2025 Popular Weekend Events in Wayne(July Updated)

Main Point Books welcomes Jennifer C. Briggs with her new book, Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism. She'll be joined by store friend and special guest host Nancy Schwartz. This event will be in our lower level event space. Books are available in advance through Eventbrite or the store's website, and will be for sale at the event. About the Author Jennifer Celeste Briggs has a BA in English Literature from Swarthmore college. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and two daughters. Her daughter Sarah has a genetic anomaly and autism. When Sarah was four, Jenny decided to run a Son-Rise Program for her, calling it Sarah-Rise, and training at the Autism Treatment Center of America. The Son-Rise Program is a loving child-centered approach to helping those with autism and other challenges connect socially, verbally, and through increased eye contact. Organizing hundreds of hours of therapeutic play time for Sarah, Jenny trained and coordinated multiple volunteers who contributed their love and creativity to the venture. Jenny started a blog to share the experience of Sarah-Rise and has heard multiple times that her words were helpful to others dealing with life struggles. Jenny wants to help parents feel understood and to spread the word about The Son-Rise Program. She hopes that her words bring comfort, joy, and inspiration to readers whatever their challenges and journeys may be. Information Source: Main Point Books | eventbrite

Bedirhan Gökçe denildiğinde akla ilk gelen şiir okuyan adam olsa da -izleyenler bilir- sahne performansı bambaşkadır. Bu programda Şiirler, şarkılar ve türkülerle harmanlanır, ardından Sizleri diyardan diyara kıtalar arası yolculuk yaptırır. Sanatçımızın, İstanbul Türkçesinden değişik şiveleri kullanmaktaki ustalığı ile anlatılan insan hikayeleri de ayrıca gecenize keyif katacaktır. Eğer bir maniniz yoksa, sizleri 7 Aralik Cumartesi akşamı ailecek bekliyoruz. Emin olun, BU PROGRAM SİZE ÇOK İYİ GELECEK. When you think of Bedirhan Gökçe, the first thing that comes to mind is the man who reads poetry, but those who have seen him know that his stage performance is something entirely different. In this program: Poems, songs, and folk tunes are intertwined, taking you on an intercontinental journey from land to land. The artist’s mastery of various dialects, alongside his use of Istanbul Turkish, adds extra charm to the human stories shared during the night. If you have no other plans, we invite you to join us with your family on Saturday evening, December 7th. Rest assured, THIS PROGRAM WILL DO YOU A LOT OF GOOD. Information Source: Annatoly Music | eventbrite

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with the high-energy comedy of Mike Brody! Starting his comedic journey on a whim at an open mic in 2000, Mike has spent over two decades mastering his craft and captivating audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Information Source: Stroede Center for the Arts | eventbrite

Stephanie Ann Nadolny (born May 19) is an American professional voice actress and vocalist with well over 33 years of live performance/voice acting experience with voice roles in television series, films, commercials, radio spots, anime dubbing, TV specials, and video games. She is most known for her English dubbing role as the child version of Goku, the protagonist of the outrageously popular Dragon Ball series and the child version of Goku’s son, Gohan, in Dragon Ball Z. She reprised both roles in several Dragon Ball and Dragonball Z and GT related video games and media and formerly worked for Funimation and ADV Films. Stephanie is currently reprising her role as Goku in Dragonball Daima that is currently airing across the world. ( AUTOGRAPHS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN VIP OR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS) VIP Ticket(s): The VIP Ticket includes Early Access to the Signing, as well as (1) Kid Goku Funko , and 15% off Merchandise in Store. The VIP Ticket is $40. (1) VIP Ticket may allow groups of up to 2 people in.General Admission: G.A. tickets to the event will be $15. 1 Ticket may allow groups of up to 2 people in. Tickets must be shown upon entry of the eventLines and Time: Please arrive at your designated time slot. The time slot is for when you will be able to line up to meet the Voice Actor. This is not the time you will actually meet the Voice Actor. Wait time is normally 30 min. to 1 hour from your ticket time.A UTOGRAPH PRICING: $40 Autograph, Standard Print or fan supplied item $50 Posters or Action Figures $60 Autograph Funko... add quote - $20 (6-12 words) / $20 additional for 13+ words $30 Selfie $60 Print Combo $80 Poster Combo TERMS: All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event. Information Source: First Form | eventbrite

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of our brand new facility in Wayne! Swim on by on Sunday April 6th from 1pm-3pm!RSVP tickets are required! PLEASE NOTE, each ticket needs to be PER SWIMMER not per family. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, ask questions about our program to our knowledgeable team, and SWIM in our heated pool with your family! During our celebration guests are invited to: 🌴 Facility Tours! 🌊 Family Swim for all attendees! 🍪 Snacks & Refreshments! 📷 Photobooth 🛍️ FREE Swim lessons raffle & exclusive enrollment offer only available at this event! Tickets are FREE with RSVP on Eventbrite! Save your spot online, then give your name at the front desk! Familes without an Eventbrite RSVP are not guaranteed entry at this event. Families should plan to bring their own towels. Note that little ones who are not potty trained are required to wear a reusable swim diaper (we have these available for sale in our facility). Questions? Call or text us at (973)692-6899! Information Source: Goldfish Swim School Wayne | eventbrite

Collectors’ Preview & Sale Saturday, May 10, 6-9pm at Wayne Art Center Experience the exclusive opportunity to view and purchase over 300 original paintings featuring local scenes. Revel in an evening filled with fine art, delectable hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and live music before the exhibition opens to the public. Juror Larry Moore will award $25,000 in cash prizes to the top winners during the evening’s award presentation. 17th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Exhibition May 11 – June 22, 2024 Davenport Gallery, Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery, Vidinghoff Gallery The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival is one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country. Founded in 2008, the Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival has welcomed over 500 artists to paint the splendor of the Philadelphia area and has become one of the most eagerly anticipated cultural events in the region. The 17th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival kicks off on May 4, 2025, with the arrival of 32 juried, nationally recognized, and emerging artists who have ventured to Wayne, Pennsylvania to capture the exceptional beauty of the Delaware Valley. As one of the premier plein air events in the country, Wayne Art Center offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. These impressive works, which represent a diverse range of styles and mediums, are on view and sale through June 21, 2025 (6 weeks). A full schedule of events, to include community paint-outs, artist demos, lectures and other programs will be presented during the span of the festival and exhibition to further advance awareness of the plein air movement. Information Source: Wayne Art Center | eventbrite

Main Point welcomes Sawyer Lovett and his debut YA novel Shampoo Unicorn. He'll be joined by special guest Erin Entrada Kelly. This event will be in our lower level event space. RSVPs via Eventbrite are requested; walk-ins are welcome as space allows. You can pre-order the book on our website. About Sawer Lovett A Philly bookseller for many years, Sawyer is a writer who now lives in Tazewell County, VA. He is a writer and professor, a dog dad, an occasional bookseller, barista, and balloon artist who makes zines, mistakes, and messes frequently and enthusiastically. A Shampoo Unicorn is: 1. A shower hairstyle in which one styles their lathered hair into the fluffiest soapy unicorn horn possible. 2. A podcast by two mysterious hosts exploring rural queer life—the isolation, the microaggressions, the boredom, and occasionally, the sky-shattering joy. In the small town of Canon, West Virginia, most people care about three things: God, country, and football. Brian is more into Drag Race, Dolly Parton, and his gig as one of the mystery hosts of his podcast, Shampoo Unicorn. Greg’s life should be perfect as the town’s super-masc football star, but his secret is he’s just as gay as Brian. Leslie is a trans girl living in nearby Pennsylvania, searching for reasons to get out of bed every day. Her solace is listening to her favorite podcast. . . . When a terrible accident occurs, it’s Shampoo Unicorn that brings the three teens’ lives together. And what begins as a search for answers becomes a story of finding connection. Sawyer Lovett’s powerful and ultimately joyful debut novel is about three teens, one podcast, and carving out a rainbow pocket in an otherwise red state. Information Source: Main Point Books | eventbrite

Experience the ultimate gaming event, Play On The Floor 2, in Westland at the MJR Westland Grand Cinema 16. Join fellow gamers on May 31, 2025, at 6800 North Wayne Road for an exciting day filled with interactive gameplay and competitions. Tickets are available for just $20, offering you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of gaming like never before. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with like-minded enthusiasts at Play On The Floor 2.

Secure your spot early and take advantage of discounted pricing. Single Workshop: $125 Early Price *$159 Late Price starts on June 7th. COMBO Workshop: $199 Early Price *$269 Late Price starts on June 7th. INSTRUCTOR Dr. Michael Hartle, StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor CONTACT This workshop is organized and licensed by Advanced Strength and Speed Strategies by Dr. Michael Hartle. All registration and other questions: please email Dr. Michael Hartle at pwrdoc95@gmail.com. Registration Cancellation by Participant—Carefully read the policy on the checkout page. Kettlebell 101: Simple & Sinister™Accept no compromises. Between power and conditioning. Between strength and flexibility. Between being an athlete and looking like one. Enter the kettlebell—the only training tool able to deliver all aspects of extreme fitness with no compromises. No-one knows how to wield this tool better than StrongFirst, the kettlebell ground zero. Taking the Kettlebell 101 workshop is like walking into the pages of Pavel’s ground-breaking book Kettlebell Simple & Sinister. You will learn: The kettlebell exercises that deliver great gains while having the steepest learning curveThe Swing—build a back of steel, sprinter’s glutes, fighter’s conditioning, and a blue-collar gripThe Get-up—forge resilient shoulders and bullet-proof absThe Goblet Squat—develop a killer blend of strength and flexibilityKettlebell safety and other boring stuff that pros swear by and amateurs ignore at their own riskInsider strategies for long term sustainable training to reach your goalsPavel’s “Alt-S&S” programming—totally in line with the book, yet with unique wrinklesThe day after the workshop you will be able to hit the ground running towards your goals. Sign up and power to you! Kettlebell 201: The Rite of PassageOnce you have reached the impressive yet realistic “Timeless Simple” standard, you have choices to make. Stay on a monastic diet of swings and get-ups, slowly chipping away at “Sinister.” Or try something “same but different”: the snatch plus the clean and military press, the classic Rite of Passage. The Snatch is “the Tsar of the kettlebell lifts.” Thanks to more muscles working and twice the distance travelled, it accomplishes even more than the esteemed swing. Achieve total body explosive power, ruthless conditioning, and a vice like grip. Burn fat like never before. All with a lighter kettlebell—save space in your home, car trunk, or deployment kit. Once we have taught you the skills with our usual attention to detail, we will send you off to succeed with a Strong Endurance™ snatch plan. The one-arm Clean-and-Press will rival any other pressing exercise when it comes to shoulder strength and muscular development. It is untouchable when it comes to shoulder health, thanks to its ergonomic perfection. The military press comes equipped with the “Rite of Passage” type programming—possibly the most reliable progression ever. Three versions of the ROP—“Jurassic,” “907 Hypertrophy,” and “Heavy”—will keep you gaining for a long time. Kettlebell 201 ROP sets high goals—and gives you the skills and the roadmap to reach them. Do you have what it takes? PREREQUISITES To attend this workshop, you need to be competent in swings, get-ups, and goblet squats. Ignore at your peril.Learn these skills from a Kettlebell 101 workshop, a StrongFirst accredited gym, or a StrongFirst certified SFG instructor.Sign up and power to you! Information Source: Advanced Strength & Speed Strategies by Dr. Hartle | eventbrite

Register Online @ https://pickleballbrackets.com?freedomclassic Held at VFMAC Pickleball -Whether you're fighting for the podium or just playing for love of the game, join us for a tournament that salutes our country, our players, and the freedom to compete. Information Source: Jarhead Pickleball | eventbrite