Singer-songwriters Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County.
Cohn is a Grammy Award winner for “Walking in Memphis” and has gone on to continue producing songs rooted in rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a storyteller’s pen. Colvin won a Grammy for her hit 1989 debut album “Steady On” and has developed a reputation for her innovative brand of contemporary folk music.
Learn more at thelansdownetheater.com/.
Playboi Carti
Rapper Playboi Carti brings his Antagonist Tour to Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday at 7 p.m., joined by Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely and Ken Carson For tickets, see www.xfinitymobilearena.com/events.
Diner Day
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is holding Diner Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can sit inside the museum’s preserved Fegely’s Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie at 1938 prices — a nickel for a cup of coffee and a quarter for a slice of pie. Artist Alan MacBain will be on site for cartoon caricature drawing. For more information, call 610-367-2090 or visit www.boyertownmuseum.org.
Concert for kids
Children ages 4 to 12 will have the opportunity to enjoy the world of baroque chamber music at Lenape Chamber Ensemble’s Concert in the Round on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Delaware Valley University Life Sciences Building Auditorium, 700 E. Butler Ave. in Doylestown.
Musicians from New York will perform music by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Quentin and Telemann for violins, viola, cello, viola da gamba, bass and harpsichord. The 45-minute program includes a question/answer session, instrument demonstration and a chance to meet the artists. Admission is $2 for children, free for adults. Call 610-294-9361 or go to lenapechamberensemble.org to learn more.
Keswick Theatre
The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs today at 7 p.m. in the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County. The 18-member ensemble continues to play many of the original swing-era Miller arrangements along with more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
“The Last Waltz Celebration” tribute to the Band takes place on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Keswick.
Colin Hay comes to Glenside on Saturday at 8. The lead vocalist of Men at Work is a singer-songwriter known for intimate, confessional live shows.
Robert Dubac’s irreverent comedy show “Stand Up Jesus” takes the Keswick stage Sunday at 7.
John 5 and Berks County native Richie Kotzen perform Tuesday at 8 p.m. The two guitar greats are on the road promising to play songs people haven’t heard in a long time as well as popular favorites.
Singer-songwriter Alessia Cara rounds out the week’s lineup on Wednesday at 8. Cara won the 2018 Best New Artist Grammy and has come out with a number of hit songs.
For tickets and details, see www.keswicktheatre.com/events/all.
Comedy at The Met
A pair of comedy shows are coming to The Met Philadelphia this weekend.
Iliza Live! featuring Iliza Schlesinger is scheduled for Friday at 7. Kurtis Conner brings The Goodfellow World Tour to the venue on Sunday at 7.
Schlesinger has released comedy specials on Netflix and Amazon Prime and wrote, executive produced and starred in the romantic comedy film “Good On Paper.” Conner is a popular presence on YouTube and has one of the top comedy podcasts.
Learn more at www.themetphilly.com/shows.
Santander center
A touring production of Tony-award-winning Broadway musical “Hadestown” will be at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading today at 7:30 p.m. “Hadestown” intertwines the mythic tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and Persephone.
“Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” will be at the performing arts center Friday at 7:30. Who’s Bad is the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band and the only one to predate his passing,
Comedian Kevin James, best known for the long-running TV series “The King of Queens,” appears Saturday at 5 p.m. at the center. James also has appeared in a number of popular movies and streaming comedy specials.
For tickets and more information, see www.santander-arena.com/.
Sellersville shows
Longtime American country, rock and folk singer-songwriter Steve Earle comes to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County on Friday at 8. The show promises 50 years of songs and stories with acoustic and electric performances.
Tonight at 8 the theater hosts the Jerry Douglas Band. Dobro master and 14-time Grammy winner Douglas is a bandleader, producer, session musician and instructor who has appeared on more than 1,600 studio albums.
Comedian and impressionist Joe Conklin takes the Sellersville stage on Saturday at 8.
Veteran classic rock band Wishbone Ash performs at the theater on Sunday at 8.
Details and tickets at www.st94.com/.
Street Food Festival
The 2025 Philadelphia Street Food Festival is scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Harrahs Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack Outdoor Pavilion Racetrack in Chester, Delaware County.
There will be 30 food trucks and local restaurants with all food items priced at $5 or less. Enjoy bands, DJs, breakdancing, competitions, a kids zone and more at this all-ages event. The event is rain or shine, no refunds.
Details at www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-street-food-festival-tickets-1744207283939.
SoulJoel’s
SoulJoel’s presents the following shows at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, Pottstown:
The Sensational Soul Cruisers on Friday at 7 in the ballroom
Comedian Rich Aronovitch on Friday at 7 at SoulJoel’s.
Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling Saturday at 6 at SoulJoel’s.
Chuck Nice Saturday at 8.
Learn more at souljoels.com/.
Holiday Festival
The annual Holiday Festival takes place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kutztown Area Historical Society 1892 Public School Building, 212 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, Berks County. The event features artists and craftsmen vendors, home-cooked meals, an H-O train display, quilt and vendor raffles and holiday shopping. Learn more at www.kutztownhistory.com/events/holiday-festival.
Colonial Theatre
Bassist, composer and four-time Grammy winner Stanley Clarke performs at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County, today at 8 p.m. The tour emphasizes Clarke’s jazz fusion legacy. In addition to playing his hits, Clarke has put together other works with complicated arrangements. Expect a combination of jazz harmony and improvisation with rock, funk, R&B, hip-hop and electronic music influences.
Know Return and Fooling Ourselves come to the Colonial on Saturday at 7:30 with tributes to Kansas and Styx.
Learn more about Colonial events at /thecolonialtheatre.com/events/.
Expo center
The following events are coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County, this weekend.:
Just Between Friends kids’ consignment sale, today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 4. westernmainline.jbfsale.com/get-tickets
True Tattoo Expo, Friday from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 to 7. www.truetattooexpo.com/
Americana Indian Jewelry and Art Sale, Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. americana.net/
BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.brickfair.com/tickets/
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