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“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at the Candlelight Theatre
Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington“Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterKalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center 1124 E 7th St, WilmingtonArtisan Market at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurWeek of Events
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
“Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
This Disney film is now a hit musical based on a true story. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 8, Captain Kidd’s Pirate Adventure Day, noon to 4 pm; Aug. 12, Underground Railroad Superhero Fun Day, noon to 4 pm. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St. KalmarNyckel.org.
Where’s Waldo July
Grab a passport at Wellington Square Bookshop then head out to find Waldo at participating businesses. Receive a prize after five stamps on your passport. Collect stamps from all participating businesses and enter the completed passport into a Waldo goodies raffle during the Where’s Waldo party July 29. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Events at Wellington Square Bookshop
July 1, a relaxing afternoon of prosecco and cookies with Beatriz Williams and her new book The Beach at Summerly, 3 pm, $40. July 5, Classics Book Club: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, 2 pm. July 6, NonFiction Book Group: South to America by Imani Perry, 7 pm. July 19 & 20, Fiction Book Group: The […]
Kennett Flash
July 1, Davide Pannozzo Trio; July 7, Jackie Venson (rooftop concert); July 22, Angry Young Band: A Tribute to Billy Joel (rooftop concert). 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
Media Theatre
July 1, John D. Smitherman in Music Of The Night, a musical adventure featuring music from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Show Boat, Mamma Mia, South Pacific and more; July 20–30, High School Musical Jr. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891- 0100; MediaTheatre.org.
American Music Theatre
July 7, Three Dog Night; July 9, Straight No Chaser: The Yacht Rock Tour; July 15, EagleMania: Eagles Tribute Band; July 16, Gene Watson with Wilson Fairchild; July 20, The Docksiders: America’s Favorite Yacht Rock Band; July 21, The Magic of Rob Lake; July 22, Terry Fator: On The Road Again; July 23, Crowder; July […]
Blobfest! at The Colonial Theatre
This year, the theme is “Blobs & Monsters” and will see the return of “Mystsery Science Theatre 3000” as well as the street festival, The Blob Ball, reenactment of the film’s ‘Run Out’ scene and the inaugural Blobfest 5K and Children’s Fun Run. The event commemorates the Colonial’s place in cinematic history as a filming […]
“The Sound of Music” at The Candlelight Theatre
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein features all of the cherished songs. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Artisan Market at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Talented craftspeople present their wares, including antiques and collectibles, home decor, architectural salvage, handmade crafts, vintage clothing and jewelry, gourmet goods, original art, garden items and more. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 10 to 4. Admission included in general admission ticket, $8–$22. Winterthur.org.
The Delaware State Fair
The mission of the fair focuses on the preservation of the past, promotion of the present and education in the future of agriculture, horticulture, mechanical arts and rural and domestic economy. You’ll also find plenty of entertainment, exhibits, bumper cars, a skating rink and more. Visit DelawareStateFair.com.
The Cecil County Fair
Agricultural fair, vendors, rides, games, animals and more. Fair Hill Fairgrounds, 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. CecilCountyFair.org.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
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July 16, 2023 - RecurringMain Point Book Club
Main Point Book Club
July 16, Bonnie Kistler is back with her third thriller, Her, Too, 3 pm. July 18, Fiction Book Group: Clark & Division by Naomi Hirahara, 1 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Monday, July 17, 2023
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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July 20, 2023 - RecurringSip & Stroll at Brandywine Zoo
Sip & Stroll at Brandywine Zoo
Go a little wild at the family-friendly event. You’ll sip, stroll and learn while enjoying beer and touring the zoo after hours. Fun animal encounters and activities for all ages. Limited number of tickets. Beer sold separately. Brandywine Park, 1001 N. Park Dr. 5 to 7. BrandywineZoo.org.
Friday, July 21, 2023
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July 21, 2023 -Craft & Mercantile at River Station Downingtown
Craft & Mercantile at River Station Downingtown
A good time is guaranteed to be had by all with a curated evening of local artisans, food and entertainment under the stars and twinkle lights. River Station, 200 River Station Blvd., Downingtown. 5 to 9 pm. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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July 22, 2023 -The Willows Park 50th Celebration
The Willows Park 50th Celebration
Celebrate with a hillside concert, food and refreshments, a memory wall historical display of photos and artifacts, a silent auction and fireworks display at 9. 490 Darby Paoli Rd., Villanova. 5 pm. Rain date, July 29. Radnor.com.