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2022 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens
Our Lady of Guadalupe 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown“Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art”
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordSpooky ArBOOretum Garden Tour at Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., PhiladelphiaUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester“Black Angels Over Tuskegee” at Delaware Theatre Company.
Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., WilmingtonWeek of Events
Taste Kennett Food Tours
Visit six restaurants, a brewery, a market and specialty shops on a 3-hour guided walking food tour through historic Kennett Square. Enjoy food tastings at each stop, a little bit of history, and a fun afternoon. 1 pm. $59. TasteKennett.com.
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather family and friends and let the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport guide you to a memorable summer weekend escape, providing access to 12 of Wilmington’s and the Brandywine Valley’s top attractions. $49–$99. VisitWilmingtonDE.com.
“Mushroom” at People’s Light
A locally-inspired world premiere play that takes place in Kennett Square. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
“Kinky Boots” at Fulton Theatre
Season opener at The Fulton, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
2022 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens
This year’s home, Broadhurst, is a Bucks County farmhouse dating to the late 1800s, located on Holicong Road in Buckingham Township. Opening Gala, Sept. 17, 6 to 10 pm, $200–$300. Park and shuttle from Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown. Benefits Doylestown Health. $36.75. BucksCountyDesignerHouse.org.
The Candlelight Theatre Presents “Memphis”
Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
“Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art”
“Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 10 to 4. $6–$18. Brandywine.org.
“Rent” at the Media Theatre
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
October Happenings at Morris Arboretum
Oct. 1–31, Spooky Scarecrow Walk: vote for your favorite from more than 30 scarecrows on display. Oct. 29 & 30, Trick or Treat Trail: come in costume and walk along the Spooky Scarecrow loop for trick-or-treating and candy for the kids, 1 to 3 pm. 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. Mon–Fri, 10 to 5; Sat […]
Fall Frights at The Colonial Theatre
Get into the spirit of Halloween with movies that range from the frightening to the macabre to the hilariously funny and to kid friendly films. Visit their website for a complete lineup and tickets. TheColonialTheatre.com.
Spooky ArBOOretum Garden Tour at Morris Arboretum
Get into the spirit of the season with knowledgeable guides on a tour of trees and plants that may include “Little Devil” ninebark, witches’ brooms, pumpkin fullmoon maples and more. 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. Mon–Fri, 10:30; Sat & Sun, 1 pm. Garden adm., $10–$20. MorrisArboretum.org.
36th Annual Phoenixville Run
Oct. 1–22, Virtual Challenge—participate how you want, when you want, where you want. Oct. 22, in-person 5K and 10K events. Benefits Citizen Advocacy of Chester County. Reeves Park, 2nd Ave. & Main St. 8:30 am. $35. Phoenixville.org.
The Keswick Theatre Presents
Oct. 2, Mohamed Allaoua; Oct. 5, Trash Taste; Oct. 6, Trace Adkins; Oct. 7 & 8, Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour: An Evening with YES; Oct. 13, Tina Karol; Oct. 14, John Petrucci featuring Mike Portnoy and Dave LaRue; Oct. 15, The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash; Oct. 20, Face […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
Oct. 4, The Aretha Experience: R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Copeland Hall; Oct. 7, Montell Jordan Featuring special guest Howard Hewett, Copeland Hall; Oct. 8, MasterChef Junior Live, Copeland Hall; Oct. 8, Chris Difford at The Baby Grand; Oct. 13, Fortune Feimster: “Hey Y’all,” Copeland Hall; Oct. 14, Tracy Morgan: “No Disrespect” at The Playhouse; Nov. 5, Ottmar Liebert […]
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Oct. 6, YYNOT “An evening of Classic Rush;” Oct. 7, The Lords of 52nd Street; Oct. 8, Taylor–Simon–King Tribute Show; Oct. 13, Tusk Tribute to Fleetwood Mac; Oct. 14, Urban Guerilla Orchestra; Oct. 15, First Ladies of Rock & Soul; Oct. 20, Lili Añel; Oct. 21, Let’s Hang On! Frankie Valli and The Four SeasonsTribute […]
American Music Theatre
Oct. 7, The Texas Tenors; Oct. 13, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives; Oct. 14, Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza; Oct. 15, Engelbert Humperdinck; Oct. 16, The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash; Oct. 22, Celebrating David Bowie. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 888-729-4718; AMTShows.com.
The Colonial Theatre / Point Entertainment
Oct. 7, Jeff Allen: 2.0 Tour; Oct. 13, Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow The Rules; Oct. 30, “Nosferatu” (1922) with Live Theatre Organ Accompaniment; Nov. 26, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. TheColonialTheatre.com.
“Matilda Jr.” at Media Theatre
The story of Matilda, who has astonishing wit, intelligence … and special powers. 104 E. State St., Media. Sat, 11 am; Sun, noon. $17–$22. 610-891-0100; The story of Matilda, who has astonishing wit, intelligence … and special powers. 104 E. State St., Media. Sat, 11 am; Sun, noon. $17–$22. 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org
“Black Angels Over Tuskegee” at Delaware Theatre Company.
Award-winning drama of six men’s journey to become the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Forces. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
Maryand 5 Star at Fair Hill
Three-Day Eventing, the ultimate test of horse and rider, is featured here with Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping zones. Between events, check out the retail vendors, food and beverage offerings and the Fresh Food Fest. 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. $15–$81, under 10 free. Maryland5Star.us.
25th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival
See over 45 indie films from shorts to features, documentaries to web series as Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival returns to the Colonial Theatre. Join FirstGlance in person for red carpet interviews, after-parties, dinner and brunch specials and a live awards presentation. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. $15–$20. FirstGlanceFilms.com.
“Wes Memeger: The Square and Other Concerns”
“Wes Memeger: The Square and Other Concerns.” 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
“Modigliani Up Close”
The Barnes Foundation. “Modigliani Up Close”—Explore how the iconic artist created his paintings and sculpture. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia. Thurs—Mon, 11 to 5. $28–$30. BarnesFoundation.org.
Main Point Book Club: Fiction Book Club
Oct. 18, “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead. Oct. 27, “Agent Sonya” by Ben Macintyre. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. For times, MainPointBooks.com.
Wellington Square Bookshop Fiction Book Club
“The Sentence” by Louise Erdrich. Check website for times. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
The Great Pumpkin Carve 2022
Over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists and will then be lit and displayed. Enjoy a kid friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music. Food, local craft beer and wine are available for purchase. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Thurs–Fri, 4 to 9; Sat, 3 to 9. $5–$15. […]
“A Marriage of Arts & Crafts: Evelyn & William De Morgan”
At the Delaware Art Museum through Feb. 19. 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.
Drive-In Movie Weekend at Winterthur
Drive-In Movie Weekend at Winterthur
Pile your friends and family into the car and take in a fun film under the night sky. Oct. 20, The Wizard of Oz; Oct. 21, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; Oct. 22, Hocus Pocus. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 5:30 to 9 pm. $40 per car. Winterthur.org.
The 2022 Gravediggers’ Ball
The 2022 Gravediggers’ Ball
Fundraiser of the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries. Enjoy open bar, great food, music and auction items. Black-tie, costume or masquerade attire requested. Masonic Temple Philadelphia, 1 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. 7 pm. $250 and up. GravediggersBall.org.
Hagley Events
Hagley Events
Oct. 22, Howl-O-Ween at Hagley: Bring your leashed canine companion (with or without a costume) to enjoy Halloween-themed activities designed especially for our four-legged friends, 10 to 4, costume parade at 11:30. Oct. 29, Halloween at Hagley: children are invited to come in costume and visit stations for treats. 10 to 4. 200 Hagley Creek […]
First State Ballet Present “Dracula”
First State Ballet Present “Dracula”
Experience the dramatic and terrifying Bram Stoker tale like you never have before — sure to leave you breathless. The Grand, Copeland Hall, 818 N. Market St.,Wilmington. Sat, 7 pm; Sun, 2. $22.99–$65. TheGrandWilmington.org.