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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 FordMorris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., PhiladelphiaDutch Apple Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd, Chadds FordUpper 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”
Enjoy the timeless score in this classic. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey” at Brandywine Museum of Art
This dynamic retrospective of Stewart’s compelling photography spans his six-decade career. Through more than 100 black-and-white and color photographs, the exhibition centers on Stewart’s spontaneous and sensitive approach to portraying world cultures and Black life in many forms — including music, art, travel, food and dance. 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed.–Mon., 9:30 a.m. […]
Where’s Waldo July
Grab a passport at Wellington Square Bookshop then head out to find Waldo at participating businesses. Receive a prize after five stamps on your passport. Collect stamps from all participating businesses and enter the completed passport into a Waldo goodies raffle during the Where’s Waldo party July 31. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Fireworks & Fountains at Longwood
They’re back and better than ever, with new shows, an enhanced sound system, new reserved seating and new vistas including the new tiered Conservatory Overlook. July 3, Stars and Stripes Forever; July 20, Take Me with U: Inspired by Prince; Aug. 10, Get Back: The Beatles; Sept. 1, Someone Like You: Artists Who Inspired Adele; […]
American Music Theatre
July 5, Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute; July 11, WXPN Welcomes Amos Lee with special guest Mikaela Davis; July 12, Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band; July 13, Terry Fator; July 14, Asia: The Heat of the Moment Tour; July 19, The Docksiders; July 20, Tommy James & The Shondells with The […]
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.
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
July 7, “A Night in Nashville” featuring Jeff Cohen, Brett Sheroky and The Close; July 14, Marc Broussard; July 21, Ramon Chicharron; July 28, Watkins Glen Tribute featuring 3 local tribute acts for The Band, Dead & Company and The Allman Brothers Band; Aug. 4, The Sensational Barnes Brothers Concerts through Aug. 18. Long’s Park […]
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
July 7, Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute); July 16, Keller Williams and The Hillbenders; July 22, Lisa Loeb; July 28, Tommy Conwell & the House Rockers; Aug. 5, Don McCloskey / Hoots & Hellmouth. Concerts through Sept. 15. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. 6 pm. Visit website for tickets. UMTownship.org.
West Goshen Summer Concert Series
July 7, A Capella Pops; July 21, The West Chester Jazz Orchestra; Aug. 4, Motown favorites with Blue Philly Magic; Aug. 18, The Sam Stinson Band. Guests are asked to bring a dry good donation for West Chester Food Cupboard. West Goshen Community Park, N. Five Points and Fern Hill Rds., West Chester. 6:30. Free. […]
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.
Ludwig’s Corner Carnival
Along with the rides and midway, the weekend features live entertainment, the Ludwig’s Corner Beer Garden, wine, cocktails & mocktails from Epicurean Garage and specialty drinks from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Proceeds from the Tito’s drinks go directly to LCHSA. 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore. Tues.–Fri., 6 to 10 p.m.; Sat., 4 to 10 p.m. Donation for […]
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.
The Keswick Theatre
July 11, A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band: Friends of the Brothers; July 12, The Moody Blues’ John Lodge; July 13, Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross; July 19, The No Apologies Comedy Tour with Tom Cotter, Tammy Pescatelli, Jim Florentine; July 20, Tusk: The World’s #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute; July 26, 10cc; July 28, […]
Summer in the Park Concerts at Wilson Farm Park
July 11, Big Baby Band; July 18, Class of ‘84; July 25, Chico’s Vibe; Aug. 1, School of Rock Main Line. Concerts through Sept. 5. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Chesterbrook. 7 pm. Free. Tredyffrin.org/Services/Parks-Recreation.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: July 3, “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison, 2 pm. NonFiction Book Group: July 11, “In Order to Live” by Yeonmi Park, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: July 16 & 17, “Hester” by Laurie Lico, 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.
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.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
July 13, Dar Williams; July 14, Trout Fishing in America; July 20, Hoots & Hellmouth; July 27, John Gorka; Aug. 2, Steve Forbert & The New Renditions. Concerts through Aug. 30. The Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. For tickets, 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
Kennett Flash
July 13, Yesterday’s Gone: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac; July 20, Captain Dawg; July 21, New Summer Sounds: Hard Rock & Metal; July 27, Clapton America: A Tribute to Eric Clapton. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and tickets, KennettFlash.org.
Wilmington & Western Railroad — Brews on Board
Local craft brews are served aboard the train for your tasting pleasure on a leisurely 2-hour round-trip through the Red Clay Valley. Must be 21. WWRR.com.
“The Fantasticks” at The Candlelight Theatre
A magical journey, part fairy tale, part fable and entirely enchanting. 2208 Millers Rd. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com.
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Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Hockessin DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $8–$15. AuburnHeights.org.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Summer Concert Series at Anson B. Nixon Park
Summer Concert Series at Anson B. Nixon Park
Come out to the park for a relaxing evening with great music. July 3, Mariachi Angeles de México; July 10, Rust: Neil Young tribute; July 17, Tommy Froelich Band; July 24, 2uesday Nite Band; July 31, The Bullets. Aug. 7, The Late Ambitions; Aug. 14, The Holy Smokers. 405 N. Walnut St., Kennett Square. 6:30 […]
Reads & Company Presents
Reads & Company Presents
Krista and Becca Ritchie, authors of “Dishonestly Yours,” their new adult romance at Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St., Phoenixville. 7 pm. $19. ReadsAndCompany.com.
Brandywine Museum of Art Concerts in the Courtyard
Brandywine Museum of Art Concerts in the Courtyard
Swing and jazz music by Parlour Noir. 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. 7 pm. $25. Brandywine.org.
Carillon Concerts at Washington Memorial Chapel
Carillon Concerts at Washington Memorial Chapel
Bring a blanket and picnic dinner and listen to the beautiful sounds of the Washington Memorial Chapel carillon, played by internationally acclaimed musicians. Valley Forge National Historic Park, 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd., King of Prussia. 7:30 pm. Free. WMChapel.org.
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Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Music at Marshall
Music at Marshall
Picnic concert in Marshall Square Park. Food trucks open at 5 pm. Music at 6:30. Butterfoot performs. Concerts continue July 11, Aug. 1, 22. Check website for weather updates. 200 E. Marshall St. 6:30. Free. MarshallSquarePark.org.
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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.
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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.
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 […]
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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.
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Malvern Farmers Market
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
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Phoenixville Farmers Market
Phoenixville Farmers Market
200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.
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Downingtown Farmers Market
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
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Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 13, Captain Kidd’s Pirate Adventure Day, noon to 4 pm; Oct. 19, Halloween Ghost Ship, noon to 4 pm. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St. KalmarNyckel.org.
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Exton Community Day
Exton Community Day
A great family event with lots of kids activities, including a rock wall, zip line, petting zoo, pony rides and tunes with Marchwood Music. Try your hand at archery, corn hole, disc golf and the dunk tank. Purchase food from vendors, relax in the beer and wine garden, and enjoy a live concert at 6:30 […]
Concert and Movie Night in the Park
Concert and Movie Night in the Park
Free musical performances and Disney’s Migration movie on the big screen under the summer stars. Food and refreshments available. Rain date, July 14. Odorisio Park, 205 Church St., Wayne. Free, 6 pm. Radnor.com.