happy-weekend!Your Fabulous  weekend guide for Friday, May 30th – Sunday, June 1st.  Don’t say there’s nothing to do around here,  all you need is NorthDelaWHEREhappening.com to find out the most happening events for adults, families and kids.  From a traditional Memorial Day Parade to living “the Glamorous Life” with Sheila E. and The Three Pigs–Opera Style to show tunes from the much loved Rainbow Chorale and lots of good stuff in-between.  Get the most from your visit – (yes, there’s more! ) This is just a tease, check out the rest of this weekend’s happening events and the fun in the weeks ahead on NorthDelaWHEREHappening’s sortable calendar of events.

Here’s our hottest picks for WHAT’s Happening & WHERE this weekend

in North Delaware…

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wpd-parade-1955147th Wilmington Memorial Day Parade

This year marks the 147th consecutive observance of the traditional Memorial Day, May 30, in Wilmington.  The tradition began in 1868, when a group of New Castle County citizens formed a Memorial Day Committee, to honor those who died in the Civil War.  For more information, visit 147th Wilmington Memorial Day Parade

SummerVacation-flyer275Summer Vacation – A Showcase of The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware

Join The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware for its “showier” side as we reminisce about our favorite summer music – from songs from The Beach Boys, Summer Nights from GREASE, Love Shack by The B-52s, to Irving Berlin’s classic Blue Skies, and much more! For more information, visit Summer Vacation – A Showcase of The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware

jim-breuerJim Breuer at the Grand

One of the most recognized comedians in the business, Jim Breuer was recently named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.”   For more information, visit Jim Breuer at the Grand

Sheila-ESheila E.- One Night Only!

Emmy & Grammy Nominee Sheila E.  who performed and recorded with legends like; Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among others.  Hits like “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” plus her pivotal work on other Prince-related projects, contributed to her international stardom.  For more information, visit Sheila E.- One Night Only!

 

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3 little pigsThe Three Little Pigs

OperaDelaware’s one-act opera featuring the music of Mozart to retell the tale that is familiar to all children. Sung in English, this version is adapted especially for kids and tells the story of how the three pigs learn the importance of reading books as they attempt to build a house that is “wolf-resistant”.  For more information, visit The Three Little Pigs

TimeCapsule_DelawareTime Capsules!

Have you ever wondered what a time capsule of Delaware’s history would look like?  For more information, visit Time Capsules!

Dover-International-Speedway-NascarNascar is Back in Dover

Fans from all over the East Coast will head this weekend to the home of the Monster Mile.  For more information, visit Nascar is Back in Dover

Delaware Dupont Environmental Education CenterCanoeing The Christina River And Marshes

Ride the tide! Join us as we explore the urban marshlands of the Christina River. Get a closer look at our resident Osprey nest and a unique view of the city skyline as we paddle through the winding channels of our freshwater marsh.  For more information, visit Canoeing The Christina River And Marshes

 

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Delaware Valley Camaro Club10th Annual Riverfront Camaro Show

The Delaware Valley Camaro Club will host the 10th annual “Riverfront Camaro Show” in Wilmington, DE. The “Riverfront Camaro Show” is an auto show dedicated exclusively to the Chevrolet Camaro and its sister model, the Pontiac Firebird.  For more information, visit 10th Annual Riverfront Camaro Show

Sunday-StudioSunday Studio Series

Children and their families are invited to experience a new medium and activity each month in the Children’s Studio in the Bank of America Education Wing.  For more information, visit Sunday Studio Series

Wilmington-Handbells-EnsembleWilmington Handbell Ensemble Concert

Dance Fever – selections from their Spring concert series.  For more information, visit Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concert

 

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Sunday Summer Twilight Concerts

Sunday early evening concerts on the Plaza behind Hercules.  Bring a share and some snack and enjoy the show.  For more information, visit Sunday Summer Twilight Concerts