{"id":98824,"date":"2026-01-28T13:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/98824\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:46:14","slug":"mummers-cars-groundhogs-warm-up-winter-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/98824\/","title":{"rendered":"Mummers, cars, groundhogs warm up winter days"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 String Band Spectacular brings the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday at 2 p.m. Experience the vibrant costumes, precision performances, and unmistakable sound that celebrate the heart and legacy of the Mummers. For tickets and more information, go to www.lincolnfinancialfield.com\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Philadelphia Auto Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Saturday. For hours, ticket information and more, go to phillyautoshow.com. COURTESY OF PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW
\nPhiladelphia Auto Show<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Auto Show opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, with 750,000 square feet of vehicles, test drives, Custom Alley and more. For details, see phillyautoshow.com\/info\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Everly Brothers tribute<\/p>\n

The Everly Brothers Experience with Zachary and Dylan Zmed comes to the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The show celebrates the music and history of one of the great rock \u2018n roll singing sibling duos. See bcptheater.org\/shows\/<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

\"Singer-songwriterSinger-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III is performing in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)
\nPenn Live Arts<\/p>\n

Penn Live Arts presents the following shows this weekend:<\/p>\n

Ruckus with Davone Tines play tonight at 7 at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 19 S. 38th St. This early-music ensemble explores America\u2019s earliest revolutionary music, time-traveling through four centuries of reimagined songs, hymns and dance tunes.<\/p>\n

Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither perform Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Zellerbach Theatre at the University of Pennsylvania. The two have been performing for decades, making an indelible mark on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene, with influences from folk, country, jazz and rock.<\/p>\n

Information at pennlivearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philly culture<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts Philly is hosting the following programs:<\/p>\n

A free concert with the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra tonight at 7 in the Perelman Theatre. Reserve seats at https:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Axelle Fanyo, soprano, and Julius Drake, piano, Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Perelman Theatre. Fanyo is an acclaimed French soprano, and Drake is known for exploring the works of pioneering European composers Arnold Schoenberg and Olivier Messaien, and their American proteg\u00e9s, John Cage and William Bolcom.<\/p>\n

\"ComedianComedian and actor Stavros Halkias. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Comedian Stavros Halkias performs Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Miller Theater. He is known for his Netflix specials and movie appearances.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Stravinsky\u2019s Rite of Spring and Shostakovich\u2019s First Piano Concerto on Saturday at 8 pm. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Yannick Nezet-Seguin is conducting, and Seong-Jin Cho is the piano soloist.<\/p>\n

Chamber music with the Catalyst Quartet comes to the Perelman on Sunday at 8 p.m. Cellist Marcy Rosen and violist Kim Kashkashian will perform Erich Korngold\u2019s Sextet in D Major.<\/p>\n

Opera Philadelphia presents \u201cComplications in Sue\u201d starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Academy of Music and running through Feb. 8. Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (\u201cA Strange Loop\u201d), wrote the libretto, with music by 10 composers.<\/p>\n

For tickets and information, see www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Met Philly<\/p>\n

The Met Philadelphia presents:<\/p>\n

Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse Live! tonight at 6. It is a staged version of the popular Netflix children\u2019s series. The show also will be at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster on Feb. 19.<\/p>\n

The Room 112 Tour with R&B veterans 112 joined by Total and Case on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

\"JasonJason Aldean is performing in Allentown this weekend. (Associated Press)
\nJason Aldean<\/p>\n

Country star Jason Aldean comes to the PPL Center in Allentown on Friday at 7:30 p.m., joined by Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner and Dee Jay Silver. Tickets and information, www.pplcenter.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Golf show<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Golf Show is coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County, Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details at philadelphiagolfshow.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Seed swap<\/p>\n

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Berks County and Berks Nature are teaming up once again to host the second annual Community Seed Swap for garden enthusiasts on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Berks Nature, 575 S. Bernardine St., Reading. Gardeners can bring seeds to share and take home seeds that others have to offer.<\/p>\n

Keswick<\/p>\n

The following shows are coming up at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County:<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Bad (The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute) on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Hollywood Nights Bob Seger tribute on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Comedy with the Uncle Louie Variety Show on Sunday at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Newtown<\/p>\n

The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County is presenting the following:<\/p>\n

Songs of the Eagles on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Almost Journey: The All Hits Journey Show on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Frederick Douglass reenactment on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Impersonator Darius Wallace delivers a program on the historical figure to commemorate Douglass\u2019 visit to Newtown in 1864.<\/p>\n

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

\"ComedianComedian Jim Norton is set to perform in Bucks County. (Associated Press)
\nSellersville<\/p>\n

These events are coming to Bucks County\u2019s Sellersville Theater:<\/p>\n

Grammy-nominated string band Ella Mae with Clover tonight at 8.<\/p>\n

Comedian Jim Norton on Friday at 6 and 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

G. Love and Special Sauce with Makua on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

World music performer Jesse Cook on Sunday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Country artist Jimmie Allen with an acoustic show on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Matt Freedman is the opener.<\/p>\n

Tickets and information at st94.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

The following shows are coming up at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square:<\/p>\n

Laugh & Run: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy\u2026 and Running, a free show tonight at 7:30. The show features Tommy McClellan-Willard, an athlete and stand-up comedian. There will be an \u201call paces welcome\u201d group run before the show.<\/p>\n

Metal Night with Here Again, New Damage and Lowball on Saturday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Learn more at kennettflash.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown presents:<\/p>\n

Comedian Mike Cannon on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Comedian Adam Hunter on Saturday at 6 and 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s Winter Ball in the ballroom on Saturday at 7 p.m., with music by DJ Moshe \u2014 The Spin Therapist.<\/p>\n

The 1st Sunday Swing Dance with M & J Big Band on Sunday afternoon. Lessons available at 3 p.m., with open dancing starting at 4.<\/p>\n

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

Ardmore Music Hall<\/p>\n

The Ardmore Music Hall presents:<\/p>\n

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime with Beach Fly tonight at 8.<\/p>\n

Taper\u2019s Choice with Rich Ruth on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ardmore Passport winter beer festival Saturday at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Splintered Sunlight: Grateful Dead Tribute on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets and details at ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

The following shows are coming up at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester:<\/p>\n

Magical Mystery Doors, a tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Doors, tonight at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Comedian Glen Tickle on Friday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Details at uptownwestchester.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Groundhog Day<\/p>\n

The 11th annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day extravaganza is set for Monday starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Montgomery County. The event at the Nyce Barn includes coffee, hot chocolate, fresh homemade scrapple and groundhog carols. The center is located at 565 Yoder Road. Learn more at mhep.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 21st annual Patty Pagoda Groundhog Day will take place Monday at 7 a.m., at the Pagoda parking lot in Reading. Patty Pagoda will make her annual weather prediction at sunrise. The public is invited to attend. However, the Pagoda remains closed as interior renovations continue. The event is presented by the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda and Pagoda-Skyline Inc. To learn more, contact Mike Reinert at miker@wfmz.com or 610-781-1808; or Joey Miranda at jam101671@gmail.com or 610-401-5994.<\/p>\n

Classical guitar<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society presents David Leisner, Saturday at 3 at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, and Sunday at 3 at the Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St., Philadelphia. Details at www.phillyguitar.org\/.<\/p>\n

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