Find out what’s going on this weekend in Moorestown and the surrounding areas.
The winter weather shouldn’t keep you inside this weekend. From a dog show in Wildwood to Winterfest Brewfest in Philadelphia, there are plenty of activities taking place for people of all ages. Check out some of the biggest events of the weekend below:
In Moorestown
- Searching for live music on your Friday night? The Chris Stevens Band will be playing at the Harvest Seasonal Grill from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Additionally, the River City Healers will be playing from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Moorestown DeCafe. Tickets are $20 and include coffee, tea, and snacks. For more information visit: http://themoorestowndecafe.com/themoorestowndecafe/DeCafe1.php.
- On Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. consider giving blood at the 4th annual blood drive in honor of Victoria Palko, who three years ago fought for her life while battling a rare form of pneumonia. The event will be held at the Moorestown Community House, located at 16 E Main St.
- Also on Saturday, the Moorestown Theater Company, located at the First Baptist Church at19 W. Main Street, lower level, will begin its winter/spring session of performing arts studio classes for children. Group acting, dance and voice classes will be available, and they will be run every Saturday through winter and spring. Interested community members can see a list of classes, and then register for these classes, at www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org or by calling (856) 778–8357.
- Sunday, help celebrate Alice Paul’s birthday with the Alice Paul Institute. To commemorate Alice Paul there will be a showing of a new documentary about the ERA, Equal Means Equal from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moorestown Friends School and Meetinghouse, located at 118 E Main St. After the film, guests are invited to stay for a robust discussion with Linda Wharton, Professor of Political Science from Stockton University. To view the trailer visit: http://equalmeansequal.com
Around South Jersey
- Kids ages 9 to 14 can put their basketball skills to the test in the Knights of Columbus, Father John P. Wessel, Council №6530 and Kateri Takakwitha, Council №12229 Free Throw Championship on Saturday. The event will take place beginning at 1 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc gym, 100 Willow Bend Road in Marlton. For more information on how your child can participate, call Ted Shearer in the evening at (856) 983–3798.
At the Jersey Shore
- Wildwood will go to the dogs this weekend as the Boardwalk Kennel Club of Cape May County presents its All Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The show runs all weekend and features a best of breed competition, police K9 unit demonstration, obedience and rally trials and more. Competition begins on Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for kids 12 and under. Visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boardwalk-Kennel-Club-Inc/115747581782350?ref=br_tf for more information.
In Philadelphia
- The Philadelphia Home Show will take over the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend. More than 300 exhibitors and experts will be on hand to help guests make various improvements to their homes. Tickets can be purchased online for a discounted price of $3. Visit www.phillyhomeshow.com for more information.
- The third annual Winterfest Brewfest will take over Penn’s Landing this weekend as visitors have a chance to enjoy some tasty brews and ice skating. On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m., try out beer samples from a variety of area breweries. The event is pay as you go. For a full listing of participating breweries and more information, visit www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/winterfest-brewfest3.
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday with a special celebration at the Penn Museum. The museum will celebrate the new year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Asian film screenings, martial arts demonstrations, zodiac gallery tours, a grand finale lion dance and a parade. The cost is $10 for adults. Admission is free for museum members, active military personnel, children 5 and under and Penn Card holders. For more information, visit www.penn.museum.
