Bock Fest and Goat Race, Sing Us Home music festival among regional event highlights – Reading Eagle

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The following events are planned for the week ahead throughout the region:
• Sly Fox Brewery hosts its Bock Fest and Goat Race on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its location in the Pottstown Industrial Park. The Emil Schanta Band kicks off the day at 11. The Stein Hoist Competition begins at 1. The Goat Race Ceremonial Parade with Kermit “Dr. Squeezebox” Ohlinger begins at 2, leading up to the goat race at 2:30. The ceremonial Maibock keg, named after the winning goat, is tapped following the racing at 3:30 as the headliner Alex Meixner Band takes the stage. For ticket options and more information, see slyfoxbeer.com/bockfest.
• Roxborough-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause brings his second annual music festival, Sing Us Home, back to Manayunk’s Venice Island from Friday through Sunday. The event will feature another unique “Campfire” show with in-the-round performances by Hause, Langhorne Slim and Amythyst Kiah along with Dave’s brother Tim Hause. Also performing throughout the weekend will be Hause and his band, The Mermaid, alt-country rockers The Jayhawks, Tim Barry (of Avail), Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Strike Anywhere, Fire in the Radio, Space Cadet, Mercy Union, The Ocean Avenue Stompers and a special performance from local outfit The Fishtown Choir. The festival will also feature a rare homecoming performance from Dave Hause’s influential Philadelphia punk rock band The Loved Ones, playing for the first time since 2016. Festival hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $49 for Friday, $79 for Saturday and $69 for Sunday. Two-day and weekend passes are also available at singushomefestival.com.
• Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth, an experiential extension of The History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years, comes to the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The 90-minute live experience features leading ancient astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, aerospace engineer and intelligence expert Dr. Travis Taylor, UK government UFO investigator Nick Pope and real-life Indiana Jones, David Childress, as they discuss thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories on fan-favorite topics from Ancient Egypt to the moon. Tickets start at $39 at santander-arena.com.
• Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 brings its last world tour, “Tour of the Setting Sum,” celebrating the release of their final album, “Heaven :x: Hell,” to Santander Arena, Reading, on Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. “Heaven :x: Hell” is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet. “Heaven” is 10 tracks of snarling high-energy pop punk, while “Hell” consists of 10 heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for its entire career, and “Heaven :x: Hell” is a testament to its innovative sound and unmatched skill, proving them as pioneers 27 years after the band’s inception. The Interrupters will open. Tickets start at $39.50 at santander-arena.com.
• The 11th annual Powwow on the Manatawny Creek will be held Saturday and Sunday in Pottstown’s Riverfront Park. Gates open at 10 a.m. with the Grand Entry at noon each day. This is a celebration of the historic heritage and contributions that Native Americans have had in this region. It also serves as a fundraiser for the host organization, Mission of Reflections of Turtle Island. It will include Native American dance exhibitions, crafts and displays, plus food. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family.
• Downtown Reading’s Taco Fest will be held Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. in the 500 and 600 blocks of Penn Street. The day will be packed with food, live music and engaging activities for all ages. Free parking will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the South of Penn garage, 635 Franklin St., and 5th and Cherry Surface Lot.
• The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen’s Spring Art and Fine Crafts Show will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center. Find one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and weddings, and support the arts and local artists at the same time. The show will feature basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, paper craft, photography, sculpture, wood and more. For more information, see haverfordguild.org.
• The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen, Chapter of The Pennsylvania Guild, will present its fourth annual Juried Fine Art and Craft Festival at Renninger’s Farmers Market, Kutztown, under the Pavilion, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Over 35 traditional and contemporary artists and craftsmen will display their newest creations, including paintings, weaving, jewelry, glass, wood, photography, leather, baskets, pottery, gourd art, metal art, rugs and fraktur. Admission is free. For more information, see rbcrafts.org.
• The Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Germantown Avenue from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. The festival includes over 200 home and garden vendors, a Makers Village where you can watch the artisans demonstrate their craftsmanship, a Fun Fest at Jenks Elementary School for children under 10, dance and theatrical performances, live music on four stages, shopping along Germantown Avenue and dining in Chestnut Hill restaurants. Rain date is May 19. For more information, see chestnuthillpa.com.
• The Daniel Boone Homestead, Exeter Township, hosts Children’s Day on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Experience Colonial life with interactive learning and exploration during this afternoon of hands-on activities and demonstrations for children and their families. Children will have the opportunity to learn more about Daniel Boone’s childhood in the Oley Valley and participate in 18th century activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill pen writing and butter making. Tours of the Boone House and the Bertolet Log House will be offered throughout the day. At the Bertolet Log House, children will be able to explore animal furs and skins and play with Colonial toys and games. Children will also be able to enjoy a Colonial dancing demonstration and learn a few simple steps. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for ages 6-17. For more information, see thedanielboonehomestead.org.
• The Media Theatre presents a concert by Terry Reid and Cosmic American Derelicts on Sunday at 7 p.m. Reid first came to the public’s attention in 1965 when he was asked to be the opening act for the Rolling Stones on their UK tour. He has released six studio albums and two live albums over the course of his 50-year career, and performed thousands of gigs throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. The Cosmic American Derelicts have been performing throughout the northeastern United States and the UK for over 25 years. Their sound blends honky-tonk blues, bluegrass/country and rock ’n’ roll. They have recorded six albums, their most recent, “Bergenfield Blues,” featuring Reid singing and playing guitar on five songs. Tickets cost $30 at themediatheatre.com.
• Forty-five singers from 23 area churches will join together in the 31st annual St. John’s Choir & Friends concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Phoenixville. This year’s program, entitled “Be Glad Then America,” features music by William Billings, America’s first native composer, foremost composer of the early American primitive style, and whose works have become an integral part of the American folk tradition. A tanner by trade, he was self-taught in music. Among his friends were many prominent figures of the American Revolution, including Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Completing the program are patriotic selections. In addition, the West Whiteland Horn Quartet will be performing arrangements of Billings’ music and “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,” based on the beloved American hymn “It Is Well With My Soul.” The concert will be conducted by F. Thomas Snyder III, director of music at St. John’s, with piano accompaniment by John A. Quinn III, organist at St. John’s. There is no admission charge, although a free-will offering will be received.
• The Washington Crossing Brewfest will be held Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Washington Crossing State Park, south of New Hope. Sample over 100 different beers from more than 60 breweries, and enjoy live music from First Highland Watch, a rock ’n’ roll bagpipe band. Held by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, all proceeds from the Brewfest support educational and historical programming in the park. General admission is $55, with a limited number of $17.76 designated driver tickets, available at washingtoncrossingbrewfest.com.
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