The Apple Dumpling Festival will take place this weekend.
Cirque du Soleil LUZIA runs through June 7 under the big top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County (www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/oaks/luzia/buy-tickets). The show takes audiences to a make-believe Mexico filled with visual surprises and acrobatic performances.
Berks Ballet Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with a production of “Swan Lake” Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College. The company is presenting Act II and Act III of the iconic Tchaikovsky ballet. BBT company dancers will be joined by guest artists Aaron Smyth and Diego Miranda-Monsman. Students Colette Jordan of Exeter High School and Hennessey Kehs-Rossi of Schuylkill Valley play leading roles. In conjunction with the performance, BBT will host a community art auction fundraiser. See BerksBalletTheatre.com for tickets.
Japanese festival
The Japanese Children’s Festival takes place Saturday from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Delaware County. It is an interactive celebration of Japan’s traditional music, dance and cuisine. This event is geared toward families with children 2 to 12 years old. To attend, RSVP at thepac.center/events/japanesefestival.
The Apple Dumpling Festival and Pageant runs Thursday through Saturday at Willow Glen Park, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, Berks County. The event features the title pastry along with a wide variety of other food options, rides, games, vendors, music and more. Details at www.appledumplingfest.com
People’s Light
People’s Light in Malvern, Chester County, presents the world premiere of “The Woman Question,” a play that brings to life the stories of women who studied medicine in Philadelphia more than a century ago. The show runs through May 24. Tickets are available at www.peopleslight.org.
PCS Theater
PCS Theater’s production of “Lobby Hero” by Kenneth Lonergan runs through May 16. The theater is at 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. For tickets or other information, call 610-328-4271 or go to pcstheater.org.
Plant sale
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Berks County will hold their Plant Sale with a Difference Friday from 10 to 7 and Saturday from 9 to 1 at the North Campus Activity Center (4-H Center) at 1206 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Proceeds benefit Master Gardener volunteer projects. For more information, call 610-378-1327.
In conjunction with the plant sale, the Berks County Conservation District will be holding its Conservation Celebration Saturday from 9 to 1. There will be a food truck, kids corner, music, line dancing and more. For more information, call 610-372-4657.
Ensemble Arts
Ensemble Arts Philly (www.ensembleartsphilly.org/) presents:
Chester festival
The Chester River Festival (www.delawareriverfest.org/chester) takes place Saturday from 11 to 2 at Union Yards at Subaru Park in the Delaware County city, with food trucks, family activities, music and more.
Roxborough festivities
The 24th Annual Roxborough Spring Fest and Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show is returning to Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a blend of classic cars, music, student creativity, local business showcases and food vendors. For more information, go to roxboroughpa.com.
Fishing rodeo
The Wyomissing Trout Fishing Rodeo is set for Saturday at the Stone House Lawn and along Wyomissing Creek. The Berks County borough will stock the creek with more than 1,300 trout. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with fishing starting at 9. The event is open to children 15 and under. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bait and equipment.
Spring festival
The Northern Liberties Spring Festival is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Third and Poplar streets in Philadelphia. There will be music and dance performances, food trucks, cold cocktails, local beers and more. Learn more at www.visitphilly.com/areas/philadelphia-neighborhoods/northern-liberties.
‘Secret Garden’
Yocum Institute for Arts Education Theater Department presents the musical “The Secret Garden” starting Friday and running through May 17. There are two casts, one featuring adult actors from the area and another with Yocum students, past and present. The institute is at 3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Berks County. For more information or to purchase tickets, see www.yocuminstitute.org/theaterproductions.
Greek festival
The OPA! Festival (epgreekfest.com/) takes place Thursday through Sunday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, featuring Greek food, music and dancing.
Irish celebration
The Philadelphia Fleadh Festival (www.phillyfleadh.com) starts at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1675 at the Ridges, 4666 E. Bristol Road, Feasterville-Trevose, Bucks County. There will be performances of Celtic rock and traditional Irish music and dance along with vendors, food, spirits and kids’ activities.
Pa. Dutch meal
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association is serving a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch meal Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Historic Joanna Furnace in Robeson Township, Berks County. The meal features creamed chicken gravy served over waffles. Sides include country vegetables, salad, beverages and more. There will be fresh pastries, cakes or cookies for dessert. Takeout is available. Reservations are not required, but RSVPs are requested at www.haycreek.org. For more information call 610-286-0388 or email [email protected]
Latin jazz
Pianist Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble perform Friday at 7:30 in the Zellerbach Theatre at the University of Pennsylvania (pennlivearts.org/)
The Met Philly
The Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com/shows) presents The Kid LAROI Friday at 7:30, An Evening With PinkPantheress Saturday and Sunday at 8, Dancing With the Stars Live with Elaine Hendrix Tuesday at 7:30.
The Wailers
The Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com/) presents the Wailers Friday at 8.
Al Di Meola
The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville (thecolonialtheatre.com/) presents guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola Friday at 8.
Sellersville
Coming to the Sellersville Theatre in Bucks County (www.st94.com/): The BoDeans Thursday at 7, Graham Parker Friday at 8, Fleetwood Mask tribute to Fleetwood Mac Saturday at 6 and 9, Mother’s Day Bobby Darin tribute starring Ron Gartner Sunday at 2, Yacht Lobsters Sunday at 8, paris_monster and Dave Butler and Friends Monday at 8, the Lone Bellow Wednesday at 8.
Jeffrey Gaines
Jeffrey Gaines and special guest Julia Streett perform Saturday at 8 at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org/)
Keswick
The Keswick Theatre (www.keswicktheatre.com/) in Glenside, Montgomery County, presents Dirty Deeds tribute to AC/DC Saturday at 8, Leonid and Friends tribute to Chicago Sunday at 8 (also Friday at 8 at American Music Theatre in Lancaster. See amtshows.com/), The Head and The Heart Wednesday at 7:30.
SoulJoel’s
SoulJoel’s at the Sunnybrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com/) presents comedian Nick DiPaolo Friday at 8, Mike Loftus and Dave Landau Saturday at 6 and 8:30, comedy show and podcast with KP Burke Saturday at 7 and 9.
Museum exhibit
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia begins Saturday and runs through Jan. 10. Learn more at www.americanswedish.org/.
ABBA tribute
Mamma Mania ABBA tribute Friday at 7:30 at the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu/)
Newtown
The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com/) presents 1970s and ’80s rock with Radio Flashback on Saturday at 8.
Ardmore Music Hall
The Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com/) presents Cass McCombs + Band Thursday at 8, The Joy Formidable with solo performances by Shy Western and Rhydian Dafydd Wednesday at 7.
Bluegrass show
Bluegrass legend Dan Tyminksi performs tonight at 7:30 at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org/).
Record Riot
More than 40 dealers will be selling LPs, CDs, tapes and memorabilia during the Record Riot Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leesport Farmers Market in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. Moms get in free in honor of Mothers Day. Details at www.recordriots.com/.
Hershey Theatre
The Hershey Theatre (www.hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre/) presents Melissa Etheridge Friday at 8 and America Saturday at 7.
Outdoor market
The Belleville Street Faire takes place Saturday from 10 to 4 at ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. Inspired by the outdoor markets of Europe, the Belleville Street Faire includes vendors selling handmade goods, vintage finds, home décor, apparel, artisanal foods and more. There will be music, giveaways and more. Admission is free. Event is rain or shine. Learn more at bellevillemarket.com/faire or follow @bellevillemarket on social media.
