Emanuel Ax will be playing Beethoven with the Philadelphia Orchestra this week (Source: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Facebook).
There is so much to celebrate in the Fall and this week is chock-full of fun events.
First of all, there is so much live music to enjoy. Emanuel Ax will be playing with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Jamey’s House of Music in Lansdown will be jamming too with a film about the Philadelphia music scene.
Hard rock legends Slaughter will also be in the region playing at the Keswick Theater, while William Parquette will be stopping by Gypsy Blu in Ambler.
If you are looking for some last-minute Halloween fun, you and your kids can enjoy Trick-or Treat & Create (age 6 & under) at The Playground in Schwenksville.
The kids will also enjoy the I Want My Mummy! Special educational event at the Blue Bell Branch Wissahickon Valley Public Library.
And if you are already anticipating Turkey Day this year, then you won’t want to miss Sip. See & Shop Tour – A Pre-Thanksgiving Shopping Experience at the Willow Grove Shopping Center.
Another fall favorite is the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village in Central Bucks County.
Emanuel Ax and The Philadelphia Orchestra
Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Emanuel Ax will be celebrating his career with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Marian Anderson Hall.
He will be playing Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto as part of the celebration.
Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center for Performing Art is located at 300 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia. For more information, visit ensembleartsphilly.org or call (215) 893-1999.
Slaughter at Keswick Theatre
On Saturday, Nov. 1, 8:00 p.m., Slaughter will be rocking out the Keswick Theater in Glenside.
The Iron Maidens will be the special guests.
The Keswick Theatre is located at 291 N Keswick Avenue in Glenside. For more information, visit keswicktheatre.com or call (215) 572-7650.
A Pre-Thanksgiving Extravaganza in Willow Grove
On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2:00 p.m., come out for a Sip, See & Shop Tour – A Pre-Thanksgiving Shopping Experience at the Willow Grove Shopping Center.
Enjoy sips, music, and exclusive early-bird holiday promotions at Hey Baby Cosmetics, Runway Recycled & The Closet. RSVP now at RunwayRecycled.Eventbrite.com
The Willow Grove Shopping Center is located at 134 Park Avenue in Willow Grove. For more information, visit happeningnext.com.
Vinyl Revival Movie Night at Jamey’s House of Music
On Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m., Jamey Reilly of Jamey’s House of music and Andrea DiFabio of Vinyl Revival will be teaming up for a special movie night at Jamey’s House of Music.
On the screen will be “The Wages of Spin,” a film about the Philadelphia music scene from 1952 through 1963.
Jamey’s House of Music is located at 32 S. Lansdowne Avenue in Lansdowne. For more information, visit allevents.in.
Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village
On Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will be celebrating its annual Apple Festival.
The festival weekend has been celebrating apple season in Bucks County since 1973. There will be plenty of family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, games and delicious food and drink.
Peddler’s Village is located at Route 202 and Street Road in Lahaska. For more information, visit peddlersvillage.com or call (215) 794-4000.
‘I Want My Mummy’ at Wissahickon Valley Public Library
On Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:00 p.m., “I Want My Mummy!” will be presented by the Blue Bell Branch of the Wissahickon Valley Public Library in Blue Bell.
Dr. Steve will be providing a special evening of history, archaeology and culture.
Wissahickon Valley Public Library is located at 650 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.
Trick or Treat and Create at The Playground
On Thursday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m., The Playground in Schwenksville is hosting Trick or Treat & Create for children aged 6 and under.
The Playground in located at 251 Perkiomen Avenue Rear Entrance in Schwenksville.
For more information, visit bookwhen.com/theplaygarden.
William Parquette at Gypsy Blu
On Saturday, Nov. 1, 8:00 p.m., local musician William Parquette will be entertaining folks at Gypsy Blu in Ambler.
Gypsy Blu is located at 34 E Butler Avenue in Ambler. For more information, visit gypsyblurestaurant.com or call (215) 283-6080.
