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Hey Phoenixville,
Big week ahead. Mother's Day is on Sunday, the Farmerās Market is in full swing on Saturday, and the Dogwood Festival rolls into Reeves Park starting Wednesday. If you have been waiting for the warm weather lineup to fire up, this is the week.
On top of all that, the Colonial has a guitar legend on Friday night, Foxfield Farm is throwing a Mother's Day market with live music, and there are a handful of smaller things tucked in between that are worth your time.
There is a lot going on, so I will keep the intro short and let the list do the talking.
Here's what's happening.
Featured Event
The 82nd Annual Phoenixville Dogwood Festival opens Wednesday at Reeves Park and runs through Saturday, May 16. It is one of the borough's longest standing traditions, dating back to 1943, and ranks as the second largest parade in Chester County.
Expect the usual lineup of rides, carnival games, food, vendors, live music at the bandshell, and the Dogwood Beer Garden on 3rd Avenue. Wednesday through Friday hours are 6 PM to 10 PM, with Saturday running 1 PM to 10 PM. The parade itself is Saturday (May 16th) at 1 PM.
All you can ride wristbands are available daily, and there are festival-long superband options for the kids who plan to be there every night. Bring cash, bring the family, and plan for parking to be tight.
Dogwood Festival Opening Night (6 PM, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave)
Real Estate Spotlight
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Adult Events
Friday, May 8
Al Di Meola: The Guitarchitect (8 PM, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
F***'d Up Feud! with Kali Coutour (8 PM, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Harmonic Hope and Healing Presents: Flux Capacitor! (8 PM, Rec Room, 230 Bridge St)
Saturday, May 9
Ā Paul Drake (6 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Exhumed Films Presents: Treasure of the Four Crowns / Dynasty in 3-D (730 PM, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day Brunch at Black Lab Bistro (9 AM, 248 Bridge St)
Mother's Day at Twelve78 - Live Music with Gunnar Teel (2 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Monday, May 11
Dine Out For Charity (All Day, Sedona Taphouse, 131 Bridge St)
Phoenix Book Club: "The Things They Carried" (7 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Tuesday, May 12
Virtual Discussion-Movies on Tap: Before Sunrise (730 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, Virtual)
Wednesday, May 13
The International Voices Book Group: We Will Be Jaguars (7 PM, Reads & Company, 234 Bridge St)
Trivia Night (7 PM, Stable 12, 368 Bridge St)
Quizzo Trivia (730 PM, Great American Pub, 148 Bridge St)
Thursday, May 14
Ā May Country Line Dance (7 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Protection for Birds, a Gift for You
Snowy Owl. Photo: Grant Eldridge/Audubon Photography Awards
Since 1970, we have lost 3 billion birds in North America. Birds like the Snowy Owl are at increasing risk of extinction due to climate change. Birds are vital to healthy ecosystems - and their decline affects us all.
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Family Friendly Events
Saturday , May 9
Farmerās Market (9 AM, 200 Mill St)
Farm Fest & Mother's Day Market (10 AM, Foxfield Farm, 701 West 7 Stars Rd)
Monday, May 11
Preschool Story Time (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Tuesday, May 12
Babies & Books (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Wednesday, May 13
Dogwood Festival Opening Night (6 PM, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave)
Thursday , May 14
Phoenixville Dogwood Festival (6 PM, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave)
That's it for this week.
-Brian
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