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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Swan Lake, Murder and Jazz

Enjoy what this area has to offer this weekend with a local play, ballet, murder mystery scavenger hunt or concert.

Are you looking for a refined night with a loved one? How about a little adventure? Or maybe you just want to let loose with some rock and roll.

You can do all of this and more without even having to board a plane! Every week Patch brings you five events sure to help you shake off those 9 to 5 blues.  

Heaven Can Wait

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  • Where/When: Broadway Theater of Pitman–43 South Broadway, Pitman. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. There is also a daytime show at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13.
  • What’s Going On: Witness the adventures of Joe Pendleton, a professional boxer who is placed in the body of an aging millionaire after an overanxious angel grabs him before his time. This is the opening weekend for this classic comedic play!
  • Pricing: Tickets range from $25 to $50 depending on seat choice and can be bought online, by phone or at the box office.

Get the Led Out

  • Where/When: –315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood. Show begins at 8 p.m. on March 11.
  • What’s Going On: Don’t miss the epic Led Zeppelin tribute band as they come to South Jersey! This six-piece American act has toured around the country and is ready to rock Collingswood.
  • Pricing: Tickets range from $30-$39

Jerry Weldon’s Trio

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  • Where/When: Memorial Hall of the Cathedral of the Woods Church–100 Stokes Rd., Medford Lakes. The show runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m.  
  • What’s Going On: The beloved jazz saxophonist Jerry Weldon will sizzle this Saturday along with his New York based trio of Kyle Koehler and Colby Inzer. Weldon has played and recorded with greats like Harry Connick Jr., Mel Torme and George Benson, and has toured internationally for over three decades.
  • Pricing: $20, $15 for seniors and students

Murder at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Scavenger Hunt

  • Where/When: Philadelphia Museum of Art–26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. The event takes place at 2 p.m. on March 11, 12 and 13.
  • What’s Going On: Nationally recognized scavenger hunt creators Watson Adventures will whisk you into a night of mystery, intrigue and fun as you unravel the clues hidden in pieces of art throughout the museum. The purchase of a Leonardo DaVinci work of art is woven into a tale of greed, lust and treachery that only your team can discover. Let the search begin! Note: This is a challenging hunt and teams of three or more are recommended.
  • Pricing: $38.50, which includes the price of admission to the museum

Swan Lake

  • Where/When: Academy of Music–240 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA. Shows are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on March 12.
  • What’s Going On: Christopher Weeldon’s production of this world renowned ballet was sold out during its last performance at the Academy of Music in 2004. Experience the magic of Odette the Swan Princess and Prince Siegfried in this modern re-imagining of the Ivanov/Peptiva classic.
  • Pricing: Tickets range from $30-$105

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