{"id":204133,"date":"2026-05-28T03:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/204133\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T03:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:04:19","slug":"events-roundup-signs-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/204133\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Signs of summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a>) hosts Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sights in Sand\u2019
\n\"TheThe \u201cSights in Sand: An American Road Trip\u201d sand sculpture exhibit returns to Peddler\u2019s Village in Bucks County for the season. (Courtesy of Peddler\u2019s Village)<\/p>\n

\u201cSights in Sand: An American Road Trip\u201d will be on display at Peddler\u2019s Village in Lahaska, Bucks County, offering a cross-country journey through five giant sand sculptures. The event opens Monday and runs through Aug. 31. Each sculpture will be dedicated to a U.S. region. Details at peddlersvillage.com\/event\/sights-in-sand\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Butterfly Odyssey\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cButterfly Odyssey\u201d opens Saturday and runs through Aug. 30 at the Reading Public Museum. The exhibit is an immersive journey into rainforest conservation through an exploration of butterfly farming. Details at www.readingpublicmuseum.org\/butterfly-odyssey\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Camden waterfront<\/p>\n

Coming to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (www.freedommortgagepavilion.com\/<\/a>): Classic rockers Triumph Thursday at 8; hip-hop star Kid Cudi Tuesday at 6:30.<\/p>\n

Reading shows
\n\"ComedianComedian Brad Williams is bringing his act to Reading (Courtesy of Eric Myre)<\/p>\n

Comedian Brad Williams performs Thursday at 7 in the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>). Country star Tracy Lawrence will be at the theater Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Yacht rock<\/p>\n

Yacht rock celebration with Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise Friday at 8 at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Bucks County (www.parxcasino.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Classical Marsalis<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra (philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) performs with trumpet soloist Wynton Marsalis and conductor Marin Alsop Thursday at 7:30, Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Works include Marsalis\u2019 Symphony No. 4 and Beethoven\u2019s Symphony No. 7.<\/p>\n

\u2018Airplane\u2019 screening<\/p>\n

The Miller Theater in Philadelphia hosts a screening of \u201cAirplane\u201d with appearances by stars Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty Saturday at 7:30. Tickets and information at www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keswick<\/p>\n

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com\/) presents:<\/p>\n

Comedian Jim Jefferies Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s entertainment with \u201cPinkalicious: The Musical\u201d Saturday at 3.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen Jr. with Coleman Jennings Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n

Colonial<\/p>\n

Coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>): Yes tribute with Total Mass Retain Saturday at 7:30. Trick Time with Magic Zach on Saturday. Family and kids show at 12:30, show for teens and older at 4:30 and 7:30<\/p>\n

Newtown<\/p>\n

The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County presents:<\/p>\n

Folk pop band Darlingside Thursday at 8.<\/p>\n

The Rush Experience Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

Spiritual medium Danielle Schwartz Saturday at 2.<\/p>\n

A screening of \u201cCold War in Philly: Flyers vs. Russia 1976\u201d Tuesday at 7:30, with appearance by former Flyer Larry Goodenough.<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

Coming to Bucks County\u2019s Sellersville Theater (www.st94.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Glenn Miller Orchestra Thursday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Gary Louris of the Jayhawks Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

Mario the Maker Magician Saturday at 1.<\/p>\n

Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Dirk Quinn Band with Tina Farrell Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n

Jackrabbit featuring Dermot Mulroney Tuesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Alternative rock band Sponge with Anthrophobia Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

King of Prussia<\/p>\n

Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>) presents Mo Lowda and the Humble with JR Everhart Saturday at 7:30 in Upper Merion Township Park.<\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

This season\u2019s Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com\/<\/a>) begin with Darlingside with Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Friday at 7 at the downtown Bryn Mawr gazebo.<\/p>\n

Bluegrass show<\/p>\n

Bluegrass band Geraldine performs Friday at 8 at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s
\n\"KevinKevin Nealon attends the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 14, 2025, in New York. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

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

Clean comedy with Dean Edwards Thursday at 7.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d veteran Kevin Nealon performs Friday and Saturday at 6 and 8:30.<\/p>\n

Bob Pantano Dance Party inside Sunnybrook Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Steely Dead fusion of Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead Thursday at 8.<\/p>\n

WXPN free at noon concert with Dar Williams on Friday.<\/p>\n

Broken Arrow Neil Young tribute Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/#<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

High Noon tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern rock Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Marshall Charloff\u2019s Purple Piano one-man Prince tribute Sunday at 5<\/p>\n

Dueling Pianos with the Philly Keys Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Martha Graham<\/p>\n

The Martha Graham Dance Company performs Friday and Saturday at the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Zellerbach Theatre. (pennlivearts.org\/<\/a>). Performances Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 2 and 7.<\/p>\n

\u2018Big Fish\u2019
\n\"GavinGavin Wycuff, left and John Hedges star in “Big Fish” on the Main Stage at PCS Theater of Swarthmore, Friday through June 13. Tickets are now on sale. (COURTESY OF PCS THEATRE)<\/p>\n

PCS Theater in Swarthmore, Delaware County, presents the musical \u201cBig Fish\u201d Friday through June 13 at the Players Club of Swarthmore. The show is based on the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton. It tells the story of a traveling salesman whose extraordinary tales and larger-than-life adventures captivate everyone around him and his son\u2019s effort to uncover the truth behind them. Learn more at PCSTheater.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pippin\u2019<\/p>\n

SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs presents the classic musical \u201cPippin\u201d Friday through June 14. Tickets are available at www.saltpa.com\/pippin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Piano quartet<\/p>\n

The Berks Piano Quartet performs a free concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, West Lawn, Berks County. Four pianists perform simultaneously on two pianos in a blend of classical favorites, ragtime, and big-band jazz.<\/p>\n

Topton celebration<\/p>\n

Topton, Berks County, is celebrating its 150th anniversary Saturday with a vendor street fair along Home Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A ceremony will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a block party from 2 to 6 and a fireworks\/drone show at 9:30. Rain date is Sunday.<\/p>\n

FAN EXPO<\/p>\n

FAN EXPO Philadelphia comes to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Friday through Sunday. It features celebrity appearances and activities related to movies, television, art, science fiction, anime, animation, cosplay, gaming, literature and more. Details at fanexpohq.com\/fanexpophiladelphia\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tacofest<\/p>\n

Tacofest will be held Sunday on the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem with food, drinks, music and a chihuahua beauty contest. Details at artsquest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lancaster shows
\n\"LeeLee Brice is coming to the region. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n

Country star Lee Brice Friday at 8 and former Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

5 Seconds of Summer<\/p>\n

The Giant Center in Hershey (www.hersheyentertainment.com\/giant-center\/<\/a>) presents 5 Seconds of Summer Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n

Bethlehem shows<\/p>\n

The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>) hosts Kansas Friday at 8 and Don McLean Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

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