{"id":116970,"date":"2026-02-18T10:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/116970\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:30:08","slug":"warming-up-winter-with-weekend-events-in-southeast-pennsylvania-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/116970\/","title":{"rendered":"Warming up winter with weekend events in southeast Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Harlem Globetrotter Spider Sharpless goes for a slam dunk during a game against the Washington Generals at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. (FILE)\" width=\"2333\" height=\"375\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771410606_351_STT-L-BRIEF-3-0910-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1238356\" \/>Harlem Globetrotter Spider Sharpless goes for a slam dunk during a game against the Washington Generals at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. (FILE)<br \/>\nGlobetrotters<\/p>\n<p>The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary with several dates in the region:<\/p>\n<p>Tonight at 7 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Friday at 7 p.m. at the Santander Arena in Reading.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey.<\/p>\n<p>Next Thursday at 7 p.m. at the PPL Center in Allentown.<\/p>\n<p>March 1 at noon and 5 p.m. at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harlemglobetrotters.com\/world-tour\/schedule\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.harlemglobetrotters.com\/world-tour\/schedule\/<\/a> for links to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Genesius season opens<\/p>\n<p>Genesius Theatre in Reading opens its 55th season with \u201cThe Behavior of Light\u201d by acclaimed playwright Douglas Carter Beane, the troupe\u2019s new artistic director. Beane, who grew up in Wyomissing, is a five-time Tony Award nominee. It is a return engagement for the play, which had a successful run in December. The show runs tonight through Sunday. For tickets and more information, see <a href=\"http:\/\/genesiusdifference.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">genesiusdifference.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Blue Man Group<\/p>\n<p>Blue Man Group performs at Philadelphia\u2019s Miller Theater Tuesday through March 1. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Montell Jordan is on the bill for an afternoon of music in Reading. (Associated Press)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"363\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771410606_885_AP5340713240738006.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1238357\" \/>Montell Jordan is on the bill for an afternoon of music in Reading. (Associated Press)<br \/>\nR&amp;B show<\/p>\n<p>The Santander Arena in Reading presents R&amp;B Sunday Funday featuring Dru Hill, Montell Jordan and 702 on Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Family opera<\/p>\n<p>Opera meets fairytale in \u201cGoldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears\u201d on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College. The production weaves music from operas by W. A. Mozart and Jacques Offenbach into a story filled with humor, memorable melodies and lively characters. It introduces audiences to the joy of opera in an accessible and entertaining way while reinforcing timeless lessons about honesty, respect, and working together in harmony.<\/p>\n<p>A dessert reception will be held after Friday\u2019s performance. The production is a collaboration involving Berks Opera Company, the Miller Center and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/millercenter.racc.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">millercenter.racc.edu<\/a> to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"&quot;Sage in the Colorado River&quot; is part of a Reading Public Museum exhibition of photos depicting contemporary Native American individuals and communities. (Courtesy of Bedford Gallery)\" width=\"2000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771410607_916_REG-L-museum-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1238358\" \/>\u201cSage in the Colorado River\u201d is part of a Reading Public Museum exhibition of photos depicting contemporary Native American individuals and communities. (Courtesy of Bedford Gallery)<br \/>\nPhoto exhibition<\/p>\n<p>The Reading Public Museum presents the photo-docuseries \u201cNative America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project\u201d through May 3. The exhibition highlights stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities, providing a platform for them to share their past, present and future in their own voices. It features more than 90 color photographs and a video. The exhibition is the result of more than a decade of work by artists Danielle SeeWalker\u00a0 and Carlotta Cardana. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.readingpublicmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.readingpublicmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Miguel at the Met<\/p>\n<p>Acclaimed R&amp;B singer-songwriter Miguel brings his CAOS Tour to the Met Philadelphia on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.\u00a0 Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.themetphilly.com\/shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.themetphilly.com\/shows<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Ali Siddiq is coming to Philadelphia. (Associated Press)\" width=\"2500\" height=\"361\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771410607_805_AP23146175863146.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1238359\" \/>Ali Siddiq is coming to Philadelphia. (Associated Press)<br \/>\nAli Siddiq<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Ali Siddiq performs Saturday at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The show at 7 p.m. is sold out. An additional performance was scheduled at 4:30 p.m. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Musical premiere<\/p>\n<p>The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope presents the world premiere of \u201cStarstruck,\u201d a musical comedy with music by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, running tonight through March 21. The cast features Broadway performers Beth Malone (who co-wrote the book), Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte.<\/p>\n<p>At the Playhouse Barn, \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d performer Alyssa Wray performs \u201cGolden Age Through Today \u2013 My Way!\u201d on Sunday at 7 p.m. It features an assortment of musical theater favorites, past and present.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/bcptheater.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bcptheater.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sellersville<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (<a href=\"http:\/\/st94.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">st94.com<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Singer\/guitarist Alejandro Escovedo is coming to Bucks County. (Associated Press)\" width=\"2528\" height=\"754\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771410608_832_AP959002579819.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1238360\" \/>Singer\/guitarist Alejandro Escovedo is coming to Bucks County. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n<p>Alejandro Escovedo &amp; The Electric Saints with James Mastro tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Born in the USA Bruce Springsteen tribute Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Roots music group Sister Sadie Sunday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Vicki Peterson (of the Bangles) &amp; John Cowsill (of the Cowsills) on Tuesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Bad Marriage featuring Tommy Skeoch (of Tesla) with The Midnight Devils on Wednesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Twelfth Night\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The new People\u2019s Light production of Shakespeare\u2019s \u201cTwelfth Night\u201d opens Wednesday and runs through March 29 at the theater in Malvern, Chester County. Tickets at <a href=\"http:\/\/peopleslight.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">peopleslight.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Home and Garden Show<\/p>\n<p>The Philly Home and Garden Show comes to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 to 8 Saturday and 10 to 6 Sunday. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phillyhomeandgarden.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.phillyhomeandgarden.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ardmore Music Hall<\/p>\n<p>The Ardmore Music Hall (<a href=\"http:\/\/ardmoremusichall.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>Drink the Sea featuring guitarist Peter Buck, formerly of REM tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>The Strumbellas with Sam Burchfield Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Rock &amp; Roll Playhouse plays the music of the Grateful Dead and more for kids on Saturday at 11 a.m., featuring Crickets &amp; Cicadas.<\/p>\n<p>Yonder Mountain String Band with Damn Tall Buildings on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Skeleton Crewe Quintet on Sunday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Jazz Cocktail Hour<\/p>\n<p>Vocalist Sharon Sable performs \u201cIn A Time for Love\u201d on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Jazz Cocktail Hour at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. See <a href=\"http:\/\/uptownwestchester.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keswick<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keswicktheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Country singer-songwriter Larry Fleet with Spencer Hatcher tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll You Need is George\u201d tribute to George Harrison with Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli, Reed Mathis, Berry Duane Oakley and Gil Assayas on Friday at 8 p.m,<\/p>\n<p>Emily Grove\u2019s Joni Mitchell Jam on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>JJ Grey &amp; Mofro bring their twist on Southern rock and soul on Wednesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Colonial Theatre<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County (<a href=\"http:\/\/thecolonialtheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live\u201d marks the 55th anniversary of \u201cLed Zeppelin IV\u201d and the 50th anniversary of \u201cPresence\u201d on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-piece Mad Dogs &amp; Englishmen band performs a tribute to Joe Cocker on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>A screening of Oscar Micheaux\u2019s 1920 silent classic \u201cWithin Our Gates with live organ accompaniment by Tedde Gibson on Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Newtown Theatre<\/p>\n<p>The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>Who Are You: A Tribute to the Who on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Music of Simon and Garfunkel on Saturday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Disney Hits Live with the Little Mermen on Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Kennett Flash<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, Chester County (<a href=\"http:\/\/kennettflash.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kennettflash.org\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Frogs in Milk\/Monopod on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Dirk Quinn Band on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Roots Revival Roadshow with Sug Daniels, Antar Goodwin and Lexxie Mathis on Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (<a href=\"http:\/\/souljoels.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">souljoels.com<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>Pipe organ concert with Ralph Brown tonight at 7 in the ballroom.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Carter Anderson tonight at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Line dancing Friday night, with lessons starting at 6 and open dance from 7 to 11. Hosted by WXTU\u2019s Jeff Kurkjian in the ballroom.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Colum Tyrrell tonight at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Wind Creek<\/p>\n<p>The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>Bush on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing More with Catch Your Breath, Archers and Doobie on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Submit event announcements at least two weeks in advance to news@readingeagle.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Harlem Globetrotter Spider Sharpless goes for a slam dunk during a game against the Washington Generals at Mohegan&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":116969,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[349,197,1557,212,1681,6359,11466,433,182,200,1213,139,858,708,28,30,29,69,1212,231,1483,289,10918],"class_list":{"0":"post-116970","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pennsylvania","8":"tag-berks-county","9":"tag-bucks-county","10":"tag-chester-county","11":"tag-delaware-county","12":"tag-entertainment","13":"tag-fashion","14":"tag-fitness","15":"tag-lehigh-county","16":"tag-local-news","17":"tag-montgomery-county","18":"tag-music-and-concerts","19":"tag-news","20":"tag-ontap","21":"tag-outdoors","22":"tag-pennsylvania","23":"tag-pennsylvania-headlines","24":"tag-pennsylvania-news","25":"tag-philadelphia","26":"tag-philadelphia-county","27":"tag-schuylkill-county","28":"tag-theater","29":"tag-things-to-do","30":"tag-top-stories-tth"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116970\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}