See Chester youth take the stage weekends in July
CHESTER » New Life Ministries, 10 W. Seventh St., hosts performances of “Collision of Cultures — The Sutton’s Return” each Friday-Sunday in July. The play, written and directed by Pastor Joy D. Scott and produced by Dr. Joyce E. Scott, features 60-plus Chester-based youth.
Come out for dozens of young people dancing, acting, and performing a play that’s entertaining, uplifting, and ripped right from the pages of many people who have dealt with the drama of large families, adoption, teen pregnancy, bad boyfriends and that crazy uncle.
For tickets and showtimes, call 610-874-8752.
Give blood at Norwood Legion
NORWOOD » John Wesley Cross American Legion Post 507, 20 W. Cleveland Ave., holds its annual Red Cross Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in the upper hall. For information, call the post at 610586-0158.
Haverford concert series is back
HAVERFORD » The third annual Haverford Concert in the Park Summer Series is set to open tonight, June 28, and continue for five Wednesdays in different parks around the township. Snacks are available for sale at park concession stands. Guests should bring their own chairs or blankets.
The concert schedule for the 2017 summer series is:
• July 12: The Pennise Family Band — Paddock Park, 178 W. Hillcrest Ave., Havertown. Hosted by the Paddock Farms Civic Association.
• July 26: Matt Santry with Meghan Cary — Hilltop/Steel Field, 1400 Steel Road, Havertown. Hosted by the Hilltop Civic Association.
• Aug 23: The Big Jangle (a tribute to Tom Petty) with Grateful Rob — Westgate Hills Pavilion, 1614 Rose Tree Lane, Havertown. Hosted by the Westgate Hills Civic Association
• Aug. 30: Alfred James Band with Avalare Strings — Merwood Park, Wynnefield Lane and Cherry Lane, Havertown. Hosted by the Merwood Civic Association.
All concerts start at 6 p.m.; gates open at 5:30. All concerts are $5 in advance and $10 day of show. Children ages 12 and under are free. For tickets, visit www.kellymusicforlife.org/ events/concert-in-the-park
The Haverford Concert In The Park Summer Series is produced by Kelly Music for Life, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving lives and communities through music. Proceeds benefit park improvements and other neighborhood initiatives. The Haverford Concert In The Park Summer Series will be streamed live on iRadioPhilly.
Author interview at Media Theatre
MEDIA » Join Dom Giordano as he hosts author Brad Thor for discussion of his latest book “Use of Force: A Thriller.” This WPHT Speaker Series event is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104. E. State St. Tickets are $24 and include a signed copy of Brad’s book “Use of Force.” For tickets, visit www. eventbrite.com and search “Brad Thor” with the location “Media.” For updates on the series held throughout the Philadelphia region, visit www.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/speakerseries
Live music Thursdays in Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE » The Thursday Night Live concert series at the borough amphitheater, 121 Park Ave., runs now through Sept. 21. The free series runs every other Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Concert attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner or get take-out from one of many restaurants in town. The event is BYOB. The rain site is WaR3house3 in the event of inclement weather. The remaining concerts for the season are:
• July 13: Curb Alert, Barrel Fires
• July 27: Sonoma Sound, The Young Musicians
• Aug. 10, Last Chance, Jerry Getz
• Aug. 24: Out of Order, Brian Kors
• Sept. 7: Don Jones Band
• Sept. 21: SwUKEstra, Greg Brady
For information, visit www.swarthmoretowncenter.com/thursday-nightlive.html
Episcopal Place hosts cafe
UPLAND » Episcopal Place at Park Row, 421 W. 24th St., provide safe and affordable housing for low-income elderly in the community. The residency invites area seniors to its Cafe at Park Row from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are required. Volunteers are needed for the cafe program, including servers and prep assistants. Hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For reservations or volunteer opportunities, call 610-872-0100.
Time change for Recovery International
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Recovery International now meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Holy MyrrhBearers Church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Meetings are for men and women of all ages to ease the suffering from mental health issues by gaining skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. For information on Recovery International, visit www. recoveryinternational.org. For information about local meetings, call 484-6454700.
Tom-N-Jerry’s: 1006 MacDade Blvd., Milmont Park, has live music from the Buddy Cash Band today from 4-8, followed by tonight’s band Tongue N Groove. Saturday night it’s Another Day Dawns. Hear the Bughunters on Sunday from 4-8, and the Chaotics on Tuesday from 7-11. Wednesday from 7:30-11:00 it’s open mic night.
Haggerty’s Café: MacDade Boulevard, Holmes, has DJ entertainment from Mike Reilly tonight from 8-1. Rumours, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, takes the stage Saturday from 9-1. Haggerty’s welcomes rock ‘n’ roll legend Charlie Gracie on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 6-9. Reactors Comedy Club: 1110 Baltimore Pike (located in Wyndham Gardens Hotel),
welcomes Delco native Mick Diflo on July 22. Diflo is a former laborer, professional boxer, addiction counselor and skeptic who moved to NYC at 48 and began doing standup. Since then his dark, skewed way of looking at relationships, the news, addiction and life in general have made him a favorite with audiences. Doors open at 7; showtime is at 8. For tickets and information, call 267-374-0732 or visit http://www.reactorscomedyclub.com Riddle Ale House: 1073 West Baltimore Pike, Media, has open mic night every Tuesday, hosted by Rick Penny. Copley’s Tavern: Chichester Ave., Boothwyn, has Misty Blue Karaoke with Patty every Wednesday and Saturday night at 10.
Bogarts Bar and Grill: 773 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, has Quizzo with Chuck every Tuesday night at 7:30. Come out for 10 rounds with prizes each round. The Reef Seafood and Steak Restaurant: in the Carpenter Plaza at the end of Meetinghouse Road on the Pa./Del. border. Every Wednesday it’s live blues music with the 4W5 Blues Jam from 7-10. Karaoke with Kyle is Thursdays at 9. The Turf Club: announces the closure of its Brandywine location. Guests looking for horseracing action can visit their location in Oaks or their two Philadelphia locations in South Philly and “The Great Northeast.” Star Hotel: Marcus Hook, has cash prize Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m. to benefit
the Marcus Hook Preservation Society. Cost is $10 for 10 games. Saturday it’s a Fun Facts trivia game. Chickies and Pete’s: 5035 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. Come out Thursdays for an acoustic happy hour series from 5-8. The event features new musicians every week and promises to be a great time. JD McGillicuddy’s: 211 Carre Ave., Tinicum. The Burgundy Lounge: 25 E. Hinckley Ave., Ridley Park. Sundance Saloon: 3531 Concord Road, Aston. Don’s Eddystone Bar: Chester Pike. Good Time Cholly’s: Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights. Pogue’s Irish Bar: Chester Pike, Prospect Park. The Rusty Nail: 2580
Haverford Road, Ardmore. Spada’s: 920 Simpson St., Eddystone. Clank’s Bar: Marcus Hook. Slowdown Grillpub: 4700 Pennell Road, Aston. Bogart’s Bar and Bistro: 3001 Naamans Creek Road, Boothwyn. Maggie O’Neill’s: 1062 Pontiac Road, Drexel Hill. Briarcliffe Bar and Grill: 1061 Cedarwood Road. The Milmont Inn: 300 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park. Tavola Restaurant + Bar: 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield. A.J. Stephen’s Crab House and Bar: 105 S. MacDade Blvd., Glenolden. Stanley Kup Inn: 209 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. The Polish Club: 65-67 Marple Ave., Clifton Heights.