Concerts Under the Stars presents Say She She, Cracker [Events Roundup]

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

• The Concerts Under the Stars series at the Upper Merion Township Building Park presents Say She She with Kendra Morris on Friday at 7 p.m. and Cracker with Max Seidman on Sunday at 6 p.m. Say She She, the soulful female-led group, stand rock solid on their disco-delic duty with their boundary-breaking sophomore album “Silver.” The strong voices of Piya Malik, Sabrina Mileo Cunningham and Nya Gazelle Brown front the band. Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. Co-founders David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have been at it for over a quarter of a century, amassing 10 studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe and a worldwide fan base. For tickets and more information, see concertsunderthestarskop.com.

• Hush: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the White Rabbit Theatre at the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville. Enjoy the musical stylings of Parlour Noir, a performance by the Franklin Follies and signature hooch (cocktails) featuring Bluebird Distillery products. Since 2017, Parlour Noir has been a well-spring of traditional jazz music from the historic Mount Airy district of Philadelphia. The eccentric six-piece ensemble brings joy and energy to the stage across a variety of venues, from bombastic swing dance weekends to intimate restaurant settings. Composed of vocals, horns, piano, banjo, drums and upright bass, the band swings hard through a repertoire that spans 1922-1945, including a handful of original tunes made specifically for the dance floor. Tickets cost $25 at thecolonialtheatre.com.

• The sixth annual Havertown Irish Festival will be held Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Haverford School District Administration Building, Eagle Road and East Hathaway Lane. The event will feature live music, dancers, two outdoor stages and more than 20 performers. A Crafter Village will feature more than 70 handmade crafters and artisans. In addition, there will be a beer garden, food, vendors  and a Kids’ Fun Zone. The Main Stage will feature top Irish bands from the United States and Ireland, including Screaming Orphans, Runa, John Byrne Band and Sheridan Rúitín. Admission is free. For more information, see kellycenter.ticketleap.com/havertown-irish-festival-2024.

• The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, presents the Genesis tribute band The Musical Box on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. They will be performing the Genesis album “Selling England by the Pound” to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The Musical Box takes fans along for a time-travel ride, offering people a chance to relive the magic of this unique experience. The visual aspect of the shows are based on thousands of photos and many amateur films taken at the Genesis concerts, as well as the original slides used by the group during their shows. The Musical Box is the only group licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel and has presented close to 1,000 concerts across the world to more than 1 million spectators. Tickets range from $49.50 to $69.50 at keswicktheatre.com. On Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., the Keswick presents the twin bill of The Church and the Afghan Whigs, with tickets ranging from $39 to $69.

• The ninth annual Wayne Music Festival takes place Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m., featuring a wide range of musical genres and acclaimed artists from all over the country.  The free community event brings thousands of people to the heart of Wayne each year. It features three stages, highlighted by national, local and regional live music, as well as over 75 local restaurants and vendors, family-friendly activations, beer gardens and more. For more information, see waynemusicfestival.com.

• Spring Fiesta 2024, a free family event featuring a variety of traditional taco vendors and other food vendors, will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Township. There will be crafters, children’s activities and music by Rio Bossa at noon, Miguel Orlando Trio at 2, Big Fire at 4 and PA Mambo Orquesta at 6:30. The evening will end with a fireworks show at 9. For more information, see www.muhlenbergtwp.com/374/Spring-Fiesta.

• Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir will host Reading RenFaire: Revels in the Queen’s Grove, at the St. John’s Hain’s Grove, 591 N. Church Road, Lower Heidelberg Township, on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. This first-of-a-kind event in the Reading area will be an immersive, family-friendly Renaissance experience that will feature the Chilvalrous Crickets (Celtic/folk/period instrument band), the Kutztown Pipers (bagpipe ensemble), Masters of the Skies (falconer), Marvelous Mertz (juggling, whip, sword-swallowing), Benjamin Reber (local harpist) and Opus One singing authentic English madrigals. The event will also include vendors selling food and wares, and a silent auction. Her Majesty and her courtiers will be present to oversee the revels. Timed entry tickets are available for 2, 4 and 6 p.m. and can be purchased at OpusOneChamberChoir.com/renfaire. They cost $20 for adults, $10 for students and free for ages 12 and younger. Parking is free in the field across from the grove.

• Atomic Light Orchestra will present a tribute to Electric Light Orchestra on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the rooftop of the Kennett Square parking garage. The band offers faithful, near record-like versions of favorite ELO songs as well as the deep album tracks. Bring your own chair. Concessions will be available for purchase. There’s a $5 BYOB charge for those who will be drinking alcohol. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $27 for ages 12 and younger. For more information, see kennettflash.org.

• The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates will host Kite Day on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your favorite kite and join an afternoon of kite-flying. June 10 marks the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s kite flying experiment in 1752, where he was said to have tied a key to his kite and took it out during a thunderstorm to see if an electrical charge was produced. Visitors can learn about Franklin and some of his simpler science experiments. Volunteers will also be demonstrating kite-flying throughout the afternoon. Admission is free. Guided tours of the Boone House will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Guided tour admission applies: $10 for adults, $8 for ages 65-plus, $5 for ages 6-17. Visit www.thedanielboonehomestead.org for more information.