\nGaelic Storm
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Kiana Weber of Gaelic Storm performs on board the Norwegian Jade during day three of the Rock Boat cruise on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 in Miami. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\nDelaware
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\nKiana Weber of Gaelic Storm performs on board the Norwegian Jade during day three of the Rock Boat cruise on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 in Miami. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n
Where: The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St.,<\/a> Wilmington, Del. Fans of high-energy Celtic music can catch Gaelic Storm live in Wilmington <\/a>for a night of jigs, reels and singalongs that blend traditional Irish sounds with rock and folk influences. The group first gained recognition after appearing as the steerage band in James Cameron\u2019s film \u201cTitanic\u201d and has spent decades building a devoted following. Known for combining instruments like fiddle, bagpipes, accordion and guitars, Gaelic Storm\u2019s vibe feels more like a pub session than a typical show.\n<\/p>\n New Jersey Where: Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 High St., <\/a>Mt. Holly, N.J. A special Women\u2019s History Month program <\/a>explores the life and legacy of pioneering suffragist Alice Paul.<\/a> Presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the talk \u201cAlice Paul: Women\u2019s Road to the Right to Vote\u201d examines how the South Jersey native helped lead the final push for the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which finally granted women the right to vote in 1920. As detailed in the recent Broadway show \u201cSuffs,\u201d Paul devoted her life to activism, organizing the 1913 women\u2019s suffrage parade in Washington, D.C., enduring arrest and hunger strikes to keep national attention on the cause. Once the 19th Amendment was ratified, Paul continued her fight for equality by writing the Equal Rights Amendment and advocating for it for decades.\n<\/p>\n Special Events Where: Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.\u00a0<\/a> Launched in 2014 by a collective of Philadelphia artists, this event was inspired by New York\u2019s long-running \u201cNight of 1000 Stevies\u201d<\/a> as a tribute to U.K. singer\/songwriter Kate Bush. <\/a>What started as a passion project has grown into an annual celebration<\/a> featuring dozens of performers across music, dance, film, theater and experimental art, reinterpreting Bush\u2019s quirky catalog through their own creative lens.\n<\/p>\n Hidden Brain Perceptions Tour Hosted by Shankar Vedantam<\/a> and originally launched through NPR, the \u201cHidden Brain\u201d<\/a> podcast explores how our unconscious patterns influence much of our behavior. It\u2019s now a live show<\/a> that blends personal narrative, behavioral science and audience interaction to explore how we think, feel and make decisions. Drawing on insights from the show\u2019s first decade, Vedantam walks audiences through the hidden patterns behind relationships, emotions and everyday choices, turning complex psychology into relatable information.\n <\/p>\n Spring Celebration & Concert<\/p>\n Friday is the spring equinox, and for weather-battered denizens of the city and beyond, it\u2019s a sign of warmer times to come. Cherry Street Pier already celebrated its books in conjunction with Walk Around Philadelphia<\/a>, and that\u2019s good news for those hoping spring weather patterns stick around. Performances by Batala Philly\u2019s samba reggae drummers and the West Philadelphia Orchestra\u2019s Balkan brass band come with line dancing, food and fun for all ages.\n<\/p>\n Philadelphia Wedding Walk<\/p>\n Wedding planning can be stressful, especially given all the choices couples have to make. It gets a boost with an immersive tour<\/a> that helps couples explore the possibilities for their own ceremony.\u00a0 Instead of the usual expo format, this self-guided event transforms 10 of the city\u2019s most desired wedding venues into fully designed spaces. Each shuttle stop features d\u00e9cor, florals, food, drinks and live entertainment in a curated lineup of over 100 top-tier vendors. VIP tickets that included a prewalk brunch are sold out, but everyone\u2019s invited to the afterparty at City Winery.\n<\/p>\n Arts & Culture Ballet X co-founder Matthew Neenan<\/a>\u2019s choreography is featured in three works,<\/a> including a world premiere highlighting his innovative approach.\u00a0 The lineup also revisits \u201cBroke Apart,\u201d a BalletX favorite set to music by female artists, including Cyndi Lauper, alongside \u201cShow Me,\u201d a piece celebrated for highlighting the individuality and virtuosity of the company\u2019s dancers.\n<\/p>\n Philly Grit<\/p>\n The series returns as a collection of separately ticketed, standalone performances,<\/a> each offering its own distinct voice and perspective while moving beyond traditional theater. The lineup includes \u201cA Vacation,\u201d a one-man show by Bastion Carboni <\/a>that takes aim at influencer culture, following a content creator whose obsession with creating viral moments goes a little too far. \u201cThe Dangers of Tobacco\u201d by Barrymore award-winner Justin Jain<\/a> adapts the classic Chekhov text with personal storytelling, and \u201cCamp Cookie\u201d is a one-night, speakeasy-style cabaret led by Philadelphia performer Cookie D\u2019iorio.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \u2018The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington\u2019<\/p>\n Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames<\/a> will have three productions on stage in Philly this year. As \u201cGood Bones\u201d at the Arden wraps up Sunday, \u201cThe Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington\u201d<\/a> kicks off this week at the Wilma Theater. This production is one of Ijames\u2019 earliest works; a satiric comedy centered around the first First Lady, Martha Washington, who lies dying, haunted by enslaved people awaiting their freedom. In April, \u201cWilderness Generation\u201d<\/a> heads to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Given this convergence, a special discount subscription package includes all three plays, if you book fast, or the two remaining after \u201cGood Bones\u201d closes.\n<\/p>\n \u2018Sh!t-faced Shakespeare\u00ae\u2019<\/p>\n Imagine if getting tipsy were a requirement at your job. Well, if you\u2019re part of the \u201cSh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet\u201d <\/a>cast, it is. There must be disclaimers to sign before you can join the cast. It\u2019s a touring comedy of trained actors performing a condensed version of \u201cHamlet,\u201d with a different designated intoxicated performer taking the stage each night.\u00a0 As you might imagine, results can be \u2026 unpredictable. Think the Bard meets improv with audience interaction. Over time, the show has built a cult following for putting a new spin on old classics.\n<\/p>\n Rennie Harris Puremovement<\/p>\n Where: Penn Live Arts at the Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.\u00a0<\/a> Hip-hop dance meets social commentary in Rennie Harris\u2019 new work <\/a>that combines street dance with his personal story. A North Philadelphia native, Harris has spent decades elevating hip-hop from the streets to the concert stage, founding his dance troupe in 1992. This latest piece \u2014 part of his ongoing Annenberg residency \u2014 uses a live DJ and Harris\u2019 choreography to explore themes of social, economic and personal upheaval. Note: the subject matter is not suitable for children.\n<\/p>\n Culture Fest: Holi<\/p>\n Spring arrives in full color at the Penn Museum at CultureFest! Holi<\/a> on Saturday.\u00a0 It\u2019s a daylong celebration rooted in South Asian culture, bringing forth ideals of love, joy and the power of good over evil through its traditional color throwing. The event also includes storytelling, interactive art-making, live music and dance performances. Access to Holi is included in museum admission. Just make sure to wear clothes you don\u2019t mind getting messy in.\n<\/p>\n Sports Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad St. <\/a> March Madness is here. The Xfinity Mobile Arena is hosting<\/a> the men\u2019s first- and second-round games. The tourney starts with four games Friday night, including Virginia, Tennessee and No. 2 seed UConn. The next set of schools will be announced closer to Sunday. Tickets are still available through the arena and resellers. But resellers may have some bargains as tickets sold directly from the arena are $600+. Buy responsibly. If in-person attendance is out of your budget, there are watch parties at the South Philly location of Chickie\u2019s and Pete\u2019s,<\/a> Marsha\u2019s South Street<\/a> and a full list here. <\/a>\n<\/p>\n Music Pianist V\u00edkingur \u00d3lafsson<\/a> is a Juilliard-trained musician often compared to iconic Canadian pianist Glenn Gould.<\/a> The 2026 Grammy Award winner for best classical instrumental solo, \u00d3lafsson has built a global following with recordings that have surpassed 1 billion streams. His most recent release, \u201cOpus 109,\u201d <\/a>centers on Beethoven\u2019s Piano Sonata No. 30 while weaving in works by Bach and Schubert. He\u2019ll bring his artistic gifts to the Kimmel Center tonight.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Emmet Cohen<\/p>\n This year marks the centennial for both Miles Davis <\/a>and John Coltrane<\/a>, two titans of jazz whose work influenced almost every artist who succeeded them. Leading a quintet featuring standout players like Tivon Pennicott<\/a> and Jeremy Pelt,<\/a> accomplished pianist Cohen reimagines the iconic catalog of both legends in this one-time-only concert. <\/a>That includes the work they did together on \u201cKind of Blue\u201d <\/a>as well as the standouts from individual recordings like Coltrane\u2019s \u201cA Love Supreme\u201d<\/a> and Miles\u2019 \u201cFour & More.\u201d\u00a0<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour 2026<\/p>\n Born Arnold George Dorsey in Chennai, India, and raised in England, Englebert Humperdinck<\/a> carved out his own lane to global fame in the late \u201860s when The Beatles and The Rolling Stones dominated the musical landscape. Since then, he\u2019s sold more than 140 million records, including dozens of gold and platinum albums, and earned accolades ranging from Grammy nominations to a Golden Globe. At 89, his hits \u201cRelease Me (And Let Me Love Again),\u201d \u201cSpanish Eyes\u201d and \u201cThe Last Waltz\u201d are just as relevant as his storytelling. You\u2019ll get both during his show Friday<\/a> in the Philly \u2018burbs.\n<\/p>\n Bluffet & The Son of a Sailor Band<\/p>\n Where: Montco Cultural Center Theater, Science Center Building, 340 DeKalb Pike<\/a>, Blue Bell, Pa. Though Jimmy Buffett died in 2023, his Parrotheads remain devoted to his Margaritaville brand. That includes the tribute group Bluffet and The Son of a Sailor Band<\/a> that recreate the look and feel of a classic Buffett concert. Frontman Larry Pearson formed the band more than 15 years ago, building an international following by celebrating Buffett\u2019s legacy with eight performers who do a conga line and encourage singing along. They\u2019re in Blue Bell on Saturday night, or should we say Margarita Bell?\n <\/p>\n
\nWhen: Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m.
\nHow much: $30<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2018Alice Paul & The Road To The Right To Vote\u2019<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m.
\nHow much: Free<\/p>\n
\n\u2018Night of 1000 Kates\u2019<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m., doors open, 8:30 p.m. show
\nHow much: Livestream tickets, $5, in advance, $30, day of show, $35<\/a><\/p>\n
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Hidden Brain<\/p>\n
\nBallet X: Spring Series 2026<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Thursday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. for student discovery; Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
\nHow much: $45 and up<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNCAA 2026 Division I Men\u2019s Championship
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Chairs with March Madness logo are seen prior to the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Yuki Iwamura)<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Friday, March 20, 1:50 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 10 p.m., Sunday, March 22 TBD
\nHow much: $670 and up<\/a><\/p>\n
\nV\u00edkingur \u00d3lafsson<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.
\nHow much: $45 \u2013 $75<\/a><\/p>\n