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“Seventeen Men” at Chester County History Center
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at The Candlelight Theatre
Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, WilmingtonPoint Entertainment Presents at The Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge St., PhoenixvilleWeek of Events
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.
“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.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at The Candlelight Theatre
Described as “Seinfeld set to music,” it explores the journey from dating to love to marriage. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Transplant Alliance Fundraisers
Apr. 1, Spring Raffle Basket Fundraiser; Apr. 16, Luxury Designer Bag Bingo; Apr. 21, Friday Night Cash Bingo; Apr. 22, Sportsman Bingo; Apr. 29, Kid’s Bingo with Magic Show from Ran’D Shine. Events held at 799 State St., Pottstown. Times and tickets, TransplantAlliance.org.
Longwood Gardens Indoor Performance Series
Apr. 1, Kat Edmonson; Apr. 13, Trio Mediæval; Apr. 15, Open Organ Console Day; Apr. 16, organist Seung Hee Cho; Apr. 22, Lyric Fest presents The Metamorphoses of Plants; Apr. 28, organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
The Keswick Theatre Presents
Apr. 1, The Mavericks; Apr. 6, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA; Apr. 8, Sonja Morgan; Apr. 14, Bruce- O-Rama; Apr. 15, Floyd Nation; Apr. 16, Napoleon Dynamite Live; Apr. 19, Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux performing with a 35-piece symphony orchestra; Apr. 21, Back to the ‘80s Show With Jessie’s Girl; Apr. 27, Star […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
Apr. 1, Leo Kottke; Apr. 7, Yamato; Apr. 13, Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles at The Playhouse; Apr. 13, Raul Midón at The Baby Grand; Apr. 14, Paula Poundstone; Apr. 16, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives; Apr. 22, Jim Messina; May 4, Graham Parker, May 5, Vic DiBitetto; May 6, Jay Ungar & […]
“Footloose” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Based on the 1984 movie. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
American Music Theatre
Apr. 2, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA; Apr. 13, Josh Turner: Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour; Apr. 14, The Temptations and The Four Tops; Apr. 19, One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works; Apr. 20, Clint Black; Apr. 21, Our Planet Live In Concert; Apr. 28, Scotty Mc- Creery; […]
Point Entertainment Presents at The Colonial Theatre
Apr. 2, The Rush Tribute Project; Apr, 12–13, Graham Nash: Sixty Years of Songs & Stories; Apr. 15, Better Than Bacon Improv. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, 610-917-1228; TheColonialTheatre.com.
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.
Kennett Flash
Apr. 8, Anthony “Turk” Cannon; Apr. 14, Solar Federation: A Tribute to Rush; Apr. 21, Know Return: A Tribute To Kansas; Apr. 28, Arlen Roth. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
Fortnight of Festivities: Celebrating 400 Years of Shakespeare
West Chester University is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio. WCU is among a few who own a complete set of the Folio — only 235 are known to exist. Planned events include an edible book contest, "Shakespeare and the Heavens" in the Mather Planetarium and a talk by Pulitzer Prize winner James […]
“Man of La Mancha” at Delaware Theatre Company
One of the world’s most popular musicals and winner of five Tony Awards. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
Disney’s “Moana Jr.” at Media Theatre
The thrilling and heartwarming coming- of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
WCU–Live! Presents Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming & Dance
WCU–Live! Presents Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming & Dance
Nearly 30 drummers and dancers from Tamagawa University make a return appearance on campus for an athletic and graceful performance that includes thundering taiko drumming and Japanese folkloric dance. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, University Ave. & S. High St., West Chester. 7 pm. $12–$25. 610- 436-2266; WCUPA.edu/Live.
Main Line Animal Rescue 13th Annual Springer Golf Outing
Main Line Animal Rescue 13th Annual Springer Golf Outing
Golfers and animal lovers gather for raffles, prizes and an on-course lunch. Stonewall Links, 375 Bulltown Rd., Elverson. Registration, 9 am; shotgun start at 11. Tickets $450 and up. PSPCA.org.
Brandywine River Museum of Art—Kuerner Farm Spring Plein Air Day
Brandywine River Museum of Art—Kuerner Farm Spring Plein Air Day
Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph. Kuerner Farm, 415 Ring Rd., Chadds Ford. 9:30 to 2:30. $20. Visit website to register. 610-388-2700; Brandywine.org/Events.
19th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Annual BasketBall
19th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Annual BasketBall
Business, health care and philanthropic leaders come together to make a difference in the fight against cancer. This year’s event honors Jay and Patty Wright. Benefits the American Cancer Society. The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. 6:30 pm. Tickets, PhiladelphiaBasketBallGala.org.