{"id":32172,"date":"2025-11-12T17:51:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/32172\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T17:51:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:51:14","slug":"dog-show-lots-of-music-and-start-of-holiday-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/32172\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog show, lots of music and start of holiday events"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Dog Show takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 5 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

The show, which will be televised on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, is hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. In addition to watching the competition and judging, there will be top agility dogs, therapy dogs to hug and many vendors.<\/p>\n

Learn more at nds.nationaldogshow.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Singer\/songwriterSinger\/songwriter Dustin Lynch. (Associated Press)
\n\"CountryCountry star Scotty McCreery. (Associated Press)
\nSantander venues<\/p>\n

Country stars Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery perform Friday at 7 in the Santander Arena, Reading. Lynch has nine number-one hits, four top-five albums and more than 4.4 billion global streams. McCreery gained lasting fame in 2011 as the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first album at the top of the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.<\/p>\n

Andrew Constantine conducts the Reading Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 7:30 at the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. The performance includes Mozart\u2019s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Elgar\u2019s Cello Concerto with guest soloist Amy Ward Butler and Brahms\u2019 Symphony No. 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwilight in Concert\u201d comes to the performing arts center on Tuesday at 7:30. If features a screening of the movie \u201cTwilight\u201d accompanied by a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians.<\/p>\n

\"ViolinistViolinist Lindsey Stirling performs. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling performs in her Snow Waltz Tour on Wednesday at 8 at the Santander Arena.<\/p>\n

Tickets and details at www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"DruskiDruski arrives at the BET Awards on June 9 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)
\nDruski leads show<\/p>\n

Druski brings The Coulda Fest Tour with Caleb Pressley, BigXthaPlug, Soulja Boy, Young M.A, Navv Greene & special guests to Philadelphia\u2019s Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Comedian, actor and popular online personality Druski\u2019s Coulda Fest Tour combines comedy, music and surprise celebrity appearances.<\/p>\n

For tickets, see www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Met Philadelphia<\/p>\n

The following shows are coming up at the Met Philadelphia:<\/p>\n

Joe Russo\u2019s Almost Dead, a jam band specializing in the music of the Grateful Dead, performs Friday at 8.<\/p>\n

Comedian Chris DiStefano on Saturday at 7.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on Monday at 8.<\/p>\n

Rock performer Yungblud on Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Learn more at www.themetphilly.com\/shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts shows<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia presents the following performances:<\/p>\n

Composer Joe Hisaishi, renowned for his work on Studio Ghibli animated films, conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra today and Friday at Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center. The orchestra will perform the Symphonic Suite from \u201cCastle in the Sky\u201d and the Symphonic Variation \u201cMerry-Go-Round,\u201d based on the waltz from \u201cHowl\u2019s Moving Castle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"GuentherGuenther Steiner arrives before the sprint shootout ahead of the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas on Oct. 21, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of \u201cDrive to Survive,\u201d will deliver a talk about his racing experiences. It will take place today at 7:30 p.m. in the Miller Theater.<\/p>\n

Comedian Gary Gulman performs Friday and Saturday at the Perelman Theater. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

Japanese rock band FLOW presents a show featuring songs from the anime series \u201cNaruto\u201d Saturday at 9 p.m. in the Miller Theater.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf You Think You\u2019re Lonely Now,\u201d a journey through the life of soul music legend Bobby Womack, will be staged Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Academy of Music.<\/p>\n

The Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review comes to Marian Anderson Hall Saturday at 8 p.m. Scaggs is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career stretches back to the 1960s.<\/p>\n

\"NatalieNatalie Merchant is doing two shows in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, best known for her work with 10,000 Maniacs, performs Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Perelman Theater.<\/p>\n

The musical version of \u201cBack to the Future\u201d comes to the Academy of Music starting Tuesday and running through Nov 30.<\/p>\n

Information at www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Christmas Carol\u2019<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Light\u2019s production of \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d is running through Jan. 4 at the theater in Malvern, Chester County. Learn more at peopleslight.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Miller Center<\/p>\n

The following are coming to the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Carole King & James Taylor Story\u201d featuring Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews on Friday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter John Waite, known for a series of hits in the 1980s and \u201990s as part of a 40-year career, performs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Jeffrey Gaines.<\/p>\n

See millercenter.racc.edu\/events<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

The following comedians are appearing at SoulJoel\u2019s at the Sunnybrook Ballroom near Pottstown: Rafi Bastos on Friday at 7 p.m.; Che Guerrero on Saturday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Learn more at souljoels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Voctave at KU<\/p>\n

The a capella group Voctave performs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University in Berks County. Learn more at www.kutztownpresents.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keswick Theatre<\/p>\n

Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band perform Friday at 8 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

Comedian and actor Paul Reiser is at the Keswick Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Learn more at www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

The following shows are coming to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County:<\/p>\n

Folk-rock veteran Jim Messina performs today at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Comedian Jeff Leeson will have a show Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw brings his \u201c40+ Years in Showbiz\u201d tour to Sellersville on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Singer Clint Holmes Sunday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

3 Decades Rewind: Iconic Rock Hits from the \u201960s, \u201970s and \u201980s takes the stage Sunday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets and information at www.st94.com\/upcoming-shows\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tommy Conwell<\/p>\n

Veteran Philadelphia rockers Tommy Conwell & the Young Rumblers perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Ardmore Music Hall. Learn more at ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Festival of Trees at the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie, Bucks County. (file photo)
\nFestival of Trees<\/p>\n

The Festival of Trees is taking place at the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie through Jan. 4. The event showcases trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County artists, decorators and community groups to convey the spirit of Buck\u2019s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. Reserve a tour time by ordering tickets at pearlsbuckinternational.ticketspice.com\/festival-of-trees-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Christmas market<\/p>\n

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem begins Friday at PNC Plaza at SteelStacks. The Lehigh Valley holiday market features artisan goods, musical performances, visits with St. Nick, German Christmas imports and festive food and drinks. It runs Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 30 and Thursdays through Sundays starting Dec. 4 through Dec. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more at www.artsquest.org\/christkindlmarkt\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The National Dog Show takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32173,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[119,349,197,1557,212,1681,6359,11466,433,200,1213,139,858,708,28,29,69,1212,71,70,231,1483,289,3801],"class_list":{"0":"post-32172","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-allentown","9":"tag-berks-county","10":"tag-bucks-county","11":"tag-chester-county","12":"tag-delaware-county","13":"tag-entertainment","14":"tag-fashion","15":"tag-fitness","16":"tag-lehigh-county","17":"tag-montgomery-county","18":"tag-music-and-concerts","19":"tag-news","20":"tag-ontap","21":"tag-outdoors","22":"tag-pennsylvania","23":"tag-pennsylvania-news","24":"tag-philadelphia","25":"tag-philadelphia-county","26":"tag-philadelphia-headlines","27":"tag-philadelphia-news","28":"tag-schuylkill-county","29":"tag-theater","30":"tag-things-to-do","31":"tag-top-stories-dln"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32172\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}