Indoor air show
North Penn High School: The Model Aviation Club at NPHS will host its annual indoor model aircraft Fun-Fly event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 in the gymnasium at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Towamencin. Participants are required to bring their own aircraft to fly at this event (no aircraft will be provided). Planes, helis and smaller quadrotors are welcome. Participants may register at the event. A $10 donation will allow adults to fly their devices all day, and children under 18 can fly for free. This year’s food sales proceeds will benefit the North Penn School District Educational Foundation. Spectators are invited to try their hand at the flight simulators at no charge.
On stage
Academy of Music: Join “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album. Performances are at 8 p.m. March 23, 2 and 8 p.m. March 24, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. March 25. Tickets start at $25. The Academy of Music is at Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia. Call (215) 893-1999 or visit www.kimmelcenter.org.
Ursinus College: “Clybourne Park” tracks the resistance to change that happens when a racially segregated neighborhood becomes integrated, both in the 1950s and today. It runs 7:30 p.m. March 22-24 and 2 p.m. March 25 in the Blackbox Studio Theater in the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville. Visit www.ursinus.edu/tickets, email boxoffice@ursinus.edu or call (610) 409-3030. Tickets are $8, $5 for seniors and students.
Village Players of Hatboro: “Lost in Yonkers” continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 24. Tickets are $15. Village Players of Hatboro is at 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro. Call (215) 675-6774 or visit www.thevillageplayers.com.
‘Great Escape’
Fort Mifflin: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 Fort Mifflin becomes German Salag Fort Schlamm Insel (Fort Mud Island) on the banks of the River Warter in Posen, Prussia (modern-day Poland). Dedicated to the struggles of Allied prisoners of war during World War II, come see how soldiers continued their war behind bars as they planned escapes, disrupted the Nazi war machine and played psychological games with their guards – all while trying to make life as comfortable as possible. There will be opportunities for you to assist the Allied soldiers in escape preparations and activities. Also check out displays of vintage and reproduction gear, equipment and military furnishings. The historic site is at Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia. Admission is $10, $8 for seniors, $6 for veterans and students under 12. Go to www.fortmifflin.us.
Here comes spring
Pennypack Trail: March 20 will be an Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk. Meet at the Terwood and Welsh Road parking lot. Bring binoculars if you have them. This free event is appropriate for ages 12 and older. Pre-registration is preferred by calling Lorimer Park at (215) 947-3477 or contacting Leigh at laltadonna@audubon.org.
Norristown Farm Park: During a spring program on March 20 children will hear a story about spring and make a craft to celebrate. After the indoor portion of the program they will venture outdoors with the park naturalist to look for the signs of spring. Meet in the Salt Wing of the barn, adjacent to the park office at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike, East Norriton. This event is appropriate for ages 3 and older with an adult. Pre-registration is $5. Call (610) 270-0215 or e-mail rking2@montcopa.org.
Green Lane Park: The park will offer the program entitled “Color Your Eggs Naturally” at 1 p.m. March 24. Bring up to a dozen hard-boiled eggs and experiment with colors from nature’s palette. There is a materials fee of $5 per dozen eggs. Ages 5 and up are welcome with an adult. Pre-register at (215) 234-4528.
Glencairn Museum: A pysanky Ukrainian painted Easter egg workshops for ages 16 and up are held 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. March 24. All materials are included and cost is $20, $15 for students and members. Register by March 21 at (267) 502-2990 and bring a smock. Glencairn is at 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn. For more information, visit www.glencairnmuseum.org.
Peter Becker Community: “Legendary Gardens” is the theme of the 35th annual Peter Becker Flower Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17. PBC is at 900 Maple Ave., Franconia Township. Call (215) 256-9501 or see www.peterbeckercommunity.com.
Films about fishing
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks: The Fly Fishing Film Tour returns March 20-21, starting at 7:30 each evening, to 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.steelstacks.org and (610) 332-3378, and $20 at the door. The complete list of films and trailers is available at www.flyfilmtour.com. Guests are invited to arrive starting at 6 p.m. to enjoy an Anglers’ Happy Hour with food and beverages from the ArtsQuest Center’s Mike & Ike Bistro (not included with ticket price), as well as check out the raffle featuring two fly fishing trips for trout with guide Jerry Hadden on the Upper Delaware River, and a smallmouth bass angling trip on the Susquehanna River. This year’s two-night run kicks off with a free performance by bluegrass band Woodsmoke at 6 p.m. March 20.
Art of photography
Moody Jones Gallery: The gallery at 107-B S. Easton Road, Glenside, has a photography exhibit featuring the work of David Swift and John A. Benigno. The show runs through April 5. For more information, call (215) 582-4496.
In concert
New Hope Winery: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams performs at 8 p.m. March 16 at 6123 Lower York Road, New Hope. For ticket information, go to http://newhopewinery.com/eventbrite-event/the-slambovian-circus-of-dreams or call (215) 794-2331.
Rustin High School: The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present “Potions That Create Emotions” at its annual Family Concert at 2 p.m. March 25 in the school auditorium in West Chester. Following the performance, the Kennett Symphony will offer its popular Instrument Zoo, during which children can meet and greet the musicians of the Kennett Symphony and try out the instruments of the orchestra. Tickets are $5. Visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call (610) 444-6363.
Perkasie Mennonite Church: The Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse presents music by Coracree on March 17. Bob Mecklenburger opens the evening. Doors will open at 7 p.m. at 320 W. Chestnut St., Perkasie. The performances begin at 7:30. Cost is $12, $10 for adults over 65, $6 for students 13 and up, free to children 12 and under. Desserts and drinks will be available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Pennridge FISH (Fellowship In Serving Humanity), a local, non-profit food pantry and clothing outlet. The building is wheelchair accessible. Visit www.perkmenno.net.
Playcrafters Theater: The “St. Catrick’s Day” Stray Cat Blues Talent Jamboree features live music to help raise money for the Montgomery County-based non-profit cat rescue. It starts at 8 p.m. March 17 at Playcrafters 2011 Store Road, Skippack. Tickets are $38. Go to www.straycatblues.org or call (215) 631-1851.
St. Patrick’s fun
Steel City Coffeehouse: John Francis opens for Irish Mythen at 8 p.m. March 21 at 203 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Tickets are $18, $22 at the door, $25 for advance reserved seating, $33 for advance reserved seating with a meal. Go to www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com/concerts–events.html or call (484) 924-8425.
Ambler Theater: “The Legend of Finn McCool” is about a fanciful hero of Irish legend. Family Stages performs it at 11 a.m. March 17 at 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors, free for children under 3. Call (215) 886-9341, email familystages@gmail.com or visit www.familystages.org.
Basketball-fueled entertainment
Norristown Area High School: The Norristown Area Education Foundation will host the Harlem Wizards’ “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” at 6:30 p.m. March 16. There will be a basketball throwing contest at halftime, where a handful of raffle ticket holders will compete in shooting hoops for free Chick-fil-A food for a year. Those in uniform will automatically earn a raffle ticket, and then have the opportunity to purchase additional raffle tickets along with the rest of the crowd. Tickets are available at www.harlemwizards.com, the school district administration building, 402 N. Whitehall Road, West Norriton, and all district schools. Norristown Area High School is located at 1900 Eagle Drive, West Norriton.
Best of the Valley
Perkiomen Valley High School: At 6 p.m. March 17 adults 18+ can test their luck at winning any of more than 150 baskets filled with merchandise, tickets, gift cards and services, plus grand prizes, Best of Community baskets and 50/50s. There will be light dinner fare, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; BYO. Cost is $20 and includes 25 raffle tickets, a bottle of water and a small snack. Grand prize tickets are included when tables are reserved for six or eight. “Exclusive” raffle and extra tickets will be awarded for those who donate $20 of healthy food. No walk-ins. Admission tickets are available at www.dailybreadcommunityfoodpantry.yapsody.com and (484) 552-8431.
Sleep with the crocs
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: During “Night in the Museum: Crocs after Dark” March 17 you can experience the Academy of Natural Sciences after dark during an activity-filled sleepover. Appropriate for ages 6 and up, one adult is required per three children. Cost is $65. Visit www.ansp.org or call (215) 299-1060. The Academy of Natural Sciences is at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.
On March 21 the academy offers pay-what-you-wish admission in honor of their Founders Day.
Crafty gifts
Selma Mansion: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 the Norristown Preservation Society will host their annual Spring Craft Fair at 1301 West Airy St., Norristown. Shop for gifts and decorations for Easter and Mother’s Day, such as jewelry, candles, homemade items, candy, bath items, baked goods and more. Besides items for sale, there will also be raffle baskets. Admission is free. For more information call Michaelene at (484) 516-6357.
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