at the New Hope Auto Show!
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, AUGUST 12
Dames at Sea
In the tradition of 42nd Street, Dames at Sea is a tap-happy stage musical that will lift your spirits! Ruby steps off a bus from Utah and into her first Broadway show, but hours before the opening night curtain is to rise, the cast learns their theater is being demolished. So Ruby and the cast, with the help of some adoring sailors, come up with an ingenious plan to ensure that the show goes on!
When: Now through September 11
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Comedy in the Village
Looking for laughs? Peddler's got 'em! Join Peddler's Village as they welcome some hilarious guests for a night of comedy at Cock 'n Bull. For adults 18+ only. Mature humor.
When: August 12
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $25
Create and Cookies Day
Join Miss Fabby-Do to celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!. Make scented slime dough with choice of 3 slime mix-ins and scents. Ages two to tween!
When: August 12
Where: Fabby-Do Creative Boutique for Kids
Cost: $45
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello began writing songs at the age of thirteen. 2017 marked the 40th anniversary of the release his first record album, "My Aim Is True". He is perhaps best known for the songs, "Alison", "Pump It Up", "Everyday I Write The Book" and his rendition of the Nick Lowe song, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding".
When: August 12
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Friday Night Jazz
Formed in 2001, the Hot Club of Philadelphia plays music often referred to as gypsy jazz, which is based on the recordings of Belgian-born gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
When: August 12
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
The Summer unWINED Concert Series
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through September 2
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Bucks County Beach Days: Sand Sculptures in the Village
Peddler’s Village will showcase six 12-foot-tall sculptures and two smaller ones created by four world-renowned master sand sculptors. The spectacular sculptures will pay homage to Bucks County’s rich history, landmarks, and scenery.
When: Now through August 31
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
2022 Summer Wine & Music Series
Head to Crossing Vineyards every Friday this summer to enjoy the beautiful weather and a glass of wine (or two) along with exciting live music!
When: Fridays through September 16
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Ticket prices vary
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Yardley 2nd Saturday
Experience vibrant and authentic downtown Yardley every Second Saturday from 8 AM-Midnight. You’ll find specials, events, and activities in various locations!
When: August 13
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
The New Hope Automobile Show
The New Hope Automobile Show features the finest in classic and antique, foreign and domestic vehicles.
When: August 13-14
Where: New Hope-Solebury High School
Cost: Prices vary
Aunt Mary Pat
Aunt Mary Pat first came onto the scene in early 2018 through a viral video after the historic Eagles’ Super Bowl win. In early 2019, after a successful Kickstarter campaign, she released her debut comedy album “Talk of the Township.”
When: August 13
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: $36
Gibson Brothers
Bluegrass royalty Leigh and Eric Gibson step into what some might at first see as uncharted territory on their country-soul breakout Mockingbird, the latest album.
When: August 13
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Pollinator Palooza
Pollinator Palooza is a family-friendly festival celebrating pollinators and the beautiful transformation of our Jackson Pond Preserve into a 4-acre pollinator meadow. The event will feature games, crafts, art and plant sales, live music, and Kona Ice!
When: August 13
Where: Heritage Conservancy
Cost: Prices vary
The Roaring Funnies
It’s the Roaring 20s and Prohibition is in full swing. Armed with Tommy guns and cheesy puns, two bumbling gangs are duking it out for control over the bootleg business. If you’re on the lookout for some illegal hooch, shady characters, and wise-cracking dames, knock three times, and tell ‘em “Sharky” sent ya!
When: August 13
Where: Cock ‘n Bull
Cost: $33
Founders & Fellows
Located in Foundation House (c.1925) in the historic English Village at Phillips Mill, the birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism and the New Hope School, Founders & Fellows will present a pictorial overview of the original New Hope Artist Colony and the artistic legacy of its Founders William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, and Daniel Garber.
When: Now through October 30
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
Snipes Farmers Market
Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit the animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Free to attend
Music on Main
Music on Main is back for 2022, each Saturday through the summer. 6-8 pm at Buttonwood Plaza along Yardley Main Street. Please bring your chairs, grab a bite to eat in town, and then join for the show.
When: Saturdays through August 27
Where: Yardley Community Centre
Cost: Free to attend
Outdoor Antique Market
Join The Pickers Junction at the Sellersville Outdoor Antique Market. Multiple vendors will showcase antiques, collectables, crafts and more.
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: The Pickers Junction
Cost: Free to attend
Summer Music and Food Extravaganza
Join Rose Bank Winery as they celebrate summer with food trucks, live music their delicious wine!
When: Saturdays through August 20
Where: Rose Bank Winery
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Peach Month
On August weekends, enjoy live music while you shop and enjoy peach-themed foods and beverages! Fresh peaches, peach pies, and peach products will be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
When: Weekends through August 28
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Bobby Collins
Bobby Collins is widely regarded as a “comic’s comic.” From performances at hole-in-the-wall clubs to sold out theaters, Bobby has honed his gifts of precise physical timing and impeccable audience insight.
When: August 14
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: Prices vary
Summer Sip & Savor
Join the Bucks County Wine Trail for Summer Sip & Savor - a brand-new wine and food pairing event. Sip locally made wines and sample small plate food pairings
When: August 14
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: Prices vary
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid
When: August 14
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $45
Summer Concert Series
The Bristol Borough Lions Club is sponsoring free concerts this summer. Come out to the waterfront to listen to some great music while enjoying the summer weather!
When: Sundays through September 11
Where: Bristol Historic District
Cost: Free to attend
New Hope History Walking Tours
Take this expertly guided walking tour to see the places and hear the tales that make New Hope such a fascinating place. The tour is approximately one mile long and lasts about one hour.
When: Every Sunday, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
