Events

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The Franklin Institute Presents “The Art of the Brick”

Franklin Institute 20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

An exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO brick. Franklin […]

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

Through May 26, “There Is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art.” Through June 30, “The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: Poetic Roots,” an exhibition by Anna […]

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

Through Sept. 1, “Give Me My Flowers — Soft Petals: exploring the mother wound,” photographs by Shakira Hunt. Through Sept. 8, “Suspended Spins: Dennis Beach.” 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wed, 10 […]

“Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled” at Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford

This exhibition traces a persistent vein of intriguing, often disconcerting imagery over the career of renowned local artist Jamie Wyeth, featuring more than 50 works drawn from museum and private […]

Bird-in-Hand Stage

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

Apr. 4–Aug. 3, The Confession… An Amish Love Story. Apr. 6–Oct. 19, Ryan & Friends: All Your Favorite Funny Stuff, a multimedia variety show. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

May 1, Queensryche Armored Saint; May 3, Marc Maron; May 4, The Doo Wop Project; May 5, Al Stewart; May 7, Ghosts: Do You Believe?; May 8, Saxon & Uriah […]

West Chester University Senior BFA Exhibition

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

May 1–17, Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High St. May 1–June 29, Baker Gallery, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 E. Rosedale […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

May 3, An Evening with Darlingside; May 4, The Rock Orchestra Plays Fleetwood Mac; May 9, The Temptations and Four Tops; May 11, The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook; May 18, […]

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

May 3, Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees; May 4, The Temptations & The Four Tops; May 5, Stomp; May 10, An Evening with David Foster & Katharine […]

Festival of Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Stroll through the gardens with brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials and discover the Illuminated Fountain Performances and live music in the beer garden. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 […]

6th Annual Festival of the Peony

Styer's Peonies 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford

Walk through 25 acres with more than 55,000 peonies and cut your own to take home. Bring a vase to take the peonies home. 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. […]

Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “The Full Monty”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster

A funny and heartfelt story about six unemployed steel workers who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- […]

Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Devon Horse Show 23 Dorset Rd., Devon

See Olympic-caliber riders, junior classes and Lead Line or come for the fun outside the ring at North America’s oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show. Visit the Country Fair’s […]

Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport

Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at […]

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd, Chadds Ford

Through Sept. 15, “Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination.” Through Oct. 13, “In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to […]

Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!

Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia

Dinosaurs made out of natural materials are displayed on more than 15 different rail lines. The display includes triceratops, and velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures. 100 E. Northwestern […]

Frog Hollow Art Show

Frog Hollow Art Show 1655 Hollow Rd, Chester Springs

Presented by the Diving Cat Studio Gallery, local artists exhibit creative styles in art and craft in a uniquely restored 1790s four-story gristmill house. A special interview with Markels Roberts […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

May 31, Larger than Life: The Ultimate Boy Band Tribute; June 1, Bassel & the Supernaturals. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.

The Ladybug Music Festival

Downtown Wilmington Wilmington

A celebration of women in music with a 100% female-fronted lineup, giving platforms to women in all areas of music event production. Venues located on the 400 and 500 blocks […]

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Brandywine Polo

Brandywine Polo Field 232 Polo Rd, Toughkenamon

Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Cancelled […]

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Open-Air Market in West Chester

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut […]

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Phoenixville Inside Out

Downtown Phoenixville Phoenixville

Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from […]

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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.

Brandywine Zoo—Brew at the Zoo

Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington

Visit the zoo after hours and enjoy a variety of beer, wine and spirit tastings, light fare and ice cream, live music and animal encounters. Food and beverages are included […]