Out & About in Bucks County

    “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” screening

    8 p.m. May 14

    Bucks County Playhouse

    70 S. Main St., New Hope

    bcptheater.org

    The 2001 musical-comedy film centering on a gender-queer musician.

     

    New Hope Celebrates Pride Opening Ceremony

    11:30 a.m. May 15

    East Bridge and Main streets, New Hope

    www.newhopecelebrates.com

    Pride organizers unfurl the rainbow flag at the corner to welcome New Hope Celebrates Pride. Guests are invited to a pig roast by Dish Catering at Lambertville House Hotel after the ceremony. 

     

    Big Wig Pride BINGO

    6 p.m. May 18

    Eagle Fire Hall, 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope

    www.factbuckscounty.org

    Miss Pumpkin, Big Sue and other drag queens host the BINGO festivities. The $20 admission fee includes dinner and an open bar, with proceeds going to FACT Bucks County’s work on HIV/AIDS causes.

     

    A Service of Justice: Telling Our Stories

    7:30 p.m. May 19

    St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 10 Chapel Road, New Hope

    Community attorney Angela Giampolo leads a discussion on the changing LGBT-rights movement, with specific focus on transgender rights.

     

    Big Pants and Hot Flashes!

    8 p.m. May 20

    Bucks County Playhouse

    70 S. Main St., New Hope

    bcptheater.org

    In partnership with New Hope Celebrates, the playhouse presents comedians Kevin Meaney and Julia Scotti, who fuse their stories of coming out as gay and trans, respectively, into their acts. A “no-holds-barred” Q&A follows.

     

    New Hope Celebrates Pride Parade

    11:30 a.m.

    Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope

    The annual Pride parade kicks off in Lambertville and makes it way to New Hope, featuring floats, bands, entertainers and more. The Pride Fair follows at noon at Bucks County Playhouse, featuring performers, vendors, food and drinks.

     

    Arts Alive!

    10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21

    West Broad Street, Quakertown

    Quakertownalive.com

    The 15th-annual Arts Alive! features more than 100 juried exhibitors — including artisans, crafters and more — showcasing their wares. They’ll be joined by musicians and live entertainers, food vendors and a wine-tasting area.

    Ladies 2000 Pride T-Dance

    3 p.m. May 22

    Havana, 105 S. Main St.

    www.ladies2000.com

    Ladies 2000 presents the official New Hope Celebrates women’s party with DJ Steven Singer. A portion of the proceeds benefits NHC.

     

    Pride T-Dance at The Raven

    4-10 p.m. May 22

    The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St.

    http://theraven.net

    Dance and drink poolside while kicking off Pride season.

     

    Wildflower Express Train

    11 a.m.-4 p.m.

    weekends through May 22

    32 W. Bridge St., New Hope

    www.newhoperailroad.com

    See the sights and sounds of New Hope and surrounding towns on the New Hope-Ivyland Railroad. At stops on the trip, children will be invited to sprinkle wildflowers from the windows, and invited back at the end of the summer to see their growth.

    Strawberry Festival

    10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21-22

    Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska

    All things strawberry! Enjoy pie-eating contests, live entertainment, food samples, artisans, Peddler’s Village shopping and more.

     

    New Hope Beer Festival

    11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. June 11

    Event Center by Cornerstone, 46 N. Sugan Road

    Unlimited beer samples from local breweries, along with live music and performances.

     

    Philadelphia in Style

    through June 26

    James A. Michener Art Museum

    138 S. Pine St., Doylestown

    michenermuseum.org

    The exhibit explores Philly-centric fashion designers, retailers and fashion trends from the last century. 

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