Yo-Yo Ma, My Cousin Vinny and more: a busy weekend across the Philly region

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s Fourth Symphony along with Barber’s Violin Concerto this weekend at Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center. Conductor Dalia Stasevska leads the orchestra, and Augustin Hadelich is the violin soloist. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 8.

On Wednesday at 7:30 the orchestra will perform with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Anderson Hall. Stasevska will conduct a program featuring Dvorak’s Cello Concerto. The orchestra also will perform Ukrainian composer Fyodor Akimenko’s Nocturne and Mendelssohn’s Fourth Symphony.

Learn more about both concerts at www.ensembleartsphilly.org/.

Keswick Theatre

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County, hosts a show by comedians Rich Vos and Jim Florentine on Friday at 8.

On Saturday at 8 at the Keswick, musicians gather for Bubba Bash 2026, a tribute to the late Rush drummer Neil Peart. Acts taking part are YYNOT, John Wesley, Ed Toth, Tyler Warren, Jonny Dinklage, Ken Mary, Jason Bittner, k0ko p0well, Greg Russell, Jack Gibson, Mike Orlando, Rodney McG, Fer Velasco, Seven Antonopoulos and Joe Bergamini, The show is hosted by Cathy Rankin.

For tickets, go to www.keswicktheatre.com/.

Children’s show

“Pinkalicious The Musical” runs tonight through Jan. 18 at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Based on the popular children’s book, the show tells the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.

The venue hosts a screening of “My Cousin Vinny” on Monday at 7.

Learn more at uptownwestchester.org/.

Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville presents “COLONIAL 54: An Immersive Disco Experience” on Friday at 9 p.m. with music by DJ Moshé, The Spin Therapist and a performance by Roxanne Rohls as Liza Minnelli.

Film screenings: “Cars 2” on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.;  a double feature with Errol Flynn in “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and Danny Kaye in “The Court Jester” on Sunday at 1:30.

Tickets are available at thecolonialtheatre.com/.

Sellersville Theatre

The following shows are coming up at the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County:

• Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor and Alex Radus tonight at 8.
• Veteran country artist Dale Watson and His Lone Stars on Friday at 8.
• Blues guitarist and singer Ana Popovic on Saturday at 8. 
• The Kody Norris Show on Sunday at 8.
  
  

For tickets and more information, see www.st94.com/.

“Steel Magnolias”

A production of “Steel Magnolias” opens Wednesday and runs through Feb. 15 at People’s Light in Malvern, Chester County. See peopleslight.org/.

Berks Sinfonietta

The Berks Sinfonietta chamber orchestra presents Soloists A Round on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, Berks County. The program features Mozart’s Concerto for Bassoon in B-flat Major featuring Joshua Schairer on bassoon; Mozart’s Concerto for Flute No. 1 in G Major with flautist Suzanne Francis; Rounds for String Orchestra by David Diamond; Ruth Gipps’ Jane Grey Fantasy for Viola and String Orchestra featuring violist Kathleen Bahena.

The snow date is Sunday. Learn more at berkssinfonietta.org/.

Chamber music and art exhibition

The Friends of Chamber Music of Reading present the Daedalus Quartet with pianist Matthew Bengtson on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N. Fifth St., Reading. Joining Bengtson are violinists Min-Young Kim and Matilda Kaul, violist Jessica Thompson and cellist Thomas Kraines.

The program features the world premiere of “Measure” by Luke Carlson along with a performance of Amy Beach’s String Quartet and Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor.

Prior to the concert there will be a reception for the the WCR Center’s exhibition of landscape paintings by artist Carol Fastuca. The reception runs from 5 to 7 p.m., and the exhibition will be on view through early February.

Fillmore Philadelphia

Comedian Jared Freid brings The Table For One Tour to the Fillmore Philadelphia on Friday at 7. Electronic music duo Snow Strippers come to the Fillmore on Wednesday at 8 along with Anna Luna and EERA. See www.thefillmorephilly.com/shows to learn more.

Ardmore Music Hall

The Ardmore Music Hall presents the following shows:

• Countdown to Ecstasy Steely Dan tribute and Minute by Minute Doobie Brothers tribute tonight at 8.
• Unforgettable Fire U2 tribute Friday at 8.
• Tell Me Lies Fleetwood Mac tribute Saturday at 8.
• Jamaica Recovery benefit Sunday at 7 featuring Luciano with Tabernacle Reggae Band ft. Luv Smith and DJ Peter Blacks.
• Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble on Wednesday at 8, celebrating the group’s debut album and the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah.”

Expo Center

The following events are scheduled at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County:

• The Philadelphia Fishing Show runs Friday through Sunday. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 to 5 Sunday. For more information, see www.phillyfishingshow.com/.
• A sports card and memorabilia auction will be held Saturday with a preview starting at 8:30 a.m. and the auction from 10 to 3. For details, go to thecollectorconnection.com/.
• Greenberg’s Great Toy and Train Show takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4. For tickets, see www.greenbergshows.com/.

Newtown Theater

Coming up at the Newtown Theater in Bucks County:

• A family show with musical illusionist Chris Funk on Friday at 8 p.m..
• All Revved Up — The Ultimate Meat Loaf tribute takes the stage Saturday at 8 p.m..
• Movie screenings: “Spirited Away” on Saturday at 10 a.m., “Dead Poets Society” on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and “Where the Crawdads Sing on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Kennett Flash

The following shows are coming up at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square:

• Jazz Jam tonight at 7 offers free admission, but a donation is requested.
• Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto on Friday at 8 p.m.
• Organ jazz-based group the Dan Ciccone Trio featuring Dave Mattock and Mike Raymond on Saturday at 8 p.m.
  
  

Go to kennettflash.org for tickets and information.

SoulJoel’s

Comedian Jackie Fabulous returns to SoulJoel’s at the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown on Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday’s bill at Soul Joel includes Joe Machi at 4 and 7 p.m. and Na’im Ali and Dru Montana at 9. Learn more at souljoels.com.

‘A Grand Night for Singing’

SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue “A Grand Night for Singing” starting Friday. The opening performance on Friday at 7 p.m. calls for dressy attire for a champagne opening night. There will be performances on Saturday at 7 p.m., Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., Jan. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 2. Learn more at www.saltpa.com/.