'Madman' and Rose Top this Weekend's Events in Chestnut Hill

Here's a quick rundown of the weekend's top events in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area.

Folk Dancing

Where/When: Friday, March 8, 2013, 1:00 pm Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Why Go: Come to Folk Dance on Fridays and make new friends and get some exercise while learning ethnic folk dances from Israel, Greece, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and more. Beautiful music and congenial company. No prior experience and no partner needed. Wear comfortable clothing.

Pricing: $7

Coming Up Roses

Where/When: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Why Go: Early spring is the time to get your roses ready for a season full of blooms. If you are curious about spring pruning, want some one-on-one guidance, or are new to rose gardening, join us for an informative spring rose care workshop.

Pricing: $25 for members, $30 for non-members

Diary of a Madman

Where/When: Friday, March 8, 2013, 8:00 pm Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Why Go: Poprishchin is a disenchanted civil servant. He is single, out of money, losing his hair, and unable to secure a promotion. In the evening he vents his frustration in his diary. Entries shift from belittling reports of his superiors, to his obsession with his boss’ daughter, to a suspicion that dogs can talk. When Poprishchin reads that the King of Spain has died without an heir, he realizes his destiny and declares himself King Ferdinand VIII.

Pricing: $30