Untitled design (21)Friday the 13th, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day all rolled into one wild, crazy, romantic & action packed 3-Day Weekend (for most).  Here’s your guide to what’s happening and where, Friday, Feb. 13th – Monday, Feb 16th. NorthDelaWHEREhappening.com has the most happening events for adults, families and kids to fill up your weekend~ from Love and Death to Until Death Do Us Part and from Valentine’s Day Romance to Presidents Day Trivia and a whole heck of a lot in-between. This is just a taste of what’s happening, check out the rest of this weekend’s happening events and the fun in the weeks ahead on NorthDelaWHEREHappening’s sortable calendar of events.  Also don’t forget to VOTE for your favorites via The 2015 Happening List.

Here’s our top picks for WHAT’s Happening & WHERE this weekend in North Delaware!

Friday13th

fusions logoNetwork, Chat and Chew Charity Event

Come network with Fusions Taster’s Choice and the owners of   Limencellos’ – now Sole Bistro~ A fundraiser for the  Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, together they will provide a tasting of a fantastic blend of light refreshments using unique Olive Oils and Vinegar. For more info, visit Network, Chat and Chew Charity Event

Parents Night Out – Martial Artsparentsnightout

Ready to have a fun night away from the kids? Take advantage the Parents Night Out at Elevated Studios Martial Arts! Your kids will have a blast while you do whatever you want. For more info, visit Parents Night Out – Martial Arts

CatechismLate Night Catechism – “Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” @ St. Elizabeth’s

Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the time worn questions of the season like “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year like Christmas?” and “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” Part pageant, and wHOLY hysterical, this latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Easter Peeps. For more info, visit Late Night Catechism – “Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” @ St. Elizabeth’s

love and deathLove and Death

Celebrate this year’s proximity of Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day with an exciting collaboration. OperaDelaware will join the DSO for music filled with drama, heartache, murder, and reconciliation. Bring a date! For more info, visit Love and Death

 

Ladyfingersladyfingers

Ladyfingers is an elegant evening of Women creating magical music on the piano. Please join us and be mesmerized. For more info, visit Ladyfingers

Sinkane-Concert-ArdenSinkane @ Arden Gild Hall

Sinkane brings his soulful voice to The Gild Hall in Arden! His new album dropped a couple of weeks ago and is getting a ton of critical acclaim. The Guardian gave it 5 stars and Exclaim! gave it a 9 out of 10. Pitchfork and Consequence of Sound both also gave it very favorable reviews! For more info, visit Sinkane @ Arden Gild Hall

Valentine's Day

Victorine-HagleyVictorine’s Valentine’s Day | Hagley Museum & Library 

This event celebrates the life and legacy of Victorine du Pont Bauduy. Victorine was the eldest daughter of E. I. du Pont, who built the mills on the Brandywine. She fell in love with Ferdinand Bauduy, the son of E. I.’s business partner. E. I. opposed the marriage, believing the couple was too young to be married. For more info, visit Victorine’s Valentine’s Day | Hagley Museum & Library 

parentsnightoutValentine’s Survival Night

Parents night out, go out for a romantic dinner and leave the kids with us! We provide dinner as well as games, improv,theatre games, relay races and more! Cheaper than a babysitter! For more info, Valentine’s Survival Night

Point BlankPoint Blank CD Celebration & Concert

Christina Cultural Arts Center and the musicians of Point Blank invite you to celebrate a musical Valentine’s weekend with a concert of new music and the release of the group’s newest CD, SoulStream. Live at the Clifford Brown Performance Space at Christina Cultural Arts Center. For more info, visit Point Blank CD Celebration & Concert

Til Death Do Us Part Late Nite Catechism 3Professional Theater at St. E’s – “Late Night Catechism: Until Death Do Us Part

After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country’s feistiest couples counselor! For more info, visit Professional Theater at St. E’s – “Late Night Catechism: Until Death Do Us Part

W&W Train - Valentine's Day

W&W Train – Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Dinner Trains

Treat your Valentine to an intimate, 2-hour ride aboard our vintage, heated coaches as you enjoy a romantic buffet dinner and the relaxing motion of the swaying train. Ticket price includes train fare, appetizers, salad, entree, assorted desserts and non-alcoholic beverages (soda/coffee/tea). For more info, visit Valentine’s Day Dinner Trains

nora-delaware-theatre-companyNora

Nora is a riveting reduction of Ibsen’s famous A Doll’s House. Adapted by internationally acclaimed film and theatre director Ingmar Bergman, this story about a woman  who wittingly risks losing everything to save her family is filmic in its escalation and as provocative as the original. For more info, visit Nora

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Hagley Museum Bridal Show - DelawareHagley’s Bridal Show

re you planning a wedding this year? Visit Hagley’s Soda House and explore your options in this showcase of photographers, bakers, planners, decorators, florists, dress and gown experts, and more! Win fabulous prizes, enjoy delicious hors d‘oeuvres by ToscanaCatering@Hagley, and meet with local wedding professionals. For more info, visit Hagley’s Bridal Show

bellydancing2Delaware Drum and Dance Hafla 2015

Hafla is an Arabic word that roughly translates to part come to a Bellydance and drumming monthly party! Ttraditional and fusion Bellydance performances, open drum and open dance! For more info, visit Delaware Drum and Dance Hafla 2015

dead presidentsPresidents Day @ Dead Presidents

Commander In Chief Quizzo, Great beer specials featuring Yard’s Brewery’s Ales of the Revolution and 21st Amendment, Presidential Costume Contest, tons of fun stuff and give-a-ways, plus Kris V and Richie D providing the music! For more info, visit Presidents Day @ Dead Presidents

HonaleeA Band Called Honalee

A Band Called Honalee brings together three gifted young artists whose passion and enthusiasm for folk music sparks an invigorating return to the era Peter, Paul and Mary. For more info, visit A Band Called Honalee

Kathy GriffinKathy_Griffin

Kathy Griffin has made a storied career out of bursting the bubbles of pretentious celebrities, simultaneous embracing and shocking our star-obsessed culture. Griffin has become one of the most familiar faces on TV, thanks to a Bravo reality series, co-hosting CNN’s New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper, and outrageous guest appearances on numerous talk shows and specials. For more info, visit Kathy Griffin

Presidents Day

Entrance to the Delaware Childrens Museum Presidents’ Day @ DCM

We’re celebrating the great leaders of the USA and the home where most of them lived: The White House! If you could rebuild the White House, what would it look like? Come make your own White House, paint on the easels, play in the patriotic sensory bin, and solve a puzzle on the cozy carpet. For more info, visit  Presidents’ Day @ DCM

Wilmington Riverfront Ice Rink Horizon DelawareWilmington Riverfront Ice Skating Rink

The Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware is pleased to join other communities across the nation in providing – a temporary open-air ice skating rink that is fun for all ages! They even have walkers for smaller kids and beginners. For more info, visit Wilmington Riverfront Ice Skating Rink

jungle john kid shelleens newarkMON – Kid’s Eat FREE at Kid Shelleens

Come to Kid Shelleen’s every Monday night for Kid’s Eat Free!  Great food & fantastic balloon twisting by Jungle John Entertainment! For more info, visit MON – Kid’s Eat FREE at Kid Shelleens

Delaware SalsaSalsa Night at Klondike Kate’

Salseras and Salseros, Klondike Kate’s in Newark, Delaware is the place to be every Monday! Starting with a30 minute intro level dance lesson taught by UD Ballroom Team member Daniel Collins.  Following the lesson will be open dancing to only the best, freshest, and most authentic Latin dance music. For more info, visit Salsa Night at Klondike Kate’