MARC ANTHONY JUMPSTARTS WEEKEND AT SANTANDER ARENA
The following events are planned for the week ahead throughout the region:
• One of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture, Marc Anthony brings his “Pa’lla Voy” tour to Santander Arena, Reading, tonight at 8. A six-time Grammy and Latin Grammy awardwinner, Anthony has earned countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America and has over 30Billboard chart hits and over 7.1 billion views on YouTube to his credit. In 2019, he released “Opus,” his first new studio album in six years. “Opus” is his eighth salsa album since “Otra Nota” established him in 1993. In addition to winning the 2020 Grammy for Best Tropical Album, “Opus” was nominated for Latin American Music Awards for Favorite Album, Favorite Artist Tropical, Favorite Song (“Parecen Viernes”) and Favorite
Tour. He also was a finalist in four categories for the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Tickets start at $59 at ticketmaster.com. • Sellersville Theater has a full docket of shows coming up, starting with Rhett Miller of the Old 97s in a solo acoustic concert tonight at 7:30, with opener Brian Dunne. On Friday, Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre brings his “Aqualung” 50th Anniversary Tour with original band member Clive Bunker at 6 and 9 p.m. On Saturday, it’s Stella Ruze & The Dawn Drapes at 8 p.m., followed by Los Lobos at 5 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Walter Trout at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Lee Ritenour at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Zachary Williams
of The Lone Bellow at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. For tickets and more information, visit st94.com.
• Joe Conklin joins forces with the world-renowned City Rhythm Orchestra for a night of comedy and music on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville. In a salute to the Philadelphia sports teams and their fans, Conklin takes audiences on a nostalgic journey featuring all of his celebrity voice impressions; an 8-piece orchestra; a cast of singers including John Conklin, Casey Conklin, Tricia Gozzi, Debra Toscano and Steve Ritrovato; and surprise guests. Tickets range from $25 to $65 at thecolonialtheatre.com.
• The International Gem & Jewelry Show runs Friday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
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11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The show brings together wholesalers, manufacturers and designers. Shop from rows of quality gemstone, bead, jewelry and accessory dealers. Tickets are
$6, good for all three days, at intergem.com. Children under 9 are not permitted at the show.
• Comedian Nate Bargatze brings his The Raincheck Tour to the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, today at 7p.m. Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated second Netflix special, “The Greatest Average American,” Bargatze will feature all new material. Hailing from Old Hickory, Tenn., Bargatze sells out shows across the world. His comedy is both clean and relatable. In July 2020, the comedian teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his new podcast, “Nateland.” Also scheduled at the Santander Performing Arts Center are Los Angeles Azules: 40 Años USA Tour on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and The Bachelor: Live on Stage on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit santanderarena.com.
• The local band Highway 61Revival will present the songs of Bob Dylan at the Newtown Theatre on Saturday at 8p.m. The self-described “Dylan geeks” who make up Highway 61 Revival have been celebrating their hero’s birthday with shows each May for the past seven years. This will be their first show in Newtown. The band is made up of Paul Wilkinson on guitar, Daniel Bower on drums, Brad Hinton on guitar and lap steel, Tim Celfo on bass and Ben Smith on keyboards. They will play two sets of Dylan songs, with each bandmember taking turns leading songs. Tickets are $35at thenewtowntheatre.com.
• The Ardmore Music Hall presents a full lineup of shows this week starting with Flobots and Bonelang tonight at 8, followed by Langorne Slim on Friday at 8 p.m., The Sample with Rugby Road on Saturday at 8p.m., a Beatles tribute by Osler Circle on Sunday at 7:30p.m. and Jukebox the Ghost with Chaz Cardigan on Tuesday at 8p.m. For tickets and further information, see ardmoremusichall.com.
• The WCR Center for the Arts in downtown Reading will host Grammynominated musician Simon Shaheen as he performs with his trio on Saturday at 8p.m. Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers and composers of his generation. He dazzles listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arab sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the oud and violin. Tickets are $35($20 for students), and masks and a vaccine card are required for entry. Parking is available at the Abraham Lincoln parking garage, Fifth and Washington streets.
• The KU Presents! cultural arts series presents Tablao Flamenco on Tuesday at 7:30p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium on campus. Tablao Flamenco presents a fresh approach to a fiery evening of authentic music and dance from southern Spain. This unique art form derives from a centuries-long intermingling of cultures, and this company consists of masterful musicians and dancers from Spain, France, New York City and California. Tickets are $38for adults and $32for senior citizens and students at kupresents.org.
• A Punk Rock Flea Market Spring Shopping Spectacular is set for Sunday from 1to 6p.m. at Root Down Brewing, Phoenixville. Vendors will offer original art, vintage toys, vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, horror-related items, clothing, taxidermy, handmade jewelry, quirky housewares, comics, books, movies and more. Tony Cadaver will be providing the soundtrack for the day featuring punk, new wave, metal, garage, glam and more, accompanied by a guest vinyl DJ. Admission is free. Anyone under 21must be accompanied by an adult.
• The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, presents comedian Tom Papa on Saturday at 8p.m. and Henry Rollins’ Good To See You spoken word tour on Sunday at 8p.m. With more than 20years in stand-up, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts, as well as on stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and late-night TV shows.
The punk rock icon Rollins will “faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months,” according to a statement announcing the shows. Rollins has toured the world as a spoken-word artist as well as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag. For tickets and more information, visit keswicktheatre.com.