Events

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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 […]

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; […]

“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; […]

42nd French & Pickering’s Annual Auction

Stonewall Links 375 Bulltown Rd, Elverson

Oct. 31–Nov. 4, online auction. Nov. 2, in-person auction—enjoy cocktails, auctions and delicious food. Benefits French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Stonewall Golf Club, Bulltown Rd., Elverson. 6 pm. Tickets […]

Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne

The weekend includes handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. Fri, 4 to 8; Sat, […]

Delaware Valley Art League Show

Newtown Square Presbyterian Church 3600 Goshen Rd., Newtown Square

Purchase original art at great prices for holiday gift giving. Benefits Gemma Services, residential treatment service for children. Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Rd., Newtown Square. Fri, Meet the […]

Kennett Flash

Kennett Flash 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square

Nov. 1, A Night of Rock featuring Silver Sonic, Impolite Society and World of Chaos; Nov. 3, The New Phunk Odyssey Tour; Nov. 15, Songwriters and Storytellers; Nov. 22, Raymond […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Nov. 1 & 2, The Hooters; Nov. 7, Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse; Nov. 8, Pop Evil: Bad Wolves; Nov. 9, Stryper; Nov. 10, “Pinkalicious” The Musical; Nov. 11, Max Fosh; […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

Nov. 1, Yellow Brick Road tribute to Elton John; Nov. 2, Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars; Nov. 7, One Alternative; Nov. 8, We May […]

Bird-in-Hand Stage

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

Nov. 1–Dec. 28, “The Christmas Candy Caper.” Nov. 14 & 22, Dec. 13 & 28, “Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas.” 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, […]

Chester County Craft Guild Fine Craft Fair

Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester

Fine craft artists display and sell their handmade works at Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, 11 to 4. ChesterCountyCraftGuild.org.

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Nov. 2, Eddie Griffin; Nov. 3, Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza; Nov. 7, Las Migas at Baby Grand; Nov. 7, Damien Escobar at Copeland Hall; Nov. 8, Andy Falco & […]

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Comedy Nights at Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

Nov. 2, Chris Nee Comedy Night. Nov. 16, comedian Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra. Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.

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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.

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Downingtown Farmers Market

Kerr Park Downingtown

Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com

7th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races

Reeves Park 2nd & Main Sts, Phoenixville

Race teams will build, decorate and race beds on wheels to raise funds for two Phoenixville organizations that provide shelter for the homeless and to win the title of “Fastest […]

Casino Night at West Chester Area Senior Center

West Chester Area Senior Center 530 E. Union St., West Chester

Casino games, dinner, drinks and auctions. Proceeds support the services seniors rely on to remain as healthy, active and as independent as possible. 530 E. Union St., West Chester. 6:30. […]

12th Annual Bark & Whine Gala

URBN 5000 S. Broad St., Philadelphia

Join this fundraiser to celebrate the SPCA’s mission with cocktails, dinner, music and dancing, auctions and adoptable pets. URBN (Navy Yard), 5000 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. 6:30 to 10:30 pm. […]

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 19th Annual 1940s Swing Dance

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd. (Rt. 741), Strasburg

Jump, Jive & Swing to the big band playing live among the historic trains. Dress to impress in your best 1940s vintage attire or military uniform and enjoy light refreshments. […]