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“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordThe Rossettis — An Exhibition at The Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington“Our Christmas Dinner” at Bird-in-Hand Stage
Bird-In-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-HandBryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 414 Paoli Pike, MalvernBryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 414 Paoli Pike, MalvernAmerican Music Theatre—The 2023 Christmas Show: The First Noel
American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster“Gifted” — 18th Annual Holiday Exhibit at The Art Trust
Art Trust Gallery Meridian Bank, 16 W. Market St., West ChesterWinterthur’s 59th Annual Delaware Antiques Show
Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison St, WilmingtonHistoric Yellow Springs Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Historic Yellow Springs 1685 Art School Rd, Chester SpringsHaverford Guild of Craftsmen Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) 9000 Parkview Drive, HaverfordUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterWeek of Events
“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.
“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.
The Colonial Theatre
Oct. 4, Rising Sun Presents Henry Rollins: Good To See You Tour; Oct. 14, Miguel Espinoza Fusion; Oct. 20, Rising Sun Presents The Sixties Show; Nov. 7, Rising Sun Presents Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue featuring Los Straitjackets; Nov. 11, WXPN Welcomes & Rising Sun Presents 10,000 Maniacs with Leigh Nash; Nov. 17, […]
Brandywine Museum of Art
Oct. 6–Jan. 21, “Allan Freelon: Painter, Printmaker, Teacher.” Oct. 14–Feb. 28, “Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration.” Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
The Rossettis — An Exhibition at The Delaware Art Museum
The work of Pre-Raphaelite founder Dante Gabriel Rossetti, alongside that of his wife, artist Elizabeth Siddal, and his siblings, writers Christina and William Michael Rossetti, are the subject of this major international exhibition organized in partnership with Tate Britain. Check the website for special events happening during this exhibit including “Pre-Raphaelite Promenade: The DelArt Gala” […]
“Kings of Harlem” at Delaware Theatre Company
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Black-owned, all-Black professional basketball team in history. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
“Our Christmas Dinner” at Bird-in-Hand Stage
A holiday musical igniting memories that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
Bryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
An international juried exhibition and sale that features work by artists with physical and cognitive disabilities and hearing and visual impairments. Special events throughout the exhibition. MainLineHealth.org/Specialties/Rehab-Art-Ability.
Bryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
An international juried exhibition and sale that features works by artists with physical and cognitive disabilities and hearing and visual impairments. Special events throughout the exhibition. MainLineHealth.org/Specialties/Rehab-Art-Ability.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Nov. 2, Sons of Serendip; Nov. 4, The Moth—True Stories Told Live; Nov. 9, Masters of Illusion; Nov. 10, Deadgrass; Nov. 11, The Rock Orchestra Plays David Bowie; Nov. 18, Graham Nash; Nov. 18, Musicians Giving Back: A Tribute to the Legends of Motown, at the Baby Grand; Nov. 24, The Underwater Bubble Show; Nov. […]
Franklin Institute Exhibits
Now open, Wondrous Space—journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit. Opening in Feb., The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from the LEGO® brick. 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $21–$25. FI.edu.
American Music Theatre—The 2023 Christmas Show: The First Noel
This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal songs, dancing, wondrous costumes, breathtaking sets and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
“Gifted” — 18th Annual Holiday Exhibit at The Art Trust
Give the gift of original art. 20 talented artists’ work is for sale — paintings, ceramics, fiber art and more. Net proceeds of art sales go towards art scholarships. Dec. 7, Bourbon & Bubbles, 5 to 8. 16 W. Market St. Gallery hours, Mon–Fri, 9 to 4:30. TheArtTrust.org.
Winterthur’s 59th Annual Delaware Antiques Show
The in-person show features more than 60 distinguished dealers in American antiques and decorative arts. Preview Party, Thurs, 5 to 9, tickets $125 and up. Proceeds help support educational initiatives through the Museums for All program. Chase Center, 815 Justison St., Wilmington. Fri–Sat, 11 to 6; Sun, 11 to 5. $25. 302-888-4803; Winterthur.org.
Historic Yellow Springs Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Original paintings and works in ceramics, glass, wood, paper, fiber arts, jewelry, photography and more. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Fri, 5 to 8; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. YellowSprings.org.
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offer their holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. Dilworth Park, west side of City Hall, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia. Sun–Thurs, noon to 8; Fri–Sat, noon to 9. MadeInPhila.com.
Longwood Gardens Performance Series
Nov. 10, Bria Skonberg; Nov. 11, Piaf! The Show; Nov. 17–Jan. 7, A Longwood Christmas. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org.
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
Shop from over 60 juried artists for high quality handcrafted works of basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and more. Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center, 9000 Parkview Dr., Haverford. 10 to 5. $5. HaverfordGuild.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Nov. 11, Better Than Bacon; Nov. 16, Sara Michaels; Nov. 17, AM Radio Tribute Band; Nov. 18, Killer Queen; Nov. 25, Superunknown: A Tribute to the Legacy of Chris Cornell; Dec. 1, The Holiday Cheer Show. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Through Dec. 30, Santa’s North Pole Express. 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope. NewHopeRailroad.com.
Holiday Season at Nemours Estate
The Christmas decorations at the Nemours Estate mansion are often inspired by the architecture of the home, the customs of the du Ponts or French tradition. Nemours Mansion, 850 Alapocas Dr., Wilmington. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $10–$20. NemoursEstate.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Fiction Book Group: Nov. 15 & 16, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni, Wed, 2 pm, Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
“A Christmas Carol” at People’s Light
Enjoy a fresh approach to Charles Dickens’ classic. Infused with original music and traditional English carols, this jubilant retelling of the beloved Yuletide ghost story is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Haas Stage, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
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.
Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees
Beautifully decorated trees and wreaths plus events, a festival marketplace, live entertainment make the weekend special. Brantwyn Estate, 600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington. $25. Fri, noon to 4; Sat & Sun, 10 to 4. Free. DelawareHospice.org.
A Longwood Christmas
“A Very Retro Christmas” is the theme this year. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. $16–$30. Timed tickets req. LongwoodGardens.org.
VoxAmaDeus Holiday Concerts
Nov. 17, Brahms Requiem, a German Requiem and Alto Rhapsody with additional works; Dec. 1, 3, 5, & 17, Handel’s Messiah, performed on original Baroque instruments; Dec. 9 & 10, Renaissance Noël, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe. Multiple locations. Times and tickets, 610-688-2800; VoxAmaDeus.org.
“Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” at The Playhouse
This holiday reimagining brings together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for a celebration featuring holiday hits. 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
A season classic! 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Fulton Theatre
The bright lights of Vegas meet the age-old story of brotherly love and betrayal. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
This year’s theme, “Golden Holiday,” is a state-of-the-art production that brings art, light and color to life through remarkable displays of dinosaurs. It’s a winter wonderland where you’ll encounter dinosaurs with lighting sculptures surrounding them, a decorated Christmas tree and life-sized candy canes. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Wed.–Mon., 4:30 to 9:30 […]
West Chester Railroad
Santa Express: Nov. 18–Dec. 17, join Santa for a journey through the Chester Creek Valley. Christmas Tree Train: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10: take the train to Wiggins Tree Farm. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. $10–$35. Times and tickets, WCRailroad.com.
Yuletide at Winterthur
Explore the house decorated in all its finery with its signature traditions including the dried flower tree, artistic Christmas trees inspired by Ann Lowe gowns and a spectacular table set for Christmas dinner. 5105 Kennett Pk. (Rt. 52), Winterthur, DE. Timed tickets required. Winterthur.org.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” at The Candlelight Theatre
Based on the Frank Capra film, this heartwarming classic is one of the most popular Christmas tales ever written. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Strasburg Rail Road
Through Dec. 31, choose from Santa Claus Limited, Night Before Christmas Train and Santa’s Paradise Express. 301 Gap Rd., Ronks. StrasburgRailRoad.com.
Brandywine Railroad Holiday Train Display
This iconic O-gauge model train display features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and includes locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily, 9:30 to 5. […]
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.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. Eagleview Town Center, 570 Wellington Sq., Exton. 4 to 8 pm. Free. GrowingRootsPartners.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
Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce Charity Gala
Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce Charity Gala
“A Masquerade at the Opera” is the theme this year. Dinner, dancing and silent auction with great items. Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 Golf Club Dr. 5:30 to 10:30. Tickets $150 and up. PhoenixvilleChamber.org.
Pennsylvania SPCA’s 11th Annual Bark & Whine Gala
Pennsylvania SPCA’s 11th Annual Bark & Whine Gala
Join the most important fundraising event of the year and a night to celebrate the Rescue’s mission with cocktails, dinner, music and dancing, auctions and adoptable pets. URBN (Navy Yard) 5000 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets $350 and up. PSPCA.org.