Blobfest returns to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville Friday through Sunday. The event celebrates the 1958 cult classic “The Blob,” which features a famous scene filmed at the theater. For details, see thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest/.
Berks Summer Fest
Berks Arts, in partnership with the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, will present the fourth annual Berks Summer Fest Saturday at the GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St., Reading. The free event will feature music, children’s activities and local arts experiences. Festivities start at 11:30 a.m.
The open-air Thorn Alley Stage will feature performances by Bennie Sims and The Groovemasters, the Dexter Sales Quartet, Caya Sol Reggae Band and Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods.
For more information, go to www.berksarts.org or follow Berks Arts on social media.
Also at the GoggleWorks (goggleworks.org): the Reading Roots Market is open today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; And You Brutus and Lost Dad perform Friday at 7 on the Thorn Alley Stage; and the Second Sunday Studio Crawl takes place from noon to 4 on Sunday.
Berks County Fair
The Berks County Fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Bern Township. Activities include music, carnival rides, Pennsylvania Dutch food, agricultural exhibits, rodeo and demolition derby.
Book Bonanza
The Berks Book Bonanza runs through Sunday at 400 E. Wyomissing Ave. in Mohnton. The event features used hardcover and paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games at prices of $2 or less for general items. They also offer specialty materials and collectible books.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 to 5 Sunday. A $5 Fill-a-Bag sale is set for Sunday. Learn more at berksbookbonanza.org or follow the Facebook event hosted by the Friends of Berks County Public Libraries.
Photo exhibit
The exhibit “Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad” runs through Aug. 11 at the Reading Public Museum (readingpublicmuseum.org). This exhibition features photographs, ephemera, and narratives that tell the story of the Underground Railroad.
Blues show
Jamey’s House of Music is set to welcome a performance by New Jersey-based bluesman James “JB” Barnes with JB & the JB Blues Band, on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A free copy of JB’s new CD will go to the first 15 paid customers. For tickets of information: 215-477-9985 or www.jameyshouseofmusic.com.
Mann shows
Coming to the Highmark Mann Music Center (highmarkmann.org/): British singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson with the Beaches and Picture Parlour Sunday at 7. Bob Dylan with Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band and Brittney Spencer Tuesday at 7.
Dave Matthews
The Dave Matthews Band performs Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. (www.freedommortgagepavilion.com/)
Bulls, Bands and Barrels
The Santander Arena in Reading (www.santander-arena.com/) hosts Bulls, Bands and Barrels featuring Dylan Marlowe and the Jack Wharff Band Saturday at 6:30. The event features bull riding, barrel racing, bullfighting and country music performances.
Keswick
Coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/): “I Love the ’80s” with A Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow featuring Annabella and Animotion on Friday at 8; Todd Rundgren Saturday and Sunday at 8.
King of Prussia
Coming to Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia (concertsunderthestarskop.com/): God Street Wine with the Band Memo Thursday at 7; a free Montco Jazz Festival Preview with a celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis featuring Nasir Dickerson and The Life Light Empower Band; Magic City Hippies with EMEFE Wednesday at 7.
Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com/): Tom Rush and Brendan Cleary Saturday at 7; Shovels and Rope with the Golden Hours Sunday at 7;
Rick Ross
Rick Ross and the Renaissance Orchestra perform Saturday at 8 at the Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com/).
Free Berks concert
Flannel performs Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Spring Township, Berks County. Bring chairs and blankets for a free show. Food trucks will be on site, and parking is free.
Sellersville
The Sellersville Theatre in Bucks County (www.st94.com/) presents: Performances by the AM Radio tribute band Saturday at 3 and 8; Doug Church tribute to Elvis Presley Sunday at 2; Southern Accents Tom Petty tribute Sunday at 8; Hejira’s Joni Mitchell tribute Monday at 8; Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix Tuesday at 11 a.m.; Sly and the Family Stone Tuesday at 8; Lindsey Webster Wednesday at 8.
Newtown
Coming to the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/): Nashville Express modern country music tribute Friday at 8; “A Tribute to Elton John” Saturday at 8; family-friendly improv with Totally Unscripted Sunday at 8.
Rooftop concert
Highway Run brings its tribute to Journey and women in rock to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org/) for a rooftop concert Saturday at 7 p.m. Open Mic Night with host Brian Chase is set for Sunday at 6.
SoulJoel’s
SoulJoel’s (souljoels.com) at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown presents: SoulJoel’s Alumni Comedy All-Stars Thursday at 7:30; inclusive patriotic dance for individuals with special needs Friday at 6; open mic Tuesday at 7.
Ardmore
Coming to the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com): Echoes tribute to Pink Floyd Friday at 8; Grunge-a-Palooza tribute to Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam and Nirvana Saturday at 8; the Little Mermen and the Princess Pals tribute to Disney Sunday at noon; Robert Jon and the Wreck with Bywater Call Wednesday at 8.
West Chester
Shows at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org/): Children’s music with Big Idea Committee Saturday at 1; We May Be Right tribute to Billy Joel Saturday at 8.
Blueberry festival
Linvilla Orchards (www.linvilla.com) in Media, Delaware County, presents its Blueberry Festival Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features blueberry picking, a pie-eating contest, music, magic and more.
Hershey shows
Hershey Entertainment (www.hersheyentertainment.com/) presents: Vince Gill Friday at 8 in the Hershey Theatre; Tim McGraw with the Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne Saturday at 3 at Hersheypark Stadium.
Wind Creek
Coming to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com/): Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band Thursday at 7:30; Jamey Johnson Friday at 8; Russell Peters Sunday at 8.
Outdoor shows
Hollywood Casino in Grantville, Dauphin County (www2.hollywoodpnrc.com/entertainment), presents: Rick Springfield with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas Friday at 7; Bret Michaels with Fuel, Vixen, and Van Wirsing Saturday at 6:30; 311 and Dirty Heads with Ocean Alley and Rome Wednesday at 5:30.
Lancaster
Coming to the American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com/): Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator brings his comedy, ventriloquism and impressions Friday at 7:30; Three Dog Night performs Sunday at 8; Kelly O’Brien’s Dolly Parton tribute Wednesday at 7:30.
Crayola celebration
The Crayola Experience in Easton celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free program on July 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the attraction. There will be character meet-and-greets, a DJ, games, sidewalk chalk, coloring opportunities and a chance to meet a scientist who developed many Crayola products. Learn more at www.crayolaexperience.com/Easton.
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