Rod Stewart is performing this weekend in Allentown. (Associated Press)
Rod Stewart performs Saturday at 7 p.m. at the PPL Center in Allentown (www.pplcenter.com/).
Lovett and Hiatt return
Singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt appear Thursday at 7:30 in the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com/).
Celtic Fest
The Upper Bucks Celtic Fest takes place Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Perkasie. There will be music and dance performances, craft vendors as well as food trucks, kilt contests for adults and kids and a kids Irish costume contest. Learn more at www.ubcc.org/celtic-fest.html.
Hans Zimmer tribute
Ukrainian orchestra Lords of the Sound performs Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Philadelphia’s Miller Theatre (www.ensembleartsphilly.org/) with a tribute to film composer Hans Zimmer. The show also will be performed March 20 in the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading (www.santander-arena.com/).
Music in Philadelphia
Ensemble Arts Philly (www.ensembleartsphilly.org/) presents:
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru, Interlochen Arts Academy students and members of The Philadelphia Orchestra for a performance Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. The program includes Reena Esmail’s “RE|member,” a reimagined Ives Symphony No. 4 and a new cello concerto by Wynton Marsalis — plus elements created by students from all seven of the academy’s artistic disciplines.
Golda Schultz, soprano, and Jonathan Ware, piano perform Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Perelman Theater.
Reading Symphony Orchestra
Music Director Andrew Constantine conducts the Reading Symphony Orchestra, soloist Megan Amos and the RSO Junior Strings Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Santander Performing Arts Center. The program includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 and Horn Concerto No. 2/3/4 and Haydn’s Symphony No. 101, The Clock. Learn more at readingsymphony.org/.
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra (philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org/) is joined by soloist Marc-Andre Hamelin in a performance of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Thursday at 7:30 and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts. Rounding out the program are Weber’s Overture to Der Freischutz and Beach’s Symphony in E minor (“Gaelic”).
On Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Anderson Hall, the orchestra presents Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” as part of the Family Discovery Series. Naomi Woo conducts, with Michael Boudewyns and Sara Valentine narrating. Starting at 10 a.m., early arrivers can enjoy crafts, the photo booth and a performance on the Plaza Stage by the students of the All City Orchestra and Jazz Fellowship program.
Puerto Rican singer Chencho Corleone is headlining a show in Reading. (Associated Press)
Reading’s Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center (www.santander-arena.com/) present the following shows:
Blue Man Group Thursday at 7:30 in the arena; Perreoland featuring Chencho Corleone, Nengo Flow & Don Chezina on Friday at 8 p.m. in the arena; singer-songwriter Leanna Crawford with Riley Clemmons and Madison Watkins on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the performing arts center.
Dance festival
JCWK Dance Lab presents the inaugural Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange (GRADE) Festival Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4 at Alvernia University’s Francis Hall Theatre in Reading.. For tickets and more information visit jcwkdancelab.org/gradefestival.
Art in Pottstown
A public Masters of Art presentation, “Process of Creativity” with Robert Seabourne, will be held by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Hill School Boyer Gallery 766 Beech St.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com/shows):
‘Be More Chill’
PCS Theater in Swarthmore, Delaware County, presents the musical “Be More Chill” Friday through March 21. All seats are reserved and can be purchased at pcstheater.org.
The Peking Acrobats will perform balancing feats at the University of Pennsylvania. (Associated Press)
Music, acrobats at Penn
Penn Live Arts (pennlivearts.org/) at the University of Pennsylvania presents Alarm Will Sound with Bora Yoon and serpentwithfeet on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Peking Acrobats Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Zellerbach Theater.
Reading shows
The Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu/) presents Yacht Rock Gold Thursday at 7 and the Artemus Pyle Band Friday at 7:30 p.m., featuring the last surviving member of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic lineup.
Film festival
The Media Arts Council will host its 19th annual Media Film Festival on Friday and Saturday in the Delaware County town. The festival will screen 25 independent short films, with many of the filmmakers and crew in attendance. Get tickets at mediaartscouncil.org/mediafilmfestival.
Keswick Theatre
Coming up at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/): Irish folk group the High Kings Thursday at 8; Comedy with #IMOMSOHARD Saturday at 8 p.m.; Irish dance with Rhythm of the Dance Sunday at 8 p.m.; synth-pop veteran Gary Numan Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Colonial Theatre
Rick Wakeman is performing Friday in Phoenixville. (Associated Press)
The Colonial Theatre (thecolonialtheatre.com/events/) in Phoenixville, Chester County, presents Rick Wakeman and son, featuring the legendary keyboardist and his son Oliver on Friday at 8 p.m.
Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman offers its blend of Irish music and culture Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. at the American Music Theater in Lancaster (aamtshows.com/shows/) and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/).
Newtown Theatre
Bucks County’s Newtown Theatre (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events) presents: Comedian Jim Florentine Friday at 7 p.m.; A Night of Yacht Rock Saturday at 8 p.m.; Celtic-American roots band RUNA Sunday at 7 p.m.
Sellersville Theatre
Coming up at the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (www.st94.com/upcoming-shows/): Stories In Pink: A Jazzy Little Affair with Corinne Thursday at 8; Celtica Nova’s Irish-flavored rock Friday at 8 p.m.; Irish music with Altan Saturday at 8 p.m.; Church of Cash Johnny Cash tribute Sunday at 2 p.m.; veteran country-rock guitarist Albert Lee Sunday at 7:30 p.m.; St. Patrick’s celebration with Irish rock band Barleyjuice Tuesday at 8 p.m.; Earl Scruggs tribute with Tony Trischka’s EarlJam Featuring Michael Daves Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Kennett Flash
The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org/) presents: Jazz Jam Thursday at 7; folk band the Baker’s Basement with Strays + Misfits Friday at 8 p.m.; Superunknown solo acoustic tribute to Chris Cornell Saturday at 8 p.m.; Belfast Connection St. Patrick’s Day celebration Sunday at 7 p.m.
SoulJoel’s
SoulJoel’s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com/) presents SoulJoel’s Unplugged with Sean Royle Smith Thursday at 7; the Fabulous Greaseband in the ballroom Friday at 7 p.m.; Comedian Tu Rae Friday at 8 p.m.; A Night of Motown, Disco, Soul and Rock & Roll featuring tributes to Jackie Wilson, Donna Summer and more Saturday at 7 p.m. in the ballroom.
Ardmore Music Hall
Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com/): Saxsquatch with Tiara and his Precious Gemstones Thursday at 8; Steal Your Peach Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead mashup Friday at 8 p.m.; Rock & Roll Playhouse’s Music of Beyonce and More for Kids Sunday at 11:45 a.m.; Los Straitjackets & Deke Dickerson Rockin Dance Party with Creem Circus Sunday at 7 p.m.; Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers with John Moreland Monday at 8 p.m.
West Chester
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org/) presents Better Than Bacon improv comedy Thursday at 7:30; Future Stars fundraiser for Uptown Studios Saturday at 12:30 p.m.; Irish music and comedy with Seamus Kennedy Sunday at 4 p.m.; Whiskey Rovers Irish music Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Playcrafters presents the dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” Friday through March 29 at the Barn in Skippack, Montgomery County. Tickets and more information at www.playcrafters.org.
Expo Center
The following events are coming up at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County: Just Between Friends sale, Thursday through Sunday, featuring clothes and other items for kids (westernmainline.jbfsale.com/); Antique and Collector Fair Friday and Saturday (www.ac-fair.com/); Philly Boat Show Friday through Sunday (www.phillyboatshow.com); Plantella X houseplant expo Sunday (www.plantellaexpo.com/philly)
Air Supply and gospel
The following shows are coming up at the American Music Theater in Lancaster (amtshows.com/shows/): Air Supply tonight at 7:30; gospel star Mark Lowry with Endless Highway Sunday at 3 p.m.
Mammoth
Wolfgang Van Halen of Mammoth, coming to the region this weekend. (Associated Press)
Mammoth featuring Wolfgang Van Halen performs Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com/)
History talk
Historian Bob Wood will deliver a talk on Wednesday at noon at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg, Montgomery County. The focus will be on 18th-century log buildings in Bucks, Montgomery and Chester Counties. Register at schwenkfelder.org/calendar and click on date or call 215-679-3103. The free program is available in-person or via Zoom.
Fly fishing show
The Lancaster Fly Fishing Show runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The show offers seminars, classes, fly tying, casting demonstrations and theater presentations. Learn more at flyfishingshow.com/lancaster-pa/.
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