Take advantage of all that spring in Bucks County has to offer! From live music to nature tours to yoga at a winery, there are endless opportunities to get out and have fun this weekend.

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, MAY 21

Shady Brook

Summer unWINEd Concerts

The party’s at our place all summer long and you’re invited! Enjoy live music by amazing bands in the Festival Field every Friday evening (& two special Saturdays). Bring the whole family…we’ve got lots of activities for the kiddos, lawn games, food, drinks & fun!

When: Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday

Where: Shady Brook Farm

Cost: Admission varies

Food Trucks & Live Music

Visit Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery this weekend and enjoy a variety of food trucks, wine and live music! Each day of the weekend will have a different musical group performing and a new food truck to try.

When: Weekends in May, 11:00AM – 9:00PM

Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery

Cost: Prices Vary

Love City Music Collective

Love City Music Collective presents Reckless Daughter - in Celebration of Joni Mitchell. Creator/Lead Vocalist Peg Talbott-Lane is joined by veteran Philadelphia vocalists Amanda Brizzi and Irene Lambrou, bringing rock, pop, jazz and blues influences to the stage in their interpretations of Ms. Mitchell's songbook. 

When: May 21, 8:00PM

Where: Sellersville Theater

Cost: $19.50 - $29.50

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

“Vaccinatin’ Rhythm” with Karen Mason

She’s back and in person! Come join Karen Mason in her first “live and in the room” event in a year and a half! When she got the offer to perform at the beautiful Bucks County Playhouse she knew she had to accept! Come share the evening with this entertainer that the New York Times calls “A dramatic tour de force! Giving everything and more is what she does best!”

 When: May 21, 8:00PM

Where: Bucks County Playhouse

Cost: Prices Vary

The PettyBreakers

The PettyBreakers are the nation’s premier “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act. Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert. All the classics: American Girl, Break Down, Free Fallin’, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, Runnin’ Down a Dream and so many more, perfectly reproduced. Playing to packed houses all over the U.S., the band is comprised of excellent musicians who have performed and recorded with international artists. 

 When: May 21, 8:00PM

Where: New Hope Winery

Cost: $30

Outdoor Wedding Show at Peddler’s Village

Meet our talented event team and wedding vendors who will inspire your plans with creativity and tailored ideas! Tour the Peddler’s Village grounds, speak with preferred wedding vendors, view wedding fashions worn by strolling models, and enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in our Outdoor Wedding Tent!

 When: May 21, 5:30PM to 8:00PM

Where: Peddler’s Village

Cost: Free
 

46th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens House Tour

Join the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) in 2021 for their 46th annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens event where they will be restoring Mearns Mill Manor, a wonderful 1870s mansion in Ivyland, to it former grace and splendor.

When: Through May 30, Times vary

Where: 545 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 

Cost: Admission prices vary

SATURDAY, MAY 22

Bucks County Playhouse summer

Constantine Maroulis: “Don’t Stop Believing”

Constantine’s journey as a musical theater geek kid-turned wannabe Rockstar…from “American Idol” to Broadway’s Tony Awards! Constantine Maroulis is an accomplished actor, producer, singer and songwriter best known for his Tony-nominated performance in Rock of Ages and his epic run as a finalist during the heyday of “American Idol.

 When: May 22, 8:00PM and May 23, 2:00PM

Where: Bucks County Playhouse

Cost: Prices Vary

Vanessa Collier

If you haven’t been fortunate enough to witness one Vanessa Collier's fiery and passionate performance yet, you should make sure you do on her first time back to Sellersville! As a master multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa weaves funk, soul, rock and blues into every powerful performance and is downright impressive. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone and witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an arsenal of honors and has already singled herself out as an artist of distinction and one we would all do well to watch.

 When: May 22, 5:00 PM and 8:00PM

Where: Sellersville Theater

Cost: Prices Vary

Comedy on the Crick! - Weekly Comedy Show & Dinner

Grab your friends for a night out you won't soon forget! Large groups & birthdays welcome. Weekly comedy show with some of the funniest comedians in around!

When: May 22, 7:00 PM

Where: 2049 Bristol Pike, Bensalem 

Cost: Dinner & Show - $38, Comedy Show Only - $20

Family Friendly Doylestown Architectural Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and join local historian Jennifer Jarret for a fun and family friendly architectural journey through Doylestown. From the old prison walls to State Street, you’ll discover first-hand the techniques, movements, and people that helped build the borough as we see it today. This tour is specifically designed for children and families and will be limited to around an hour. 

When: May 22, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Michener Art Museum

Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members

Live Music at the Vineyard!

Stop by this weekend and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty craft beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. Enjoy live music from local artists. A great way to “un-wined” after a busy work week.

When: May 22, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Cost: Free to attend

Tours at Pearl S. Buck House

Choose between two unique and engaging tours at Pearl S. Buck House. The “Taking Action” tour engages visitors in conversations about subjects important to Ms. Buck. It inspires them to reflect on their own values and to take action to make the world a “good and peaceful place,” as Pearl S. Buck said and did. The “Life and Legacy” tour takes visitors through a rich, mostly intact collection makes guests feel as if they are visiting the house in the time Ms. Buck and her family lived there. Objects from the ordinary (a closet full of board games played by the family) to the extraordinary (the typewriter Ms. Buck used to write The Good Earth) add to the fascinating experience. 

When: Through May 30, Times vary

Where: Pearl S. Buck House

Cost: Prices vary, pre-registration required

Quakertown Police K9 Mutt Strutt

The Mutt Strutt is fun for the whole family, including your dog! Enjoy a morning filled with activities like a mile walk, dog contests, demos, agility courses, vendors, and much more! The Mutt Strutt features activities and entertainment for 2-legged and 4-legged participants alike!

When: May 22, 9:00AM to 12:00PM

Where: Park at 4th - 301 W. Mill Street, Quakertown

Cost: Free, pre-registration required for dog owners

Earthship Tours

The Silver Lake Nature Center Earthship will be open to the public on Saturday! Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures!

When: May 22, 1:00PM to 2:30PM

Where: Silver Lake Nature Center

Cost: Free, pre-registration required

Kayaking Basics Class

Wrangle some of your family members or friends and accompany the park naturalist for some fun and education on the water! This entry-level kayaking course will cover safety, equipment, paddling technique, strokes, wet exits/entry and assisted rescues.

When: May 22, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park

Cost: Free, pre-registration required

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 to attend

SUNDAY, MAY 23

New Hope PrideFest 2019

New Hope Celebrates 2021 Pridefest

NHC is planning numerous events that can be experienced safely throughout May and June. The NHC Board is working on creating a variety of events to support our local community, encourage people to come OUT, and celebrate who they are. The events include the Annual Best Cocktail Contest which will be extended to 3 weeks to allow more time for participants to safely enjoy their cocktails and vote, our Annual Flag Unfurling on May 8th., several drag shows, a book club event, mental health events, cocktail socials, a Pride bike ride, a Pride drive-in movie, and more!

When: Through May 30

Where: New Hope Celebrates

Cost: Free

Elmo's Springtacular at Sesame Place

Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! On weekends from April 24 through June 20, join in on the fun with an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks. With limited capacity, physical distancing, increased cleaning, and more, it’s a great time to get back to fun in our spacious outdoor park.

When: April 24 - June 20

Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia

Cost: Admission varies

Yoga and Mimosas at the Vineyard

Relax and find your inner calm with a 45-minute yoga session overlooking the vineyard, followed by a continental breakfast plate & mimosa. Top off the experience with a wine tasting led by one of Crossing’s knowledgeable presenters. Includes a logo glass to keep!

When: May 23, 9:30AM to 12:00PM

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Cost: $50 per person

Sour Sunday

Join us at our Perkasie taproom for our bi-monthly celebration of all things tart and funky. We'll have 10 lines of barrel aged sours and saisons on tap, several brand-new releases, two food trucks (Tré Food Truck and G'day Gourmet), live music from Jake Bracey, and more. As always, there will be plenty of alternative offerings to the sours if those aren't your thing.

When: May 23, 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Where: Free Will Brewing Company

Cost: Prices vary

Youth Orchestra of Bucks County Spring Concerts 

Bring your picnic blanket and outdoor chairs and prepare to enjoy the talented musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) on Sunday, May 23 at the C&N Amphitheater in Doylestown’s Central Park. Concerts will take place throughout the afternoon and evening, culminating with a performance by YOBC’s showcase Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 pm with Robert Loughran conducting. The concerts are free and open to the public. 

When: May 23, 12:00PM to 7:30PM

Where: Doylestown Central Park

Cost: Free admission with suggested donation

Birds and Their Songs at Peace Valley Nature Center

Who has migrated back? What songs can you hear? Why do they sing? Visit the bird blind and then walk the trails looking for spring migrants and those hearty birds that remained all winter. Bring your binoculars if you have them.

When: May 23, 2:00 PM

Where: Peace Valley Nature Center

Cost: Free, pre-registration required