This weekend in Bucks County use Leap Day 2020 to participate in a Doylestown floral arrangement class, take a bike ride from Washington Crossing to New Hope, or shop for deals in Peddler’s Village!
Here is a list of events this weekend in Bucks County:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Impressionism to Modernism: The Lenfest Collection of American Art
In 1999, the Michener Art Museum received the most important collections gift in its history: 59 Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings from Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest. This collection is the finest collection of the art of Bucks County, which consists of works by Garber, Coppedge, Folinsbee, Lathrop, Redfield, Sotter, Spencer, Baum & Schofield.
When: Runs Daily Through March 1, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: $15: Senior, $13: College Students, $8: Ages 6-18, $5: Children under 6, Free
Leap Year Sale
Enjoy the extra day and leap into great deals—just like Leap Year, a sale this good doesn't come around very often! Stop in and shop heavily discounted past vintage wines; arrive early to shop an assortment of wine in the clearance wine bins. While you're here experience a traditional wine tasting, wine flight, wine cocktails and local craft beer.
When: February 29 & March 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free
Miss Nelson Is Missing - A Family Theatre Production Adapted By Jeffrey Hatcher
A great show to introduce the kids to theater; sweet Miss Nelson is just too nice. Her classroom is chaotic, and her students are out of control. One day, she disappears, and her class is now being taught by mean, tough-as-nails Viola Swamp. Miss Nelson's class realizes how much they miss her, and they set out to uncover the mystery of her disappearance.
When: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until March 8
Where: DCP Theatre
Cost: $12.00 Per Person
Ponstingl: Dreams of Past Futures
Ponstingl’s work represented in this exhibition spans the 1960s until the late 1970s. Inspired by dreams, his work in the 1960s recalls the work of Salvador Dalí and other Surrealist painters, and in the 1970s, he experimented with abstract patterning. A recurring theme in his paintings are visions of abandoned, future civilizations. His work can be seen at the Michener for a limited time only!
When: Now through June 20
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
Selma Bortner: The Journey
Selma Bortner, an innovative printmaker and beloved art professor at Bucks County Community College, drew upon folklore and myth with bold and colorful, graphic imagery that still resonates strongly today. To celebrate Bortner, who passed away in August 2019, this exhibition features some of the artist’s most iconic prints from her family and the Michener’s permanent collection.
When: Runs Daily Through July 26,10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: $15: Senior, $13: College Students, $8: Ages 6-18, $5: Children under 6, Free
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Leap Into Spring With Alice's Table!
Roses are red, violets are blue… meet up at Fox and Holly and have some fun with friends and flowers! This instructional class includes a step-by-step creation guide for a personalized arrangement for yourself or a loved one. Spend the extra day this year reconnecting with nature.
When: February 29, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: Fox and Holly
Cost: $65
First Anniversary Celebration
Help Canal’s End Antiques celebrate their 1st anniversary in historic Bristol Borough! Bring in a favorite antique for appraisal and enjoy food, fun and of course, great memories.
When: February 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Canal’s End Antiques
Cost: Free to attend
Crime of Thrones
Join Without a Cue Productions, for dinner and a show, based upon the world of the popular TV show, “Game of Thrones.” “Crime of Thrones” is an interactive performance sure to entertain fans and newcomers alike.
When: February 22, 7 p.m.
Where: Fishers
Cost: $57.99-$59.99
Leap Day Bike Tour
How about taking the extra day this year and using it for a fun and easy bike ride along the Delaware River? Join in on the guided bike tour from Washington Crossing Park to New Hope. Ride time about 35-45 minutes each way. Stop in New Hope for refreshments and shopping. Bring your own bikes and helmets or take advantage of provided rentals for a small additional fee.
When: February 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $20-35
Special Movie Event - "1917"
Check out a special showing of an Academy Award Winner for Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound Mixing. On April 6, 1917 a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory. Two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap. Rated R.
When: February 28 – March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: $12 Adults: $10 Students & Seniors 65+: $8 Children 12 and younger
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
Cheers to Murder
Interactive Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater? Yes, please! Join Sam, Diane, Carla, and Cliff as they mourn their longtime friend, Norm, at his wake. Questionable circumstances surround his demise at this very bar, so beware – accusations fly, tempers get heated, pasts are dug up, and someone (maybe even you) could be the next victim.
When: Now through April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: $69.95 per person
Family Drawing Day
Parents are encouraged to bring children 6 & up to this fun day at Michener Art Museum! Get inspired by the featured exhibits at the museum and work with a variety of art materials.
When: March 1, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: $10
Family Fun Sunday
Every Sunday is now family day at Stumpy’s Bucks County! Families with teens, 13 and older, can enjoy the thrill of axe throwing in a safe environment.
When: March 1, 2 – 8 p.m.
Where: Stumpy’s Hatchet House Bucks County
Cost: $25-$40
Building On The Dream: From Africa To Bucks County
The exhibit pays tribute to the lives, culture, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in Bucks County, featuring a timeline of events in African American history in Pennsylvania and the history of the Underground Railroad in Bucks County.
When: Now Through April 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
Concordia Chamber Players Presents Diacritical Marks
A breathtaking performance of piano, violin, viola and cello, Diacritical Marks is comprised of 8 short movements creating a sense of urgency and rhapsodic lyricism with great attention to detail. It is lush with melodies and grand in scope in the category of works by Brahms, Schumann, and Dvorak.
When: March 1, 3 – 5 p.m.
Where: Trinity Church (6587 Upper York Rd., Solebury)
Cost: $25
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