Manayunk Arts Fest, Centre Park Garden Tour, outdoor concerts on weekend agenda [Events roundup] – Reading Eagle

The following events are planned for the week ahead throughout the region:

• The 35th annual Manayunk Arts Festival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Main Street in Manayunk. The outdoor, juried festival features approximately 300 local and nationally known artists and crafters. It is free to attend and features artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting and drawing, photography, and wood and sculpture. For more information, see manayunk.com.

• The 26th annual Centre Park Garden Tour, a showcase of city garden’s in Reading’s Centre Park Historic District, will be held Saturday for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature 10 locations featuring opportunities to view gardens, listen to live music and enjoy activities along the way. Visitors this year will be treated to not only the varied gardens of the neighborhood but will also be wowed by the unique container gardens found on many porches, a unique aspect of the urban gardening landscape. Tickets cost $25. For an additional charge, enjoy brunch at the Inn at Centre Park, with seating from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tickets with brunch must be purchased in advance at www.centreparkhistoricdistrict.org. Tour-only tickets are also available in advance or on the day of the event at the tent in Centre Park, located on the 700 block of Centre Avenue (Route 61). For more information, see centreparkhistoricdistrict.org.

• Classic car enthusiasts and Jaguar aficionados are invited to join Cool Cars for Kids Inc. in partnership with the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club in a celebration of automotive heritage at the seventh annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This premier fundraising event, to be held at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, promises a family-friendly day filled with elegance, engineering marvels and the timeless allure of Jaguar, the British luxury car brand founded in 1922. The event will showcase Jaguar’s storied legacy, featuring an array of meticulously restored and preserved classic models to be judged in three levels: the main Concours competition, the “Field of Honour” and in the Car Corral. From the iconic E-Type to the distinguished XK120, visitors will have the rare opportunity to witness firsthand the evolution of one of the most revered names in automotive history. In addition, the Concours will include an invitation-only assembly of American and European classic and historic automobiles and race cars in 10 categories, and professional judging and awards presented for historical accuracy, technical merit and style. Tickets cost $35 at philadelphiaconcours.com.

• The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, presents a special program by the Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley, “The First Fifty Years of Film Music,” on Sunday at 2 p.m. This virtuoso performance by organist Ian Fraser will explore themes from the beginnings of silent film and jazz to classic movie musicals and the swing years finishing in the 1950s with Monsters and Bebop. Join Fraser as he discusses each selection on this fascinating and historic journey played on The Colonial Theatre’s beautifully restored 3/24 Mighty Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra; the only instrument capable of delivering all these musical genres and more in a symphonic live performance. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $7 for ages 14 and younger. Proceeds will be used to keep the organ in tip-top shape and fund future silent film accompaniments and concerts. For additional information, visit TOSDV.com.

• The Concerts Under the Stars series at the Upper Merion Township Building Park presents Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime, with opener The Ries Brothers, on Friday at 7 p.m. Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. General admission tickets cost $22 for ages 13 and older at concertsunderthestarskop.com.

• The Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series presents Lizzie No with Samantha Rise and Road Show Relics on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo. No makes “Americana” music in that her work pulls from the rhythms and traditions of blues, folk and country — not unlike the artists to whom she’s most often compared: Allison Russell, Rhiannon Giddens and Adia Victoria — but her collaborations with Brian Dunne, Pom Pom Squad and Domino Kirke display an undeniable indie influence that allows No to move frequently and seamlessly between overlapping musical circles. No writes “protest” songs, in that as a queer, Black woman, her entire existence is a living, breathing, singing protest against a genre and a country that, on their best days, are reluctant to reckon with the very foundations upon which they were built. Tickets cost $16 for ages 13 and older at brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com.

• The Reading Public Museum will host documentary film screenings on Thursday and Friday as part of its Juneteenth celebration. At 4 p.m. both days, the museum will screen the documentary “The Right To Read” in the Neag Planetarium in conjunction with the NAACP. “The Right To Read” shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.readingpublicmuseum.org.

• Exhumed Films and The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, will present a celebration of Jeffrey Combs, one of genre cinema’s most iconic actors, on Friday starting at 8 p.m. and Saturday starting at 1 p.m. For over 40 years, Combs has been a cult movie mainstay and one of the most beloved character actors of his generation. From his breakout role as the deranged scientist Herbert West in Stuart Gordon’s cult classic “Re-Animator” to his unforgettable appearances in various iterations of the “Star Trek ” franchise, Combs has won over audiences worldwide with his remarkable range, versatility and wit. “Beyond Re-Animator: A Jeffrey Combs Retrospective” is a two-day marathon featuring some of the actor’s greatest performances and most popular features. Combs will be on hand for both days of the event to introduce the films and talk about his long career in horror/sci-fi cinema. VIP ticket holders will also have the opportunity to receive a signed special edition poster and participate in an awesome themed photo-op with Combs. Plus, classic trailers and shorts will be shown between films, and there will be raffles, prize giveaways and Blu-rays/event merchandise on sale in the lobby. For the schedule, tickets and more information, see thecolonialtheatre.com.

• The Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, presents Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure on Sunday at 8 p.m. Join the explorer, talk show host and author from Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown” and “Josh Gates Tonight” as he takes the audience around the world and off the map with stories from his greatest expeditions. Tickets start at $39.50 at santander-arena.com.

• The Berks County Parks and Recreation Department presents the Americana Music Fest on Friday from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gring’s Mill Amphitheatre, Spring Township. The event starts with an Acoustic Bluegrass to Blues Workshop and Jam. At 5 p.m., Dave Kline & the Mountain Folk Band take the stage, followed by The Youngers at 6:15 and The Mikey Jr. Blues Band at 7:30. Take along chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food trucks will be on hand. Admission is free. For more information, see visitpaamericana.com.

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