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“Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordKalmar 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., LancasterBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWeek 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.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
West Chester has plenty of outdoor dining and shopping options. Gay Street (between Matlack St. and New St.) will be closed to vehicles Friday morning through Monday morning. Restaurants and retail alike will line the street, so residents and visitors have more space to shop, eat and explore the town. DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Businesses will set up in the closed sidewalk and roadway between Starr and Main Sts., and from Main to Gay Sts. beginning at 2 pm on Fri, ending 7 am Mon. The Main and Bridge Street […]
Dining Under the Stars in Media
Stroll. Shop. Dine. Restaurants set up tables on State Street, which is closed from Jackson to Orange for this summer-long outdoor dining event. Check VisitMediaPA.com for participating restaurants.
Longwood Gardens Summer Performance Series
Aug. 6, Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart; Aug. 16, Sutton Foster; Aug. 23, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
“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.
Westtown Amish Market
1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
West Chester has plenty of outdoor dining and shopping options. Gay Street (between Matlack St. and New St.) will be closed to vehicles Friday morning through Monday morning. Restaurants and retail alike will line the street, so residents and visitors have more space to shop, eat and explore the town. DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Businesses will set up in the closed sidewalk and roadway between Starr and Main Sts., and from Main to Gay Sts. beginning at 2 pm on Fri, ending 7 am Mon. The Main and Bridge Street […]
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.
Berwyn Farmers Market
Berwyn Farmers Market
573 E. Lancaster Ave. in Handel’s parking lot. Sun, 10 to 1. CulinaryHarvest.com.
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Bring your own chair and/or inner tube to cool off in the river at Brandywine Outfitters. Enjoy live music and food trucks as you sip the flavors of craft beers. 2100 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville. 1 pm to dusk. BrothersKershner.com/Beer-Garden.
Brandywine Polo
Brandywine Polo
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Cancelled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Miller 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.
West Goshen Summer Concert Series
West Goshen Summer Concert Series
Aug. 6, Motown hits with Wilson Lambert’s Blue Philly Magic; Aug. 20, Party tunes with Whiskey Logic. Guests are asked to bring a dry good item for West Chester Food Cupboard. West Goshen Community Park, N. Five Points and Fern Hill Rds., West Chester. In the event of rain, concerts at Stetson Middle School Auditorium, […]
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.
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series
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.
West Chester TAPS
West Chester TAPS
Enjoy a borough-wide happy hour to unwind with friends every Wednesday, 4 to 7 pm. Participating locations offer select $4 beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails plus half-price appetizers. DowntownWestChester.com for locations.
Summer Nights at Hagley Museum & Library
Summer Nights at Hagley Museum & Library
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Sip & 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.
Sculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
Sculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. N. Terrace Copeland, Sculpture Garden. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org.
Auburn Heights After Hours
Auburn Heights After Hours
Come out to the Marshall Steam Museum for scenic views, craft brews and games. Food trucks, featured groups and fun activities. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 5 to 8 pm. $3–$6. AuburnHeights.org.
Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s activities, pop-up vendors and more. The 100 blocks of E. and W. State St., in addition the 100 blocks of N. and S. Union St., will be closed to traffic from 5 to 10 pm. KennettCollaborative.org.
Town 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.
Live Music at King of Prussia Town Center
Live Music at King of Prussia Town Center
Sept. 14, Jimi Kenrick; Sept. 21, Tony Alosi; Sept. 28, Ryan Shubert; Oct. 5, Carmen Tomassetti; Oct. 12, Anthem Arcade; Oct. 19, Greg Snyder Duo; Oct. 26, Tony Alosi. 155 Village Dr. (in front of Davio’s), King of Prussia. 6 to 8 pm. KingOfPrussia-TownCenter.com.
Music at Marshall
Music at Marshall
Picnic concerts in Marshall Square Park. Food trucks open at 5 pm. Music at 6:30. June 15, Sin Brothers; July 6, Slingshot; July 27, Butterfoot; Aug. 17, Chico’s Vibe. Check website for weather updates. 200 E. Marshall St. 6:30. Free. MarshallSquarePark.org.
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.
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.
Brandywine Polo
Brandywine Polo
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Cancelled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Malvern Farmers Market
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Phoenixville Farmers Market
Phoenixville Farmers Market
200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Open 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.
Porch Performance at Pennypacker Mills
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
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.