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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 FordUpper 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., LancasterUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester“Tommy and Me” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWeek of Events
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.
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, […]
“Guys and Dolls” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Sept. 2, Meet Loaf; Sept. 21, Maci Miller; Sept. 22, Rock This Town Orchestra; Oct. 6, Morgan Miles; Oct. 7, Beatles, Zepplin, Doors by Magical Mystery Doors. 226 N. High St., West Chester,. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Sept. 6, Roger McGuinn; Sept. 17, comedian Tig Notaro; Sept. 20, The Music of ABBA; Sept. 21, Ryan Adams; Sept. 22, Masters of the Mic: HipHop 50 Tour at Frawley Stadium; Sept. 29, Pedrito Martínez Group; Sept. 30, Tablao Flamenco; Oct. 5, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt together on stage. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. […]
“Tommy and Me” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Sports writer, commentator and radio personality Ray Didinger’s remembrances of Phila. Eagles’ Hall of Famer Tommy McDonald. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, 610-356-2787; UptownWestChester.org.
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
See one hundred of the most significant automobiles, based on a featured automobile marque (make), vehicle type or coachbuilder and a motorcycle marque or class. Sept. 8, Welcome Barbecue, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally, 8:30 a.m. to noon, cocktails followed by the Art Show Preview & Silent Auction, 6 p.m., dinner […]
Kennett Flash
Sept. 8, Metered: A Tribute to the Meters (rooftop); Sept. 14, Ordinary Elephant; Sept. 22, On The Lash (rooftop); Oct. 5, Nathan Graham w/ special guest Sug Daniels. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, 484-732-8295; KennettFlash.org.
“A Chorus Line” at SALT Performing Arts
It’s one singular sensation! 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, 610-488-2585; SALTPA.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 […]
Brandywine Festival of the Arts
Over 200 artisans from around the country display and sell their work. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, 10 to 4. $5. BrandywineArts.com.
Greater Philadelphia Fall Home Show
Find experts, inspiration and more at this show. Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia. Sat, 10 to 8; Sun, 10 to 5. Free with online registration or $10 at the door. GreaterPhillyHomeShows.com.
“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum
Featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $8–$22. Winterthur.org.
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.
American Music Theatre
Sept. 10, The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash; Sept. 16, The Beach Boys; Sept. 24, Craig Morgan: God, Family, Country Tour 2023 with Special Guest The Reeves Brothers; Sept. 28, The Price is Right Live!; Sept. 30, Martina McBride; Oct. 5, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour; Oct. 6, The Texas Tenors. 2425 […]
Food Truck Tuesdays in King of Prussia
You can enjoy live music, games, giveaways and delicious food during your lunch hour. Visit website for a complete lineup and directions to food trucks. VisitKOP.com/FTT.
People’s Light Golf Classic 2023
Your tee time is reserved at the historic Waynesborough Country Club, Darby Paoli Rd., Paoli. Check-in/lunch, 10 am; noon start; 4:30 cocktails/ dinner. Benefits People’s Light Arts Education programs. Register at PeoplesLight.org.
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.
7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix.
Sept. 14, Grand PRIXview Party. Sept. 15, Friday Evening Cruise-In, between 1st and 5th Sts. on Lincoln Hwy., 6 to 9 pm. Sept. 16, the vintage auto and motorcycle Grand Prix. Spectators enjoy music, vendors, food and beer garden. Benefits the City of Coatesville. Start/finish: 3rd Ave. and Lincoln Hwy., 9 am to 4 pm. […]
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.
“Something Rotten” at Fulton Theatre
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s very first musical. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
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 […]
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
A family tradition featuring lots of activities including hayrides, pick-your-own apples and mazes. 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media. Daily 8 to 6. Visit website for tickets. Linvilla.com.
“Into The Woods” at The Candlelight Theatre
Tony Award-winner with music by Stephen Sondheim and book/lyrics by James Lapine. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
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.
Movie Mondays at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Movie Mondays at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Check out the great lineup of movies at Uptown, at 7 pm. UptownWestChester.org.
Family Fun Night at Brandywine Zoo
Family Fun Night at Brandywine Zoo
Enjoy $1 hot dogs from The Stand, ice cream from Hy-Point, and $1 soft drinks. Plus get photos with fun characters from “All That Shimmers!” Join Language U’s Ms. Lia and amigos for Spanish through games, crafts, puppets, stories and imagination. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 5 to 7 pm. $2. BrandywineZoo.org.
Summer Concert at Oakbourne Park
Summer Concert at Oakbourne Park
Wrap up the summer with a rousing concert by the West Chester Community Band. Rain date September 14. 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 6 to 7:30 pm. WesttownPA.org.
PA Horticultural Society Garden Walking Tour—Meadowbrook Farm
PA Horticultural Society Garden Walking Tour—Meadowbrook Farm
Tour of Meadowbrook Farm highlights the extensive varieties of species planted throughout that promote pollinators of all kinds. This free walking tour includes a pollinator plant for each guest to take home. 1633 Washington Ln., Meadowbrook. 2 to 3 pm. PHSOnline.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
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.
Newlin Grist Mill Happy Hour
Newlin Grist Mill Happy Hour
Chat with Newlin staff to learn more about the Mill, history, archaeology, conservation and more, then sample Penns Woods wines by the glass or bottle. 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills. 6 to 7:30. Free. NewlinGristMill.org; PennsWoodsWinery.com.
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.
Craft and Mercantile
Craft and Mercantile
A curated evening market celebrating local makers and artisans alongside live music, food, drink, and arts and crafts activities. Burke Park, Malvern. 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.
Wilmington & Western Railroad — Brews on Board
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.
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
VetFest 2023
VetFest 2023
Family-friendly food and brew festival featuring veteran-owned and operated businesses from the area. Kids’ activities, yard games, vendors and live music by veteran musicians. Free admission. Rain or shine. 400 Chesterfield Pkwy., Malvern. 11 to 4. VetFestPA.com.
Canine Partners for Life’s Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
Canine Partners for Life’s Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
Family fun at CPL’s festival with a puppy kissing booth, kennel tour, service dog demo, vendors, food trucks and a chance to win $5,000 in Cow Bingo. No personal pets permitted. 334 Faggs Manor Rd., Cochranville. Noon to 4. Free. 610-869‑4902; K94Life.org.
The Community Coalition’s Signature Scavenger Hunt
The Community Coalition’s Signature Scavenger Hunt
Join in for a Hollywood Red Carpet-themed evening featuring a team scavenger hunt, auctions, cocktails, dinner and more. Benefits the Community Coalition’s mission to support and sustain a vibrant multicultural community in our area. Radnor Valley Country Club, 555 Sproul Rd., Villanova. 5 pm. $125–$175. TheCommunityCoalition.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.
Rhythm & Brews in Phoenixville
Rhythm & Brews 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.
Up On The Roof
Up On The Roof
Join one of West Chester’s premier fundraising events, held on a downtown rooftop under the stars, hosted by West Chester Downtown Foundation and West Chester BID. Enjoy music, cocktails, appetizers, desserts, plus beer, wine and the always-popular Rooftop Martini. Benefits the beautification of West Chester. 14 E. Chestnut St. Garage. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $90. […]