{"id":2234264,"date":"2026-01-14T10:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2234264"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:24:08","slug":"comedy-music-dance-and-more-warm-the-january-chill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/comedy-music-dance-and-more-warm-the-january-chill\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedy, music, dance and more warm the January chill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham brings his \u201cArtificial Intelligence\u201d tour to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia tonight at 7. See <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/\">www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n<h4>Ensemble Arts<\/h4>\n<p>Ensemble Arts Philly presents the following events:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conductor Dalia Stasevska will be leading the Philadelphia Orchestra in its program this weekend. (Dania Maxwell \/ Los Angeles Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mendelsohn\u2019s Italian Symphony on Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 8 at Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Dalia Stasevska conducts. The orchestra also performs John Williams\u2019 Tuba Concerto with soloist Carol Jantsch. Eastman\u2019s Symphony No. 2 also is on the program.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Paula Poundstone. (Associated Press)\" width=\"3922\" height=\"846\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"3233035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24163173116660.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paula Poundstone. (Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Comedian Paula Poundstone performs Saturday at 7:30 at the Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n<p>A Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert is set for Monday at 3 at the Kimmel Center. Tickets are free, but seats must be reserved.<\/p>\n<p>The mystery comedy play \u201cClue,\u201d based on the popular board game, opens Tuesday and runs through Jan. 25 at the Forrest Theatre.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Paul Chowdhry. (Associated Press)\" width=\"8192\" height=\"380\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"3233038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP24040654212940.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Chowdhry. (Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry performs Tuesday at 7:30 in the Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n<p>For tickets and more information on these events, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/\">www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Dance Theatre of Harlem is performing at the University of Pennsylvania. (Associated Press)\" width=\"4668\" height=\"380\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"3233039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP23207533050088.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dance Theatre of Harlem is performing at the University of Pennsylvania. (Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Dance Theatre of Harlem<\/h4>\n<p>Dance Theatre of Harlem performs Friday through Sunday at the Zellerbach Theater at the University of Pennsylvania. Shows are scheduled for Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 2 and 7:30, and Sunday at 2. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pennlivearts.org\/\">pennlivearts.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Poetry slam<\/h4>\n<p>The Bless the Mic Mini Slam: Espresso Yourself Open Mic 2026 \u2014 Part 1 is set for Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Alvernia University\u2019s Francis Hall in Reading. The evening will feature Chiina Bloodmire, the 2025 Bless the Mic champion. Ten poets will compete. Admission is free, but advance registration is required for all attendees and participating poets. Go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/minislam\">tinyurl.com\/minislam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Historical society<\/h4>\n<p>The Pottstown Historical Society will hold a general meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at 568 High St. Historian Michael Snyder will discuss Camp Pottsgrove, a local encampment of the Continental Army under Gen. George Washington in 1777. The program will describe the events and hardships of local farmers and their families to meet the needs of 10,000 soldiers and a few thousand horses.<\/p>\n<h4>Art exhibition<\/h4>\n<p>Montgomery County Community College\u2019s Alumni Art Exhibition runs through Feb. 13 at the Fine Arts Gallery on the MCCC Blue Bell Campus. An opening reception is set for Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. There is free admission to the exhibit and reception. The exhibition features 50 works by the MCCC fine arts program\u2019s alumni and faculty.<\/p>\n<p>The gallery is open Monday through Friday from\u00a0 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Comedian Gary Owen is bringing his tour to Reading. (Associated Press)\" width=\"5660\" height=\"395\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"3233040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/www.readingeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP21159199407773.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Comedian Gary Owen is bringing his tour to Reading. (Associated Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Gary Owen<\/h4>\n<p>Comedian Gary Owen\u2019s \u201cNo Hard Feelings Tour\u201d comes to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading on Friday at 8. See <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.santander-arena.com\/\">www.santander-arena.com\/ <\/a>for tickets and more information.<\/p>\n<h4>Gaming Expo<\/h4>\n<p>The Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo runs today through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on opening day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. See <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.events\/conventions\/philadelphia-area-gaming-expo-page-3\">tabletop.events\/conventions\/philadelphia-area-gaming-expo-page-3<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<h4>Led Zeppelin tribute<\/h4>\n<p>Lez Zeppelin presents its \u201cThe Song Remains the Same\u201d 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County. For tickets and more information, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.keswicktheatre.com\/\">www.keswicktheatre.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Colonial Theatre<\/h4>\n<p>The following events are coming up at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville:<\/p>\n<p>The First Laughs Comedy Show takes place Saturday at 8 in the White Rabbit Theater. Featured acts are Joey Callahan, Donna Ottena and Derek Lee. Hosted by Anissa \u201cMs. Darkchild\u201d Bane.<\/p>\n<p>Grateful Dead tribute act Dead On Live appears in the 1902 Theatre on Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Broadway at the Colonial Theatre on Sunday at 7. An evening of Broadway tunes with stars from \u201cWicked,\u201d \u201cSix,\u201d \u201cFloyd Collins\u201d and more. Featured performers are Amanda Jane Cooper, Keri Ren\u00e9 Fuller and Jason Gotay, led and accompanied by Dan Micciche.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thecolonialtheatre.com\/\">thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a> for tickets and more information.<\/p>\n<h4>Smiths homage<\/h4>\n<p>A Tribute to The Smiths &amp; Morrissey will appear Saturday at 8 at Bucks County\u2019s Newtown Theatre. See <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/\">www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n<h4>Sellersville Theater<\/h4>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County:<\/p>\n<p>Bill Kirchen performs Thursday at 8 p.m. He first gained renown as founding father, lead guitarist and vocalist for Commander Cody &amp; his Lost Planet Airmen. His show consists of Commander Cody hits and songs and stories associated with Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival, which he attended.<\/p>\n<p>Roomful of Blues takes the stage Friday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>The Harry Chapin Band performs Saturday at 8. The group includes the late singer-songwriter\u2019s brother Steve along with Harry\u2019s drummer Howie Fields and bassist\/vocalist \u201cBig John\u201d Wallace. Clark Wallace on guitar and Arlen Hlusko on cello round out the group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Night of Acoustic Guitar Magic\u201d featuring Rolly Brown, Bunny Barnes and Curt Lippe on Sunday at 7:30.<\/p>\n<p>Gary Ho Ho Hoey 30th Anniversary Tour on Monday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Broken Arrow \u2014 The Music of Neil Young on Tuesday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Cirotti Trio and Wood Flower on Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>For tickets and details, see <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.st94.com\/\">www.st94.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Kennett Flash<\/h4>\n<p>The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square presents the following shows:<\/p>\n<p>The Wild Hymns with Nick Lurwick on Friday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Atomic Light Orchestra: Tribute to ELO on Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>School of Rock: Hockessin Adult Band on Sunday at 3:30.<\/p>\n<p>See <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kennettflash.org\/\">www.kennettflash.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h4>SoulJoel\u2019s<\/h4>\n<p>Comedian Nick Griffin performs at SoulJoel\u2019s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown on Friday at 8<\/p>\n<p>Tammy Pescatelli takes the SoulJoel\u2019s stage on Saturday at 6 for a comedy set.<\/p>\n<p>Also at SoulJoel\u2019s: Tom Cotter Saturday at 8. Late Night Laughs with Jay Yoder in the Speakeasy on Saturday at 8;\u00a0 Comedy Show with Neema Naz and Marc-Anthony Sinagoga on Sunday at 6.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and more information at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/souljoels.com\/\">souljoels.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Ardmore Music Hall<\/h4>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at the Ardmore Music Hall:<\/p>\n<p>Fat Mezz with Apple Juice Jones tonight at 8.<\/p>\n<p>The Ledbetters Pearl Jam Tribute Band with Live and Unplugged Nirvana Tribute on Friday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Railroad Earth 25th Anniversary Tour on Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>The Rush Experience with Shine On Pink Floyd Tribute on Sunday at 7.<\/p>\n<p>Beats Antique Metamorphosis Tour with High Step Society on Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ardmoremusichall.com\">ardmoremusichall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Mozart concert<\/h4>\n<p>Violinist Francisco Fullana leads the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in an all-Mozart program this weekend. Mary Yong will be featured on viola. Performances take place Friday at 7:30 in the Rhoden Arts Center at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Saturday at 7:30 in Goodhart Hall at Bryn Mawr College and Sunday at 2:30 in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia\u2019s Rittenhouse Square. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chamberorchestra.org\/\">chamberorchestra.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Neko Case<\/h4>\n<p>Singer-songwriter Neko Case brings her Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour to Allentown\u2019s Archer Music Hall on Saturday at 7. For tickets and more information, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.archermusichall.com\/shows\">www.archermusichall.com\/shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.readingeagle.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham brings his \u201cArtificial Intelligence\u201d tour to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia tonight at 7. See www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/ for tickets. Ensemble Arts Ensemble Arts Philly presents the following events: Conductor Dalia Stasevska will be leading the Philadelphia Orchestra in its program this weekend. 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