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Here's Weekend Stuff to Do on The Travels Calendar
Warm up your weekend with the Chili Cook-Off in Red Hill,
and a variety of other events that offer interesting foods and beverages for your enjoyment

Weekend Stuff Feb. 23-25: A Past Travels Calendar

POTTSTOWN PA – More than 50 activities and events – that’s right, 50-plus – appear on this edition of Weekend Stuff to Do on The Travels Calendar. Who’da thought a dreary and rainy February could pack so much into three days? Get out and do something!

There’s a little bit of everything this weekend, including:

  • A half-dozen or so musical performances, including some by talented local students;
  • Six opportunities to taste some wine;
  • Two more to experiment with coffee;
  • Playtime for kids, a little digital mystery for teens;
  • Four different movies; and
  • A range of craft-oriented projects sure to bring out your creative side.

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. And, a bunch of craft-oriented projects to let your creative side run wild.

Friday, Feb. 23

  • Elementary and Middle School StringFests, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, sponsored by District 11 of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, directed by William Einhorn and Kristen Hyde, at Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
  • Block and Building Playtime, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, “Play is a literacy skill; blocks and other building toys will be available; sign-in is required, and an adult must stay in the room and supervise their child, in the auditorium of the Perkiomen Valley Library, 192 Church St., Schwenksville PA
  • Chocolate and Wine Pairing, 4-7 p.m., ticketed, described as “three delicate handmade truffle chocolates from Bridge Street Chocolates, paired perfectly with three Folino Estate wines; sponsored by Vintner’s Table of Folino Estate Winery at 135 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Friday Night Flights wine tasting, 5-8 p.m., ticketed, includes 2 samples of wine, cheese and charcuterie, and live music, at Maple Springs Wine, 91 Nuss Rd., Bechtelsville PA
  • Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., ticketed, hosted by Sacred Heart Church, dine-in or take-out, at the church, 838 Walnut St., Royersford PA
  • Liquid Glass Project Workshop, starts at 6 p.m., ticketed, create, customize with stain and paint, and take home, at Hammer & Stain, 692 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Friday Night Jackpot Bingo, starts at 7 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m.), ticketed, proceeds benefit the Transplant Alliance, at State Street Entertainment, 799 State St., Pottstown PA
  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 StringFest Concert, starts at 7 p.m., free, featuring about 200 orchestral students in grades 5-9 from Montgomery and Bucks counties, performing under two guest conductors, in the auditorium of Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
  • Music: The Big Apple Trio, 7-10 p.m., free, cash bar and food menu available, at Gatsby’s Pub in SoulJoel’s Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Salsa and Bachata Dance and Lessons, 7-11:45 p.m., ticketed, all ages welcome, full bar and food available, music by DJ Valentin and lessons (7-8 p.m.) by Joey Marte, at SoulJoel’s Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Vendor Event, starts at 7:30 p.m., a portion of proceeds benefit St. Matthew’s Mission Team, ticketed, door prize drawings, cash bar, bring your own snacks, at Friendship Ambulance, 269 Green St., Royersford PA
  • Play: “Everybody,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., ticketed (purchased online), described as a re-imagined medieval morality play presented “as a fresh and hilarious take on our modern world,” in the Black Box Theater at the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
  • Comedy Night, starts at 8 p.m., ticketed, various comedians featured as scheduled by Subourbon Comedy, beverages and food available for purchase, at Brothers Kershner Brewing Co., 4119 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
  • Karaoke at The Dutch Tavern, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., free, limited to those age 21 and older, at the tavern, 1264 Bridge Rd., Skippack PA
  • Movie: “Hellboy” 20th anniversary showing, starts at 9:45 p.m., ticketed, at The Colonial Theatre, 231 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA

Saturday, Feb. 24

  • “Saturday On Road” radio-controlled racing, starts at 9 a.m., ticketed, at Park Lane Hobbies, 1134 Town Square Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Winter Trail Rides, 9-11 a.m., ticketed, assisted horse riding, at Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, 959 E. Main St., Birdsboro PA
  • Make A Bracelet from Precious Metal Clay, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ticketed, create and take home a sterling silver bracelet made using 950 sterling silver metal clay; instructed by Monique Perry, at Regina Marie Designs Fine Art and Crafts Gallery, 4076 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
  • Grandparents Getting Started, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ticketed, participants learn to provide best, safest care for their grandchildren, hosted by Phoenixville Hospital, at the Phoenixville Recreation Center, 501 Franklin Ave., Phoenixville PA
  • Hypertufa Planter Workshop, starts at 10 a.m., ticketed, learn how to make garden ornaments and planting pots from hypertufa, a lightweight compound that can withstand winter weather, supplies and instructions provided, sponsored by Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, at Dragonfly Farm in Jacob Reiff Park, 75 Quarry Road, Harleysville PA
  • “Among Us” Event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, suitable for ages 12 and older, bring your own device and account to play, in the Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, 192 Church St., Schwenksville 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
  • eARTh & Climate’ Exhibit, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. until April 21, free, annual exhibition of artworks that feature the environment, at Studio B Fine Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Wedding Expo, noon to 3 p.m., ticketed, talk with local wedding vendors, and watch a bridal fashion show, includes raffle tickets for prizes, at Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 244 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “getJazzed” Event, 1:30-5:30 p.m., free (registration required), an afternoon of clinics and jam sessions with professional musicians and educators for music students ages 12-18; a collaboration between Berks Arts, Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, getJazzed, and community music schools, at Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Houseplants 101 Workshop, 3-4 p.m., ticketed, learn the basics of houseplants including, watering, feeding, transplanting and light requirements, then plant a houseplant in a decorative container to take home, at Floral and Hardy, 4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
  • “Coldest Night of the Year” fund-raiser, 4-7 p.m., free to participate, supports local charities serving the hungry and homeless, starting from North End Fire Company, 301 Prospect St., Pottstown PA
  • Chocolate and Wine Pairing, 4-7 p.m., ticketed, described as “three delicate handmade truffle chocolates from Bridge Street Chocolates, paired perfectly with three Folino Estate wines; sponsored by Vintner’s Table of Folino Estate Winery at 135 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Bonfire in Bechtelsville, starts at 4:30 p.m., free, bring chairs and blankets for comfort, food available for purchase, at Bechtelsville Community Park, South Main Street, Bechtelsville PA
  • Limerick Elementary School Basket Raffle, 5-9:30 p.m., ticketed, hosted by the Limerick Elementary Home & School organization, at the school, 81 Limerick Center Rd., Limerick PA
  • Diva Cash Bingo and Hoagie Dinner, starts at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m., hoagies served 3:30-6:30 p.m.) ticketed, proceeds benefit the Transplant Alliance, at State Street Entertainment, 799 State St., Pottstown PA
  • Pocketbook Bingo, starts at 6:30 p.m., ticketed, hosted by the Pottsgrove Booster Club and proceeds benefit Pottsgrove schools athletics, at Pottsgrove High School, 1345 Kauffman Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Cabaret: An Evening with Amanda and Friends, 7-10 p.m., free ($10 donation suggested), a memorable evening of music with Amanda, Nicolette, Tyler, David and Jake, includes a cash bar, fun drinks, and snacks, at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Play: “Everybody,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., ticketed (purchased online), described as a re-imagined medieval morality play presented “as a fresh and hilarious take on our modern world,” in the Black Box Theater at the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Sunday, Feb. 25

  • Sea Glass Trees Project Workshop, starts at 11 a.m., ticketed, create, work with tumbled glass in choice of colors light blue, light green, frosted white, red and pink, to create 9-inch-tall ornamental trees, at Hammer & Stain, 692 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown PA
  • eARTh & Climate’ Exhibit, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. until April 21, free, annual exhibition of artworks that feature the environment, at Studio B Fine Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., 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
  • Designer Bag Bingo, starts at 1 p.m. (doors open at noon), ticketed but limited to 200, a fund-raiser to benefit the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center and its exhibits, includes door prizes, raffles, 50/50, and jackpot games, held at the Keystone Fire Hall, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
  • “How to Be a Barista” Class, 1-3 p.m., ticketed, conducted by Road Home Coffee, learn how to pull a perfect espresso shot and steam latte art-worthy milk, at Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Ave., Birdsboro PA
  • Movie: “Casablanca,” starts at 1:30 p.m., ticketed, at The Colonial Theatre, 231 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Movie: “Moses,” starts at 2 p.m., free, a Sight and Sound performance, movie-style refreshments available for purchase, at Shenkel United Church of Christ, 1580 Shenkel Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Chili Cook-Off, tasting starts at 2 p.m., ticketed, hosted by the Red Hill Fire Company Social Club, at the club, 126 E. 5th St., Red Hill PA
  • Pottstown Prowlers Poker Tournament fund-raiser, starts at 2 p.m., ticketed, proceeds benefit the Pottstown Prowlers 17-U baseball team, at North End Fire Co., 301 Prospect St., Pottstown PA
  • Play: “Everybody,” 2-4 p.m., ticketed (purchased online), an American Sign Language-interpreted performance, described as a re-imagined medieval morality play presented “as a fresh and hilarious take on our modern world,” in the Black Box Theater at the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
  • Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Night Club, and Country Dance and Lessons, 2-6 p.m., ticketed, all ages welcome, lessons (2-3 p.m.) by Larry and Claudia, at SoulJoel’s Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Coffee Cupping Workshop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., ticketed, conducted by Road Home Coffee, learn about coffee’s various flavors and train your pallet to detect differences, at Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Ave., Birdsboro PA
  • Chocolate and Wine Pairing, 4-7 p.m., ticketed, described as “three delicate handmade truffle chocolates from Bridge Street Chocolates, paired perfectly with three Folino Estate wines; sponsored by Vintner’s Table of Folino Estate Winery at 135 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Cash Bingo Extravaganza, starts at 5 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m., early bird starts at 4:45 p.m.) ticketed, proceeds benefit the Transplant Alliance, at State Street Entertainment, 799 State St., Pottstown 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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