POTTSTOWN PA – Yes, it’s cold. And yes, there’s snow on the ground. But don’t suggest there’s nothing to do when its cold and snowy. In fact, the line-up being offered for weekend stuff to do between Thursday and Sunday (Jan. 18-21, 2024) may just surprise you!
Among more than 30 events and activities on the schedule, about half are free. Seven consist of concerts or other live performances. There’s a variety of special interest items too: a reptile show, a motorsports show, a Scrabble game, and more than 25 vendors serving up fine foods for a Phoenixville meal.
Get out and do something, locally.
Some weekend events are free. Some have fees (labeled as “ticketed”). Some have limitations, registrations, or other conditions. Some may be affected by weather conditions (hint: if unsure, call before you go). Each weekend listing includes a link for more information.
Thursday, Jan. 18
- 2024 Members’ Winter Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (Mondays to Fridays through Jan. 28), free to attend, art works created by members of the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, at the MCCC North Hall Gallery, 16 High St., Pottstown PA
- Weekly ‘Scrabble’ Game, starts at 10 a.m., free, Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
- Concert: “Bach’s Lunch,” noon to 1 p.m. (on the third Thursday of every month), free and all ages welcome, scheduled musician is Soh Lee on piano, bring a box lunch and eat as you listen, held at Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- Taste of Phoenixville, 6-10 p.m., ticketed, serving food and beverages from more than 25 local vendors, a 22nd annual event with proceeds benefiting Good Samaritan Services, bid on silent auction packages, enjoy live music and dancing, at Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Ave., Phoenixville PA
- Say No: From People Pleasing to Badassery Book Circle, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ticketed, “in-person book circle will help you break free from the chains of constantly saying yes and start embracing your inner badass,” in Rising Sun Therapy, 165 Main St., Harleysville PA
- Concert: Pio Quartet, starts at 7 p.m., ticketed (online, or call 610-917-1228), “the Pio Quartet performs African American classical music, also known as jazz, and offers its interpretations of compositions composed by Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and others, along with original compositions,” in the White Rabbit Theater at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
- Karaoke On The Rocks, 7-10 p.m., free, with DJ Tony Cadaver, “Got a song in your heart? Share it with us,” organizers ask; in Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr. Ste. 104, Pottstown PA
Friday, Jan. 19
- 2024 Members’ Winter Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (Mondays to Fridays through Jan. 28), free to attend, art works created by members of the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, at the MCCC North Hall Gallery, 16 High St., Pottstown PA
- Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. to noon, free, geared toward preschool children ages 3-5, consists of a book and a fun craft to do with your children, at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
- Colebrookdale Railroad Excursions, two trips: starts at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., “Engineer For A Day;” both ticketed (separately priced), at the railroad’s station, Washington and 3rd streets, Boyertown PA
- Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show, 2-9 p.m., ticketed, see favorite drivers with special autograph sessions, get first looks at new racing machines, exclusive memorabilia, and the Ms. Motorsports pageant, in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls A, B, and D, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
- Performance: End Of The Innocence, starts at 6-11 p.m., ticketed, a Don Henley and The Eagles tribute band, in The Gem Spring City Speakeasy, 66 N. Main St., Spring City PA
- Live Music with Kim and Julie, starts at 7 p.m., free, the duo’s debut at Gatsby’s Pub in SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
Saturday, Jan. 20
- Class: Fused Glass Candleholder, 10-11:45 a.m., ticketed, suitable for ages 8 to adult, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult, a first-come, first-served drop-in roughly 15-minute project to create a one-of-a-kind fused glass candle holder, at ArtFusion 19464, 341 Beech St., Pottstown PA
- Exhibit: Native Son: The Life & Art of David Ellinger, (Saturdays through July 28) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed, his paintings reportedly “played a pivotal role in kindling widespread fascination with Pennsylvania German culture during the latter half of the 20th century;” nearly 100 works on display, at the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies in the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- Epler Schoolhouse Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to attend, volunteers will sell several thousand hand-tied fly fishing flies and more than 1,200 packages of fly-tying materials from the collection of Dr. Frank Plucinsky, to raise money for the historic preservation of the one-room Epler Schoolhouse in Leesport; sale at the Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading PA
- Colebrookdale Railroad Excursions, three trips: starts 11 a.m., “Engineer For A Day;” starts 1 p.m., “Snowflake Special with ala carte lunch,” and “Locomotive Cab Ride;” all ticketed (separately priced), at the railroad’s station, Washington and 3rd streets, Boyertown PA
- Trout In The Classroom, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free (advance registration required by e-mail to Rebecca.Blacketter@montgomerycountypa.gov), observe rainbow trout eggs go through their life cycle, and then be released in Kepner Creek; learn about water quality, fishing, and macroinvertebrates; space limited, suitable for all ages, at Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown PA
- Auditions for the play “Nunsense Amen!,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (advance appointment required with online form), free, casting five male presenting actors to for an all-male version of the musical “Nunsense,” at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Health and Wellness Expo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free-to-attend vendor event, offering products to benefit personal health and wellness, in SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
- Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., ticketed, see favorite drivers with special autograph sessions, get first looks at new racing machines, exclusive memorabilia, and the Ms. Motorsports pageant, in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls A, B, and D, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
- Frozen Farm Adventure, 1-4 p.m., ticketed, offering Disney characters Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven with photo ops, a sing-along, dance party, moon bounce and a snow -making machine, at Ironstone Creek Farm, 16 Old State Rd., Boyertown PA
- Bonfire at Bechtelsville Community Park, starts at 4:30 p.m., free to attend, food available for purchase, participants are recommended to bring chairs and blankets, at the park, South Main Street, Bechtelsville PA
- Owl Prowl, 6-8 p.m., free, meet in the Bingaman House to discuss owls as night-time birds of prey, their nesting habits, and their impacts on our environment, then enjoy a moonlit stroll and learn more about owls on rustic trails in Berks County’s Antietam Lake Park; wear hiking shoes, bring a flashlight, dress for the weather; in the park, 2843 Hill Rd., Reading PA
- Performance: Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, starts at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), ticketed, also featuring Rich Harkaway, in SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
- Performance: Nicks In Time, starts at 7 p.m., Stevie Nicks and Fletwood Mac tribute band, in The Gem Spring City Speakeasy, 66 N. Main St., Spring City PA,
- Bring Back The 80s and 90s Dance Party, 7-11 p.m., ticketed (advance reservations required), “a fun evening full of 80’s & 90’s themed cocktails and food,” with DJ Shane spinning throwback jams, in LaMassaria at Bella Vista Golf Course, 2901 Fagleysville Rd. Gilbertsville PA
- DJ Saturday at Gatsby’s Pub, 9-11 p.m., free, in the pub at SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
- Performance: High Street Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., “a night full of 50s and 60s rock n’ roll from Presley to Perkins … covering all of the biggest hits,” in Pizza Como and the PC Pub, Restaurant, and Sports Bar, 468 Pottstown Ave., Pennsburg PA
Sunday, Jan. 21
- East Coast Reptile Super Expo, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ticketed, featuring more than 300 tables full of exotic animals and supplies, in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall A, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
- Rockstar Roller Derby Fresh Meat Orientation, 10 a.m. to noon, free for potential prospects, meet coaches and trainers, ask questions, skate, enjoy coffee and donuts; bring equipment or skates if desired but not required, no pressure to join after coming to orientation, in The Official Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, Ringing Rocks Park Road, Pottstown PA
- Colebrookdale Railroad Excursions, three trips: start 11 a.m., “Engineer For A Day;” start 1 p.m., “Snowflake Special with ala carte lunch,” and “Locomotive Cab Ride;” all ticketed (separately priced), at the railroad’s station, Washington and 3rd streets, Boyertown PA
- Exhibit: Native Son: The Life & Art of David Ellinger, (Sundays through July 28) from noon to 4 p.m., ticketed, Ellinger’s paintings reportedly “played a pivotal role in kindling widespread fascination with Pennsylvania German culture during the latter half of the 20th century;” nearly 100 works on display, at the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies in the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- Philly Vintage Flea vintage clothing sale, noon to 5 p.m., ticketed, men’s and women’s vintage clothing for sale from 50 Philadelphia area vendors, plus free trade pit, in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
Weekend events are curated from a variety of sources, including public submissions. Got a weekend (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holiday Mondays) event you’d like us to add? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.
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