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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 FordUptown! 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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 […]
“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.
Main Point Book Club
Sept. 18, an evening of story-spinning with Craig Johnson, The Longmire Defense. Sept. 28, NonFiction Book Group: Africa is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent by Dipo Faloyin. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Reads & Company
Craig Johnson returns to Phoenixville to celebrate the release of The Longmire Defense, the 19th book in his Walt Longmire series. Location TBD. Reads, 234 Bridge St., Phoenixville. 7 pm. ReadsAndCompany.com.
Longwood Gardens Summer Performance Series
Sept. 20, Lila Downs; Sept. 27, The Philadelphia Orchestra. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
“Noises Off” at Delaware Theatre Company
This Tony Award–winning play is an ingenious backstage farce full of shocking surprises and humor. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.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.
Phoenixville Film Festival
The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes film screenings, filmmakers panels and workshops, after-parties and an awards ceremony. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. See website for times. $65. TheColonialTheatre.com.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Sept. 2, Classics Book Club: Animal Farm by George Orwell, 2 pm. Sept. 20 & 21, Fiction Book Group: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell, Wed & Thurs, 2 pm, Thurs, 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.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.
2023 Whitford Classic
Whitford club members, friends and community come together for one weekend of socializing, golfing, tennis, pickleball and a gala auction. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. Tickets at ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.
Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
“Bonez” at People’s Light
Acclaimed writer/director Steve H. Broadnax III brings the social horror genre to the stage in this chilling investigation of masculinity, intimacy and childhood demons. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Sept. 2, Classics Book Club: Animal Farm by George Orwell, 2 pm. Sept. 20 & 21, Fiction Book Group: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell, Wed & Thurs, 2 pm, Thurs, 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.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 […]
Fall Derby at the Vineyard
Experience a two-round horse jumping competition over natural fences. Enjoy the wine bar, local beer, hard cider, music, food trucks, vendors. Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford. 9 am. $15. PennsWoodsWinery.com.
Brandywine Conservancy’s Bike the Brandywine
The ride features three scenic loops, 25, 45 and 62 miles, that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and countryside. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy, helping preserve water quality and quantity in the region for over 50 years. Start at Chadds Ford Hist. Society, 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6:30 am. $55. Brandywine.org/Conservancy/Bike-Brandywine.
2023 Unite For HER Run/Walk
Participate virtually with events Sept. 23–24 or come out on Sept. 23 for a 2K Walk, 5K Run and Family Tailgate to raise funds to support those with breast and ovarian cancers. Family Tailgate starts at 7 am, 26 E. Gay St., West Chester. Race begins at 9. $30–$55. UniteForHER.org/5K.
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.
25th Annual Hagley Car Show
25th Annual Hagley Car Show
Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1990s back to the early 20th century. This year’s theme is “A Drive Down Memory Lane—Celebrating Bygone Brands.” The show features vehicle parades, motoring music and a food court. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington. 10 to 4. Check website for tickets. […]
31st Annual Radnor Fall Festival
31st Annual Radnor Fall Festival
Plan to enjoy fun for the whole family with local vendors, live entertainment, kids fun, Top Dog contest and much more. N. Wayne Ave. & West Ave. between Lancaster Ave. and the Wayne train station, Wayne. Rain or shine. Noon to 4. Free. RadnorFallFestival.com.
42nd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
42nd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
Over 40 restaurants and food vendors and 60+ crafters and artisans participate in this long-standing festival. Benefits West Chester Parks & Recreation. Festival on Gay St. from Matlack to Darlington Sts. with bands performing on Gay St. at Darlington, Matlack Sts. and the Church St. Beer Garden. Noon to 5:30. West-Chester.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.
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.
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.
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.
Sounds of Summer Music Series in Coatesville
Sounds of Summer Music Series in Coatesville
Enjoy the good vibrations at Gateway Park, First & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville. 7 to 10 pm. Free. Coatesville.org.
Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert
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
Chester County Art Walk
Chester County Art Walk
East Goshen Township and Chester County Art Assoc. host this event featuring artwork from 100 Chester County high school students. You’ll enjoy live music, food trucks and demonstrations. East Goshen Twp. Park, 1661 Paoli Pk., West Chester. 10 to 4. EastGoshen.org.
2nd Annual Philadelphia Polo Classic
2nd Annual Philadelphia Polo Classic
Over 5,000 guests are expected at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for a sensational event centered around two matches featuring polo’s greatest champions. Enjoy a carriage parade, Dog Divot Stomp, plus hat and ensemble contests for men and women. Benefits the local nonprofit Work to Ride. Fairmount Park, Reservoir Dr., Philadelphia. Gates open at 10 a.m.; first […]
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
Enjoy the American Military Timeline and see how the soldiers dressed and what they carried into battle. Stop by and visit with Benjamin Franklin as he shows you the experiments he did in the 1700s. Stop by the food trunks and beer tent and enjoy face-painting for the kids and many other crafters and vendors. […]
South Wayne Porch Fest
South Wayne Porch Fest
A community celebration with live music on the porches of private homes in South Wayne. 11:30 to 6. Free. SouthWaynePorchFest.com.
Longwood Wine & Jazz Festival
Longwood Wine & Jazz Festival
Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music while savoring a selection of wines throughout the Gardens. Sip along to exceptional jazz and, after the sun goes down, catch the jazz-inspired Illuminated Fountain Performance to round out your visit. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. 2 to 9 p.m. $43–$65. LongwoodGardens.org.
Chris Ruggiero at Media Theatre: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments
Chris Ruggiero at Media Theatre: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments
Chris tells his incredible story by breathing new life into the timeless music of the 50s, 60s and 70s with a live 6-piece band. 104 E. State St., Media. 7 pm. $39–$54. 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.