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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade appears at the Sunnybrook Ballroom near Pottstown on Saturday at 5 p.m. Kilmeade is co-host of the “Fox and Friends” morning show. In his “History, Liberty and Laughs” tour, he combines the themes of his hit Fox Nation series with his best-selling historic books for a stage show that takes the audience through America’s remarkable past and how it relates to the issues of today.
Learn more at souljoels.com/shop/tickets/briankilmeade/.
Jewish Food Festival
The 25th annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, 555 Warwick Drive, Wyomissing, Berks County. Items for sale include apple cake, brisket, pastrami, corned beef, hot dogs and more. New options include chopped liver, health salad, homemade coleslaw, rye bread and chocolate chip cookies See www.ohebsholom.org for the full menu and to order in advance. The event includes opportunities to learn about Judaism and Jewish culture.
Fall Harvest Fest
The Fall Harvest Fest continues Friday and Saturday at Hotel West & Main, Conshohocken. Local vendors, face painting, music and more. valleyforge.org/event/fall-fest/303169/.
Pierogi Festival
The Pierogi Festival will be held Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 at the St. Nicholas Patriarchal Orthodox Cathedral festival grounds, 817 N. Seventh St., Philadelphia. The event celebrates traditional Eastern European cuisine with homemade pierogi, halupki, kielbasa, halushki and more. Guests also can enjoy music and a beer garden. Details at www.stnicholaseoc.org/events.
Day of the Dead
The Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, presents CultureFest, a family-friendly celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be altars, performances, workshops and cultural activities exploring Mexican and Latin American traditions included with museum admission and suitable for all ages. Learn more at www.penn.museum/calendar/842/culturefest.
The Met Philly
The following shows are coming to the Met Philadelphia:
• Gov’t Mule, Saturday at 7:30
• Of Monsters and Men, Tuesday at 8.
• John Legend, Wednesday at 8.
• Gov’t Mule, Saturday at 7:30
• Of Monsters and Men, Tuesday at 8.
• John Legend, Wednesday at 8.
Shows in Reading
• The Vampire Circus comes to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading today at 7:30 p.m. The event is a mix of circus cabaret and theater with international performers showcasing theater, dance and gymnastics. The 90-minute production is an immersive ride through the life of the underworld and vampires.
• Perreoland with Ivy Queen, Jowell Y Randy and DJ Nelson is coming to the Santander Arena in Reading on Saturday at 8 p.m. The event is billed as the ultimate old school vs. new school reggaeton festival, featuring musicians, DJs and dancers.
• Country music veteran Dwight Yoakam performs at the arena Wednesday at 7.
For information and tickets for Santander shows, see www.santander-arena.com/.
STEM for girls
Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. It is a free, interactive STEM experience for girls in grades 4 through 10. There will be tables staffed by professional women in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Tickets are free for girls in grades 4-10, but registration is required. See gettpa.org/ for details.
The expo center is hosting Gemarama Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 to 5. The fine gem, jewelry and mineral show is put on by the Tuscarora Lapidary Society. There will be vendors, instructional and competitive cases and a large lapidary arts demonstration area where visitors can see the cutting of stones, jewelry making, beading, chain making, wire wrapping and other arts and sciences associated with lapidary. Learn more at www.lapidary.org/gemarama/.
Apple festival
The Peddler’s Village Apple Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Lahaska, Bucks County. It features family-friendly activities, entertainment and abundant apple-themed food and treats. Held outdoors rain or shine. Go to peddlersvillage.com/event/apple-festival/ for details.
PA Bacon Fest
PA Bacon Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Easton in the Lehigh Valley. There will be food vendors, music, family activities, and cooking demonstrations. Learn more at pabaconfest.com/.
Slaughter at Keswick
Slaughter and special guests the Iron Maidens perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County. Slaughter has been a popular hard-rock band for more than three decades. Details at www.keswicktheatre.com/.
Newtown Theatre
Veteran a cappella group the Persuasions perform Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Newtown Theatre, Bucks County.
The theater will hold a screening of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday at 8.
On Sunday at 3 Newtown will host Messages from Your Loved Ones with Spiritual Medium Danielle Schwartz.
Learn more at www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events.
Sellersville shows
Philadelphia-based Van Morrison tribute act Into the Mystic comes to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County today at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween at Sellersville with Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu Live on Friday at 8. The program is a multimedia musical experience built around the iconic silent film “Nosferatu.” It features a live band performance of the full score played in sync with the movie, plus two additional LED screens for multimedia onstage guest performances from some of the biggest names in classic and progressive rock.
Details and tickets at www.st94.com/.
Busy time in Philly
Henri David presents the Halloween Ball Friday at 8 at Commonwealth Plaza in the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia. The city’s longest-running Halloween tradition features a spectacular array of costumes and guests.
Other events presented by Ensemble Arts Philly:
• An afternoon with Martha Stewart, Sunday at 4 in the Miller Theatre, 250 S. Broad St. Stewart will discuss her favorite recipes, the inspiration behind the book that made her famous four decades ago and her trailblazing career.
• Heart Life Music: An Evening in Conversation with Kenny Chesney, takes place Monday at 7 in the Academy of Music. The country star will talk with music critic and collaborator Holly Gleason about his career journey, a Nashville that’s been forgotten, the thrill of meeting and befriending heroes and why pretty normal people can do incredible things.
• Mazzoni Center Honors returns to the Kimmel Center with a tribute to Melba Moore on Monday at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes a long list of performers from the worlds of Broadway, pop music and more. Proceeds benefit the Mazzoni Center’s work ensuring people in need get health care and other crucial services.
• Comedian Louis C.K. performs at the Academy of Music on Wednesday, next Thursday and Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
To learn more about these shows, go to ensembleartsphilly.org
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Sunday Supper Show
The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, Chester County, presents the Sunday Supper Show with The Dale Melton Trio on Sunday at 6 p.m. The event includes a concert and a special dinner option from Portabellos. The event is a fundraiser for the venue. The Dale Melton Trio blends New Orleans funk and soulful New York jazz blended with early rock, blues and bossa nova.
Learn more at kennettflash.org/
Holiday bazaar
A holiday bazaar will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One United Church of Christ, 1730 New Holland Road, Kenhorst, Berks County. There will be vendors, a gift basket raffle, homemade food, apple dumplings, cookies and church-made candy for sale.
