Living History, Theater, Music, and More

Take your old meds to the police station Saturday morning, then head out to Selma Mansion and enjoy their history event. Then take in Theatre Horizon's performance or kick back at Five Saints.

Friday, April 27, 8 pm. Peter and the Starcatcher continues at Theatre Horizon (401 Dekalb). Swashbuckling storytellers and musicians use handmade magic and effortless flights of fancy to upend the century-old story of how a brave young girl inspires an orphan boy to become the legendary Peter Pan. Other shows this week: Saturday at 8 pm and 2 limited availability shows, Sunday at 3 pm and Tuesday at 6:30 pm (which is also Norristown Night). The show runs through May 20th. Click on this link for the schedule and tickets.

Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, Norristown Police Dept (235 E Airy, rear). Take-Back Day. Bring your unused medicines and expired meds for safe disposal.

Saturday, 11 am-4 pm at Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). The Ladies of Selma II. FREE and open to the public. Norristown Preservation Society takes another look at the feminine side of our American past. Learn about the Women of Selma Mansion, historical women’s clothing, and the surprising political histories of pockets and pot holders. Help churn fresh butter. Sample historical recipes. Music and more. Drop in.

Saturday, 11 am-12:30 pm, at Norristown Library (Powell and Swede). Lunch & Learn. Learn how to plan and finance your small business while enjoying a free lunch. Get tips from representatives of TD Bank, the Norristown Small Business Assistance Center, and The Enterprise Center on writing a business plan and financing your small business. Please call 610-278-5100, x2 to register to ensure your spot and your lunch.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Danny Beissel performs. No cover.

Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Municipal Hall. Council meeting.

Wednesday, 6-7 pm at Historical Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb. Who's in Your Family Tree? Introduction to Genealogy, presented by Genealogist Rose Brown. 4-part workshop on Wednesdays in May featuring the tricks and tools you need to get started as a genealogical detective. $10 member/$40 non-member nonrefundable materials fee. For info or to reserve a space, call 610-272-0297 or email contact@hsmcpa.org.

Next Friday, May 4, 8 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm, at Centre Theater (208 Dekalb), King of Prussia Players opens "Avenue Q." The show will run weekends through May 19. $25 Adults, $15 Seniors. (This is an adult show, no one under 17.) Tickets at this link.

Next Saturday, May 5, 9 am-4 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Mother's Day Card Craft. Come in and make a special card for the mothers and grandmothers in your life. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For info, contact 610-278-5100 x205.

Next Saturday, 1-4 pm at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (1001 Powell). The Friends of the Library invite you to a FREE Open House. Refreshments, door prizes, and entertainment by the Norristown Jazz Band (1 pm), May Revelers (2 pm) and Grupo de Danza Nuevo Mexico dancers (3 pm). You can also take a Hidden Library tour at 2:30 pm. High school students will be on hand to read aloud to small children. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Come find out how the Friends support your library.

Earth Day Activities, plus Crafts, Music, Art, History and Theater

Going to be a beautiful Earth Day weekend so get out and enjoy Nature.

Saturday, April 21, 1-4 pm at Montgomery County OIC (Basin and Arch). For Earth Day, The Norristown Project is inviting a small group of 15 volunteers to assist preparing our garden for the spring crop. Sign in is at 1 pm. To RSVP, email sashe@montcooic.org.

Saturday, 2-3 pm, Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Recycled Earth Day Crafts. Make some fun crafts out of old CDs, magazines, plastic bottles, and more. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For info, 610-278-5100 x205.

Saturday, 6:30-10:30 pm at Coffee Talk. Great Singers and Songwriters Event.

Saturday, 7-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Jazz 180 performs.

Sunday, 10:45 am-Noon, Christ Church UCC, 1003 W. Marshall. Folk Cantata in honor of Earth Day at their 10:45 service. Live music boasting several local talents, supporting love of creation and the planet we live on. FREE. For info, contact Melanie Eberhard, 610-275-3092, church@uccchristchurch.org.

Sunday, 11 am- 1pm, McCann Park (Piazza St off of Sandy St). Mid-Atlantic Dream Center will have free clothes available for those in need during a Sunday service in McCann Park.

Sunday, 1-3 pm at Coffee Talk (507 W Marshall). Art Show featuring Susan Kenney.

Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board Room (2nd floor). History Uncut: The Philadelphia Phillies from 1883 to 1979. Early Philadelphia Phillies history and lore. For info, contact Asha Verma, 610-278-5100 x0, averma@mclinc.org.

Tuesday, 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Zoning Board Hearing. Agenda at this link.

Wednesday, 10 am-2 pm, Job Fair at Municipal Hall (235 E Airy). Representatives from SEPTA, ACALMO, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Norristown Municipality, Valley Forge Casino, JP Mascaro & Sons, Norristown School District will be on hand.

Wednesday, 1-3 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board Room (2nd floor). Mary's Matinee. Enjoy a FREE movie in our boardroom the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This showing: "I Tonya." Drop in. Contact Mary Motta 610-278-5100 x111, mmotta@mclinc.org.

Wednesday, 4:30-6 pm, First Presbyterian Church (113 E. Airy). Volunteer Tutor Orientation. Find out all about becoming a volunteer tutor for adults with literacy needs. Attend a free 1.5-hour Orientation with the Literacy Council of Norristown from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Tutor requirements include attendance at a future 12-hour workshop, good command of the English language, six month commitment meeting with a student for 1.5 hours twice weekly, Bachelor's degree (preferred). Free. www.LcnLit.org. Contact Theresa Oliver, 610-292-8515, executive.director@lcnlit.org.

Thursday, 6-7 pm at Norristown Public Library. Community Programs that Support Norristown Students and Families. Find out about summer programs, healthcare, counseling, legal services and more. Light refreshments and childcare provided.

Thursday, 7-8 pm, Historical Society of Montgomery County (1654 DeKalb). Making History Greater Series: DISCOVER SECRET PHILADELPHIA With Mary Lebeau, author of “Secret Philadelphia: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.” Visit Al Capone’s cell; throw a penny on a founding father’s grave; find the cave of the first doomsday cult; visit the oldest neighborhood in the country; see slides of Einstein’s brain; hear of the interesting and obscure of Philadelphia and surrounding area. FREE event. Books will be available for purchase. For information call 610-272-0297.

Thursday, 7:30 pm. Peter and the Starcatcher premieres at Theatre Horizon (401 Dekalb) with a Pay-What-You-Decide night. Swashbuckling storytellers and musicians use handmade magic and effortless flights of fancy to upend the century-old story of how a brave young girl inspires an orphan boy to become the legendary Peter Pan. The show runs April 26th through May 20th. Click on this link for the schedule and tickets.

Next Saturday, April 28, 11 am-4 pm at Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). The Ladies of Selma II-Rescheduled. FREE and open to the public. Norristown Preservation Society takes another look at the feminine side of our American past. Learn about the Women of Selma Mansion, historical women’s clothing, and the surprising political histories of pockets and pot holders. Help churn fresh butter. Sample historical recipes. Music and more. Drop in.

Audubon at Riverfront, Music Downtown, and a Book Signing

Audubon Center activities last year at Riverfront Park 

Lots of activities this weekend, but don't worry ~ the tax deadline is Tuesday the 17th. Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather on Saturday.

Saturday, 8 am, meeting beside Municipal Hall (235 E Airy) for Block Captains participating in the Town Clean-up.

Saturday, Noon at Riverfront Park (1 Haws Avenue). John James Audubon Center will provide environmental education activities. Bring your kids and learn about our river, native plant species and local wildlife. FREE.

Saturday, 7 pm at August Moon. The Last 2nd Saturday Jazz Night until the fall. The Tony Smith Quartet performs.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Sinatra favorites by Pete Cannella. No cover.

Sunday, 2 pm at Coffee Talk (507 W Marshall). Book Signing. Audacity by Shan-Tay Mercedes Watson. For info, call 484-612-3179.

Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Municipal Hall. Council Workshop.

Next Saturday, 1-4 pm at Montgomery County OIC (Basin and Arch). For Earth Day, The Norristown Project is inviting a small group of 15 volunteers to assist preparing our garden for the spring crop. Sign in is at 1 pm. To RSVP, email sashe@montcooic.org.

Next Saturday, 2-3 pm, Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Recycled Earth Day Crafts. Make some fun crafts out of old CDs, magazines, plastic bottles, and more. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For info, 610-278-5100 x205.

Also next Saturday, 6:30-10:30 pm at Coffee Talk. Great Singers and Songwriters Event.

On Saturday, April 28, 11 am-4 pm at Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). The Ladies of Selma II-Rescheduled. FREE and open to the public. Norristown Preservation Society takes another look at the feminine side of our American past. Learn about the Women of Selma Mansion, historical women’s clothing, and the surprising political histories of pockets and pot holders. Help churn fresh butter. Sample historical recipes. Music and more. Drop in.

FREE Comic Fest, Community Arts, and More

This weekend's event at Selma Mansion, Ladies of Selma II, has been rescheduled to April 28 due to bad weather and cold. But Comic Fest is still on at the library.

Saturday, April 7, 10 am-3 pm at Norristown Public Library. Comic Fest. Gaming, cosplay, workshops, vendors and more. Plenty of things to see and do for any interest and age. Special activities for kids include: Read to a Superhero Therapy Dog from 11-1, Writing a Great Comic workshop at 11 am, and Creative Cartooning at 1 pm, plus crafts, special guests, and other fun activities. For info contact Asha Verma, 610-278-5100, ext 0 or averma@mclinc.org.

Saturday, 7-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Wildflower performs.

Sunday, 1-4 pm, Community Arts Norristown (506 Haws Ave--where ACPPA used to be). Open House. Meet the teachers, check out the schedule, see the space. Refreshments and a drawing for a free class. Call 610-275-1545 for info.

Monday, 5:30-8 pm at Stewart Middle School. Family Night Out continues. For parents and youth aged 10-14. Help your youth succeed during their teen years. Free progam, dinner, raffles and prizes. This program is 7 Mondays from April 9-May 14. To sign up, contact Carolyn Herrera 610-630-2111, x270 or email xcherrera@fsmontco.org.

Tuesday, 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Planning Commission meeting.

Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm, Norristown Public Library Board Room (Powell and Swede, 2nd Fl), Mary's Matinee. Enjoy a free movie in our boardroom the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This showing: "Darkest Hour." Drop in. Contact Mary Motta at 610-278-5100 x111 or mmotta@mclinc.org.

Wednesday, 5-7 pm at Norristown Library. My Life Montco meeting.

Also next Saturday, 7 pm at August Moon. The Last 2nd Saturday Jazz Night until the fall. The Tony Smith Quartet performs.

On Saturday, April 28, 11 am-4 pm at Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). The Ladies of Selma II. FREE and open to the public. Norristown Preservation Society takes another look at the feminine side of our American past. Learn about the Women of Selma Mansion, historical women’s clothing, and the surprising political histories of pockets and pot holders. Help churn fresh butter. Sample historical recipes. Music and more. Drop in.