TGIF! Ready for the weekend? If you're looking for something fun, entertaining, or educational to do in Southeastern, PA, you've come to the right place. We've created a list of some of our favorite events this weekend so you won't miss a thing. Enjoy!
1. ​Swan Lake at the Academy of Music
Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania BalletMarch 16th - 18th, 2018Academy of Music, 240 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Call: (215) 893-1999Cost: $35 and up
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The iconic Swan Lake is finishing at the Academy of Music with four final performances this weekend. The Pennsylvania Ballet reprises the Tchaikovsky-scored ballet classic as staged by Angel Corella after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Grace, artistry, and beauty create a performance of true elegance in this spectacular production. ​
2. Opening - Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music at the National Museum of American Jewish History
March 16th - September 2th, 2018​​National Museum of American Jewish History​101 S. Independence Mall E., PhiladelphiaCost: Included in the price of general admission: $13, adults; $12, seniors (65 & up); $12, youth (13-21 or college ID); free, children (12 & under); free, active military (with ID); free, members
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Phone: (215) 923-3811 This Friday, the National Museum of American Jewish History opens a highly anticipated exhibition,
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music. The exhibition consists of a collection of artifacts, films, and sound bites that not only celebrate the talented composer's 100th birthday but also bring to light the stress, fear, and eventual hopefulness of an American Jew living through the Holocaust, World War II, and the Vietnam War.
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3. Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center
Sunday, March 18, 5 p.m.Wells Fargo CenterCost: $80 and up
​Come cheer on the Flyers as they play the Washington Capitals at home (Wells Fargo Center) this Sunday evening. Tickets start at $80 and the game starts at 5 p.m. For more details and tickets click
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4. Blake Shelton - Country Music Freaks Tour
Saturday, March17, 2018, 7:00 PMWells Fargo Center - Tickets On Sale NowCost: $92, $72, $52Country Music Freaks Tour with Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, and Trace Adkins. For more details and tickets click
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5. ERIN EXPRESS - St. Patty's Irish MegaFestival
Photo courtesy of Erin ExpressMarch 17, 2018 9 am - 6 pmA 21+ Event​A Long-time Philly Tradition! Philly’s BIGGEST Bar Crawl and Irish Rock MegaFest! Some of Philadelphia’s Best Irish watering holes take part in the massive event. A fleet of buses are making their rounds to ALL locations throughout the day. Go to a bar and wait for the bus, they’ll be coming every 15 minutes from 12pm - 6pm.
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6. Bubble Guppies Live! “Ready to Rock”
Photo courtesy of Kimmel CenterSaturday, March 17, 2018 Merriam Theater, 250 S Broad St, PhiladelphiaShowtimes: 2pm & 5pmBest seats available for the 5 PM performance!
Put on your water wings and jump into a swimsational adventure! The Bubble Guppies are getting ready to rock n’ roll with some totally fin-tastic tunes, but when a special band member goes missing, the show can’t go on! With a little help from Mr. Grouper and giggly little fish, Molly, Gil, and the gang embark on an adventure as they search every corner of their underwater world for their missing friend!
Including a wave of playful characters, energetic song and dance and theatrical magic, Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies Live! “Ready to Rock” will have kids, parents, and grandparents singing and dancing along with this rockin’ interactive show!
Meet and Greet Get the ultimate fan experience with the Meet and Greet Package. The package features premium show seating and a pre-show Meet and Greet with two Bubble Guppies Live friends - Gil and Molly! Each adult and child must purchase a Meet and Greet Package. All Meet and Greets start one hour before showtime. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Don't forget your camera! ​
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7. Growing Express New Mom's Presale
Photo courtesy of EventbriteSaturday, March 17, 20187:00 AM – 8:00 AM Trinity Episcopal Church, 708 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
This is for moms-to-be and new moms & dads to shop the sale without the crowds. There are plenty of new and gently-used items for your new baby! This special sale will start at 7 am on March 17th.
Come and shop the Growing Express Kids Consignment Sale before the crowds at the Friday Night Preview Sale! For a $5 donation to the church, you can shop early on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 7 pm - 9 pm.
8. I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
Saturday, March 17th at 8:00 pmSunday, March 18 at 2 pm and 7 pmAct II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler(215) 654-0200Herb, a Hollywood screenwriter (played by Tony Braithwaite), is surprised when his forgotten teenage daughter reappears. "When you don't laugh until you cry, you cry until you laugh." -New York Times.
9. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
Photo Courtesy of Sugar Loaf CraftsSaturday, Mar 17th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday, Mar 18th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmGreater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station AvenueThis is a Public Event in Halls A & B
Welcome to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Oaks! For over 30 years, the nation’s most talented artisans have personally sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals.
Rated as one of the top craft experiences in the country, last year more than 175,000 visitors attended Sugarloaf Craft Festivals and enjoyed the work of thousands of juried artisans. Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture, and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art. ​
10. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, March 18, 2018 1 - 3 pm
1140 Rydal Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
​NEW CONSTRUCTION ready for QUICK delivery in highly desirable ABINGTON LOCATION! How fast can you pack? Offered at$1,450,000.
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