End this blustery January with a fun filled Bucks County weekend! Attend a hilarious parody performance at the Bucks County Playhouse or relax by the fire with a delicious glass of wine at Shady Brook Farm’s unWINED Weekend Festival!
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, JANUARY 28
Spamilton: An American Parody
Don’t miss this “convulsively funny” parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. The Huffington Post raves “you don’t have to see Hamilton to have side-splitting fun at Spamilton.”
When: January 28-30
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Claudia Oshry: Not Like Other Girls
Claudia Oshry is a multi-talented entertainment personality, comedian and New York Times Bestselling Author. She also hosts and produces the top-rated morning show and podcast, The Morning Toast, and co-founded the podcast network, Toast News Network, which features female voices across TV, lifestyle, wellness and business. Don't miss your chance to see her live at the #1 casino in Pennsylvania!
When: January 28
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Date Night Class: Tapas and Paella
Looking for the perfect date night this weekend? Head to Conquering Cuisine with your significant other to enjoy an exciting cooking experience with a delicious menu surrounding tapas and paella!
When: January 28
Where: Conquering Cuisine
Cost: $140 per couple
Friday Morning Healthy Hikes!
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2.5 mile hike along the trails of WCHP.
When: January 28
Where: Washington Crossing Park
Cost: Free to attend
I And You By Lauren Gunderson
Join the Bristol Riverside Theater as they present “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson, a fast paced, twisting story that will leave you speechless!
When: Now through February 13
Where: Bristol Riverside Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Michael Borowski
Michael received piano lessons as a young boy and his dreams of becoming a professional pianist became more solidified over time. He recorded and performed with various bands throughout his career but is now branching off to his first true love; solo piano work. See Michael live at Sellersville Theater!
When: January 28
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $19.50
Places I Remember
Joseph Marchetti, graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia and Tyler School of Art, Temple University presents “Places I Remember". The exhibit includes paintings that represent over two years of work in Bucks, Lancaster and Lehigh Counties. The body of work started with a painting of the Scholfield-Ford Covered Bridge in Tyler State Park and now includes covered bridges, farms, barns and castles in Pennsylvania.
When: Now through February 19
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
UnWINED Weekend
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: Now through February 26
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Craig Thatcher’s Eric Clapton Retrospective
Craig's purpose is to present the music of Eric Clapton, dating back to the Yardbirds period and up to present day, not note-for-note but capturing the style, sounds and tones as heard through the years with the band's own unique flavoring.
When: January 29
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $21.50
Nakashima Virtual Tour
The program will be introduced by Mira Nakashima, Creative Director of George Nakashima Woodworkers and President of Nakashima Foundation for Peace and her husband Jonathan Yarnall. They will then take you through an in-depth tour of the property and interiors of several of the working buildings of this National Historic Landmark. Included are the Workshops, Pole Barn, Lumber Shed, and Conoid Studio.
When: January 29
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20
Scotty McCreery
It's been a decade since Scotty McCreery burst onto the international stage with his impressive baritone and southern charm endearing him to fans around the world. Now a veteran performer, the Triple Tigers recording artist releases his highly anticipated new album Same Truck featuring 12 songs, 10 of which were co-written by McCreery.
When: January 29
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Wine and Bundt Cakes
Sample fork-tastic cakes in a variety of flavors, paired with a selection of white, red, and dessert wines. Treat yourself to a tasty afternoon!
When: January 29
Were: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35
Wine and Cheese Pairing Experience
Join the Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery with a fun tasting experience of 6 local cheeses and 6 of their perfectly paired wines!
When: January 29
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: $18
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
Shady Brook Farm hosts an extravagant show with more than 3 million lights on their acres of farm land. They are still offering a socially distanced drive thru experience where visitors must stay in their car, mini-bus, limo, RV or bus.
When: Now through January 29
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices Vary
Small Art Works Show
The artwork of over 70 regional artists is displayed throughout historic Freeman Hall. Tour the historic home, complete with Mercer fireplace, and enjoy the artwork hung throughout.
When: Now through January 31
Where: Freeman Hall
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest
On weekends guests are invited to visit the park to enjoy Sesame Place’s event series during Elmo's Furry Fun Fest. This weekend, celebrate Ernie's Birthday Bash extravaganza!
When: Now through March 20
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Eric Mintel Quartet: A Tribute to Dave Brubeck
Two performances at the White House, several concerts at the Kennedy Center, a special concert at the United Nations and countless accolades, the Eric Mintel Quartet have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their electrifying jazz for over 25 years.
When: January 30
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $21.50
Winter Iced Tea Dance
Join New Hope Celebrates for their first annual Winter Iced Tea Dance! They'll have great music, drink specials, and a whole lot of fun!
When: January 30
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $5
Creative Continuum Exhibition
The Creative Continuum Invitational Exhibition celebrates the creative spark that motivates an artist throughout life and features twelve life-long art-makers and their work.
When: Now through February 27
Where: New Hope Arts Center
Cost: Free to attend
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Enjoy performances from local artists while enjoying delicious drinks at Crossing Vineyards and Winery!
When: January 22-23
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
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
Pony Rides
Join the Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for fun filled pony rides every Sunday from 12 PM – 2 PM. Spend the day with their adorable ponies and even go feed their petting zoo animals!
When: Every Sunday
Where: Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Cost: $10 a pony ride
Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History
“Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History”, a new exhibit at the Mercer Museum, displays artifacts collected by the Bucks County Historical Society in the first two decades of the 21st Century. What objects, images, and documents are among these acquisitions, and what do they reveal about Bucks County’s people, history and culture?
When: Now through April 10
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Exhibit included with Mercer Museum admission
