Today-Sunday

Making a splash

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival appeals to the creative of all ages. In one event, Splash! Animals, artists quickly throw and brush paint on a canvas as the audience tries to identify which endangered species the paint splatters create. Older craft enthusiasts can browse pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, home decor, furniture, home accessories, and photography. The Crafts Festival is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. Tickets: $7 online, $8 at the door, free 12 and younger. Information: 1-800-210-9900 or www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Today

Armenian airs

The Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After 5 series presents Armen Donelian, a jazz pianist and composer who re-creates Armenian folk songs. His performance will complement the "Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective" exhibit. The concert is performed in two sets in the Great Stair Hall, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the museum, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Tickets to the galleries and concert are $16, $14 for senior citizens, $12 for students with ID and children 13 to 18; free 12 and younger. Information: 215-763-8100 or www.philamuseum.org.

Saturday

In concert

Singer Neshama Carlebach will perform with the Green Pastures Baptist Church Choir at Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley, at 8 p.m. The performance, open to the community, is part of Carlebach's "Soul Journey," which raises funds to help communities around the world present musical, educational, and spiritual events. Information: 610-667-5000 or http://www.neshamasingsphilly.com.

Today-Saturday

Listening to a legend

Songwriter Mose Allison, whose work has influenced Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and Bonnie Raitt, will play tonight and tomorrow night at Roller's Flying Fish, 8142 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. Joined by local musicians Jim Dragoni and Dylan Taylor, Allison will perform at 8 and 10 each night. General admission is $39.50. Information and ticketing: 215-247-0707 or www.emusictime.com.

Today

Philly spirit

Hosted by Bob Pantano of WOGL-FM (98.1) with a performance by Bobby Rydell, Dance Philly! benefits the Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation's efforts to find cures for fatal childhood diseases. Eagles cheerleaders will be there, and there will be raffles, a silent auction, and a casino. The event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Simeone Foundation Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. Tickets: $50 with dinner, $10 general admission. Information: 215-635-9405 or www.dancephilly.com.

Sunday

Bluesy Bill

The First Person Arts Festival hosts the Philadelphia premiere of Still Bill, a documentary on Bill Withers, the musician who created the songs "Ain't No Sunshine," "Just the Two of Us," and "Lean on Me." Directors Alex Vlack and Damani Baker explain why this brilliant musician abandoned the blues scene as abruptly as he changed it. The screening is at 7:30 p.m. at the Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. Tickets: $25. Information on Still Bill and on other weekend festival events: 267-402-2055 or www.firstpersonarts.org.

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Contact staff writer Christina Pellegrini at 215-854-2737 or pellec@phillynews.com.