Can’t-Miss February Events 2/2

February 2

Axe out NF2 Titled Axes is hosting a fundraising event for NF2 Biosolutions, with all proceeds going directly to fund research to end Neurofibromatosis Type 2. There will be food, cocktails, and beverages included in the ticket price of $55. Additional items will also be up for auction. If you can’t make it out to the event and still want to show support, you can donate towards the cause at nf2biosolutions.org/donate. The fun will start at 6pm and the party runs until 10pm. Tilted Axes 19 Hagerty Blvd | 484-798-9369 Tiltedaxeswc.com nf2biosolutions.org/donate

February 3

Opera tutti Presents The True Story of Cinderella Opera tutti (meaning opera for all) will perform on Uptown!’s main stage for the first time. The True Story of Cinderella, a “fractured fairy tale,” is a mini opera comedy performance. The cast boast 12 singers, one narrator, and a pianist. Uptown!’s new director, Catherine Friedman, stars as Cinderella. Tickets are on sale online for $20 for adults and $15 for students. The show begins at 2pm and runs for 60-minutes. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N High St | 610-356-2787 Uptownwestchester.org

February 9

Ryan’s Run 8th Annual Barnaby’s Fundraiser Ryan’s Run is a big deal in the area, but now is your chance to support the Ryan P. McCall Foundation without running a step! Just come out to Barnaby’s and eat, drink and hang with friends, starting at 9pm. This year, a portion of their proceeds will go to Cuddle My Kids, a foundation that offers in-home child support for parents and families suffering from cancer. Tickets will be available at the door for $30 per person and include a buffet-style dinner, plus beer, wine and well drinks. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase as well. Barnaby’s of West Chester 15 S High St | 610-696-1400 barnabyswestchester.com

February 14

Painting With A Twist’s Valentine’s Day Sessions Whether single, taken or heartbroken, this event is for you. Enjoy a tall glass of wine, and let your creative side loose this Valentine’s Day. Painting With A Twist is offer-

ing two different sessions, each painting a different piece, both running 7-9pm. Tickets can be purchased through their website and cost $35 per seat. The event is 18+ and you must be 21+ to consume alcohol. This event is a bring-your-own drinks and food affair, but they provide cups, napkins, plates and bottle openers. Make sure you get there 15 to 20 minutes before the scheduled time, in order to get smocked and unwind a little. Painting With A Twist 1502 West Chester Pike | 484-313-4059 paintingwithatwist.com

February 15

Married to Broadway Looking for a unique Valentine’s Gift? Ron Sharpe & Barbra Russell first met when they were playing the young romantic leads of Marius and Cosette in “Les Misérables” on Broadway. The story they often tell is that after being married on stage hundreds of times, they decided to do it for real. Ron and Barbra (together with one or two other equally talented Broadway stars) perform the big show-stopping numbers that are audience favorites around the world—from Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and West Side Story, to Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof, and, of course, Les Miz. Tickets for the

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