Events Blog—Feb. 14–20
Welcome back to our weekly Events Blog for Feb. 14–20.
Music, theater and home shows are perfect ways to escape the winter weather this week, and we’ve put together a list of hits sure to please. Have your calendar ready!
More events on the Events page on this website.
Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute Band—Feb. 15
You wanna be startin’ something? Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute Band, the world’s longest running tribute to Michael Jackson, is stopping at Keswick Theatre for a show combining spectacular lighting, visual effects, dancers and a live band to bring the King of Pop’s best hits to life.
Sing along with iconic songs like Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad and many more. Tickets $75. More info at KeswickTheatre.com.
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 8 p.m.
WCU—Live! “Married to Broadway”—Feb. 15
For a unique Valentine’s Day gift, treat your sweetheart to a night of love and theater with WCU—Live! “Married to Broadway.” The show stars Ron Sharpe and Barbra Russell, who met while playing romantic leads in Les Misérables on Broadway. After being married on stage hundreds of times, the pair decided to do it for real and now share their love story while preforming show-stopping numbers from crowd favorites like Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and Cats. Tickets $15-$27. More info at WCUPa.edu/Live.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. 7:30 p.m.
Philly Home + Garden Show—Feb. 15–17
Looking for renovation inspiration? Check out the Philly Home + Garden Show for fresh ideas and helpful tips on how to liven up your home. It’s a one-stop shop for innovative products and fantastic deals from remodeling and home improvement to décor and outdoor spaces.
With the help of hundreds of experts, your home is sure to be the best on the block. Tickets $11. More info at PhillyHomeAndGarden.com.
Greater Phila. Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Fri., 11 to 9; Sat., 10 to 9; Sun., 10-6.
Into the Wild Live! With Jack Hanna at Keswick Theatre—Feb. 17
Gather up the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of jungle exploration. America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna, is coming to the Keswick Theatre for Into the Wild Live! With Jack Hanna. Go “wild” and experience the fascinating world of animals, and see footage from Hanna’s worldwide adventures.
Enjoy this global adventure as Hanna shares his experiences—while also bringing real life animals onto the stage! Tickets $29.50–$59.50 More info at KeswickTheatre.com.
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 3 p.m.
St. Joan at Delaware Theatre—Feb. 6–24
Travel back in time and experience the epic tale of Joan of Arc at Delaware Theatre Company’s production of St. Joan. Watch one of history’s greatest heroines push the boundaries of a society dominated by political and religious forces in this powerful story.
Written by George Bernard Shaw and adapted by LA-based writer Chelsea Mercantel, this will be a show to remember. More info at DelawareTheatre.org.
Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington.