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The Philadelphia region is filled with plenty of fun, interactive events this week. Local musicians Joe Miralles and Tony Alosi will be setting the soundtrack to your week, while the Hiway Theater offers a special showing of Misery.
Looking for more hands-on activities? Burn some rubber at K1 Speed in Horsham or take a special wreath making class. This week you can also immerse yourself in a virtual reality dance experience.
If all this is making you hungry, be sure to stop by the Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday for pancakes.
Pancake Breakfast in Towamencin
Treat yourself and the family to a yummy pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 25 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Towamencin (GPS: Lansdale).
This special breakfast with princesses, superheroes, princes, and pirates will benefit the Calvary Baptist School’s Athletic program.
Pancakes will be served between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children 3-10 and free for children 2 and under.
Calvary Baptist School is located at 1380 S. Valley Forge Road. For more information, visit cbschools.org.
Joe Miralles at Basta Pasta
For a night of live music and good food and drink, join local singer-songwriter Joe Miralles at Basta Pasta in Skippack Village on Friday at 6 p.m. Miralles was the lead singer of the Philadelphia band The Bathers whose music was featured in the movie Wide Awake by M. Night Shymalan.
The night will include sets of his original music mixed in with a few covers. Basta Pasta is located at 4052 Skippack Pike in Skippack. For more information, visit basatapastapa.com.
Tony Alosi at Maxwell’s On Main
Tony Alosi is another favorite Philadelphia musician, performing in the tri-state area for over twenty years. On Sunday, January 26, he is bringing his signature acoustic sound to Maxwell’s On Main starting at noon. Come in for some craft beer and the tasty dishes of Chef Bobby and stay for the music. Alosi released a new single in December called “It Is What It Is (It ain’t what it ain’t)”.
Maxwell’s On Main is located at 37 N Main Street in Doylestown. For more information visit momsdoylestown.com or call 215-340-1880.
Cork Wreath Class at Stone & Key Cellars
Stone & Key Cellars in Ambler is hosting a special Heart-Shaped Wreath-Making Class on Sunday, January 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the tasting room.
Tickets are $25. You can bring your own corks or Stone & Key will provide them for you. Enjoy a glass of wine or cider while you create your own masterpiece.
Stone & Key Cellars is located at 57 E. Butler Avenue in Ambler. For more information, visit stoneandkeycellars.com or call 215-855-4567.
Horror at the Hiway: Misery (1990)
The popular theater in Jenkintown is continuing its Horror at the Hiway series with a showing of the Stephen King adaptation Misery (1990) on Friday at 9:45 p.m.
In this adaptation, James Caan plays a famous author who is rescued from a car crash by one of his biggest fans played by Kathy bates. What seems like good fortune at first quickly turns sinister as Bates’s character holds him captive in order to play out her twisted fantasies.
Staff from Human Robot will be in the lobby selling beer during the show. Use your ticket stub to get $5 drafts.
The Hiway Theater is located at 212 Old York Road in Jenkintown. For ticket information, visit hiwaytheater.org/horror.
Koros VR Experience at Penn Arts Live
Agora del la danse theater company wants you to fully immerse yourself in contemporary dance through the magic of virtual reality. During the company’s Koros VR Experience this weekend, you will feel like you are right there on stage with the dancers as they perform three works: The Complex Simplicity of Love, Allegro Barbaro and 6.58 manifesto.
After the show, stay for drinks and discussion at the lobby bar. Performances will be running all weekend from Friday, January 24 until Sunday, January 26.
Penn Arts Live’s Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. For ticket information, visit annenbergcenter.org.
Race the Winter Blues Awat at K1 Speed
During the cold, wintery weather, it can be challenging to find fun, activities the whole family enjoys. Don’t worry though, Horsham’s K1 Speed has the perfect solution for you: Go Kart Racing.
All week long, no matter what Mother Nature is doing outside, you can burn off some steam racing around KI Speed’s indoor track. The European-style all-electric karts are easy to drive and can reach almost 45 mph.
K1 Speed is located at 200 Blair Mill Road #100 in Horsham. For pricing and other information, visit k1speed.com or call (267) 387-6790.
Calling All Writers for Special Open Mic
Meet some of your fellow writers and share your work in a supportive environment at the Main Line Art Center this Thursday, January 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with the local creative community. Light snacks will be served.
The January Writers’ Open Mic Night will be held in the library of the art center. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road in Haverford. RSVP is required. For more information, visit mainlineart.org or call (610) 525-0272.
