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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, […]

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 […]

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., […]

Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport

The Passport provides access to 12 of Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley’s top attractions, including thousands of acres of gardens, the grand estates of the du Pont family, incredible works […]

Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware

Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington

Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 8, Captain Kidd’s Pirate Adventure Day, noon to 4 pm; Aug. 12, Underground Railroad Superhero […]

“The Sound of Music” at The Candlelight Theatre

Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein features all of the cherished songs. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.

“True West” at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern

An exploration of duality, masculinity and the mythos of the American west. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.

Delaware Valley Art League Summer Exhibit

Media Arts Council 11 E. State St., Media

Featuring 30 pieces from award-winning DVAL artists. Opening reception Aug. 4, 5 to 7 pm. Media Arts Council, 11 E. State St., Media. Thurs–Fri, 11 to 3; Sat, 10 to […]

Kennett Flash

Aug. 5, Winslow: An Evening of The Eagles; Aug. 11, An Evening with Jeffrey Gaines; Aug. 12, Leon Timbo Trio (rooftop concert); Aug. 19, Total Mass Retain: YES Tribute Band; […]

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts

Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr

Aug. 5, Livingston Taylor; Aug. 12, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience; Aug. 19, Susan Werner; Aug. 26, Dar Williams; Sept. 1, Carsie Blanton & Marielle Kraft; Sept. 8, Jon […]

Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars

Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia

Aug. 5, Don McCloskey with Hoots & Hellmouth; Aug. 12, Donna the Buffalo; Aug. 17, Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute); Aug. 26, Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets; Sept. […]

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

Aug. 6, Air Supply; Aug. 11, The Original Kenny Rogers Band featuring Don Gatlin; Aug. 12, American Harmony: The Lettermen & The Association; Aug. 19, Johnny Mathis: The Voice of […]

Long’s Park Summer Music Series

Aug. 6, Jupiter & Okwess; Aug. 13, Con Brio; Aug. 20, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones; Aug. 27, Lost Bayou Ramblers. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. […]

“Tarzan” at Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

This is the stage version of the beloved Disney hit. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.

August Quarterly Festival Celebration

Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park Rosa Parks Dr., Wilmington

The nation’s oldest African American festival celebrating freedom of religion and speech and the right of assembly. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park at the Riverfront, Rosa Park Dr. and Market St., Wilmington. […]

WCU Student Move-In

West Chester University 700 S. High St., West Chester

WCUPA.edu/CampusCalendar.

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Dining Under the Stars in Media

Downtown Media Media

Stroll. Shop. Dine. Restaurants set up tables on State Street, which is closed from Jackson to Orange for this summer-long outdoor dining event. Check VisitMediaPA.com for participating restaurants.

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Longwood Gardens Summer Performance Series

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Aug. 6, Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart; Aug. 16, Sutton Foster; Aug. 23, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.

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West Chester TAPS

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Enjoy a borough-wide happy hour to unwind with friends every Wednesday, 4 to 7 pm. Participating locations offer select $4 beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails plus half-price appetizers. DowntownWestChester.com […]

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Summer Nights at Hagley Museum & Library

Hagley Museum 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington

Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are […]