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Brandywine River Museum of Art

Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford

“Home Places: Andrew Wyeth and the Architecture of Chadds Ford.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 10 to 4. $6–$18. Brandywine.org.

“Seventeen Men” at Chester County History Center

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester

“Seventeen Men” — an exhibit discovering the men of the U.S. Colored Troops and their role in the Union Army during the Civil War. 225 N. High St., West Chester. […]

Disney 100 — The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, the world premiere exhibition will feature rarely seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props and other memorabilia. Franklin Institute, […]

“Our Red Planet” at Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

“Our Red Planet” an exhibition by Anna Bogatin Ott. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. 302-571-9590; DelArt.org.

“Footloose” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster

Based on the 1984 movie. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.

Bird-in-Hand Stage

Bird-In-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand

Apr. 6–July 27, Dear Solider Boy, musical comedy set in the heart of Amish Country. Apr. 7–Oct. 28, Ryan & Friends: Never Speechless, a multimedia variety show with comedy routine […]

“Titanic” at Fulton Theatre

Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St.,, Lancaster

A musical play that examines the causes, conditions and characters on the Titanic. The Fulton, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.

“Songs for Nobodies” at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern

A one-woman performance with the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas performed by Bethany Thomas. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; […]

“Million Dollar Quartet” at Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

The extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester

May 4, Paula Johns Presents: “What the World Needs Now” Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick and Hal David; May 26, West Chester Jazz Orchestra plays Count Basie; June 2, […]

The Keswick Theatre Presents

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

May 4, Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall; May 5 & 6, The Musical Box performs The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway: One Last Time … The End of an Era; […]

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

May 6, Tommy James & The Shondells with The Box Tops; May 7, Amy Grant; May 12, Dylan Scott; May 13, Grand Funk Railroad; May 18, Ashley McBryde with special […]

Kennett Flash

Kennett Flash 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square

May 6, The Hypothetical House Band (featuring Jon Herington of Steely Dan); May 12, Blank Pages with special guest Jac Conner; May 13, Kennett Metal Fest; May 14, The Legendary […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

May 7, Martin Sexton and KT Tunstall Tour; May 13, Ryan Hamilton; May 18, LeAnn Rimes; May 19 & 20, Billy Joel Weekend; May 20, An Evening with David Foster […]

Festival of Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Stroll through the gardens with brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials and discover a starlit getaway with the Illuminated Fountain Performances and live music in the beer garden. 1001 Longwood Rd., […]

Phoenixville Dogwood Festival

Reeves Park 2nd & Main Sts, Phoenixville

Celebrate the 80th anniversary this year! The Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation continues the rich tradition with a midway filled with games, rides and vendors, live music nightly at the bandshell and […]

Wilmington Grand Prix Weekend

Downtown Wilmington Wilmington

One of the top 10 criterium bike races in the country that includes a street festival, parade and Criterium on Sat, time trials on Fri at Monkey Hill in Brandywine […]

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Open-Air Market in West Chester

Downtown West Chester West Chester

West Chester has plenty of outdoor dining and shopping options. Gay Street (between Matlack St. and New St.) will be closed to vehicles Friday morning through Monday morning. Restaurants and […]

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Live Theater at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester

May 12–14, journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. May 19–21, Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning book and score. Both […]

Derby at the Vineyard

Penns Woods Winery 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford

A spectacular horse-jumping event in Penns Woods’ vineyard with wine, local beer and cider, live music, food trucks, artisan vendors plus a chance for the kids to get up close […]

Brandywine Ballet Presents “Beauty and the Beast”

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University 700 S. High St., West Chester

An enchanting new version of the classic fairy tale at Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Sat, noon and 4 pm; Sun, 2 pm. $25–$45. […]

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Westtown Amish Market

Westtown Amish Market 1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester

1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.

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Malvern Farmers Market

Malvern Farmers Market Warren Ave. and Roberts Rd., Malvern

Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.

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Phoenixville Farmers Market

Phoenixville Farmers Market 200 Mill Street, Phoenixville

200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.

Westtown Revolutionary War Militia Monument Dedication

Westtown Revolutionary War Militia Monument 1147 S. Concord Rd., West Chester

The Westtown Historical Commission hosts a dedication ceremony service to unveil a new monument that honors Westtown's Revolutionary War Militia soldiers buried in the township. Speakers include Historical Commission founder […]

West Chester Porchfest

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Organized by the West Chester Green Team to celebrate spring with music, this family-friendly event invites you to stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks […]

Music Without Walls — Field Jam

Stroud Center 454 W. Creek Rd., West Chester

First in the Music Without Walls series from Natural Lands, Field Jam features lively music, craft beer and tasty food truck treats. Two jammin’ bands, Sug Daniels and Frog Holler, […]

Spring Blooms Annual Celebration at Jenkins Arboretum

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon

Enjoy a roving dinner, garden games, lively music, live auction and other festivities. Benefits the arboretum in offering free admission to visitors and educational programs. 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon. […]