Flower Show, Pearl Jam, Winterfest and more, this weekend

The 197th Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center starting Saturday and running through March 6. This year’s theme is “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.” Learn more at phsonline.org/the-flower-show.

Winterfest

Kennett Winterfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com/) comes to downtown Kennett Square on Saturday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This craft beer festival features food, drink and music while supporting community programs. This event is for people 21 and older, and an ID is required for admittance. Tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir mug.

Philly arena shows

The following shows are coming up at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia (www.xfinitymobilearena.com):

• Harlem Globetrotters 100th Anniversary Tour, Sunday at noon and 5 p.m.
• Singer-songwriter Conan Gray with Esha Tewari on Monday at 8 p.m.

KU Presents

Mnozil Brass performs Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium. The ensemble is known for its blend of virtuosity and humor. Tickets and information at kutztownpresents.org/.

Philadelphia culture

Ensemble Arts Philly (www.ensembleartsphilly.org/) presents:

• The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Thursday through Saturday in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Xian Zhang conducts Tchaikovsky Fourth Symphony, Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 (soloist is Hai-Ye) and Britten’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell. Performances Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to the Academy of Music Friday through Sunday. Performances Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling at the Perelman Theatre Friday at 7:30 p.m.
• “Crowd Pleaser: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi” on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Miller Theater.  A blend of live cooking, storytelling and audience interaction.
• Eddie Izzard’s solo performance of “Hamlet” opens Wednesday and runs through March 8 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

Reading shows

Shows coming to the Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (www.santander-arena.com/events):

- Old School Sunday Funday in the performing arts center Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring Treach of Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Kid N Play & Furious 5.

John Crist

Comedian John Crist performs Friday at 7 p.m. in the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County.

Keswick

Shows coming up at the Keswick Theater, Glenside, Montgomery County (www.keswicktheatre.com/events/):

• Gregorian presents the Pure Chants World Tour featuring the songs of Enigma on Friday at 8 p.m.
• The Platters, The Drifters and Cornell Gunter’s Coaster perform Sunday at 7 p.m.
• Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman appears Monday at 7 p.m. to mark the 25th anniversary of his “Speechless” album.

Colonial Theatre

Coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County (thecolonialtheatre.com/events/):

• HUSH: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience on Friday at 8 p.m.
• Echoes, the American Pink Floyd, Saturday at 8 p.m. in the 1902 Theatre.
• A Little PACS Magic show to raise funds for PACS, a local hunger charity, on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the White Rabbit Theatre.
• Author Catherine Cowles appears Wednesday at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of her new novel “Across the Vanishing Sky.”

Latin jazz

Tino Serrano and his Latin Jazz Quintet perform Friday at 7 p.m. in the Community Arts Center, Wallingford, Delaware County. Tickets and information at communityartscenter.org/.

Ardmore Music Hall

The Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com/) presents:

• The Nashville Nights Band — The Ultimate ’90s Country Experience with Arron Chavers Thursday at 8.
• Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
• Melvin Seals & JGB Sunday at 8 p.m.
• Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Newtown Theatre

Upcoming shows at the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/):

• ABBA Revisited Thursday at 3 and 8 p.m.
• Disciple of the Garden: The Legacy of Chris Cornell on Friday at 8 p.m.
• A screening of the comic documentary “Rebel with a Clause” Saturday at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with its star and director. In the film, grammar guru Ellen Jovin travels to all 50 states to teach a lesson in unity in a divided time.
• A Night of Pink Floyd on Saturday at 8 p.m.
• The Tony Bennett Songbook Starring Chris Pinnella Sunday at 3 p.m.
• A screening of the 1938 classic “The Adventures of Robin Hood” Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Sellersville

The following shows are coming to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (www.st94.com/):

• Ben Arnold and James Maddock Friday at 8 p.m.
• Sons of Cream featuring Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce on Saturday at 8 p.m.
• Zeppelin Reimagined on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
• An Evening with Matisyahu celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Live at Stubb’s” Monday at 8 p.m.
• Louisiana Calling with The Sonny Landreth Band & The Iguanas on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Pearl Jam tribute

Riot Act: A Tribute to Pearl Jam comes to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org/events/) on Saturday at 8 p.m.

SoulJoel’s

Coming to SoulJoel’s and the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (www.souljoels.com):

• Comedian Erin Jackson Friday at 7 p.m.
• All-ages magic show with John Cassidy Saturday at 3 p.m.
• Comedian Zane Hellberg Saturday at 7 p.m.
• World War II Dance with Swing Fever on Sunday. Dance instruction at 3 p.m., open floor from 4 to 7.
• Comedian Jason Salmon Sunday at 6 p.m.

Temptations tribute

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (uptownwestchester.org/) presents Shadows of the ’60s Tribute to the Temptations on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

RV show

The Philadelphia RV Show runs Thursday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at www.rvsupershows.com/shows/philadelphia-rv-show.

Cocktails and Poe

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will be at Blank Canvas, 715 Clinton St., Reading, Friday and Saturday. Four Poe stories are brought to life, paired with matching cocktails. Tickets and more information at www.edgarallanpoebar.com/tickets.

Roots & Blues

The Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival runs Friday through Sunday. Performers include Albert Cummings, Billy Price, Lamont Landers, Charlie Apicella & Jimmy Reed, the Yardbirds, Curtis Family C-Notes, Amani Burnham, Jimmy McClean Band, True Loves and Sean ‘Mack’ McDonald. For the full lineup and ticket information, see LancasterRootsAndBlues.com.

Bethlehem shows

Coming to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem:

• Boy George and Culture Club are making a stop in Bethlehem on Saturday at 8.

Journey on tour

Journey comes to the Giant Center in Hershey (www.hersheyentertainment.com/giant-center/) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. Rock band Three Days Grace plays the arena on Sunday 7 p.m.