{"id":226968,"date":"2026-06-24T16:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/226968\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:24:26","slug":"events-roundup-holiday-spirit-gaining-momentum-as-milestone-date-nears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/226968\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Holiday spirit gaining momentum as milestone date nears"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BarryBarry Manilow\u2019s farwell tour is coming to Reading. (Monica Cabrera \/ The Morning Call)<\/p>\n

Barry Manilow performs in Reading\u2019s Santander Arena (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>) Thursday night at 7 in what is being billed as his farewell tour.<\/p>\n

Community Days<\/p>\n

The Greater Gov. Mifflin League Community Days marks its 50th year, opening Friday and running through July 4 on the grounds of the Gov. Mifflin Intermediate School in Cumru Township, Berks County. Parking, admission and entertainment are free. It features food stands, games and amusement rides and culminates with fireworks on closing night. Learn more at www.communitydays.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Manayunk Arts Festival
\n\"TheThe annual Manayunk Arts Festival is a hit every year along Main Street. (Photo courtesy of Manayunk Development Corp.)<\/p>\n

The 37th annual Manayunk Arts Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in the Philadelphia neighborhood. Nearly 300 artists will be showing off their work, Canal View Park will host a place where visitors can try their hand at art. For more information, go to manayunk.com\/mnyk-events\/manayunk-art-festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pa. German Day
\n\"PennsylvaniaPennsylvania German Day in Kutztown on Saturday features a performance by the family band, the Shooflies, who promote the preservation and enjoyment of Pennsylvania Dutch music, language and culture. (Photo courtesy of Kutztown University)<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University will host Pennsylvania German Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features Pennsylvania German music, humor and language. The festivities will take place at the Sharadin Barn, 22 Luckenbill Road. For more information, follow PGCHC<\/a> on Facebook and Instagram, visit www.pagerman.org\/pa-german-day-2026\/<\/a> or call 610-683-1589.<\/p>\n

Music premiere<\/p>\n

Nathalie Joachim, a Grammy-nominated performer and composer, is setting the words of Benjamin Franklin\u2019s \u201cThirteen Virtues\u201d in a new composition that will have its world premiere in Philadelphia this weekend. Cellist Thomas Masa joins The Crossing chamber choir for performances Saturday at 4 at Broad Street Love, 315 S. Broad St., and Sunday at 4 at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. For tickets and more information, check out www.crossingchoir.com\/upcoming<\/a>.<\/p>\n

History celebration<\/p>\n

Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township, Berks County, celebrates America\u2019s 250th anniversary Saturday from noon to 8. The living-history event from Daniel Boone Homestead Associates features Colonial and early American reenactors, music, demonstrations and activities, including programs geared to children. A recently unearthed cannon from the American Revolution will be on display.<\/p>\n

Learn more at www.thedanielboonehomestead.org<\/a> and Daniel Boone Homestead<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Hospital reenactment<\/p>\n

Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County celebrates American\u2019s 250th with a commemoration of its Revolutionary War military hospital. Activities take place Saturday from 10 to 4. The hospital operated from December 1777 to June 1778. Ephrata\u2019s hospital accommodated 260 soldiers, and 60 are buried on the site\u2019s grounds.<\/p>\n

There will be reenactments, performances, family-friendly activities, lectures, demonstrations, music and more. Tickets will be sold only on the day of the event. Learn more at www.ephratacloister.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sports movies<\/p>\n

Players Club of Swarthmore, Delaware County, will present \u201cA Celebration of Patriotic Sports Movies,\u201d featuring Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Didinger and Macnow, authors of \u201cThe Ultimate Book of Sports Movies,\u201d will look at sports movies featuring themes of Americana. Movies featured include \u201cField of Dreams,\u201d \u201cSandlot,\u201d \u201cA League of Their Own\u201d and \u201cMiracle.\u201d<\/p>\n

For tickets and more information, go to www.sportsmovies2026.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wyeth exhibition
\n\""Maga's\u201cMaga\u2019s Daughter\u201d by Andrew Wyeth, part of the Betsy James Wyeth tribute at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadd\u2019s Ford. (Wyeth Foundation for American Art\/Artists Rights Society)<\/p>\n

The exhibition \u201cBy Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth\u201d will be on display starting Saturday and running through Jan. 10 at the Brandywine Museum of Art (www.brandywine.org\/<\/a>) in Chadds Ford. Betsy Wyeth, wife of Andrew Wyeth, had a strong influence that shaped some of the most iconic artistic landscapes in Pennsylvania and Maine.<\/p>\n

\u2018Oz\u2019 with orchestra<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra (philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) accompanies a classic movie in \u201cThe Wizard of Oz in Concert\u201d Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 2 in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n

GoggleWorks<\/p>\n

Coming to the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading (goggleworks.org\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n

A concert with Jeffrey Gaines and Dylan Zangwill Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Thorn Alley Stage.<\/p>\n

PrintFest 2026 on Sunday from 11 to 3 celebrates printmaking with interactive programs, artist demos and giant prints made with a steamroller. It\u2019s fun for all ages, families, and printmaking enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Hardy<\/p>\n

Country singer-songwriter Hardy performs at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (www.freedommortgagepavilion.com\/<\/a>) Saturday at 7.<\/p>\n

Mann concerts<\/p>\n

Coming to the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org\/<\/a>): The Strokes with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser Friday at 7; Jack Johnson with Hermanos Guti\u00e9rrez Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Under the Stars<\/p>\n

The following are coming to Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>): Bela Fleck, Edmar Castaneda and Antonio Sanchez Trio Thursday at 7; Tortoise Friday at 7 at the Upper Merion Township Building Park. The River Roads Festival begins at 1:15 Saturday at Heuser Park, featuring Dar Williams, 10,000 Maniacs, Billy Bragg and Shawn Colvin.<\/p>\n

New wave nostalgia<\/p>\n

The Human League, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet perform Sunday at 8 at the Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Colonial<\/p>\n

Coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>): Magical Mystery Doors tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Doors Friday at 8; the Church Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Fitz and the Tantrums<\/p>\n

Fitz and The Tantrums perform Friday at 8 at Parx in Bensalem, Bucks County (www.parxcasino.com\/bensalem\/xcite-center<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr show<\/p>\n

Mihali performs Sunday at 7 as part of Bryn Mawr\u2019s Twilight Concerts series (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

The Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (www.st94.com\/<\/a>) presents Live and Let Die Paul McCartney tribute Thursday at 8; Gary Hoey Friday at 8; Steve Forbert and the New Renditions Saturday at 8; Sean Chambers and Savoy Brown Rhythm Section and Detroit Bluesman James Montgomery Blues Band Sunday at 8; the Twenty Committee Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Big Bounce America<\/p>\n

The Big Bounce America, featuring what is billed as the world\u2019s biggest bounce house, comes to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County, for two weekends starting Saturday (thebigbounceamerica.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

Coming to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>): Joe Kenney Band Thursday at 7; comedy with Lexis Sharde, Shevaun Brannigan and Chica Loca Friday at 8; Kid Charlemagne Steely Dan tribute in rooftop concert Saturday at 7.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

The Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>) presents: Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers with Ike Reilly Thursday at 8; Bricklin and their Philly Heroes: Richard Bush, David Uosikkinen and Ben Arnold with Kruseler Saturday at 8; Circles Around the Sun with the Wildmans Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n

Celtic Fest<\/p>\n

The Berks Celtic Fest (www.berkscelticfest.org\/<\/a>) comes to the Reading Liederkranz Friday from 6 to 10 and Saturday from 11 to 9. There will be bands, pipes and drums and dancers along with food, drinks and vendors.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com\/<\/a>) presents comedy with Doug Benson Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. and Saturday at 6 and 8:30; James \u201cMurr\u201d Murray Saturday at 7; Steve Byrne Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Get the Led Out<\/p>\n

Get the Led Out\u2019s Led Zeppelin tribute show is set for Saturday at 7 at the Pat Garrett Amphitheater in Strausstown, Berks County (www.patgarrettamphitheater.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents Forever Donna tribute to Donna Summer starring Rainere Martin Friday at 7:30; Social Sessions on the Lawn Saturday from 6 to 9; Puppy Pals Live Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Summer Social<\/p>\n

The Delco Summer Social on Saturday brings together the community of Delaware County at the Mill in Rockdale to celebrate the musical history of the area with performances by local talent. Doors open at 6 p.m. Learn more at www.padelcohistory.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Radio Field Day<\/p>\n

The Reading Radio Club\u2019s ARRL Radio Field Day operation at French Creek State Park takes place from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday at Grubb\u2019s Cabin at Organized Group Tent Site 11 (259 Fire Tower Road, Birdsboro). The public will have an opportunity to watch the exercises, learn how radio systems operate and participate in activities.<\/p>\n

Garden tour<\/p>\n

Western Berks and Beyond Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday from noon to 4. Rain date is Sunday. Tour six gardens at your own pace. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St., or Ryeland Gardens, 37 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf. Purchase on tour day also at Susie\u2019s Garden, 301 N. Church St., Robesonia. For questions, call or text Peg at 484-331-4488.<\/p>\n

Hershey shows
\n\"Singer-songwriterSinger-songwriter James Taylor is coming to Hershey and Atlantic City, N.J. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Coming to Hershey venues (https:\/\/www.hersheyentertainment.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Giant Center: James Taylor Thursday at 7:30, Dude Perfect Sunday at 6. Taylor also performs Saturday at 7:30 at Hard Rock Live<\/a> in Atlantic City, N.J.<\/p>\n

Hersheypark Stadium: Santana and the Doobie Brothers Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Hershey Theatre: \u201cA Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,\u201d Tuesday through July 5.<\/p>\n

Luke Bryan<\/p>\n

Country star Luke Bryan comes to the PPL Center in Allentown (www.pplcenter.com\/<\/a>) tonight at 7.<\/p>\n

Comedy shows<\/p>\n

Comedy at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>): Iliza Shlesinger Thursday at 8; Jessica Kirson Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

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