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“Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford“Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds FordDutch Apple Theatre Presents “The Full Monty”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterMorris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., PhiladelphiaUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWeek of Events
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.
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.
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.
West Chester University Senior BFA Exhibition
May 1–17, Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High St. May 1–June 29, Baker Gallery, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 E. Rosedale Ave. WCUPA.edu.
Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tours
Take an immersive tour of selected noteworthy historic properties in one of six counties. For information and tickets, MHGP.org/Tours.
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
Stroll through the gardens with brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials and discover 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.
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “The Full Monty”
A funny and heartfelt story about six unemployed steel workers who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through Sept. 15, “Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination.” Through Oct. 13, “In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Dinosaurs made out of natural materials are displayed on more than 15 different rail lines. The display includes triceratops, and velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures. 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. Mon–Fri, 10 to 5; Sat–Sun, 9 to 5. $10–$20. MorrisArboretum.org.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
June 1, Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa; June 2, Dan Bern + Jeffrey Gaines; June 13, Merion Concert Band, (free); June 15, Livingston Taylor; June 22, Lizzie No; June 28, Craig Bickhardt + John Flynn (free). Concerts through Aug. 30. The Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. $15. 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
National Music Festival—10th Anniversary Year
Kent County is transformed into a hub of music featuring performances to suit virtually every taste. Historic Chestertown, MD. Some concerts are free, others require a ticket. For times and tickets visit NationalMusic.US.
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
June 2, Monophonics; June 9, Good Shot Judy; June 16, Snacktime; June 23, Carolyn Wonderland; June 30, The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.” Concerts through Aug. 18. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. 30 & Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. 7:30 pm. LongsPark.org.
American Music Theatre
June 6, Paul Anka: Seven Decades Tour; June 8, Napoleon Dynamite Live! 20th Anniversary Celebration; June 9, The Lettermen & The Buckinghams; June 12, Daniel O’Donnell; June 15, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder; June 16, Mark Lowry with Special Guests Endless Highway and The Sound; June 20, Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson; June […]
The Keswick Theatre
June 7, Jessie’s Girl; June 10, Roger Daltrey; June 12, Dungeons and Daddies; June 14 & 15, The Musical Box; June 18, The Church & The Afghan Whigs; June 19, Happy Together Tour 2024; June 20, Countess Luann; June 21 & 22, Get The Led Out; June 28, Stanley Clarke N 4Ever, Bob James; June […]
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
June 7, Say She She; June 9, Cracker; June 16, The Lone Bellow; June 19, Kathleen Edwards; June 21, Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime; June 28, DakhaBrakha; June 30, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets. Concerts through Sept. 15. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. 6 pm. Visit website for tickets. […]
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Juneteenth in Kennett Square
June 8 – lantern making presented by Kennett Heritage Center at the Kennett Library, 320 E State St. June 15 – Fish Fry Lunch Box at New Garden Memorial UAME Church, 309 E Linden St. June 16 – Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tour, 1 pm. CCCVB at Longwood, 200 Greenwood Rd., Kennett Square. June 21 […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
June 8, Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Floyd Nation; June 13, Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour; June 14, Joe Jackson Solo and the music of Max Champion; June 16, Father’s Day Comedy Show with a twist of R&B; June 23, The Beach Boys; June 28, Classic Albums Live Performs The Eagles’ Greatest Hits. Times and tickets, […]
Kennett Flash
June 8, Atomic Light Orchestra: A Tribute To E.L.O.; June 14, Better Than Bacon; June 16, Mallow Hill; June 27, Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius; June 28, BKora Duets: Madou Sidiki Diabaté and Salif Bamakora; June 29, Sug Daniels Band; June 30, Buffalo Nichols Trio w/ special guest Samantha Rise. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times […]
West Goshen Summer Concert Series
June 9, children’s music with Lolly Hopwood; June 15, TBD; June 23, The Chatterband. Guests are asked to bring a dry good item for West Chester Food Cupboard. West Goshen Community Park, N. Five Po ints and Fern Hill Rds., West Chester. Concerts through Aug. 18. 6:30. Free. WestGoshen.org.
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.
Delaware County Summer Festival
This popular Delco tradition offers everything from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop. Visit website for a list of concerts. Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252 & Providence Rd., Upper Providence. Free. DelcoPA.gov/Departments/Parks/SummerFestival.html.
“Off By One” at People’s Light
Multi-award winner David Strathairn stars in this poignant world premiere where a wrong-number text brings strangers together in a web of curiosity and memory. Written by Emmy Award-winner Joseph Dougherty and directed by Abigail Adams. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
Dining Under the Stars
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.
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.
Chester County Balloon Festival
Balloons from all over the country are highlighted, along with a Special Shaped Balloon Rodeo, untethered and tethered balloon rides and a walk-thru balloon. In addition, you’ll enjoy a beer garden, live music, great food, crafts, kid zone and more. The festival benefits the Boy Scouts Troop 52, Chester County Hero’s Fund, local police, fire […]
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Fulton Theatre
Step into a world of pure imagination! 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
3rd Annual Jasper Street Jam
The festival features six great bands playing Texas swing, American roots, blues, Brazilian jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. This family-friendly event includes 2SP Brewing Co., Scooped Ice Cream, street food and arts & crafts for children inside Media Arts Council. BYO lawn chair if you’d like. Rain date, June 16. Between Jackson & Monroe Sts. […]
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.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Juneteenth Celebration in West Chester
June 15 – WC NAACP Juneteenth Flag Recognition Ceremony, 10 to noon, The Charles A. Melton Center, 501 E. Miner St. June 15 – Freedeom Festival at The Melton Center. June 19 – Reenactment of Juneteenth, WC Historic Courthouse followed by Freedom Walk to Bethel AME, 334 E. Miner St.
Schuylkill River Sojourn
The annual 112-mi. guided canoe/kayak trip begins in Schuylkill Haven and ends at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14–18 miles per day. Register for one day, any amount of individual days or the entire week. Meals, camping arrangements and shuttle service included. $120–$720. SchuylkillRiver.org/Sojourn.aspx.
22nd Annual French Creek Iron Tour
22nd Annual French Creek Iron Tour
Rides for all levels— from beginners to accomplished cyclists—with courses from 11 to 100 miles. Benefits French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Start at Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville. Registration begins at 6:45 am. $80. IronTour.org.
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Bring your own chair 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.
Kennett Summerfest Wine & Food Festival
Kennett Summerfest Wine & Food Festival
Brandywine Valley wines and culinary delights come together along with live music and a curated selection of artisan vendors in the heart of Kennett Square on the 100 block of S. Broad St. 3 to 7 pm. $60–$100; designated driver, $20. KennettSummerfest.com.
West Chester TAPS
West Chester TAPS
Enjoy a borough-wide happy hour to unwind with friends every Wednesday, 4 to 7 pm. Participating locations offer select $4 beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails plus half-price appetizers. DowntownWestChester.com for locations.
Summer Nights at Hagley
Summer Nights at Hagley
Bring the whole family and a picnic for summer fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Or sample local food trucks. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington. 5 to 8 pm. Hagley.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Town Tours & Village Walks
Town Tours & Village Walks
Join the 30th Town Tours kickoff and West Chester’s 225th anniversary at the Chester County History Center, 225 N. High St., West Chester. Upcoming tours: June 13, Coventryville; June 20, Main Street at Exton; June 27, Upland Farm; July 11, Highland Orchards; July 18, White Horse Village; July 25, Baird House; Aug. 1, Baptist Church […]
Concerts at King of Prussia Town Center
Concerts at King of Prussia Town Center
Enjoy live music on the green at King of Prussia Town Center. 155 Village Dr. (in front of Davio’s), King of Prussia. 6 to 8 pm. For a complete lineup visit KingOfPrussia-TownCenter.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
Kennett Square Clover Market
Kennett Square Clover Market
Featuring 100 carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, beer and wine, free kids crafts and many additional shopping and dining options in town. In the parking lot at 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. 10 to 4. TheCloverMarket.com.
7th Annual Phoenixville Art Street Festival
7th Annual Phoenixville Art Street Festival
Join fellow art lovers for performances and demos, browsing original pieces from over 50 specially-selected artists showing works in ranging media and techniques. 100–200 blocks of Bridge St. 11 to 5. PhoenixvilleChamber.org.
Habitat For Humanity Hops for Homes Beer Festival
Habitat For Humanity Hops for Homes Beer Festival
Brewers will be pouring beer, cider and, new this year, wine. Enjoy live music, food, games, vendors and a photo booth, all for a good cause. This event is for adults 21 and over. Exton Square Mall Parking Lot, Exton. Noon to 4. $40–$60. HFHCC.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: June 5, The Trial by Franz Kafka, 2 pm. Meet the Author: June 1, And Then You Apply Ice by Pamela Gwyn Kripke, 1 pm; June 15, Soundtrack by Alison Cupp Relyea, 1 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Summer Solstice Music Festival
Summer Solstice Music Festival
A family-friendly music festival supporting live local music and celebrating the start of summer. Benefits and held at Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd. 2 to 10 pm. $25–$75. WayKool.com.
Brews at the Battlefield
Brews at the Battlefield
Beer enthusiasts mingle with the passionate brewers behind the beverages. Learn about the brewing process, discover unique flavors and gain insights into the world of craft beer. Benefits the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. Must be 21. 1491 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford. 5 to 8 pm. $16–$45. BrandywineBattlefield.org.