Bucks County has a weekend full of event debuts and musical performances to check out! Watch the premiere of “The Buddy Holly Story” at the Bucks County Playhouse, take a trip back in time to the Ultimate 80’s Dance Party in New Hope and support the local community during the first-ever Bucks Brewfest 101!
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 8
“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 8 – 10, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $65 - $70
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 8 – 10, 6 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
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 8 – 10, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
“On Golden Pond” at Bristol Riverside Theatre
“On Golden Pond” is a humorous and heartwarming play about love, reconnection, and family. Watch this American classic at the Bristol Riverside Theatre! Reservations are required.
When: February 8 – 10, check online for showtimes
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $33 - $50
“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 8 - 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy
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 8 – 10
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with museum admission
“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 8 – 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Community College, Hicks Art Center Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Harrison Greenbaum Comedy & Magic
One of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch”, Harrison Greenbaum is taking his act to Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater for a night of laughs and illusion.
When: February 8 – 9, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Cost: $30 - $40
Narrative Expressions by Herbert Mandel
Cairn University invites guests to view it latest art exhibition, Narrative Expressions by Herbert Mandel.
When: February 8 – 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Cairn University Connie A. Eastern Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
2nd Fridays: Kinky Quizzo and a Food Truck
Join the Naked Brewing Co. for 2nd Friday festivities! Enjoy a hysterical night of Kinky Quizzo while you indulge in delicious brews and food truck foods.
When: February 8, 8:30 – 11 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Co.
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday, February 9
1st Annual Bucks Brewfest 101
From the team that brings you the famed Washington Crossing Brewfest, experience Bucks County’s next big beer event. Warm up at the 1st annual Bucks Brewfest 101 and try as many as 70 different drafts of all styles! Support the local community with your love of suds, 100% of the proceeds benefit educational scholarships for the Bucks County Community College.
When: February 9, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Community College, Linksz Pavilion
Cost: $45
Route 80’s: The Ultimate 80’s Dance Party
Listen to the greatest hits of the 80’s performed by a band that looks and sounds like the original artists that performed them, Route 80’s! Hear classic tunes and play “Route 80’s Name that Tune” between sets to score cool prizes.
When: February 9, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: The Pour House at The New Hope Winery
Cost: $25
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market at Neshaminy Creek Brewing
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market returns to Neshaminy Creek Brewing for the first official flea market of 2019 – featuring more than 130 unique vendors, the area’s finest food trucks and the full line of Neshaminy Creek brews on tap! Don’t miss the After Party performances by Iron Reagan, Second Arrows, Downtrodder and more!
When: February 9, 12 – 7 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: $5
Civil Rights Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Join the African American Museum of Bucks County in 2019 for a four-part Speaker Series at the Visitor Center. Part two of the series features Josh Jordan, whose professional and life experience is deep and expansive. Hear about dedicated leader's perspectives and insights about civil rights this weekend!
When: February 9, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: $10
Valentine’s Terrarium Workshop Luncheon
Enjoy delicious wines, taste amazing food, and build a beautiful terrarium with a Valentine’s Day theme at Sand Castle Winery! Reservations are required.
When: February 9, 12 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $65
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 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $56.99
Family Snow-lympics at Silver Lake Nature Center
Test out your family’s knowledge and strength through a series of nature-related games and challenges at the Family Snow-lympics at the Silver Lake Nature Center!
When: February 9, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $3
Bubbles and Breakfast at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Join the experts at Crossing Vineyards and Winery for a fun class all about Champagne and other sparkling wine. Reservations are required.
When: February 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35 per person
Curator Lecture: The Art of Seating
Ben Thompson, curator for the Art of Seating exhibition, will give an illustrated presentation detailing the history and origins of the Jacobsen Collection and the upcoming exhibition at the James A. Michener Art Museum. Reservations are required.
When: February 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $20; $5 for students
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 9, 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Where: Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Cost: $15 - $20
2nd Saturdays with Faraway Guys & On a Roll Food Truck
The Naked Brewing Company welcomes taproom favorite Faraway Guys to perform live while guests enjoy delicious food truck cuisinse from On a Roll.
When: February 9, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
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 9, 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 9 – 10, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 walk-in
Classic Rock and Wine at Bishop Estate and Winery
Visit the Bishop Estate and Winery for an evening of sipping wine while listening to classic rock from local artists Skip and Chickie.
When: February 9, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyards and Winery
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 9 – 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Touchstone Art Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
6th Youth Art Exhibition
The Phillips’ Mill Community Association is hosting the 6th Youth Art Exhibition, featuring the art work of talented students from 20 local schools!
When: February 9 – 10, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Phillips’ Mill Community Association
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, February 10
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 9 – 10, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18
Wine and Chocolate for Lovers at Crossing Vineyards
Take your special someone to Crossing Vineyards and Winery for a Valentine’s Day version of their popular wine and chocolate pairing class! Reservations are required.
When: February 10, 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35 per person
Anime Workshop: Clothing, Uniforms, Armor and More
Join the Michener Art Museum for a one-day anime workshops to learn and improve anime drawing skills to create a finished work of art that you can take home the same day! Reservations are required.
When: February 10, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $20
