Brandywine River Museum of Art
“Home Places: Andrew Wyeth and the Architecture of Chadds Ford.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 10 to 4. $6–$18. Brandywine.org.
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“Seventeen Men” at Chester County History Center
“Seventeen Men” — an exhibit discovering the men of the U.S. Colored Troops and their role in the Union Army during the Civil War. 225 N. High St., West Chester. Tues–Sat, 9:30 to 4:30. $5–$8. MyCCHC.org.
Disney 100 — The Exhibition
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, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $25. FI.edu.
“Our Red Planet” at Delaware Art Museum
“Our Red Planet” an exhibition by Anna Bogatin Ott. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. 302-571-9590; DelArt.org.
Bird-in-Hand Stage
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 and song parodies. Aug. 4–Oct. 19, The Home Game, baseball, farming and family. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
“Million Dollar Quartet” at Media Theatre
The extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
May 4, Paula Johns Presents: “What the World Needs Now” Tribute to Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick and Hal David; May 26, West Chester Jazz Orchestra plays Count Basie; June 2, Kiss The Sky: Jimi Hendrix Tribute. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
The Keswick Theatre Presents
May 4, Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall; May 5 & 6, The Musical Box performs The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway: One Last Time … The End of an Era; May 7, One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works; May 11, “Old Gods of Appalachia” theater performance; May 12 & 13, WXPN […]
Kennett Flash
May 6, The Hypothetical House Band (featuring Jon Herington of Steely Dan); May 12, Blank Pages with special guest Jac Conner; May 13, Kennett Metal Fest; May 14, The Legendary Kennett Flash Open Mic Night; June 3, SONiA. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
May 7, Martin Sexton and KT Tunstall Tour; May 13, Ryan Hamilton; May 18, LeAnn Rimes; May 19 & 20, Billy Joel Weekend; May 20, An Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee; May 21, Two Funny Mamas Live featuring Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley; June 1, Sara Evans: Copy That Tour. 818 N. Market […]
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
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., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at the Candlelight Theatre
Murder and mayhem. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Devon Horse Show & Country Fair
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 midway attractions and boutiques. Benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital. 23 Dorset Rd., Devon. DevonHorseShow.net.
Chestertown Tea Party Festival
Annual festival featuring a reenactment of the 1774 Tea Toss, Saturday at 2 pm. Colonial parade, street party, raft race, street performances, colonial crafts, strolling musicians, local fare, 5K and 10-mile runs, and more. Wine and craft beer tasting at Wilmer Park, Sunday from noon to 4. ChestertownTeaParty.org.
“Elvis: A Musical Revolution” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and cultural icon whose impact shaped the history of music. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Businesses will set up in the closed sidewalk and roadway between Starr and Main Sts., and from Main to Gay Sts. beginning at 2 pm on Fri, ending 7 am Mon. The Main and Bridge Street […]
Open-Air Market in West Chester
West Chester has plenty of outdoor dining and shopping options. Gay Street (between Matlack St. and New St.) will be closed to vehicles Friday morning through Monday morning. Restaurants and retail alike will line the street, so residents and visitors have more space to shop, eat and explore the town. DowntownWestChester.com.
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 of art and rich American history. $49–$99. VisitWilmingtonDE.com.
Chester County Antique Car Club Car Show
Featuring antique and classic cars, street rods, trucks, flea market, food vendors, music and raffle. Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Rd., Morgantown. 9 to 3. CCACC.Club.
Berwyn Farmers Market
Berwyn Farmers Market
573 E. Lancaster Ave. in Handel’s parking lot. Sun, 10 to 1. CulinaryHarvest.com.
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Bring your own chair and/or inner tube to cool off in the river at Brandywine Outfitters. Enjoy live music and food trucks as you sip the flavors of craft beers. 2100 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville. 1 pm to dusk. BrothersKershner.com/Beer-Garden.
Brandywine Polo
Brandywine Polo
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 for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
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Radnor Township Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Radnor Township Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Come for the annual Memorial Day celebration. A brief Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the corner of Runnymede and South Wayne Aves. Parade starts at 9:45 am. RadnorMemorialDay.org.
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Memorial Day Parade in Media
Memorial Day Parade in Media
The Veterans Legacy Project and Media Borough host the annual parade, which starts at Barrall Field, located at the intersection of State and Edgmont Sts., Media. Ceremony at the Delaware County Courthouse immediately following the parade. Parade starts at 10 am. VisitMediaPA.com.
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Memorial Day Parade in Kennett Square
Memorial Day Parade in Kennett Square
A great hometown parade featuring bands, veterans, reenactors, dancers, antique cars, bagpipers, fife and drum corps, fire trucks and more. Starts at Kennett High School, 100 E. South St. and ends at Union Hill Cemetery. 10 am. KennettMemorialDayParade.com.
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Dining Under the Stars in 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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Afternoon Tea at Delaware Art Museum’s Kaffeina Cafe
Afternoon Tea at Delaware Art Museum’s Kaffeina Cafe
A traditional British afternoon tea experience with a specially crafted menu featuring sandwiches, scones, desserts and tea. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. 2 to 3:30. $40. DelArt.org.
West Chester TAPS
West Chester TAPS
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 for locations.
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New Garden Rhythm & Blues
New Garden Rhythm & Blues
Live music, food trucks and fun at New Garden Park, 8936 Gap Newport Pk., Landenberg. 6 to 8 pm. Free. NewGarden.org.