Weekend events roundup: Warming up winter with theater, comedy and music
Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary with several dates in the region:
Thursday at 7 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Friday at 7 p.m. at the Santander Arena in Reading.
Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Next Thursday at 7 p.m. at the PPL Center in Allentown.
March 1 at noon and 5 p.m. at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
See www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/ for links to purchase tickets.
Genesius season opens
Genesius Theatre in Reading opens its 55th season with “The Behavior of Light” by acclaimed playwright Douglas Carter Beane, the troupe’s new artistic director. Beane, who grew up in Wyomissing, is a five-time Tony Award nominee. It is a return engagement for the play, which had a successful run in December. The show runs Thursday through Sunday. For tickets and more information, see genesiusdifference.org/.
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group performs at Philadelphia’s Miller Theater Tuesday through March 1. Learn more at www.ensembleartsphilly.org/.
R&B show
The Santander Arena in Reading presents R&B Sunday Funday featuring Dru Hill, Montell Jordan and 702 on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Family opera
Opera meets fairytale in “Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears” on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College. The production weaves music from operas by W. A. Mozart and Jacques Offenbach into a story filled with humor, memorable melodies and lively characters. It introduces audiences to the joy of opera in an accessible and entertaining way while reinforcing timeless lessons about honesty, respect, and working together in harmony.
A dessert reception will be held after Friday’s performance. The production is a collaboration involving Berks Opera Company, the Miller Center and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.
Visit millercenter.racc.edu to purchase tickets.
Photo exhibition
The Reading Public Museum presents the photo-docuseries “Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project” through May 3. The exhibition highlights stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities, providing a platform for them to share their past, present and future in their own voices. It features more than 90 color photographs and a video. The exhibition is the result of more than a decade of work by artists Danielle SeeWalker and Carlotta Cardana. Learn more at www.readingpublicmuseum.org.
Miguel at the Met
Acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Miguel brings his CAOS Tour to the Met Philadelphia on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.themetphilly.com/shows for tickets.
Ali Siddiq
Comedian Ali Siddiq performs Saturday at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The show at 7 p.m. is sold out. An additional performance was scheduled at 4:30 p.m. See www.ensembleartsphilly.org/.
Musical premiere
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope presents the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a musical comedy with music by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, opening Thursday and running through March 21. The cast features Broadway performers Beth Malone (who co-wrote the book), Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte.
At the Playhouse Barn, “American Idol” performer Alyssa Wray performs “Golden Age Through Today – My Way!” on Sunday at 7 p.m. It features an assortment of musical theater favorites, past and present.
Learn more at bcptheater.org/.
Sellersville
The following shows are coming to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (st94.com):
Alejandro Escovedo & The Electric Saints with James Mastro on Thursday at 8.
Born in the USA Bruce Springsteen tribute Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Roots music group Sister Sadie Sunday at 8 p.m.
Vicki Peterson (of the Bangles) & John Cowsill (of the Cowsills) on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Bad Marriage featuring Tommy Skeoch (of Tesla) with The Midnight Devils on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
‘Twelfth Night’
The new People’s Light production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” opens Wednesday and runs through March 29 at the theater in Malvern, Chester County. Tickets at peopleslight.org/.
Home and Garden Show
The Philly Home and Garden Show comes to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 to 8 Saturday and 10 to 6 Sunday. Learn more at www.phillyhomeandgarden.com/.
Ardmore Music Hall
The Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com/) presents:
Drink the Sea featuring guitarist Peter Buck, formerly of REM tonight at 8.
The Strumbellas with Sam Burchfield Friday at 8 p.m.
The Rock & Roll Playhouse plays the music of the Grateful Dead and more for kids on Saturday at 11 a.m., featuring Crickets & Cicadas.
Yonder Mountain String Band with Damn Tall Buildings on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Skeleton Crewe Quintet on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Jazz Cocktail Hour
Vocalist Sharon Sable performs “In A Time for Love” on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Jazz Cocktail Hour at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. See uptownwestchester.org/.
Keswick
The following shows are coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/):
Country singer-songwriter Larry Fleet with Spencer Hatcher tonight at 8.
“All You Need is George” tribute to George Harrison with Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli, Reed Mathis, Berry Duane Oakley and Gil Assayas on Friday at 8 p.m,
Emily Grove’s Joni Mitchell Jam on Saturday at 8 p.m.
JJ Grey & Mofro bring their twist on Southern rock and soul on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Colonial Theatre
The following shows are coming up at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County (thecolonialtheatre.com/):
“Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live” marks the 55th anniversary of “Led Zeppelin IV” and the 50th anniversary of “Presence” on Friday at 8 p.m.
The 20-piece Mad Dogs & Englishmen band performs a tribute to Joe Cocker on Saturday at 8 p.m.
A screening of Oscar Micheaux’s 1920 silent classic “Within Our Gates with live organ accompaniment by Tedde Gibson on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Newtown Theatre
The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/) presents:
Who Are You: A Tribute to the Who on Friday at 8 p.m.
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Disney Hits Live with the Little Mermen on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Kennett Flash
The following shows are coming up at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, Chester County (kennettflash.org/):
Frogs in Milk/Monopod on Friday at 8 p.m.
Dirk Quinn Band on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Roots Revival Roadshow with Sug Daniels, Antar Goodwin and Lexxie Mathis on Sunday at 3 p.m.
SoulJoel’s
SoulJoel’s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com) presents:
Pipe organ concert with Ralph Brown on Thursday at 7 in the ballroom.
Comedian Carter Anderson tonight at 7.
Line dancing Friday night, with lessons starting at 6 and open dance from 7 to 11. Hosted by WXTU’s Jeff Kurkjian in the ballroom.
Comedian Colum Tyrrell tonight at 7.
Wind Creek
The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com/) presents:
Bush on Friday at 8 p.m.
Nothing More with Catch Your Breath, Archers and Doobie on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
