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“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, WilmingtonWeek 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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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 […]
“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.
An American Celebration with the Chester County Pops Orchestra
Along with the West Chester Area Community Chorus, the Pops Orchestra performs a flag-waving, toe-tapping patriotic concert celebrating American music and our country. July 29, Collegium Charter School Performing Arts Center, 515 James Hance Ct., Exton, 7 pm. July 30, Immaculata University, 1145 W. King Rd., Immaculata, 3 pm. Tickets $20. ChesCoPops.org.
74th Annual Goshen Country Fair
An old-fashioned fair with agricultural exhibits, entertainment, games of chance, amusement rides and delicious food. Check out the dog show on Monday, the goat show on Wednesday, and you’ll want to be there for the BBQ chicken dinner on Saturday. Benefits the Volunteer Goshen Fire Co. Gates open 6 pm, Mon to Fri; Sat at […]
Wellington Square Bookshop
Aug. 2, Classics Book Club: Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, 2 pm. Aug. 3, NonFiction Book Group: A Death in Belmont by Sebastian Junger, 7 pm. Aug. 16 & 17, Fiction Book Group: The Beach at Summerly by Beatriz Williams, Wed & Thurs, 2 pm, Thurs, 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
“True West” at People’s Light
An exploration of duality, masculinity and the mythos of the American west. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
Musikfest 2023
It’s a short road trip to Bethlehem, site of one of the nation’s largest non-gated music festivals, coming alive with the sound of all genres of music. Tickets are required for national headliners such as: Walk the Moon, AJR, Goo Goo Dolls, Train … the list goes on. You’ll also enjoy great food, vendors at […]
Delaware Valley Art League Summer Exhibit
Featuring 30 pieces from award-winning DVAL artists. Opening reception Aug. 4, 5 to 7 pm. Media Arts Council, 11 E. State St., Media. Thurs–Fri, 11 to 3; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, noon to 4. DelawareValleyArtLeague.com.
Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival
Presented by Triple Creek Productions, featuring over 20 hot air balloons, crafts, art and food vendors offering a wide array of meals. Triple Creek wines are also available. Live music and DJs, a Kids Zone with six inflatables for all ages, a petting zoo, face painting, hayrides and slide. Aug. 4–6, Mason Dixon Fairgrounds, 6988 […]
Kennett Flash
Aug. 5, Winslow: An Evening of The Eagles; Aug. 11, An Evening with Jeffrey Gaines; Aug. 12, Leon Timbo Trio (rooftop concert); Aug. 19, Total Mass Retain: YES Tribute Band; Aug. 24, Better Than Bacon Improv: Bacon Gives Back, a charity fundraiser for Kennett Area Community Service. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, […]
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Aug. 5, Livingston Taylor; Aug. 12, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience; Aug. 19, Susan Werner; Aug. 26, Dar Williams; Sept. 1, Carsie Blanton & Marielle Kraft; Sept. 8, Jon McLaughlin. Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. $15. 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Aug. 5, Don McCloskey with Hoots & Hellmouth; Aug. 12, Donna the Buffalo; Aug. 17, Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute); Aug. 26, Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets; Sept. 2, Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead Tribute); Sept. 16, Easy Star All Stars. Concerts, 6 pm, beer garden opens, 5, food trucks onsite. Township Bldg. Park, […]
Sunday, July 30, 2023
No events on this day.
Monday, July 31, 2023
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July 31, 2023 -6th Annual 5K Trail Run for Thorncroft
6th Annual 5K Trail Run for Thorncroft
Experience a community health and wellness celebration, perfect for the beginner to experienced mover. Join a 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for the Farm followed by live music, food trucks, complimentary beer garden and health and wellness vendors. 190 Line Rd., Malvern. 6 p.m. $25–$35. Thorncroft.org.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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August 1, 2023 -Touch A Truck Day — Night Out Against Crime
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August 1, 2023 - RecurringEagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series
Touch A Truck Day — Night Out Against Crime
Emergency responders are on hand (ambulances, fire trucks, police cars) as well as games, rides, food trucks, face painting and more. West Chester Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Ave. 6 to 8 pm. West-Chester.com.
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series
Aug. 1, Incendio with special guest Kuf & Christine; Aug. 15, Miko Marks with special guest Brittany Ann Tranbaugh; Aug. 29, Mellow Fever. Eagleview Town Center, 565 Wellington Sq., Exton. 7 to 9 pm. Free. EagleviewTownCenter.com.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
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August 3, 2023 - RecurringTown Tours & Village Walks
Town Tours & Village Walks
Enjoy these summer strolls through historic neighborhoods, hamlets, villages and sites throughout the Chester County. Aug. 3, historic farms in Upper Uwchlan Township; Aug. 10, Yeager’s Farm & Market, East Pikeland Township; Aug. 17, Historic Yellow Springs in West Pikeland Township: Barns Repurposed. Tours run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. More at ChesCoPlanning.org.
Friday, August 4, 2023
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August 4, 2023 -78th Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast
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August 4, 2023 - RecurringWilmington & Western Railroad — Brews on Board
78th Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast
Get your fill of Maryland’s famous blue crabs — plus vegetable crab soup, corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, draft beer and more. Benefits local community and cultural organizations. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. 5 to 8 pm. AnnapolisRotary.org/CrabFeast.
Wilmington & Western Railroad — Brews on Board
Local craft brews are served aboard the train for your tasting pleasure on a leisurely 2-hour round-trip through the Red Clay Valley. Must be 21. Board at Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport Gap Pk., Wilmington. 7 pm. $80–$160. WWRR.com.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
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August 5, 2023 - RecurringOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities at Pottsgrove Manor
Open House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities at Pottsgrove Manor
View select 18th-century items from the collection and ask questions of the curator, and find historic summer delights in the reproduction kitchen from period receipts. 100 W. King St., Pottstown. 11 to 3. $2 donation. MontgomeryCountyPA.gov.