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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“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurJimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterAuburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party
Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Rd, YorklynBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWCU Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University 700 S. High St., West ChesterWeek 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. […]
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“The Philly Fan” at Hedgerow Theatre
Philadelphia’s Bruce Graham offers an unapologetic perspective of a hardcore sports fan through a lifetime of experience with the highs, lows and baggage that comes with Philly fandom. 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media. Times and tickets, 610-565-4211; HedgerowTheatre.org.
Figments (Of Your Imagination)—Exhibit at The Art Trust
The exhibit celebrates the fantasy/dreams/nightmares of the season through contemporary art, featuring four artists whose work invites wonder, remembrances and storytelling. Oct. 6, reception, 4 to 8 pm. Oct. 18, artists’ talk, 7 to 8 pm. 16 W. Market St., West Chester. TheArtTrust.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.
Longwood Gardens Summer Performance Series
Sept. 20, Lila Downs; Sept. 27, The Philadelphia Orchestra. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Times and tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
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.
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.
WCU Homecoming & Family Weekend
Two favorite traditions merge for the first time in 2023. WCUPA.edu/CampusCalendar.
“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Opening in the newly renovated Andrew Wyeth Gallery and featuring 38 never-before-seen abstract watercolors. Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.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 […]
5th Annual Delco Arts Week
The Delaware County Arts Consortium hosts more than 60 events, including many free to the public. The week includes concerts, festivals, films, gallery exhibitions, kids activities and workshops. You’ll find something for all ages as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of the arts and community spirit with residents and visitors. Visit DelcoArts.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.
Downingtown Fall Fest
Downingtown Fall Fest
Street festival featuring food and craft vendors, Victory Brewing Beer Garden and live entertainment. Green St. and E. Pennsylvania Ave. 11 to 4. Rain or shine. DTRCC.com.
Auburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party
Auburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party
Featuring a broad representation of exceptional motor cars from the dawn of the automotive age through 1969. Benefits Auburn Heights Marshall Steam Museum. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $14–$25. AuburnHeights.org.
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.
WCU Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
WCU Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 3 pm. WCUPA.edu/CampusCalendar.
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.
WCU Chamber Orchestra Concert
WCU Chamber Orchestra Concert
Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Bldg., 8:15 pm. WCUPA.edu/CampusCalendar.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.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.
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
Discover Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Discover Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Stroll the autumn garden, take a hayride, visit the Enchanted Woods and the galleries, enjoy live music and activities such as beekeeping, crafting, hiking and story time. Free admission all day. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 2. Winterthur.org.
Charlestown Day
Charlestown Day
Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendors, live music and kids activities throughout the day. Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 11 to 3. Free. Charlestown.PA.US/parks.aspx.
Warwick Fall Fest
Warwick Fall Fest
This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, Bubbletopia, kids’ inflatables, face painting, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, Fairy Hair by NerdFairy, food trucks and craft vendors. Warwick County Park, 191 County Park Rd., Pottstown. 11 to 4. Free. Chesco.org.