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Cary Elwes will appear at a Reading screening of “The Princess Bride.”(Chris Pizzello\/Associated Press)<\/p>\nCary Elwes will appear at a Reading screening of “The Princess Bride.”(Chris Pizzello\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n
Coming to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>): A screening of \u201cThe Princess Bride\u201d with an appearance by star Cary Elwes Saturday at 7:30; Dan and Phil Monday at 7:30; Collective Soul Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n Family exhibit<\/p>\n The exhibit \u201cHow People Make Things\u201d is on view at the Reading Public Museum through Jan. 10, linking familiar childhood objects to a process of manufacturing that combines people, ideas and technology. Inspired by the factory tour segments from \u201cMister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood,\u201d it offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects. Learn more at readingpublicmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pati Jinich Celebrity chef Pati Jinich will lead a program Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading in a program presented by the Jewish Federation of Reading\/Berks. Jinich is a bestselling author and host of PBS\u2019 \u201cPati\u2019s Mexican Table.\u201d She will be sharing stories from her book \u201cFoods of La Frontera,\u201d exploring connections between food, family, culture and identity. Tickets are $36 and include a copy of the book.<\/p>\n RSVP at readingjewishcommunity.org<\/a>, by emailing info@jfreading.org of calling 610-921-0624.<\/p>\n Daniel Boone festival The Daniel Boone Homestead\u2019s Heritage Day Fall Festival is set for Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the historic site in Exeter Township, Berks County, with Colonial and early American demonstrations, trades and hands-on activities. There will be artisan craft and specialty food vendors along with fall activities for children.<\/p>\n Learn more at www.thedanielboonehomestead.org<\/a> and Daniel Boone Homestead<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n Greek Food Festival<\/p>\n The annual Greek Food Festival is set for Friday through Sunday at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Reading. Greek food, pastries, music and vendors. Hours are noon to 8 Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 Sunday. Details at www.facebook.com\/GreekFoodBazaar.<\/a><\/p>\n Paranormal Cirque Paranormal Cirque: Specter will be held Friday through Monday at Berks County\u2019s Kutztown Fairgrounds, 450 Wentz St. Under 18 requires accompanying parent or guardian due to adult language and material. Purchase tickets at paranormalcirque.com\/tickets<\/a> or call\/text 941-704-8572.<\/p>\n Johnny Blue Skies<\/p>\n Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds perform Thursday at 8 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (xfinitymobilearena.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Met The Met Philadelphia (themetphilly.com<\/a>) presents Little Big Town Saturday at 7:30 and Beck Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n Highmark Mann<\/p>\n Brand New performs Friday at 8 at Philadelphia\u2019s Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts (highmarkmann.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n Philly culture<\/p>\n Coming to cultural venues in Center City Philadelphia (ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>): Philadelphia Ballet\u2019s \u201cDance at Great Velocity\u201d Thursday through Sunday in the Academy of Music; Don Lemon and DL Hughley Friday at 7 in the Miller Theater; a screening of \u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\u201d accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra Friday through Sunday in Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center; Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Vijay Ijer Friday at 7:30 in the Perelman Theater; the musical \u201cThe Great Gatsby\u201d opens Tuesday and runs through Nov. 1 in the Academy of Music.<\/p>\n \u2018Come From Away\u2019<\/p>\n Sycamore Stage Theatre Company presents the musical \u201cCome From Away\u201d starting Friday and continuing through Oct. 24 at St. Daniel\u2019s Lutheran Church in Robesonia, Berks County. Set in the days immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, \u201cCome From Away\u201d tells the true story of what happened when 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers from around the world were unexpectedly diverted to a small town in Newfoundland. Tickets and information at www.SycamoreStage.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dia de los Muertos<\/p>\n The Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Delaware County, presents a celebration of Dia de los Muertos on Saturday. The program, which starts at 5:30, features the dance, music and art of Mexico. This celebration is geared toward families with children ages 2 to 12. To RSVP, go to: thepac.center\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Keswick<\/p>\n Coming to the Keswick Theatre (www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>) in Glenside, Montgomery County: Kathy Griffin Thursday at 7; the My Generation Tour Friday at 7 (with the Lovin\u2019 Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, the Hollies\u2019 Greatest Hits starring Terry Sylvester and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels); Tom Petty tribute with the Breakers Saturday at 8; The Tallest Man on Earth Sunday at 8; a screening of the 1984 film \u201cGhostbusters\u201d accompanied by an orchestra Monday at 8; Mushroomhead Tuesday at 8; Night of the Living Drag Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n Colonial<\/p>\n The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>) presents: \u201cThe Countess\u201d Luann de Lesseps Thursday at 8; a screening of \u201cTenebre\u201d with Goblin playing its score live Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n People\u2019s Light<\/p>\n Comedian Brendan Donegan performs Friday at 8 in The Farmhouse at People\u2019s Light (peopleslight.org<\/a>), Malvern, Chester County.<\/p>\n \u2018Love Notes\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cLove Notes\u201d is set for Saturday at 8 in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n Sellersville<\/p>\n The Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (st94.com<\/a>) presents: Artemus Pyle Band\u2019s tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd Thursday at 8; Acoustic Alchemy Friday at 8; Five for Fighting Saturday at 8; John Pizzarelli Trio Sunday at 8; Gaelic Storm Monday at 8; Asleep at the Wheel Tuesday at 7:30; Bywater Call and Jamie McLean Band Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n Event at mill<\/p>\n A ribbon-cutting ceremony and Fall Fest Saturday celebrate the opening of the newly restored Sunrise Mill in Schwenksville, Montgomery County. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and include food trucks, music and self guided mill tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit montgomerycountypa.gov<\/a> or Sunrise Mill<\/a> on Facebook to learn more.<\/p>\n Kennett Flash<\/p>\n Coming to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org\/<\/a>): Joseph Dawson\u2019s Alumni Jazz Band Thursday at 7; Antje Duvekot and Robby Hecht Friday at 8; The Sin City Band & Kid Davis and The Bullets Saturday at 8; Trae Sheehan with Clear The Benches and Jac Conner Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n Fall celebration<\/p>\n White Horse Village, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, will host Octofair on Friday and Saturday. Hours are 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. whitehorsevillage.org\/octofair<\/a> for event information.<\/p>\n SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com<\/a>) presents: Comedy Showcase headlined by Katina Corrao Thursday at 7:30; Bob Kelly\u2019s Dance Party Friday at 7 in the ballroom; comedian Eric D\u2019Alessandro Friday at 8; Orlando Jones Saturday at 6 and 8:30.<\/p>\n Ardmore<\/p>\n Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com<\/a>): Jerry\u2019s Middle Finger tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band Thursday at 7:30; Boombox Friday at 8; Drag Brunch Hallokween Saturday at noon; Stephen Day Saturday at 8; Funky Brunch and Market Sunday at noon; the Brothers Comatose Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n West Chester<\/p>\n Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org<\/a>) presents: Sherry Wilson Butler and the Arpeggioo Jazz Ensemble perform \u201cThe Sounds of Motown: Reimagined\u201d Thursday at 7:30; comedian Josh Blue Friday at 7:30; pop-up beer garden Saturday at 5; Kashmir tribute to Led Zeppelin Saturday at 7:30; Dueling Pianos with the Philly Keys Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n Hospital run<\/p>\n The Reading Hospital Road Run returns to West Reading Sunday to support the hospital\u2019s emergency department and intensive care unit. Events start at 8 a.m. and include a 5K run, a half-marathon and a fun run\/walk that\u2019s about 1 mile. There will be food trucks, family-friendly activities and resource tables at the event.<\/p>\n To register or donate directly, please visit RHRoadRun.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Manayunk fun<\/p>\n The Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl is set for Saturday from 11 to 4 along Main Street in the Philadelphia neighborhood. There will be family-friendly activities, food trucks and plenty of vendors. For more information, see manayunk.com\/mnyk-events\/manayunk-fall-fest\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also in Manayunk, Lincoln Mill Haunted House is open at 4100 Main St. on Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 7. For more information, visit www.lincolnmillhaunt.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Autumn Alive<\/p>\n Autumn Alive (www.quakertownalive.com\/autumn-alive<\/a>) takes place Saturday from 10 to 4 in downtown Quakertown, Bucks County. Rain date is Oct. 24. A pet parade musical performances, kids\u2019 activities and more.<\/p>\n Coffee festival<\/p>\n The Philly Coffee Festival (www.phillycoffeefestival.com\/<\/a>) takes place Saturday and Sunday at Philadelphia\u2019s 23rd Street Armory.<\/p>\n Colonial Harvest Day<\/p>\n The Marple Historical Society will bring the culture, customs, hardship and daily routines of earlier days to life at Colonial Harvest Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the 1696 Thomas Massey House, 469 Lawrence Road, Broomall, Delaware County. Music will be provided by the Marple Community Band. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, email marplehistoricalsociety@gmail.com\/.<\/p>\n Yocum Institute<\/p>\n \u201cThe Landscapes of Berks County\u201d exhibit opens Friday and runs through Nov. 21 at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education in West Lawn (yocuminstitute.org<\/a>) featuring the work of Russell Slocum, Karen Weber, Robert Seabourn and Jon Bond. A reception will be held Friday from 5 to 7.<\/p>\n Yocum hosts Birdland Guitar Night with Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Friday at 7 as part of Jazz on the Avenue, a six-concert series running through April.<\/p>\n Comedy in Trappe<\/p>\n Comedian Julian McCullough performs Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Trappe Fire Company, 20 Fifth Ave., in the Montgomery County town. The ticket prices includes food, beer, other drinks and snacks starting at 6:30. For 21 and older only. Tickets at www.souljoels.com\/shop\/tickets\/trappefirecompany\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bee Gees tribute<\/p>\n The tribute show One Night of the Bee Gees comes to the Lansdowne Theater (thelansdownetheater.com<\/a>) Thursday at 7:30.<\/p>\n Reading bluegrass<\/p>\n The bluegrass band Wood Flower performs Thursday at 7 on the Thorn Alley Stage at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (goggleworks.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n \u2018Misery\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cMisery\u201d runs through Nov. 1 at the Hedgerow Theatre Company, Rose Valley. The adaptation of Stephen King\u2019s novel is directed by Catharine Slusar and features Emma Gibson, Bruce Graham and Kevin McCann. The play is recommended for audiences 16 or older. For tickets or more information, call 610-565-4211, email company@hedgerowtheatre.org or visit: hedgerowtheatre.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Journey by Faith\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cJourney by Faith,\u201d<\/a> a solo art exhibition by ChanMi Jung Pyles, opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 20 at Scripture Union-USA, 1220 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville. A reception will be held Saturday from 4 to 6. The art is intended for adults and mature teenagers. Learn more at www.scriptureunion.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Topton concert<\/p>\n The Reading Philharmonic Orchestra will play Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Henry Auditorium of the EverTrue Lutheran Home, 1 S. Home Ave, Topton. This child-friendly, free event will feature songs of America through the ages with a touch of Halloween.<\/p>\n Oaks events<\/p>\n The Antique and Collector Fair<\/a> returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County, Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 4. The center is hosting the Eastern Firearms Show<\/a> Friday from 1 to 7, Saturday from 9 to 5 and Sunday from 9 to 4.<\/p>\n Parx<\/p>\n Parx Casino (www.parxcasino.com\/bensalem\/xcite-center<\/a>) in Bensalem, Bucks County, presents Terry Fator Friday at 8 and Nightlife in Philadelphia Vietnamese Show Saturday at 9:30.<\/p>\n Comic book art classes<\/p>\n The Crayola Experience in Easton is hosting art classes with DC and Marvel comic book artist Scott Hanna on Saturday. Classes will be from 10:30 to 11:15 and 2:30 to 3:15. In between classes, he will be showcasing his work and doing live sketches. Sign up at www.crayolaexperience.com\/easton\/things-to-do\/screamin-green-hauntoween<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bethlehem shows<\/p>\n
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Celebrity chef Pati Jinich will lead a program Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n
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A fall festival is coming up Sunday at the Daniel Boone Homestead in Berks County. (Courtesy of Daniel Boone Homestead Associates)<\/p>\n
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Paranormal Cirque: Specter blends theatre, circus, and cabaret with a haunting European flair. See it at Kutztown Fairgrounds Friday-Monday. Kayla Bryant<\/p>\n
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Little Big Town is coming to Philadelphia. (Ted Shaffrey\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n