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The Franklin Institute Presents “The Art of the Brick”
Franklin Institute 20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia“Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at The Candlelight Theatre
Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington“Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds FordWeek of Events
“The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: Poetic Roots” at Delaware Art Museum
An exhibition by Anna Bogatin Ott. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. 302-571-9590; DelArt.org.
The Franklin Institute Presents “The Art of the Brick”
An exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO brick. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $39–$43. FI.edu.
“Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination” at Brandywine Museum of Art
1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
The Colonial Theatre Presents
Mar. 2, Total Mass Retain: YES Tribute Band; Mar. 6, Marc Broussard: Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour; Mar. 9, The Seven Wonders: A Live Tribute to Fleetwood Mac; Mar. 14, An Evening with Brandy Clark and Hayes Carll; Mar. 22, Hush: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience; Mar. 23, Dervish; Mar. 30, Luke O’Brien Presents Old Friends: A […]
The Keswick Theatre
Mar. 6, The Wolfe Tones; Mar. 7, Modi Rosenfeld; Mar. 8, The Moody Blues’ John Lodge; Mar. 9, Spyro Gyra; Mar. 13, Masters of Illusion; Mar. 15, An Evening with William H. Macy; Mar. 16, An Evening with Judge Reinhold; Mar. 22, The Robert Cray Band; Mar. 24, KK’s Priest; Mar. 27, A Night Of […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
Mar. 16, The Irish Comedy Tour; Mar. 24, Gaelic Storm and High Kings; Mar. 29, Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour; Apr. 3, One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at The Candlelight Theatre
Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this hilarious whodunit was a smash on Broadway. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Delaware Art Museum
Through May 26, “There Is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art.” Through June 30, “The Artistic Legacy of James E. Newton: Poetic Roots,” an exhibition by Anna Bogatin Ott. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. 302-571-9590; DelArt.org.
Delaware Art Museum
Through Sept. 1, “Give Me My Flowers — Soft Petals: exploring the mother wound,” photographs by Shakira Hunt. Through Sept. 8, “Suspended Spins: Dennis Beach.” 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. DelArt.org.
“Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled” at Brandywine Museum of Art
This exhibition traces a persistent vein of intriguing, often disconcerting imagery over the career of renowned local artist Jamie Wyeth, featuring more than 50 works drawn from museum and private collections across the country. Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed.–Mon., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Art Quilt Elements at Wayne Art Center
This is an international juried exhibition of contemporary fine art quilts, praised by reviewers and artists for the presentation of the work and promoting the art quilt as a fine art form. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. Mon–Fri, 9 to 5; Sat, 9 to 4. Free. WayneArt.org.
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens
It’s the season of fresh beginnings, and Longwood beckons. Check the calendar on their website for special events. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Wed–Mon, 10 to 6, closed Tues. Timed tickets, $13–$25. LongwoodGardens.org.
Main Point Book Club
Apr. 2, Lisa Scottoline, with her new novel The Truth About the Devlins, will be at Rotwitt Theater on the campus of Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr. Ticketed event. Visit website for details. Apr. 25, NonFiction Book Group: Bartleby & Me: Reflections of an Old Scrivener by Gay Talese, 7 pm. 116 N. […]
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: Apr. 3, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 2 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Apr. 4, Lincoln and the Irish: The Untold Story ... by Niall O’Dowd, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: Apr. 17 & 18, Matrix by Lauren Groff, Wed, 2 pm, Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Pints With A Purpose Happy Hour
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce and Locust Lane Craft Brewery join to raise funds for many organizations benefiting from the happy hours. Locust Lane Craft Brewery, 50 Three Tun Rd., Malvern. Visit Business.ERCC.net/Events.
American Music Theatre
Apr. 4, Aaron Lewis Acoustic Tour; Apr. 5, Jeremy Camp; Apr. 7, One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen & The Works; Apr. 11, Scotty McCreery; Apr. 12 & 13, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA; Apr. 14, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives; Apr. 18, An Evening with Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall Together […]
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 4–Aug. 3, The Confession… An Amish Love Story. Apr. 6–Oct. 19, Ryan & Friends: All Your Favorite Funny Stuff, a multimedia variety show. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
2024 History Matters Speaker Series
Explore Chester County’s unique history with a curated selection of virtual lecture programs. Apr. 4, “Revolutionary Women” by Shannon E. Duffy. Apr. 23, “Smallpox, Vaccination & Valley Forge” by John Pisciotta. Visit website for info and registration. MyCCHC.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: Apr. 3, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 2 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Apr. 4, Lincoln and the Irish: The Untold Story ... by Niall O’Dowd, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: Apr. 17 & 18, Matrix by Lauren Groff, Wed, 2 pm, Thurs, 2 & 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.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Apr. 5, An Evening with David Sedaris; Apr. 6, The Black Violin Experience Tour; Apr. 11, Gary Gulman: Misfit Book Tour; Apr. 13, DuPont Brass; Apr. 17, The Price is Right Live; Apr. 18, Trey Kennedy; Apr. 20, Kathleen Madigan; Apr. 26, An Evening with Tom Rush with Seth Glier; Apr. 27, An Evening with […]
The Keswick Theatre
Apr. 5, Colin Hay; Apr. 6, Let’s Sing Taylor; Apr. 7, Darcy & Jer; Apr. 9, Adam Ant; Apr. 10, Old Crow Medicine Show; Apr. 11, TommyInnit; Apr. 13, Yachtley Crew; Apr. 20, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA; Apr. 23, EMO Orchestra featuring Escape the Fate; Apr. 27, The Rascals; Apr. 28, One Night […]
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Presents “Ragtime: The Musical”
Three diverse American family tales are woven together. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; 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
Creature Features at the Brandywine Zoo
Creature Features at the Brandywine Zoo
Meet a scaled, furry or prickly friend and ask questions and learn more about these education animal ambassadors who live at the zoo. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 11 am. $7–$9. 302-571-7850; BrandywineZoo.org.
7th Annual Rails and Ales at The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
7th Annual Rails and Ales at The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Annual craft beer tasting event is held among the historic trains, with around 20 craft breweries in attendance, as well as four or five food trucks. Benefits the Museum. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 5:30 to 9. $15–$50. RailsAndAles.org.
An Evening of Songs & Stories with John Oates
An Evening of Songs & Stories with John Oates
You don’t want to miss this one at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. John Oates is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, and recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as multiple Grammy nominations. This will be an intimate, unforgettable evening of songs […]