{"id":172849,"date":"2026-04-22T14:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172849\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:27:13","slug":"big-names-spring-activities-abound-in-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172849\/","title":{"rendered":"Big names, spring activities abound in region"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WestWest Reading’s Pretzel & Beer Festival is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Penn Avenue. Pretzels and Ice cream is among the treats on the menu. (Submitted photo)<\/p>\n

West Reading\u2019s Pretzel & Beer Festival is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 500 to 700 blocks of Penn Avenue. The program includes an array of food and beverage choices, a ticketed beer tasting and music with Dylan Zangwill, PURE JERRY, Pseudo Seal and the Midnight Antics. Visit visitwestreading.org\/<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

Jon Anderson and more<\/p>\n

Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks will perform Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Hershey Theatre (www.hersheyentertainment.com\/hershey-theatre\/<\/a>) and Thursday and Saturday at 8 at the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com\/events\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"JohnJohn Legend is headlining at the Hershey Theatre on Wednesday. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Also coming to Hershey: Jo Koy Thursday at 8; Ali Siddiq Saturday at 7; and John Legend Wednesday at 8<\/p>\n

Healthy Kids Day
\n\"ChildrenChildren get splashed with color during the YMCA Color Run during Healthy Kids Day at the Berks County Heritage Center in Bern Township, which returns Saturday. (BILL UHRICH\/READING EAGLE)<\/p>\n

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County and Berks County Parks & Recreation are co-hosting Healthy Kids Day & Color Fun Run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berks County Heritage Center in Bern Township. The event, to be held rain or shine, features activities to encourage a healthy start to the season. Admission is free. The Color Fun Run for kids 12 and younger begins at noon. Learn more at www.ymcarbc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s awareness<\/p>\n

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing will host its inaugural Rise and Stride 1.2-mile walk Sunday to raise awareness about Parkinson\u2019s disease. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., and the walk starts at 10 at the Alvernia PLEX, 465 St. Bernardine St., Reading. Registration is required, and the cost is $30 per participant. Day-of registrations will be accepted online only; cash payments will not be accepted. To register, visit TowerHealth.org\/Rise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts<\/p>\n

Marin Alsop conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in a concert featuring Ravel\u2019s Bolero and Richard Strauss\u2019 \u201cDon Juan\u201d Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 2 and Saturday at 8 in the Kimmel Center\u2019s Marian Anderson Hall. Learn more at www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The orchestra\u2019s Sound All Around educational program for kids concludes its season with performances Monday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. in the Kimmel Center. Saturday\u2019s performances are sold out.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia\u2019s Family Discovery Series presents \u201cDog Man: The Musical\u201d in the Miller Theater with performances Saturday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 5. The show brings to life the work of popular author Dav Pilkey.<\/p>\n

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez performs the music of her \u201cIn the Heights\u201d co-star and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda Saturday at 3 in Marian Anderson Hall.<\/p>\n

A-Day in Doylestown<\/p>\n

Delaware Valley University\u2019s A-Day (delval.edu\/community-members\/a-day<\/a>) runs Friday from noon to 8, Saturday from 10 to 7 and Sunday from 10 to 6 on the Doylestown college\u2019s campus. The fair features pig races, farm animal education, interactive demonstrations, entertainment and more.<\/p>\n

Festival of Colors<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Zoo presents the Festival of Colors Sunday from 11:30 to 3:30. The event (www.philadelphiazoo.org\/events\/festival-of-colors\/<\/a>) celebrates the arrival of spring with a showcase of Indian music, dancing, food and fun.<\/p>\n

\"D.D. L. Hughley is coming to Pottstown. (Associated Press)
\nSoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s and the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Eagles Autism Foundation comedy fundraiser Thursday at 7.<\/p>\n

Popular comedian and TV personality D.L. Hughley performs Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Late-night laughs with Jay Yoder Saturday at 9.<\/p>\n

Greater Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival Sunday from noon to 6.<\/p>\n

Arts festival<\/p>\n

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading presents the Iron Pour and Fire Arts Festival Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m., with demonstrations in glassblowing, metal casting, blacksmithing and ceramics firing, hands-on workshops and art, food and music. Details at goggleworks.org\/ironpour\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earth Day<\/p>\n

The Wyomissing Earth Day Fair and Farmers Market takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Happy Hollow Playground in the Berks County borough. There will be local vendors, fresh goods and educational stations. Rain date is Sunday.<\/p>\n

Clint Black
\n\"ClintClint Black is coming to Reading. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Grammy-winning country star Clint Black performs Friday at 7 in Reading\u2019s Santander Performing Arts Center (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2018Cat on a Hot Tin Roof\u2019<\/p>\n

A production of Tennessee Williams\u2019 \u201cCat on a Hot Tin Roof\u201d opens Thursday and runs through May 23 at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. Learn more at bcptheater.org\/shows\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sara Contreras<\/p>\n

Sara Contreras, the Latin Diva of Comedy, brings \u201cCafe Con Boomers\u201d to the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College Friday at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at millercenter.racc.edu\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music with art<\/p>\n

The Opus One Berks Chamber Choir presents \u201cThe Sounds of Nature\u201d Sunday at 4 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia. The concert features a collaboration with art students from Conrad Weiser High School. Tickets and information at www.opusonechamberchoir.com\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Film Festival<\/p>\n

The West Chester Film Festival runs Friday through Sunday, featuring works that are 30 minutes or less. See www.westchesterfilmfestival.com\/<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Native American celebration<\/p>\n

Historic Dreibelbis Farm near Virginville, Berks County, is holding an event celebrating Native American culture Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u00a0 in conjunction with Hawk Mountain Chapter 31 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and members or associates of the Lenape Nation. For more information visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org or<\/a>\u00a0Historic Dreibelbis Farm<\/a> on Facebook or call 610-488-7896 .<\/p>\n

Germantown jazz<\/p>\n

The Germantown Jazz Festival runs Friday through Sunday at venues in the Philadelphia neighborhood. See details at germantownjazzfestival.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Art by inmates<\/p>\n

Morton Contemporary Gallery in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia presents \u201cThe Weight of Time\u201d by Keith Andrews and nine other artists from SCI Phoenix prison, which opens Saturday and runs through May 25 at the gallery, 115 S. 13th St., Philadelphia. Learn more at mortoncontemporary.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

The Sellersville Theatre in Bucks County (www.st94.com\/<\/a>) presents: Roots music star Alison Brown Thursday at 8; the Steel Wheels Friday at 8; the Weight Band Saturday at 8 featuring music of the Band and original works; bluegrass with Rhoda Vincent and the Rage Sunday at 8; Alan Doyle Tuesday at 8; Uli John Roth Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Keswick<\/p>\n

Coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>): The New Pornographers Friday at 8; Almost Queen Saturday at 8; John Butler Tuesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Ardmore Music Hall<\/p>\n

At the Ardmore Music Hall: (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>): Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Thursday at 8; Soulive Friday and Saturday at 8; Golden K-Pop Kids Party Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Stick Men featuring members of King Crimson Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Colonial Theatre<\/p>\n

The Launch \u2013 A Tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen performs Saturday at 7:30 in the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Colonial is presenting a screening of the three \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d films<\/a> in extended versions starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

Jazz and Funk<\/p>\n

The Kennett Jazz and Funk Fest (www.kennettjazzfest.com\/<\/a>) runs Friday through Sunday at venues in Kennett Square.<\/p>\n

West Chester shows<\/p>\n

West Chester\u2019s Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents jazz cocktail hour with Denise King Thursday at 7:30 and Dueling Pianos with the Philly Keys Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Newtown<\/p>\n

Coming to Bucks County\u2019s Newtown Theatre (www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/<\/a>): The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Thursday at 8; Harvest and Rust Neil Young tribute Saturday at 8; David Darwin\u2019s One-Man Sideshow Sunday at 3.<\/p>\n

MCCC play<\/p>\n

Montgomery County Community College Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre present the world premiere of \u201cThe Library at the End of the World\u201d Thursday through Sunday in the Pottstown Theatre in North Hall of the MCCC Pottstown campus. The play is open to all, and parking is free in the South Hall parking lot at 101 College Drive. For tickets and information, visit mc3.edu\/CultureEvents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mural celebration<\/p>\n

Mural Arts Philadelphia will celebrate a forthcoming mural honoring five Philadelphia LGBTQ+ trailblazers at a free, public paint day on Saturday from noon to 3 pm. The public is invited to take part in the creation of a public artwork by Santiago Galeas. It will be installed during June\u2019s Pride Month festivities on an exterior wall of Voyeur, 1221 St. James St., where the painting event is set to take place.<\/p>\n

Wind Creek<\/p>\n

The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/events\/) <\/a>presents country star Kane Brown Thursday at 8 and comedian Tom Papa Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Lancaster music<\/p>\n

American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com\/shows\/<\/a>) presents One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works Thursday at 7:30; veteran country band Shenandoah Friday at 7:30; Stayin\u2019 Alive Bee Gees tribute Saturday at 2 and 7:30; and My Generation Tour with the Lovin Spoonful, Terry Sylvester and Gary Lewis and The Playboys Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n

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