(Credit: Discover Lansdale) Lindsay Beuke
From family fun to meeting up with friends, there's plenty to do right here.
Whether you are making plans for date night, find a spot to meet up with friends, or trying to decide what to do with the family this weekend, there are plenty of fun options in and around our region. Check out This Week Now to learn what may be going on in your neighborhood.
Mardi Gras Parade
The Lansdale 73rd annual Lansdale Holiday Mardi Gras Parade returns to Main Street on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. This year's theme is Hollywood Holidays! "Ooh and ahh" for floats, entertainers, local businesses, musicians, tasty treats and more. The parade kicks off at Mitchell and Main (near Domino's Pizza) and ends at Memorial Park.
Zumba Dance Party
Engage Art Studio & Artisan Gallery at 1005 N. Gravel Pike in Schwenksville hosts a Zumba Dance Party Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. There will be lots of fun dancing, but also just some hanging out, maybe some karaoke and games. This event is perfect for those just wanting to try out Zumba or just let loose after a stressful week!
Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil
The Rainbow Room will observe a public Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience, honoring the lives of trans siblings lost to violence over the past year. Bring a candle, a friend and abundant love to the event at the old Bucks County Courthouse lawn at 55 E. Court St., Doylestown on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
(Credit: The Rainbow Room)A Drag Queen Christmas
With stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Broadway productions lining the cast, “A Drag Queen Christmas” is coming to the Keswick Theater. Slated for a Nov. 18 showing, this production is led by Nina West. Learn more about the star in Willow Grove Now’s article here. Tickets are on sale online here. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. The show is recommended for those ages 18 and over. For more information, visit the Keswick at 291 N. Keswick Ave., in Glenside or call 215-572-7650.
Live Music in Hatboro
On Friday, Nov. 22 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the local favorite “Shot of Southern” will play at Harrigan’s Pub. The band, which claims to bring “A Nashville experience in the Northeast,” is known as Philly’s country band. Harrigan’s Pub is located at 1051 W. County Line Road in Hatboro. For more information, contact the pub online via its form here or call 215-674-3377.
Teen Art Club
It’s hard to keep teenagers entertained, but the Wissahickon Valley Public Library will certainly try. The Ambler location, at 209 Race St., offers a Teen Art Club on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 to 7:30 p.m. Area youth ages 13 to 18 are welcome to bring their own supplies or use some of those provided. There is no cost for teens to come out to “draw, paint, or exchange ideas with your peers.” Registration is available online here. The club is held the third Thursday of each month.
