Celebrate Maple Sugar Day, enjoy a night of jazz at the Michener Art Museum and catch live musical performances at beautiful local wineries this weekend in Bucks County!
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 22
Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy Debut
Be among the first to follow the industrial journey that took the United States from a nation perilously unprepared for war to a global superpower that led the Allies to victory in World War II in Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy at the Mercer Museum.
When: February 22 – 24
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with museum admission
“The Buddy Holly Story” at the Bucks County Playhouse
Watch the meteoric rise of music legend Buddy Holly in this Bucks County Playhouse production, featuring more than 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits!
When: February 22 – 24, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $65 - $70
Frank Hyder: “The Janis Project” at the James A. Michener Art Museum
Marvel at the striking large-scale sculptures by the talented Frank Hyder during the Michener’s latest exhibition, “The Janis Project”.
When: February 22 – 24, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
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 22 – 23, 6 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
The Art of Seating at the James A. Michener Art Museum
The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design exhibition presents a survey of exceptional American chair design from the early 19th century to the present day. Check out more than 40 chairs that were chosen for their beauty and historical context with important social, economic, political and cultural influences.
When: February 22 – 24, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18
“Equality - Pride in our History” Exhibit
“Equality - Pride in Our History” exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the decades of gay pride and will showcase a collection of stories, photos, memorabilia contributed by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and their allies (LGBTQA).
When: February 22 – 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
Live Music at the New Hope Winery
Head to the New Hope Winery’s Pour House for a weekend of great music and even better drinks! Chuck Prophet and Mary Fahl will be performing live sets on Friday and Saturday night.
When: February 22, 8 – 10 p.m. (Chuck Prophet); February 23, 8 – 10 p.m. (Mary Fahl)
Where: New Hope Winery
Cost: $25 (Chuck Prophet); $35 (Mary Fahl)
Scott Alexander Hilarious Magic
Caesars Palace headliner and America’s Got Talent finalist, Scott Alexander, brings his unique show filled with magic and laughs to the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater stage!
When: February 22 – 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Cost: $25 - $35
Live Music at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Talented musicians Wayne Johnston and Jamie Stem will be performing their crowd-favorites this weekend at the beautiful Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery! Sip on award-winning wines as you listen to live musical performances.
When: February 22, 6 – 9 p.m. (Wayne Johnston); February 23, 4 – 8 p.m. (Jamie Stem)
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Narrative Expressions by Herbert Mandel
Cairn University invites guests to view it latest art exhibition, Narrative Expressions by Herbert Mandel.
When: February 22 – 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Cairn University Connie A. Eastern Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Clay Bodies: Stoneware Figures
Come to the touchstone Art Gallery to view the ceramic creations of artist Susan Hogan. View ancient muses, ancestors, and guardian spirits inspired by Mother Earth as standing figures and wall works.
When: February 22 – 24, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Touchstone Art Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
“And This is How You Are a Citizen…” at Hicks Art Center
The Hicks Art Center at the Bucks County Community College is hosting the “And This is How You Are a Citizen…” exhibit, A reflection on gendered citizenship, familial identities, and belonging featuring Catherine Pancake, Michelle Angela Ortiz and Imani Roach.
When: February 22 – 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Community College, Hicks Art Center Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday, February 23
Jazz Night featuring Leon Jordan, Sr.
The James A. Michener Art Museum welcomes talented percussionist Leon Jordan Sr. for an awesome night of jazz and art! Reservations are required.
When: February 23, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $53
Guided Photo Walk at Paxson Hill Farm and Gardens
Join in on Paxson Hill Farm and Gardens’ Guided Photo Walk for a day of photography tips and beautiful photo opportunities! Reservations are required.
When: February 24, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: Paxson Hill Farm and Gardens
Cost: $5
Maple Syrup Time! At Silver Lake Nature Center
Learn the basic steps of how trees are tapped for their sap in order to make delicious maple syrup! Taste samples and help create the syrup with the experts at Silver Lake Nature Center.
When: February 23, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $5
4th Saturdays with Grandma’s Table (And a Food Truck!)
The Naked Brewing Company welcomes Grandma’s Table for a live performance while guests enjoy delicious food truck cuisine.
When: February 23, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Slaying at the Speakeasy
Enjoy an evening of mystery and delicious cuisine! Join the Fisher’s Tudor House for a murder mystery dinner in the roaring 20’s!
When: February 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $56.99
Family Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Geared to audiences of all ages, enjoy an afternoon family magic show featuring a number of talented entertainers from the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater.
When: February 23, 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Where: Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Cost: $15 - $20
Empty House Party at Peppermint Farm
Come to Peppermint Farm for a kickoff to the 2019 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens! Enjoy a fun afternoon of appetizers, wine tastings and raffles as you explore the house before it is transformed for this year’s event. Reservations are required.
When: February 24, 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Peppermint Farm
Cost: $30
Comedy Showcase at Noble Earth
Noble Earth is hosting a side-busting comedy show, featuring talented comedians like Pegy O’Leary, Seamus Millar and more! Plus, try delicious drinks from Broken Goblet, Itri Wood Fired and Noble Earth themselves.
When: February 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Noble Earth
Cost: $12
The Golden Girls Murder Mystery
Your favorite ladies from the ‘80s are throwing a party, and you’re invited! Sophia, Blanche, Rose, and Dorothy have worked long and hard to throw the perfect celebration, but will they still be celebrating when they discover a deadly flaw in their party guest, Arthur? Enjoy dinner as you put your detective skills to the test!
When: February 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Pub
Cost: $69.99
Wine & Chocolate Parings at Chaddsford Winery
Celebrate the month of love with a sit-down wine-and-chocolate tour of Chaddsford Winery! Explore this self-guided tasting with your someone special as you sip and savor over 5 artisan chocolates carefully paired with our award-winning wines.
When: February 23 – 24, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 walk-in
Escape from Shady Pines Murder Mystery Dinner
Join the murder mystery dinner experts at Fisher’s Tudor House for a night of puzzle-solving and mystery at Shady Pines!
When: February 23, 1 – 6 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $30
Sunday, February 24
Sunday Crafternoons at Naked Brewing Company
Join the Naked Brewing Company for Sunday Crafternoons! Enjoy discounted drinks and participate in a different arts and crafts project each week.
When: February 24, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Co.
Cost: Free to attend
Maple Sugar Day at the Churchville Nature Center
Don’t miss the Churchville Nature Center’s annual Maple Sugar Day! Spend time outdoors learning about the process of maple extraction and sample the sap as it is processed into syrup.
When: February 24, 1 p.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: $5
Impression-Sips: BYOB Painting Party
Inspired by the works of the Pennsylvania Impressionists, the Solebury Township Historical Society (STHS) announces the return of its popular Impression-Sips, BYOB Painting Parties! Reservations are required.
When: February 24, 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Solebury Township Historical Society
Cost: $50
