{"id":153142,"date":"2026-03-31T09:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/153142\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:51:10","slug":"veteran-rock-stars-top-the-bill-on-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/153142\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran rock stars top the bill on holiday weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rock legend Graham Nash comes to the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (<a href=\"https:\/\/thelansdownetheater.com\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thelansdownetheater.com\/events\/<\/a>) on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Cardi B<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cardi B performs in Philadelphia next week. (Jane Therese\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2388\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TMC-L-CardiB-092035-e1758432162506.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4662049\" \/>Cardi B performs in Philadelphia next week. (Jane Therese\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p>Popular rapper Cardi B comes to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p>Longwood Gardens<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Longwood Gardens' &quot;Spring Blooms.&quot; (Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens-Scott Hummel)\" width=\"5184\" height=\"354\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DLN-L-Longwood3-0328.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"2109066\" \/>Longwood Gardens&#8217; &#8220;Spring Blooms.&#8221; (Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens-Scott Hummel)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpring Blooms\u201d season has begun at Longwood Gardens and continues through May 3. The season begins with emerging blooms from hardy bulbs, crocus and forsythia, followed by the arrival of soft pink cherry blossoms in early April. By mid-April, more than 150,000 tulips and other spring bulbs are expected to reach peak bloom. Flowering magnolias and dogwoods paint the landscape with spring pastels. Blooming Krume azalea bonsai will be on display in the Bonsai Courtyard through April 27.<\/p>\n<p>The gardens are open Wednesday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 17. From April 18 through May 7, the gardens are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. See all events and programs at <a href=\"http:\/\/longwoodgardens.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longwoodgardens.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Month of jazz<\/p>\n<p>The Boscov\u2019s Berks Jazz Fest is over, but the music continues with Jazz Appreciation Month in Berks County throughout April. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.berksjazzfest.com\/calendar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.berksjazzfest.com\/calendar<\/a> for the list of events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Robert Plant is doing a show in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)\" width=\"3872\" height=\"354\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP23119168608352.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4662050\" \/>Robert Plant is doing a show in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)<br \/>\nRobert Plant<\/p>\n<p>The Met Philadelphia (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themetphilly.com\/shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.themetphilly.com\/shows<\/a>) presents former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia shows<\/p>\n<p>Ensemble Arts Philly (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Whitney Cummings Friday at 7 p.m. in the Miller Theater.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Actress Evie James dances in &quot;Peppa Pig: My First Concert.&quot; (COURTESY OF DAN TSANTILIS)\" width=\"1200\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774950669_290_STT-L-PEPPA-2-0325-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4662052\" \/>Actress Evie James dances in \u201cPeppa Pig: My First Concert.\u201d  (COURTESY OF DAN TSANTILIS)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeppa Pig: My First Concert\u201d Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m. in the Miller Theater.<\/p>\n<p>Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts piano soloist Lang Lang and the Philadelphia Orchestra Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center in a benefit concert for the Musicians\u2019 Retirement Fund. The program features Beethoven\u2019s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Brahms\u2019 Symphony No. 2<\/p>\n<p>Keswick<\/p>\n<p>The Keswick Theater (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keswicktheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>) in Glenside, Montgomery County, presents a production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s rock opera \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Also coming to the Keswick: Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer and songwriter Chris Thile on Monday at 8 p.m.; Forever KPOP Tuesday at 8 p.m..<\/p>\n<p>Santander Arena<\/p>\n<p>Bachata music stars Romeo Santos and Prince Voyce perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Santander Arena, Reading (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.santander-arena.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Sellersville<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at the Sellersville Theater (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.st94.com\/upcoming-shows\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.st94.com\/upcoming-shows\/<\/a>) in Bucks County:<\/p>\n<p>Masters of the Telecaster featuring guitarists G.E. Smith, Larry Campbell and Jim Weider tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>The Land Of Ozz: The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Experience Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Singer-songwriter Jay Davids Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Ricky Skaggs performs this weekend in Bucks County. (Associated Press)\" width=\"3000\" height=\"351\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP22314089108404.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4662054\" \/>Ricky Skaggs performs this weekend in Bucks County. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n<p>Country music legend Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder Sunday at 3 and 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Hotel California salute to the Eagles Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Folk-infused indie rock music from Carbon Leaf on Wednesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Santana tribute<\/p>\n<p>Phoenixville\u2019s Colonial Theatre (<a href=\"https:\/\/thecolonialtheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>) presents Europa \u2014 Tribute to Carlos Santana on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Newtown<\/p>\n<p>The Newtown Theatre (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thenewtowntheatre.com<\/a>) in Bucks County presents a tribute to Led Zeppelin Friday at 8 p.m. and a tribute to Bon Jovi Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Kennett Flash<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square in West Chester (<a href=\"http:\/\/kennettflash.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kennettflash.org\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Post-hardcore band Yet It Moves with Invis Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Best Imitation of Myself: A Tribute to Ben Folds Five Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>SoulJoel\u2019s and the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (<a href=\"http:\/\/souljoels.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">souljoels.com\/<\/a>) present:<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Emma Willmann tonight at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Bandapalooza Friday at 7 p.m. in the ballroom, featuring Erich Cawalla and the Uptown Band celebrating their 20th anniversary, Bennie Sims and the Groovemasters and Vinyl Rush.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Willie Barcena Friday at 7 p.m. at SoulJoel\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Kids Rocking 4 Kids with the Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Collective on Saturday at 1 p.m., a fundraiser for Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Comedy with Amanda Yoa and Friends Saturday at 6 p.m..<\/p>\n<p>Stormy Daniels brings her \u201cFunny Cuz It\u2019s True\u201d comedy tour to Soul Joel\u2019s Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Line dancing with Boot Scootin\u2019 Becky on Tuesday, with beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m. and open dance from 7 to 10:30.<\/p>\n<p>Ardmore<\/p>\n<p>Ardmore Music Hall presents:<\/p>\n<p>Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham with Annika Bennett tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Alternative R&amp;B and neo-soul group Moonchild with Brittney Carter Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>A kids show with the Rock and Roll Playhouse playing the music of Bruce Springsteen along with More for Kids featuring the Rob Tait Band Saturday at 11:45 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Acoustic dance music with Keller Williams Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Americana and rock with phoffman (of Greensky Bluegrass) and Andy Dunnigan (of The Lil Smokies) Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>West Chester<\/p>\n<p>Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (<a href=\"https:\/\/uptownwestchester.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents Fooz Fighters, a Foo Fighters tribute, Friday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Puscifer<\/p>\n<p>Rock band Puscifer performs Friday at 8 p.m. in the Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>) and Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Hershey Theatre (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hersheyentertainment.com\/hershey-theatre\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.hersheyentertainment.com\/hershey-theatre\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Local theater<\/p>\n<p>A pair of shows continue their run through this weekend:<\/p>\n<p>The Media Theatre in Delaware County (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediatheatre.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.mediatheatre.org\/<\/a>) presents the musical \u201cFun Home\u201d through Sunday. The Tony Award-winning show, based on the life experiences of graphic novelist Alison Bechdel, tells the story of Bechdel and her father, a volatile, brilliant man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Featuring some of the best-known songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, &quot;The Sound of Music&quot; is back in Philadelphia for the first time in eight years. (Courtesy of Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations)\" width=\"2893\" height=\"513\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774950670_486_04.-TSOM-Oct-2025.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4559551\" \/>Featuring some of the best-known songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, &#8220;The Sound of Music&#8221; is back in Philadelphia for the first time in eight years. (Courtesy of Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations)<\/p>\n<p>The 65th anniversary tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein\u2019s \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d continues through Sunday at the Academy of Music (<a href=\"http:\/\/ensembleartsphilly.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>). Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O\u2019Brien, the classic show transports the next generation of theatergoers to the hills of Austria, captivating them with its themes of love, resilience and the power of music.<\/p>\n<p>Submit event announcements at least two weeks in advance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/2026\/03\/31\/weekend-events-roundup-veteran-rock-stars-top-the-bill-on-holiday-weekend\/mailto:news@readingeagle.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">news@readingeagle.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rock legend Graham Nash comes to the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com\/events\/) on Saturday at 8 p.m.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":153143,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[349,197,1557,212,1681,6359,11466,433,182,200,1213,139,858,708,28,29,69,1212,71,70,231,1483,289,706],"class_list":{"0":"post-153142","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","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-news","24":"tag-philadelphia","25":"tag-philadelphia-county","26":"tag-philadelphia-headlines","27":"tag-philadelphia-news","28":"tag-schuylkill-county","29":"tag-theater","30":"tag-things-to-do","31":"tag-top-stories-reg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153142","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=153142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153142\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}