EVENTS JULY 23-29
“General Hospital” actress Rena Sofer will be appearing at an event near Pottstown. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
The MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival comes to SoulJoel’s (souljoels.com/) at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown on Saturday. “General Hospital” stars Rena Sofer, Laura Wright, Chris L. McKenna and Rick Hearst will be at the event, which features samples of coffee, chocolate and more. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 6.
Also at SoulJoel’s: Tom Cassidy and Reggie Conquest Friday at 8; Lisandra Vazquez Saturday at 6 and 8:30; Brendan Donegan Saturday at 8; Jay Yoder Saturday at 9.
Water garden tour
Turpin Landscape Design Build is hosting the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided tour winds its way through Chester County, offering the opportunity to visit the homes of residents with waterscapes in their backyards.
There will be a barbecue Saturday evening at Turpin Landscaping, 287 Martins Corner Road, Coatesville. Funds raised support the Chester County Food Bank can meet the growing need for food assistance in Chester County.
See the Turpin website (turpinlandscapedesign.com/about/community/) for a link to purchase tickets.
Lego railroad
The Reading Railroad’s Crusader is built entirely of Legos during an exhibition of the Brick Reading Railroad at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg in 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)
The Brick Reading Railroad will return to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg this weekend and next. This highly detailed miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks has been expanded by its creator, local collegian Zachary Kauffman.
The museum is at 500 S. Third St. and is open Saturdays from 10 to 4 and Sundays from noon to 4. The exhibit is included with museum admission.
‘Star Wars’ screening
Coming to the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org): A screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra Friday at 8; O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb Saturday at 6:30; Toto with Christopher Cross and the Romantics Sunday at 6:45.
The Met
The Met Philadelphia (themetphilly.com) presents Jill Scott Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 and the All the Feelings Tour with Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars Tuesday at 7.
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock is bringing his ensemble to Philadelphia. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock performs Wednesday at 7:30 in the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia (www.ensembleartsphilly.org/).
Shinedown
Shinedown and opening act Coheed and Cambria perform Thursday at 7 in the Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia (www.xfinitymobilearena.com/)
Beach Boys
Mike Love is leading the Beach Boys on two tour stops in the region. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The Beach Boys perform Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in the American Music Theatre, Lancaster (www.amtshows.com) and Sunday at 6 in the Univest Performance Center (univestperformancecenter.com/) in Quakertown, Bucks County. Tommy James and the Shondells perform at the Lancaster venue Friday at 7:30.
King of Prussia
Coming to Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia: (concertsunderthestarskop.com/): Preservation Hall Jazz Band Thursday at 6; the Disco Biscuits Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 in Heuser Park.
Bryn Mawr
John Gorka performs Friday at 7 as part of Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com/).
Camden waterfront
The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (www.freedommortgagepavilion.com/), presents: Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester Thursday at 7; Ne-Yo and Akon Saturday at 8; Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson Sunday at 6:45; Motley Crue with Tesla and Extreme Monday at 6:30; Muse with Block Party and the Temper Trap Wednesday at 7.
Gene Simmons
The Gene Simmons Band, led by a co-founder of Kiss, comes to the Parx Casino in Bensalem, Bucks County (www.parxcasino.com/bensalem/xcite-center) Friday at 8.
Tori Amos
Tori Amos performs Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hershey Theatre (www.hersheyentertainment.com) and Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Met in Philadelphia (themetphilly.com).
Reading shows
The Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (www.santander-arena.com/events) presents Hindley Street Country Club Tuesday at 7:30 and Hallmark Stars Live Wednesday at 7:30.
Sellersville
Coming to Bucks County’s Sellersville Theater (www.st94.com/): Willie Nile Thursday at 8; the Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed Brothers Friday at 8; Craig Shoemaker Saturday at 7:30; Quinn Sullivan Sunday at 8; David Cook Tuesday at 7:30; Hardwired tribute to Metallica Wednesday at 8.
Keswick
The Sensational Soul Cruisers perform Sunday at 7 in the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/).
Ardmore
Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com): New Potato Caboose Friday at 8; Oliver Hazard Wednesday at 8.
West Chester
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org/) presents: Pop-up beer garden with Jeff Domenick Friday at 5; Bill Griese’s “Sweet Baby James” James Taylor tribute Friday at 7:30.
Colonial
The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com/) presents “It’s Sondheim Diva” Friday at 7 (White Rabbit Theatre); the Unforgettable Fire tribute to U2 Friday at 8; Winslow tribute to the Eagles Saturday at 8.
Newtown
Coming to the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events): The Music of Michael McDonald Thursday at 8; Imagine Lennon Live Friday at 8; Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project, Saturday at 8; The Best of Clapton Sunday at 7.
Kennett Flash
The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org/) presents: Glory Days Music Night fundraiser Friday at 7; rooftop show with Riot Act’s tribute to Pearl Jam Saturday at 7; New Summer Sounds Sunday at 7.
Summer Jam
The Morton Summer Jam Music Community Festival is set for Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. at Morton Borough Hall and the Mike Scioscia Field. The free all-day outdoor event in Delaware County will feature music, food vendors, shopping, vendors, and fun activities for all ages. Philadelphia hip-hop emcee Supreem Da Rezarekta and Judah Priest of Philadelphia and Brooklyn will appear. Other performers include Chris Nelson; H-Fam and hip-hop emcee Haddy X.
To learn more, call 215-531-3208 or email [email protected].
GoggleWorks
Johnny Rawls performs Thursday at 7 on the Thorn Alley Stage of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (www.goggleworks.org).
250 tribute
A musical program marking America’s 250th birthday will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. outside North Heidelberg United Church of Christ, 211 Sheidy Road. “Songs from the Wars – American Revolution to Vietnam” features a performance by Keith Brintzenhoff. Bring a chair. Refreshments will be available. For more information, email [email protected].
Hershey
Coming to Hershey venues (www.hersheyentertainment.com): Children’s entertainment with Bluey’s Big Play in the Hershey Theatre Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Five Finger Death Punch Saturday at 6:45 in HersheyPark Stadium.
Pat Garrett
The Pat Garrett Amphitheater in Strausstown, Berks County (www.patgarrettamphitheater.com/), presents Railroad Earth with Frog Holler Friday at 7:30 and the Tusk tribute to Fleetwood Mac Friday at 8.
Schuylkill County Fair
The tractor parade rolls through at the 2025 Schuylkill County Fair. (BILL UHRICH – READING EAGLE)
The Schuylkill County Fair (schuylkillfair.com) opens its six-day run on Monday at the fairgrounds in Summit Station. It includes rides, music, food, agricultural exhibits and more.
Submit event announcements at least two weeks in advance to [email protected].
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