Art, Music, Theater, Black History Programs, Tax Prep~most FREE

Scads of activities this week for children and adults.

Friday, February 9, 7-9 pm, Norristown Area High School Art Rooms. "Painting With A Purpose." Hosted by the National Art Honors Society and Parent Faculty Club. Step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful artwork. Open to families and the public. $35/person. Register at this link. Contact NAHSpfc@gmail.com for info.

Friday, 8 pm, Theatre Horizon (401 Dekalb). "The Revolutionists" continues. Other performances this week are Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 3 pm (limited availability at both, so call now), and Monday and Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. The play will run through February 25. For the full schedule, go to this link.

Saturday, 9 am-2 pm, BB&T Bus at 113 E Main. FREE Tax Prep. Hosted by Genesis Housing Corp.

Saturday, 10-noon, New Life Internet Cafe (19 W Marshall). Photo ID Clinic. Info at 610-945-6398.

Saturday, 4 pm, St. Patrick's Church (Dekalb and Chestnut) welcomes the New Vision Gospel Choir from Philadelphia. They'll perform at afternoon mass to celebrate the contributions of the Black and African American members of the parish in honor of Black History month. Visitors welcome. (I've heard them ~ they're really good.) FREE.

Saturday, 8-11 pm at August Moon. Second Saturday Jazz features Conjunto Philadelphia. Doors open at 7 pm. $15.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distillery (Main and Green).  Somewhat Civil performs. No cover.

Tuesday, 6-7 pm, Montgomery County OIC, 2nd Floor, 1101 Arch. 2nd information session for Spring Break College Tour. $100 deposit is due on this date to hold your space. Total cost of the tour is $450, all inclusive. For more information, call (610) 279-9700.


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

Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm, Norristown Public Library Board Room (2nd floor, Powell and Swede). Mary's Matinee. Come in out of the cold and watch a FREE heart-warming movie. This showing: "Home Again." Drop in. For info, contact Mary Motta, 610-278-5100, x111, or mmotta@mclinc.org.

Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm, Norristown Public Library Youth Services Dept (2nd floor). Valentine Fun. Create beautiful valentines for your friends and family. Paper, stamps, ink, and other materials supplied. For kids in grades K-6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For info, contact 610-278-5100 x205.

Wednesday, 5-7 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Main and Green). Valentine's Dinner by Butler Catering. Salad and bread sticks, Surf and Turf, Oreo Cheesecake. $40 per person. For tickets, call 484-288-0982.

Next Friday, February 16th, 6-8 pm, 1st Presbyterian Church Gym 113 E. Airy. Norristown Rec presents Winter Olympic Carnival and Valentine Game Night. Olympics in the gym, Valentine crafts in the arts room. Snack of the night is soft pretzels and ice cream. FREE.

Next Friday, 2-3 pm, Norristown Public Library Youth Services Dept. Presidential Celebration. Celebrate President’s Day by making a “cent-sational” craft, along with other festive activities. 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, Feb 17, 1-7 pm, Mt Zion AME Church (1312 Willow). Black History Month Film Festival. Sponsored by the Greater Norristown NAACP. FREE and open to the public.