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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, […]

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 […]

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.

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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 […]

The Great American Backyard Campout

The Willows 490 Darby-Paoli Rd, Radnor

Bring your camping gear, set up under the stars and enjoy a night outside with your family. Activities include camp cooking and fire making demonstrations, fishing, ceremonial campfire program, s’mores […]

Willistown Conservation Trust Barns & BBQ

Willistown Conservation Trust 925 Providence Rd, Newtown Square

Take a glimpse into some of Chester County’s iconic barns. Two self-guided barn tour opportunities: The Morning Tour, 9 to 11, $50 and Evening Barn Tour and BBQ Dinner, starts […]

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts

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

June 1, Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa; June 2, Dan Bern + Jeffrey Gaines; June 13, Merion Concert Band, (free); June 15, Livingston Taylor; June 22, Lizzie No; June […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

June 1, Diggery Digger’s Rock N’ Roar Dinosaur Show; June 5, Sports Movie Night with Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow; June 6, Back in Black, AC/DC Tribute Band; June 7, […]

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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.

Main Line Animal Rescue’s 13th Annual Tails & Trails 5K Run/2K Walk

Main Line Animal Rescue 1149 Pike Springs Rd, Chester Springs

Ready. Set. Rescue! Activities include a beer garden, food, music, kid’s corner, raffles, adoptable animals, vendors and more! Friends, family-members, and dogs are welcome. Run or walk at your own […]

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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.

Historic Newtown Square Day

Historic Square Tavern 3716 Goshen Road, Newtown Square

A community celebration with demonstrations, Revolutionary War and Native American reenactors, art, tours of historic sites, sheep shearing, music, children’s activities. 1742 Square Tavern, Rt. 252 & Goshen Rd., Newtown […]

Ales & Petals—Cars & Motorcycles of England Car Show

Historic Hope Lodge 553 Bethlehem Pk, Fort Washington

Enjoy food, live music, craft beers and tour one of the largest British motoring shows on the East Coast with over 250 classic British cars and motorcycles. Historic Hope Lodge, […]

Delaware County Pride Parade

Downtown Media Media

The Pride Parade will run along State Street for one mile and loop around Media. Enjoy a variety of activities including music, dancing, vendors and more. 104 E. State St., […]

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Wellington Square Bookshop

Wellington Square Bookshop 549 Wellington Square, Exton

Classics Book Club: June 5, The Trial by Franz Kafka, 2 pm. Meet the Author: June 1, And Then You Apply Ice by Pamela Gwyn Kripke, 1 pm; June 15, […]