{"id":129327,"date":"2026-03-04T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/129327\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:16:16","slug":"laughter-blues-and-more-on-tap-as-march-gets-going-reading-eagle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/129327\/","title":{"rendered":"Laughter, blues and more on tap as March gets going \u2013 Reading Eagle"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cTINA: The Tina Turner Musical\u201d comes to Reading\u2019s Santander Performing Arts Center (www.santander-arena.com\/events<\/a>) on Sunday at 6 p.m. and the Miller Theater in Philadelphia (www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) Tuesday through March 15. :<\/p>\n

ELO tribute<\/p>\n

The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra & ELO Part II former members will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in Delaware County\u2019s Lansdowne Theatre (https:\/\/thelansdownetheater.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"GetGet into a roller coaster seat at “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” at the Franklin Institute. (Photo by The Franklin Institute)
\nTheme park exhibition<\/p>\n

\u201cUniversal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u201d runs through Sept. 7 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia (fi.edu<\/a>). It takes guests inside the immersive and innovative world of Universal Destinations & Experiences\u2019 theme parks.<\/p>\n

\"LyleLyle Lovett will be joined by John Hiatt for shows in Reading and Lansdowne. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)
\nLyle Lovett and John Hiatt<\/p>\n

Veteran singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt come to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County on March 12 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"DelwinDelwin Fiddler Jr. during a performance of \u201cThe White Buffalo.\u201d (Courtesy of KU Presents!)
\nKutztown family show<\/p>\n

The KU Presents! Family Series brings The PAZA Experience theatre piece \u201cThe White Buffalo\u201d to Kutztown University\u2019s Schaeffer Auditorium on Sunday at 2 p.m. The show introduces people of all ages to the Lakota Sioux culture, combining storytelling, dance and music. It will feature Delwin Fiddler Jr. (Elk Bear) and Dr. Samora Free. Tickets can be purchased at www.kutztownpresents.org\/<\/a> or by calling the KU Presents! Box Office 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, at 610-683-4092.<\/p>\n

Xfinity Mobile Arena<\/p>\n

The following events are coming up at Philadelphia\u2019s Xfinity Mobile Arena (https:\/\/www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/events<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Comedian Jo Koy on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Latin American band Mana on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2018Meet Mr. Jefferson\u2019<\/p>\n

Thomas Jefferson impersonator Steven Edenbo will present his solo show, \u201cMeet Mr. Jefferson,\u201d Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Neumann University\u2019s Meagher Theatre, Aston, Delaware County. Admission is $10. Learn more at www.neumann.edu\/alumni\/theartsguild<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Orchestra<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates the music of George Gershwin Thursday at 7 in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. The program includes \u201cRhapsody in Blue,\u201d \u201cAn American in Paris,\u201d Catfish Row: Suite from \u201cPorgy and Bess\u201d and \u201cLullaby,\u201d for strings. Naomi Woo conducts, and Hayato Sumino is the piano soloist.<\/p>\n

Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts the orchestra in Mahler\u2019s Symphony No. 2 Friday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets and information at philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Children sing Mozart<\/p>\n

The Chester Children\u2019s Chorus will perform Mozart\u2019s \u201cRequiem\u201d at 4 p.m. Sunday at The Lang Music Building at Swarthmore College in Delaware County. The choir will be joined by 30 community singers, professional soloists and an orchestra. The concert is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at ChesterChildrensChorus.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"InIn the Daniel Boone Homestead craft shop, visitors can try writing with a quill pen and learn about education in the 18th century at the open house and living history event on March 8. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Boone Homestead Associates)
\nPa. celebration<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the following area Pennsylvania historic sites are holding events to commemorate the date when the 1681 charter for Pennsylvania was granted to William Penn by King Charles II:<\/p>\n

Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township, Berks County (www.thedanielboonehomestead.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Historic Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County (ephratacloister.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Brandywine Battlefield Park, Chadds Ford (www.brandywinebattlefield.org\/events\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Conrad Weiser Homestead in Womelsdorf, Berks County (www.facebook.com\/conradweiser.homestead<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Graeme Park in Horsham, Montgomery County. (www.graemepark.org\/event\/happy-birthday-pennsylvania-2\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Historic Hope Lodge in Fort Washington, Montgomery County (www.historichopelodge.org\/new-events<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Lancaster (www.landisvalleymuseum.org\/event\/charter-day<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville, Bucks County (www.pennsburymanor.org\/event\/charter-day-2026\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Ballet opens<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Ballet\u00a0(philadelphiaballet.org\/<\/a>) opens its engagement of \u201cThe Merry Widow\u201d Thursday at the Academy of Music. Performances continue through March 15.<\/p>\n

Chamber music<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (www.pcmsconcerts.org\/<\/a>) presents the Isidore Quartet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Perelman Theater. Pinchas Zukerman, violin, and Shai Wosner, piano, perform a Brahms program Tuesday at the Perelman.<\/p>\n

Comedy in Philly<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts Philly (www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Comedian Dan Soder appears Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Miller Theater. Comedian and author David Nihill Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n

Shows at RACC<\/p>\n

The following are coming up at the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u201cNational Geographic Live: The Untold Story of Sharks\u201d Thursday at 7. Pop-classical fusion string duo Sons of Mystro Friday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Subtronics<\/p>\n

The Subtronics Fibonacci Tour comes to the Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com\/shows<\/a>) Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Katie Henry<\/p>\n

Blues-rock musician Katie Henry performs Friday at 8 p.m. at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Arts at Penn<\/p>\n

Penn Live Arts at the University of Pennsylvania (pennlivearts.org\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

The a cappella group Naturally 7 on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Zellerbach Theatre. Kamancheh (Iranian spiked fiddle) virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Zellerbach.<\/p>\n

Classical guitar<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society (https:\/\/www.phillyguitar.org\/<\/a>) presents Laura Snowden on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St.<\/p>\n

Reading concerts<\/p>\n

Coming to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (www.santander-arena.com\/events<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Magical Mystery Doors tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Doors Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"JoeJoe Bonamassa is performing in Reading on Tuesday. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Blues rock star Joe Bonamassa Tuesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Expo Center<\/p>\n

Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County:<\/p>\n

Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo (www.familypetshows.com\/greater-philadelphia-pet-expo<\/a>) Friday from 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Philly Show featuring baseball cards and sports memorabilia (phillyshow.com\/<\/a>) Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Celtic music<\/p>\n

The Celtic ensemble Solas celebrates its 30th anniversary on Sunday at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/events\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Sellersville shows<\/p>\n

The Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (www.st94.com\/upcoming-shows\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Superunknown tribute to Chris Cornell Thursday at 8.<\/p>\n

Comedian Vic DiBitetto Friday at 8\u00a0 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Celtic Tenors Saturday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Glengarry Bhoys Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lights Out tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sunday at 3 and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter David Nail Tuesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Blues guitarist Albert Castiglia Wednesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s comedy club near Pottstown (souljoels.com\/upcoming-events\/<\/a>) presents James Mattern and Kunal C. Arora Thursday at 7 and Yannis Pappas Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Keswick<\/p>\n

Coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Yacht Kingz Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Three American Troubadours tribute to James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Masters of Illusion Sunday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Newtown<\/p>\n

Bucks County\u2019s Newtown Theatre (www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/events<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Tarkus tribute to Emerson Lake & Palmer Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Queen Flash tribute to Queen Saturday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

A Taste of Bond (James Bond movie screening, talk, memorabilia and more) Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Mick\u2019s Company: An Afternoon of Irish Music & Humor Wednesday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Vienna Boys Choir<\/p>\n

The Vienna Boys Choir performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. at\u00a0 Lancaster\u2019s American Music Theatre (amtshows.com\/<\/a>) and Sunday at 4 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, presented by Bucks County Playhouse (bcptheater.org\/shows\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Spafford<\/p>\n

The jam band Spafford performs Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Hopewell lecture<\/p>\n

The Friends of Hopewell Furnace present \u201cHopewell\u2019s Beloved Apple Orchard\u201d on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site visitors center in Union Township. Horticulturist Brooke Derr will discuss the history and significance of the orchard and what needs to be done to improve its health. Doug Reiser of Excursion Ciders will illustrate the historic cider making process. Admission is free, and seating is limited.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/#) presents a Brandywine Ballet spotlight performance and fundraiser Friday at 7:15 p.m. Dueling Pianos with the Philly Keys is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pirates\u2019 for kids<\/p>\n

\u201cPirates of Penzance Kids Edition\u201d opens Friday and runs through March 15 at the Genesius Theatre in Reading (genesiusdifference.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Nature walk<\/p>\n

Historic Dreibelbis Farm near Virginville, Berks County, is hosting a wintertime nature walk Sunday at 2 p.m. The focus will be on wood duck habitat and what\u2019s involved in maintenance of wood duck nesting boxes. For more information visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beer festival<\/p>\n

Starkbierfest 2026 at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., Philadelphia, is a German strong beer festival taking place Friday and Saturday.\u00a0 Saturday\u2019s festivities will feature music from the Maria & John Band and an opportunity to pet and cuddle goats. Learn more at brauhausschmitz.com\/product\/starkbierfest-2026\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Country shows<\/p>\n

The Wind Creek Event Center (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/events\/<\/a>) in Bethlehem presents:<\/p>\n

Kenny Wayne Shepherd celebrates the 30th anniversary of his \u201cLedbetter Heights\u201d album Friday at 8 p.m. Country star Charley Crockett appears Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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