Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include:

v Ed Sheeran: Thursday on “Today Show” (NBC)

v 2 Chainz, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign: Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)

v Flo Rida: Friday on “Today Show” (NBC)

v Big Sean: Friday on “Good Morning America” (ABC)

v Charlie Wilson, Robin Thicke: Friday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)

Fourth of July specials: What are the advantages to celebrating Independence Day in front of the TV? There are no crowds to fight and you can turn down the volume if the pyrotechnics get too loud. This year’s programs include the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (8 tonight, NBC) from New York City, featuring performances by John Mellencamp, Brad Paisley and Hailee Steinfeld. Other options are “A Capitol Fourth” (8 p.m., PBS) and “Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular” (9 p.m., Bloomberg Television). The former has John Stamos hosting a musical extravaganza from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The latter is headlined by Andy Grammer, Melissa Etheridge and “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr.

“The Words That Built America” (7 p.m., HBO): This rousing Independence Day special celebrates our nation’s founding documents – including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights – via dramatic readings by actors, media figures, the six living presidents and others.

TV listings, C3

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Slovenefest returns for weekend of fun

Borough of SNPJ, Pa.

The 36th annual Slovenefest will take place Friday through Sunday at the SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, a few miles east of New Middletown, Ohio.

The festival celebrates the music, tastes and traditions of Slovenia and attracts as many as 5,000 people, making it the largest Slovenian cultural festival of its kind. Featuring more than 20 Slovenian polka bands and button-box accordion clubs at five indoor and outdoor venues, the nonstop entertainment starts at noon each day.

Slovenian sausage and barbecued lamb, chicken and pork will be available for purchase, along with Slovenian beer and wines.

Festival guests will be able to explore the culture of Slovenia through an extensive display of folk attire, crafts and presentations in the SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center museum.

Families and children can swim in the Olympic-size pool, fish in the SNPJ lake, play miniature golf, ride the trackless train and participate in many activities, all included with the price of admission. New this year is the “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” Crafters Bazaar.

The SNPJ Recreation Center is on Pennsylvania state Route 108, a mile east of the state line. Admission is $10 on Friday and Sunday, $15 on Saturday. A three-day pass is $30. Children 16 and under are admitted free of charge. Ample free parking is available, along with free shuttle service.

For information, call 724-336-5180 (toll free at 1-877-767-5732). A complete schedule can be found at slovenefest.com.