{"id":277970,"date":"2026-09-03T07:16:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/277970\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T07:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:16:44","slug":"events-roundup-get-ready-for-plenty-to-do-as-labor-day-arrives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/277970\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Get ready for plenty to do as Labor Day arrives"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LutherLuther Burgers, hamburgers on a glazed donut bun, during the Taste of Hamburg Festival on Aug. 30, 2025. (BILL UHRICH\/READING EAGLE)<\/p>\n

The Taste of Hamburg-er Festival returns to Hamburg, Berks County, Saturday from 10 to 6 (www.tasteofhamburger.com<\/a>). Featuring a wide variety of hamburger options along with other vendors and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Arena shows<\/p>\n

Coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (xfinitymobilearena.com<\/a>): Rapper and singer-songwriter Don Toliver Thursday at 7:30; country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves Friday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Mann Center<\/p>\n

The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org<\/a>) presents: Empire of the Sun with Polo and Pan and Midnight Generation Saturday at 7:30; Lily Allen performs \u201cWest End Girl\u201d Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n

Social Distortion<\/p>\n

Social Distortion headlines a show Tuesday at 7 at the Met Philadelphia (themetphilly.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Band concert<\/p>\n

The Ringgold Band performs a free concert Monday at 10 a.m. at the Berks County Heritage Center in Bern Township. Bring chairs or blankets.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens
\n\"DJDJ Jazzy Jeff will accompany a fountain show Wednesday at Longwood Gardens. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) presents the String Queens Thursday at 7:30; Fireworks and Fountains \u201cThe Final Frontier\u201d Sunday at 8:15; and a Fountain Party with DJ Jazzy Jeff Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Santander PAC
\n\"CandaceCandace Cameron-Bure is appearing in Reading Wednesday. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Coming to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (santander-arena.com<\/a>): Blackberry Smoke Sunday at 7:30; Candace Cameron Bure Wednesday at 7.<\/p>\n

Made in Philadelphia<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Summer Market 2026 (www.madeinphila.com<\/a>) takes place Friday through Sunday at Dilworth Park in Center City. It features more than 60 makers, crafters, artists and small businesses. The market is free to enter, family friendly and rain or shine. Hours are noon to 8 Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

King of Prussia
\n\"KingKing of Prussia’s Concerts Under the Stars series hosts Los Lobos tonight. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>) presents: Los Lobos Thursday at 7; Collie Budz Friday at 7; Splintered Sunlight\u2019s Grateful Dead tribute Saturday at 7;<\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

David Wilcox and Lucy Kaplansky perform Sunday at 7 at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Expo Center<\/p>\n

At the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County: Paranormal Cirque: Specter (www.paranormalcirque.com<\/a>) Friday through Monday; East Coast Reptile Super Expo (eastcoastreptilesuperexpos.com\/<\/a>) Saturday from 9 to 4.<\/p>\n

Gary Clark Jr.<\/p>\n

Gary Clark Jr. performs with Dumpstaphunk and DJ Kurupt Tuesday at 8 at the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

Coming to the Sellersville Theater (www.st94.com\/<\/a>): Garrison Keillor with Robin and Linda Williams Thursday at 7:30; the Furious Bongos Play Zappa Friday at 8; Funny Women of a Certain Age Saturday at 8; Mike Zito Sunday at 8; the Sweet Remains Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Oldies show<\/p>\n

Sting Ray\u2019s \u201950s and \u201960s Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Show comes to the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (thenewtowntheatre.com<\/a>) Wednesday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

ALOK<\/p>\n

ALOK performs Friday at 7 in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia (ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Big band show<\/p>\n

The Reading Pops Big Band will present music from the big band era in a free concert Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Green Valley Chateau Tent, 160 Green Valley Road, Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County.<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

The Kennett Flash (kennettflash.org<\/a>) presents: Vance Gilbert Thursday at 7; acoustic duo Sugar Lime Blue Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Polish Festival<\/p>\n

The 60th annual Polish American Festival at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, is set for Saturday through Monday and Sept. 12 and 13 from noon to 8. It features Polish and American foods, carnival rides, music and stage shows and a look at Polish traditions and customs. Admission is $15 and covers all events and carnival rides. Learn more at PolishAmericanFestival.org<\/a>,<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s at the Sunnybrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com<\/a>) presents: Amanda Yoa and Friends Friday at 7:30; all-ages comedy with Jay Black Saturday at 4; Salsa and Bachata Night in the ballroom with doors opening at 6:30; Ryan Shaner and Sidney Gantt Saturday at 8; Robbie Slowik Wednesday at 7.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com<\/a>): WXPN free at noon show with Low Cut Connie Friday; Damn the Torpedoes tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Friday at 8; Philly Tribute to the Clash \u2014 London Calling Sunday at 6.<\/p>\n

Chris Kasper<\/p>\n

Chris Kasper performs Thursday at 7 on the Thorn Alley Stage at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading (goggleworks.org)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Scarecrow display<\/p>\n

The Scarecrows in the Village competition and display begins Monday and runs through Oct. 26 at Peddler\u2019s Village in Lahaska, Bucks County (peddlersvillage.com<\/a>), featuring more than 100 creations made by local residents and organizations.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org<\/a>) presents: AM Radio tribute band to the music of the 1960s and \u201970s Saturday at 7:30; Social Sessions Open Jam Tuesday at 7.<\/p>\n

Art exhibition
\n\"ArtistArtist Kathy Agostinelli’s “Nuns Taking a Walk at Neumann” is a 16 x 20 inch oil on canvas painting of nuns taking a walk on the campus of Neumann University in Aston. The art piece will be on display, along with works by 35 other artists, at the Delaware Valley Art League exhibition at Neumann University today through Oct. 20. (COURTESY OF NEUMANN UNIVERSITY)<\/p>\n

Neumann University in Aston, Delaware County, will host a free exhibition of work by artists in the Delaware Valley Art League today through Oct. 20 in the McNichol Gallery in the Bruder Life Center. A reception for the artists is scheduled for Sept. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery. To see the full arts schedule at Neumann University, visit www.neumann.edu\/arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kehlani<\/p>\n

Kehlani headlines a show Saturday at 7 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (freedommortgagepavilion.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Gabriel Iglesias<\/p>\n

Comedian Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias performs Friday at 6:30 and 10 in the Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem (windcreekeventcenter.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Allentown Fair<\/p>\n

The Great Allentown Fair runs through Monday (allentownfair.com<\/a>). Headliners are Stars, Stripes and Slams wrestling Thursday at 7:30; Warren Zeiders Friday at 7; All Time Low Saturday at 7; Local Legends Live Sunday featuring six bands starting at 2; J&J Demolition Derby Monday at 5.<\/p>\n

Market event<\/p>\n

The Belleville Street Faire (bellevillemarket.com\/faire<\/a>) will take place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SteelStacks at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. It features more than 100 makers, curators, collectors and independent businesses, along with food vendors and music from Nite Liters.<\/p>\n

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