{"id":243945,"date":"2026-07-15T13:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/243945\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:21:09","slug":"weekend-events-roundup-hot-fun-plentiful-in-height-of-summer-reading-eagle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/243945\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend events roundup: Hot fun plentiful in height of summer \u2013 Reading Eagle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"TheThe Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival will take place Saturday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo in Oaks. (Courtesy of The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival)<\/p>\n

Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Montgomery County: Rico Rico Fiesta<\/a> celebrating Latino culture ( Friday from 5 to 10, Saturday from 11 to 10 and Sunday from 11 to 2; the Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival Saturday from 10 to 5 (wickedglutenfree.com<\/a>); Greenberg\u2019s Great Toy and Train Show (www.trainshow.com\/<\/a>) Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4.<\/p>\n

Food and fireworks<\/p>\n

The Philly Foodie & Fireworks Festival will return to Harrah\u2019s Philadelphia, 777 Harrahs Blvd., Chester, on Saturday, July 18 from 2 to 10 p.m.\u00a0 The all\u2011ages celebration will feature over 100 vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, two stages of live music, and a fireworks show to close out the night at 9 p.m. For more information, or tickets, go to HarrahsPhiladelphia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Party at the zoo<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Zoo\u2019s Summer Ale Festival takes place Saturday from 6 to 10:30 (VIP admission starting at 6; general admission at 7). Bands Nik Greeley and the Operators, Echo Kid and Moonroof will perform. Tickets and details at www.philadelphiazoo.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reading Pride<\/p>\n

The Reading Pride Celebration marks its 20th anniversary Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. The event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with education, entertainment and connection. There will be drag performances, singers, bands, dance teams, acrobatic performances, comedy and more.\u00a0Learn more at readingpride.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia arena
\n\"LionelLionel Richie is headlining a show in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a>) presents Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind and Fire tonight at 7:30 and J. Cole Monday and Tuesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Mann Music Center<\/p>\n

Coming to the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org\/<\/a>): Death Cab for Cutie Friday at 7:30; Philadelphia Orchestra\u2019s Tchaikovsky Spectacular with fireworks Tuesday at 8; Coltrane 100: Legacy featuring Ravi Coltrane with the Philadelphia Orchestra Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Fireworks and Fountains<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens\u2019 Fireworks and Fountains show returns Saturday at 9:15 p.m. The theme is \u201cJourney to Oz.\u201d Learn more at longwoodgardens.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Camden waterfront<\/p>\n

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (freedommortgagepavilion.com<\/a>) presents Five Finger Death Punch Monday at 6:45; Styx and Chicago Tuesday at 7. Five Finger Death Punch also performs at HersheyPark Stadium<\/a> on July 25.<\/p>\n

Anime Fest<\/p>\n

The Shin Sekai Anime Fest is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N. Fifth Street, Reading. People are invited to dress up as their favorite characters, shop from local vendors and watch some classic anime together. Barrio Alegr\u00eda is putting it together with The Wonder of Anime, a local anime blogger and creator. See Barrio Alegria\u2019s Facebook<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n

GoggleWorks<\/p>\n

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (goggleworks.org), Reading, is hosting a concert by Ben Wright and La Overtoner tonight at 7 on the Thorn Alley Stage. There will be an outdoor screening of \u201cHappy Feet\u201d Saturday at 6:30.<\/p>\n

Blues and boogie<\/p>\n

Busker Incognito Blues and Boogie Jam Night takes place tonight at 7 at Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading hotel.\u00a0Guests include Joleen Windmiller and Katie Henry.<\/p>\n

Quilt exhibit
\n\"AA contemporary quilt exhibit is at Pennsburg\u2019s Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center through Nov. 5. (Submitted photo)<\/p>\n

A new quilt exhibit is on view through Nov. 5 at the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg, Montgomery County. \u201cFrom Gifts of Love to Finding My Artistic Voice\u201d features contemporary quilts made by Jamee Pemberton of Quakertown. Learn more at schwenkfelder.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Program on bats<\/p>\n

The Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township, Berks County, hosts \u201cAll About Bats,\u201d a free educational program set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. Retired professor Dr. Karen Campbell will deliver a presentation followed by a walk to search for bats as dusk falls. No pets (except service animals) and no smoking. Learn more at www.thedanielboonehomestead.org<\/a> or Daniel Boone Homestead<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Tie-Dye Music Festival
\n\"OutOut Of Order, pictured, Natural Mystic, and Four Lean Hounds will perform at the Community Arts Center’s annual Tie-Dye Music Festival on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. on the side lawn at 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford. The event is for all ages and admission is free. (COURTESY OF PAUL DOWNIE)<\/p>\n

The Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, Delaware County, will present the free 14th annual Tie-Dye Music Festival Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.\u00a0 There will be music all evening and tie-dye activities. The event will feature music by Bob Dylan tribute act Three Bobs, Out of Order; Four Lean Hounds playing the music of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead, and Natural Mystic saluting Bob Marley and the Wailers.<\/p>\n

To learn more, call 610-566-1713 or visit www.communityartscenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Staged reading<\/p>\n

The Reading Theater Project will present a staged reading of \u201cJust What the Doctor Ordered,\u201d a farce by local playwright Judd Lear Silverman, Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Wyomissing Library, 9 Reading Blvd. A post-performance Q&A with the playwright will follow. Tickets are available at rtp.ludus.com<\/a>. For more information, visit readingtheaterproject.org<\/a> or call 484-706-9719.<\/p>\n

Car show and more<\/p>\n

The Skyline Drive Corvette Club of Reading\u2019s In-Vette-Tational takes place Saturday at the Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds. Parking and admission are free for spectators. The First Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line\u2019s Living History Encampment and Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps will take part. Registration forms and more information can be found at\u00a0skylinedrivecorvettes.org<\/a>\u00a0or visit SDCC<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Mike Campbell<\/p>\n

Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs with Sarah Lee Guthrie perform Tuesday at 8 the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>). Campbell was lead guitarist in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.<\/p>\n

Pints for Pups<\/p>\n

Humane Pennsylvania\u2019s Pints for Pups is scheduled for Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Classic Harley Davidson, 983 James Drive, Bern Township, Berks County. There will be drink samples from local breweries, wineries and distilleries along with nonalcoholic options and music all day. Vendors and exhibitors will be on site along with food from Gio\u2019s Smokin\u2019 Sisters. Learn more at humanepa.org\/events\/pints-for-pups\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sellersville
\n\"TheThe Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is coming to the Sellersville Theater. (Submitted photo)<\/p>\n

The Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (www.st94.com\/<\/a>) presents: John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band tonight at 8; Crack the Sky Friday at 8; Classic Stones Live tribute show Saturday at 8; Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n

Colonial<\/p>\n

Coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>): A talk with author Lisa Scottoline tonight at 6:30;\u00a0 author Emily McIntire Friday at 7.<\/p>\n

Princess Concert<\/p>\n

Reading\u2019s Santander Performing Arts Center (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>) presents The Princess Concert Friday at 3:30 featuring music from popular animated films.<\/p>\n

Judy Collins and Richard Thompson<\/p>\n

Judy Collins and Richard Thompson perform Saturday at 7 at the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Shane Gillis<\/p>\n

Comedian Shane Gillis and special guests perform Friday at 8 at Lincoln Financial Field (lincolnfinancialfield.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Wayne Brady<\/p>\n

Wayne Brady performs Saturday at 8 at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Bucks County (www.parxcasino.com\/bensalem\/xcite-center<\/a>)<\/p>\n

King of Prussia<\/p>\n

The High Kings with Brian Boru Pipes and Drums perform Saturday at 7 as part of Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>) presents: Trae Sheehan and Tom Hampton tonight at 7; Amy Speace with Antar Goodwin Friday at 8; rooftop show with the X-Band Experience Saturday at 7.<\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

Coming to Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com\/<\/a>): Philadelphia Folk Festival Preview featuring RUNA, the Tisburys, Sug Daniels and Andrea Nardello Friday at 7; Trout Fishing in America Sunday at 4.<\/p>\n

History open house<\/p>\n

An open house will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Historic Dreibelbis Farm, near Virginville, Berks County. Tour the property and learn about Dreibelbis family geneaology and antique farm equipment. For more information, call 610-451-1193.<\/p>\n

\u2018Notebook\u2019 musical<\/p>\n

A touring production of the Broadway musical \u201cThe Notebook\u201d opens Tuesday and runs through Aug. 2 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia (www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

AC\/DC tribute<\/p>\n

The Pat Garrett Amphitheatre in Strausstown, Berks County (www.patgarrettamphitheater.com\/<\/a>) presents the AC\/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Lotus<\/p>\n

Lotus celebrates the 10th anniversary of \u201cEat the Light\u201d tonight at 8 in the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

Coming to SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown: (souljoels.com\/<\/a>): Charles McBee Friday at 7; Sarah Tollemoche and Katie Hannigan Friday at 7:30; Dead On Live Grateful Dead tribute Saturday at 7; Matty Chymbor Saturday at 7; Na\u2019im Ali and Dru Montana Saturday at 9.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents Summer Fun Day Saturday from noon to 3 and a performance by Kansas and Styx tribute act Know Return Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Abilities<\/p>\n

The inaugural Celebrate Abilities Concert Series takes place Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 N. Duke Street, Lancaster. The free, all-ages event includes performances by award-winning singer-songwriter Halley Elwell alongside the UnSinkables of Lancaster\u2019s Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. There will be a display of works by artists with disabilities. Details at tinyurl.com\/celebrateabilitiesconcert.<\/a><\/p>\n

Lancaster shows<\/p>\n

American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com\/shows\/<\/a>) presents Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners with Dawson Steagall tonight at 7:30; Eaglemania Eagles tribute Friday at 8; Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards Saturday at 8;<\/p>\n

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