The Philadelphia Orchestra will be celebrating its 125th birthday with a special showcase (Source: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Facebook Page).
The Philly region doesn’t disappoint again this week with its variety of fun offerings.
The Philadelphia Orchestra will be giving a special 125th birthday showcase at the Mann Center for Performing Arts this week.
In Doylestown, the Michener Art Museum is paying tribute to Lewis Tanner Moore, a lifelong advocate for Black Artists, with a special exhibit.
Dave’s Hot Chicken in Willow Grove is holding a special fundraiser for Upper Moreland Music Patrons and you can stock up on fresh produce and other goodies at the Lansdale Farmers Market.
If you are looking for a supportive place to exhibit your musical talent, then be sure to check out Kelly Center’s Musician’s Open Mic Night. Schwenksville is a great spot if you are in the mood for some outdoor adventure. You can join the Perkiomen Trail and enjoy boating activities right at Meadow Park.
Parents looking for educational opportunities for their kids this summer might also enjoy a special science program offered by the Upper Dublin Township.
There is something special even for your doggos this week. Well Crafted in Ambler on Sundays hosts a special Yappy Hour where your favorite furry friends can enjoy a free pup cup and treat while you have a treat yourself. This Sunday is a special theme: Special Soggy Doggy Water Themed Yappy Hour.
Special Philadelphia Orchestra Birthday at the Mann Center for Performing Arts
On Wednesday, July 23, 8 p.m., the Philadelphia Orchestra will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with a special birthday showcase at the Mann Center for Performing Arts.
Pack a picnic and don’t miss this special program which will feature Disney’s Fantasia score, Bach’s Toccata & Fuge in D minor, Paul Dukas’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2.
The Mann Center for Performing Arts is located at 5201 Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia. For tickets and more information, visit manncenter.org or call (215) 546-7900.
Lewis Tanner Moore Exhibit at the Michener Art Museum
Through Sunday, July 27, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown will be celebrating the legacy of Lewis Tanner Moore, the great-nephew of the first internationally renowned African American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner and a lifelong advocate for Black artists.
The exhibit, Yesterday’s Dreams Are Real: Collecting Black Art and The Legacy of Lewis Tanner Moore, features 35 paintings, photographs, sculptures and paper works and includes the work of Henry Ossawa Tanner, Moe Brooker, Barbara Bullock and James Brantley.
Michener Art Museum is located at 138 S. Pine Street in Doylestown. For more information visit michenerartmuseum.org or call (215) 340-9800.
Upper Moreland Music Patrons Dine & Donate at Dave’ Hot Chicken
On Monday, July 21, 4 p.m., you can support Upper Moreland Music Patrons at a special UMMP Dine & Donate event at Dave’s Hot Chicken in Willow Grove.
You can order in person or online. Remember to show them the QR code for in person orders and to enter the coupon code “GIVE” when making an online order.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is located at 40 Park Avenue in Willow Grove. For more information, visit facebook.com/events.
Lansdale Farmers Market
On Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m., come enjoy some shopping and fresh air at the Lansdale Farmers Market.
The market’s regular season is every Saturday through December 20. Regular vendors include A&L Baked Goods, Amazing Acres Goat Dairy, Bee Well Blooms, and Birchrun Hill Farms.
Lansdale Farmers Market is located at 400 Penn Street in Lansdale. For more information, visit lansdalefarmersmarket.org.
Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only
On Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m., the Kelly Center in Havertown is hosting its Musician’s Open Mic Night.
Bring your instrument and sing or sing with your backing track. Microphones, a keyboard, guitar and drum kit are available for use during your performance.
Admission is free but a small donation is appreciated. Free parking is available in Oakmont Municipal lot behind Kelly Center off Darby Road.
Kelly Center is located at 4-6 E. Eagle Road in Havertown. For more information visit kellycenter.org or call (610) 804-5054.
Outdoor Adventures in Schwenksville
This week don’t miss out on all the boating and recreational activities in Schwenksville.
From there you have access to the Perkiomen Trail which passes through the Schwenksville Borough from E. Park Avenue to Route 73. Start the trail at Meadow Park which is the perfect spot for people looking to put their kayaks and canoes in the water.
There is plenty of parking along Main Street and in Meadow Park. For more information, visit schwenksville-pa.org.
Science Heroes: “Adventures of the Missing Color”
On Tuesday, July 22, 3 p.m. or 7 p.m., Upper Dublin Township is continuing its summer schedule with a special science program for children ages 4 to 12 years of age.
Science Heroes:” Adventure of the Missing Color” will take place at the Upper Dublin Library StoryLab.
Upper Dublin Library is located at 520 Virginia Drive in Fort Washington. For more information, visit upperdublin.net.
Special Soggy Doggy Water Themed Yappy Hour at Well Crafted
On Sunday, July 21, 1 p.m., Well Crafted in Ambler is hosting a Special Soggy Doggy Water Themed Yappy Hour.
Bring your best friends to their beer garden where they can enjoy a free pup cup and treat while you enjoy refreshing beverages and good food.
Well Crafted Beer Company is located at 300 Brookside Avenue, Bldg. 19, in Ambler. For more information, visit wellcraftedbeer.com or call (267) 462-4026.
