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Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center 1124 E 7th St, WilmingtonUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia“Guys and Dolls” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterWeek 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.
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.
“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.
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.
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, […]
American Music Theatre
Aug. 6, Air Supply; Aug. 11, The Original Kenny Rogers Band featuring Don Gatlin; Aug. 12, American Harmony: The Lettermen & The Association; Aug. 19, Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour; Aug. 20, The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard; Aug. 25, Grand Funk Railroad; Aug. 26, The Doo Wop Project; Aug. 27, […]
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
Aug. 6, Jupiter & Okwess; Aug. 13, Con Brio; Aug. 20, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones; Aug. 27, Lost Bayou Ramblers. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. 30 & Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. 7:30 pm. LongsPark.org.
Pirates and Wenches Weekend
A town-wide theme party you will not soon forget! Bring your boat and anchor out on the Chesapeake Bay or raft up with your mates. There’s plenty of live entertainment and pirate performers, costume contests, treasure hunts, kids’ activities, pirate ghost tours, merchants, rum tastings, a beach party, the Buccaneer’s Ball and more merriment on […]
“Guys and Dolls” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com.
“Tarzan” at Media Theatre
This is the stage version of the beloved Disney hit. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
Over The Hill Horse Show
A fun show for riders ages 19–99. Benefits Northern Chester County Horse & Pony Club. Rain date, Sept. 12. Romano 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pk., Honey Brook. 9 am. OverTheHillHorseShow.com.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $17–$37. PARenFaire.com.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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August 13, 2023 - RecurringMiller Park Summer Concert Series
Miller Park Summer Concert Series
Aug. 13, Jess Zimmerman Band; Aug. 20, Chico’s Vibe. Food trucks and 50/50 raffle at concerts. Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton. 6 pm. Free. WestWhiteland.org.
Monday, August 14, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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August 15, 2023 -Main Point Book Club
Main Point Book Club
Fiction Book Group: Booth by Karen Joy Fowler, 1 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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August 17, 2023 -Summer Concert in Charlestown Park
Summer Concert in Charlestown Park
Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz perform at Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 6:30 to 8:30. Free. Charlestown.PA.US.
Friday, August 18, 2023
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August 18, 2023 -Craft & Mercantile at Weatherstone Town Center
Craft & Mercantile at Weatherstone Town Center
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. Weatherstone Town Center, 240 Windgate Dr., Chester Springs. 4:30 to 8:30 pm. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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August 19, 2023 -Porch Performance at Pennypacker Mills
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August 19, 2023 - RecurringRhythm & Blues in Phoenixville
Porch Performance at Pennypacker Mills
Bring a chair and enjoy the Montgomery County Concert Band perform Sousa marching music and patriotic songs in this all-American summer concert. Mansion open for tours prior to the performance. 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville. 4 pm. Free. MontCoPA.org.
Rhythm & Blues in Phoenixville
Come on down for some brews, tunes and take part in a cornhole tournament. Main & Bridge St. parking lot, Phoenixville. 5 to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleChamber.org.