Boundless Love: A Tribute to John Prine
Prine's songs played by people who clearly know them well, Saturday at eight. Angel from Montgomery and the rest, in a room that suits a story told slowly.
More at Newtown Theatre
Silver Linings Playbook (Page to Screen Series)
The film adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel, screened in the theatre's page to screen series. Two hours on a Tuesday night in the 260-seat house on North State Street.
Sting Ray's 50s and 60s Rock 'n' Roll Show
Sting Ray Anthony works the doo-wop and early rock songbook on a Wednesday afternoon, three to five. Matinee timing that suits anyone who would rather not drive home late.
Comedian Ed Bassmaster
Viral prank and character comedian Ed Bassmaster plays the 300-seat Newtown Theatre, a change of pace from the venue's usual tribute-band run. The show starts at 7.
Around the same time
Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills
The mansion opens decorated for an early 1900s Christmas, tours on the hour and half hour with the last one starting at three. Runs through January 3, and the shop stocks gifts.
Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills
The governor's mansion gets decorated for an early 1900s Christmas and opens for tours on the hour and half hour, running from this day through January 3. Last tour of each day starts at 3 p.m.
Rice's Market (Tuesdays)
Thirty acres of flea market, farm stands and antique dealers going since the 1870s. Gates at 7am and it thins out by midday, so come early and bring cash.