Events

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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

“9 to 5: The Musical” at The Candlelight Theatre

Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington

Based on the 1980 movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.

Brandywine Museum of Art

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

Through Feb. 16, “Up East: Andrew Wyeth in Maine.” Oct. 13–Jan. 19, “The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.

“On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star”

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur

Celebrate one of America’s first celebrities with Winterthur Museum’s latest exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824–25 “Farewell Tour” of the U.S. The exhibition explores Lafayette’s […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Oct. 1, X (the band); Oct. 3, Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel—Face to Face; Oct. 4, Tribute to Prince—The Purple Xperience; Oct. 5, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood; […]

Media Theatre Presents “Legally Blonde”

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

Kick off the season with a bang as Media Theatre brings you the high-octane, feel-good story of Elle Woods on her empowering journey. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and […]

Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Hairspray: The Musical”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster

The score in this Tony Award-winning musical includes “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “Hairspray.” 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

“Jazz Age Illustration,” a major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Oct. 5, Ari Shapiro: Thank You for Listening; Oct. 9, Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play; Oct. 9, Eddie Izzard; Oct. 12, The Rock Orchestra; Oct. 17, Matthew Sweet; […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

Oct. 10, Studio Two presents The Early Beatles; Oct. 11, Moondance—The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert; Oct. 12, Uncaged, Zac Brown Tribute; Oct. 13, Kennett Symphony; Oct. 18, Awaken, a […]

Chester County Library’s Halloween Door Tour

Doors and porches in West Chester are decorated for Halloween. Vote for best decorations in three categories — funniest, scariest and most original. Look for the Halloween Door Tour sign […]

“Every Brilliant Thing” at Delaware Theatre Company

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington

Book by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, this is a handwritten list of the small joys that make life worth living. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302- 594-1100; […]

West Chester Halloween Parade

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Begins on Market St. between Church & Darlington Sts. Marching bands and cheerleading performances featured. Market St. 7 pm. Rain date, Oct. 24. West-Chester.com.

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Reads & Company Book Groups

Reads & Co. 234 Bridge St., Phoenixville

Oct. 2, The Big Reads Book Group: “Catalina” by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Oct. 9, The International Voices Book Group: “Budapest” by Chico Buarque. Oct. 16, The Kiss and Tell Romance […]