{"id":197666,"date":"2026-05-20T10:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197666\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:09:08","slug":"events-roundup-plenty-of-musical-options-on-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197666\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Plenty of musical options on holiday weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rapper and singer Don Toliver brings his Octane Tour featuring SahBabii, SoFaygo and Chase B to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Ari Lennox
\n\"AriAri Lennox performs Sunday in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox performs Sunday at 8 at the Met Philly (www.themetphilly.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Reading shows
\n\"JoeJoe Satriani will be joined by fellow guitar legend Steve Vai for a show in Reading. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

The SatchVai Band featuring acclaimed guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai performs Wednesday at 7:30 in the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading.<\/p>\n

Also coming to the Santander venues in downtown Reading (www.santander-arena.com<\/a>): Comedian Fortune Feimster Friday at 7 in the Santander Performing Arts Center; Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Saturday at 12:30 and 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30 in the Santander Arena; the band Barak Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia culture<\/p>\n

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

Philadelphia Sinfonia performs \u201cAmerica 250: Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies\u201d with the Philly Pops Friday at 8 in the Perelman Theatre.<\/p>\n

Pride Bands Alliance and the Philadelphia Freedom Band present the Pride Bands Alliance Conference Concert \u2014 \u201cSay You Want a Revolution: Music of Change and Transformation\u201d on Sunday at 7 in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performs Tuesday at 7 in Marian Anderson Hall.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe original Broadway cast of “The Outsiders,” a musical coming to Philadelphia’s Academy of Music. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

The Tony Award-winning musical \u201cThe Outsiders,\u201d based on the popular novel and movie, opens Tuesday at the Academy of Music and runs through June 7.<\/p>\n

Michael W. Smith
\n\"ChristianChristian music star Michael W. Smith is performing in Montgomery County. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>), presents Grammy-winning Christian music icon Michael W. Smith tonight at 8.<\/p>\n

Yacht rock<\/p>\n

King of Prussia Concerts Under the Stars at the Upper Merion Township Building Park (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>) opens its season Friday at 7 with Boat House Row: Yacht Rock Experience.<\/p>\n

Colonial<\/p>\n

The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Taylor Swift tribute Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

Screenings of the original Indiana Jones trilogy starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Wesley Stace, formerly known as John Wesley Harding, performs Saturday at 7.<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

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

Blues and roots rock band the Nighthawks tonight at 8.<\/p>\n

Tom DiMenna presents Story Songs of the \u201970s Friday at 8. The show spotlights the work of Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin.<\/p>\n

A 12-piece ensemble presents Dr. K\u2019s Motown Revue Saturday at 8. The show features hits by the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Mary Wells and more.<\/p>\n

Contemporary and classic jazz with Carl Cox and Tim Hutson Sunday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Southern rock band Parker Barrow Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Piano for four hands<\/p>\n

Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi present four-hand 20th century musical stylings on twin Steinway pianos Friday at 7 p.m. at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education (www.yocuminstitute.org\/<\/a>), 3000 Penn Ave., Spring Township, Berks County.<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

The Third Arrangement with the Gavani Trio Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

Just Jammin\u2019 featuring Just Practicing, Hats for Cats, Minerva and more Saturday at 5:30.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

Soul Joel\u2019s at Sunnybrook near Pottstown (souljoels.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Shot of Southern tonight at 7 in the ballroom. Tickets must be purchased in advance.<\/p>\n

Raymond the Amish Comic Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Comedy with Kaneez Surka and Ashley Austin Morris Saturday at 6.<\/p>\n

Comedian Todd Barry Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

The Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Butchy and Friends play the music of the Jerry Garcia Band tonight at 8.<\/p>\n

Hezekiah Jones, Mason Porter and Chris Kasper Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Lady Alma and Vertical Current Neighbors Helping Neighbors on The Main Line fundraiser with Steve Mason and Khaleel \u201cFunkboy\u201d Mason Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents acoustic fusion with One Alternative tonight at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Thy Geekdom Con<\/p>\n

Thy Geekdom Con (thygeekdomcon.com\/<\/a>) will take place Friday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County, with a focus on gaming, anime and pop culture. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 to 6 Sunday.<\/p>\n

Celebrating roses<\/p>\n

The Celebration of the Roses (https:\/\/wyck.org\/celebration-of-the-roses\/<\/a>) is set for Saturday from 11 to 3 at Wyck, a historic property in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The day features garden tours, educational lectures and vendors.<\/p>\n

Circus in town<\/p>\n

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus runs tonight through Sunday at the PPL Center in Allentown (https:\/\/www.pplcenter.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Night Ranger<\/p>\n

Classic rock band Night Ranger performs Friday at 8 at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Jason Mraz
\n\"JasonJason Mraz is coming to Pennsylvania next week. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Mraz performs at the Hershey Theatre (www.hersheyentertainment.com\/hershey-theatre\/<\/a>) on Wednesday at 7:30. He will be performing at the Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J., on May 30 at 7.<\/p>\n

Blippi<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s entertainment with Blippi\u2019s \u201cBe Like Blippi\u201d tour Wednesday at 6 at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com\/<\/a>). The show will come to The Grand in Wilmington, Del., on June 7 (www.thegrandwilmington.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Mayfair Festival<\/p>\n

Mayfair Festival of the Arts (mayfair.cedarcrest.edu<\/a>) is set for Friday through Sunday at Cedar Crest College in Allentown with art, crafts, food, music, live performances and a drone show finale Sunday at 9. Admission and parking are free. Hours are Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10. Performers include Rogue Diplomats and Go Go Gadjet Friday, the Large Flowerheads, Billy Bauer Band, the Wonton Soups and Steal the Sky Saturday and Class of 84, the Castaway Band and Philadelphia Funk Authority Sunday.<\/p>\n

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