February Events In and Around Chester County, PA
Our picks for top events this month
Firebird Festival in Phoenixville
February 1
After the December postponement, the Phoenix will rise again. The mission of this annual event that draws huge crowds to town is to foster a collaboration of local artistic and creative talent and to enhance the cultural life of Phoenixville. The festival is thrilling and fun for all with drummers, dancers, fire breathers and live music. Burning of the Firebird at Veteran’s Field, 192 Mowere Rd. 5 to 10 p.m. Free. FirebirdFestival.com.
“A Raisin in the Sun” at People’s Light
February 19–March 30
You don’t want to miss this award-winning classic that’s both intimate and mythic in scope. Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal drama portrays three generations sharing a cramped apartment on the segregated South Side of 1950s Chicago as they argue over how to spend the proceeds of a life insurance policy, revealing deep generational divides. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
Theatre Rock Live at Uptown
February 22
Prepare for an unforgettable night when rock meets musical theater magic, complete with memorable melodies and an electric atmosphere. This dynamic tribute to rock musicals from the 1970s to the present features vocalists and musicians who blend Broadway’s vocal prowess with the power of a rock concert. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester. VIP with reception, $60; tickets, $40. 7:30 p.m. UptownWestChester.org.
West Chester Restaurant Week
February 23–March 2
West Chester’s culinary stars will create special multi-course prix fixe menus for $30, $40 or $50 featured for one week only. Dine-in and takeout options available. Visit the website for a complete list of participating restaurants. DowntownWestChester.com/RestaurantWeek.
American Music Theatre Presents “Riverdance”
February 25–March 2
To celebrate their 30th year milestone, “Riverdance” is on a special anniversary tour and making a stop in Lancaster. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
February 28
This is a unique experience when, before the show, audience members fill out a card with their name, favorite Beatles song and reason for their choice. The band then weaves the audience’s personal stories into their performance. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, WCUPATix.com/WCULive.