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“Seventeen Men” at Chester County History Center
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at the Candlelight Theatre
Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington“Elvis: A Musical Revolution” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterPoint 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Kennett Flash
June 2, Solar Federation: Performing the Music of Rush; June 3, SONiA; June 4, 2023 New Summer Sounds Series; June 16, Last Laugh Showcase: Chris Turner; June 17, Singer-Songwriter Showcase; June 29, Bella’s Bartok band with special guests Strays+Misfits. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
June 3, Lucy Kaplansky with Cabin Dogs; June 4, Stephen Kellogg; June 11, Steve Forbert and The New Renditions; June 16, Merion Concert Band (free); June 25, Stephen Kellogg; July 8, Liz Longley with Jesse Rubin. Concerts through Sept. 8. Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. $15. 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
June 4, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason’s Swingology; June 11, Las Cafeteras; June 18, Kandace Springs Trio; June 25, Popa Chubby’s “Jimi Hendrix Tribute;” July 2, The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own;” June 3, Lucy Kaplansky with Cabin Dogs; Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. 30 & Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. 7:30 pm. LongsPark.org.
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
June 4, Joan Osborne; June 17, Strand of Oaks; June 24, Madison Cunningham; June 27, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram; July 1, free Independence Day Weekend Celebration with Craig Bickhardt Friends & Family; July 7, Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute). Concerts through Sept. 16. Concerts, 6 pm, beer garden opens, 5, food trucks onsite. Township Bldg. Park, 175 […]
Longwood Gardens Summer Performance Series
June 7, Watchhouse; June 14, Melody Gardot; June 18, Jesse & Joy; June 20–24, International Organ Competition; June 25, Kennett Symphony; June 28, Rodrigo y Gabriela—In Between Thoughts ... A New World Tour; July 5, Straight No Chaser: The Yacht Rock Tour. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
June 7, One Alternative; June 9, Better Than Bacon; June 10, Sharp Dance Company; June 12, Grease sing-along and costume contest; June 24, Green River—Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute. 226 N. High St. Tickets and times, UptownWestChester.org.
Point Entertainment Presents at The Colonial Theatre
June 8, Bruce Cockburn with Dar Williams; June 16, The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin; June 24, Manticore: The Tribute to Emerson Lake & Palmer. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, TheColonialTheatre.com.
American Music Theatre
June 9, Top Of The World: A Carpenters Tribute; June 10, Leonid & Friends: The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute; June 11, Brothers Of The Heart: Fortune Isaacs, Walker, Rogers; June 16, House of Cheer: The Level Up Tour 2023; June 17, Happy Together Tour 2023; June, 24; Christopher Cross & Justin Hayward with guest Mike […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
June 10, Pat Metheny Side-Eye; June 16, Iris DeMent with special guest Ana Egge; June 20, Ben Folds: What Matters Most Tour. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
Italian-American festival featuring great food, entertainment and cultural activities, games, rides and more. Benefits St. Anthony of Padua Grade School. 901 N. DuPont St. Visit website for hours and admission, SAPDE.org.
Juneteenth Celebration in West Chester
West Chester Juneteenth Planning Partners are working diligently to create an exciting and robust line up of events, including family activities, focused on journeying towards freedom. Check the website closer to June event for complete details, CultureChesCo.org/Juneteenth.
Summer in the Park Concerts at Wilson Farm Park
June 15, Almost There; June 22, Tim Williams Band; June 29, Wonderland; July 13, Pop Shop; July 20, Chico’s Vibe; July 27, Jess Zimmerman Band. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Chesterbrook. 7 pm. Free. Tredyffrin.org/Departments/Parks.
“Grease” at Fulton Theatre
Where poodle skirts meet leather jackets and romance is found at the drive-in on summer nights. The Fulton, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
Voices Underground Presents
June 16 –Fashioning Freedom: An Evening Honoring Juneteenth at Longwood Gardens, 6:30. June 17 – “I Matter Poetry Slam,” 10 am, followed by lunch at noon, the Kennett Community Gospel Choir at 1 and Freedom Walk to Friends Meeting House at 1:45. Anson B. Nixon Park, 405 N. Walnut Rd., Kennett Square June 18 – […]
Schuylkill River Sojourn
The annual 112-mi. guided canoe/kayak trip begins in Schuylkill Haven and ends at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14–18 miles per day. Register for one day, any amount of individual days or the entire week. Meals, camping arrangements and shuttle service included. $100–$695. SchuylkillRiver.org/Sojourn.aspx.
“Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
“Lettie” at People’s Light
A family tries to mend amid harsh realities in this “airtight new masterpiece.” 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
Coatesville Juneteenth Celebration
The planning committee is working on these events. • Juneteenth Quilt Messaging at the library and throughout the school district. • Lantern walk and main celebration at Abdala Park, 851 Olive St. Check the website closer to June event for complete details, CultureChesCo.org/Juneteenth.
Wawa Welcome America!
Free, family-friendly programming across the city, with a focus on arts, culture, diversity, education, wellness, history and performance. Festival attendees can enjoy free concerts, fireworks, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Day and more. For details, July4thPhilly.com.
Guest Bartender Night Benefits Breast Health Center
The Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital invites you to enjoy a pint drawn by Elvis, or former 6ABC reporter Cathy Gandolfo, or Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, or president of CC Hospital Michael Duncan or former Eagles football coach Dick Vermeil! No entrance fee, just make a donation and participate in the drawings. Locust […]
Delaware County Summer Festival
Free concerts in Rose Tree Park’s scenic outdoor amphitheater—a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades. Offering everything from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop and everything in between. Visit website for a list of concerts. Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252 & Providence Rd., Upper Providence. Free. DelcoPA.gov/Departments/Parks/SummerFestival.html.
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
A large, free jazz festival hosting world-class and Grammy-winning musicians. Rodney Square, N. Market and E. 10th Sts. CliffordBrownJazzFest.org.
Annual Pottstown Rumble
Premier grass doubles volleyball tournament, attracting nationally ranked pros, amateurs and even kids. Over 5,000 players compete for amazing prizes in what many consider the toughest volleyball tournament in the country. For spectators, there’s a great selection of food options, a beer tent and vendors. including sponsors with cool swag, volley gear and volleyballs. The […]
2023 Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance
Cool Cars for Kids, Inc. presents a showcase of classic and historic automobiles. This year’s feature marque is Porsche. Proceeds support the Rare Diagnoses Center at Children’s Hospital of Phila. Preview Gala Fri, cocktails, dinner, concours preview and auction, 6 pm, $150. Simeone Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr., Philadelphia. Sat, 10 to 3, $25, student […]
Celtic Fling and Highland Games
Enjoy traditional pipe bands, Celtic rock bands and everything in between. Savor delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed ales, wines, ciders and more. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Fri. night kick-off concert, gates open at 5; $29.95; Sat–Sun, gates open at 11 am, $13.95–$31.95. PARenFaire.com.
PA Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair
Over 100 artisans offer contemporary fine crafts including jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, men’s and women’s wearables and upscale home furnishings. Savor the many options from the food truck court. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $5. PACrafts.org.
“The Wizard of Oz” at Fulton Theatre
Journey to the Emerald City at The Fulton, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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June 18, 2023 -Phoenixville Juneteenth Celebration
Phoenixville Juneteenth Celebration
Activities to engage the community and shed light on the importance of African American history with reenactors, music, art, dance, drummers, street theater, magic, soul food and storytelling. 2 to 6 pm. 200 block of Bridge St. CultureChesCo.org/Juneteenth.
Monday, June 19, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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June 20, 2023 -Main Point Book Club
Main Point Book Club
Fiction Book Group: True Biz by Sara Novic by Laird Hunt, 3:30 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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June 21, 2023 -Fête de la Musique World Music Day
Fête de la Musique World Music Day
Showcasing local musical talent. Stroll through town and listen to musicians as they perform on street corners, sidewalks, plazas and more. 11 am to 9 pm. Free. DowntownWestChester.com.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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June 22, 2023 - RecurringWest Chester Concerts in the Park
West Chester Concerts in the Park
Bring a chair or blanket and kick back to enjoy live music. Bands TBD. Food trucks on site. June 22, Hoopes Park, 700 Hoopes Park Ln.; July 20, Everhart Park, 100 S. Brandywine St.; Aug. 4, John O. Green Park, S. Matlack & E. Miner Sts. 6:30 pm. West-Chester.com.
Friday, June 23, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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June 24, 2023 -Family Fest at the American Helicopter Museum
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June 24, 2023 -Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
Family Fest at the American Helicopter Museum
Family and fun with helicopter rides, classic car and motorcycle show, food trucks, inflatable games, static aircraft displays, music and more. 1220 American Blvd. 10 to 5. $20; under 5, free. AmericanHelicopter.Museum.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
Bring your chairs and blankets to relax outdoors at beautiful Rockwood Park as you browse the shops of the Cottage Maker Market, listen to live local music, get food and enjoy local ice cream and other sweet treats. Rockwood Park & Museum, 4651 Washington St. Extension. 1 to 9:30 pm. NewCastleDE.gov.