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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., Philadelphia“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 PrussiaUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterDutch Apple Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterThe 210th August Quarterly Festival Celebration
Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park Rosa Parks Dr., WilmingtonBrothers 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.
“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. […]
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; […]
“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.
Miller Park Summer Concert Series
July 28, The Big House Band; Aug. 11, Jess Zimmerman Band; Aug. 25, Chico’s Vibe. Food trucks and 50/50 raffle at concerts. Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton. 6 pm. Free. WestWhiteland.org.
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Aug. 1, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Aug. 7, The New Pornographers; Aug. 16, Donavon Frankenreiter; Aug. 17, Rayland Baxter; Aug. 23, Keller & The Keels; Aug. 24, Ripe; Aug. 29, Sarah Jarosz; Aug. 31, Splintered Sunlight–Grateful Dead Tribute; Sept. 7, John Eddie: Sept. 15, Old 97’s. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., […]
American Music Theatre
Aug. 3, Il Divo – XX: 20th Anniversary Tour; Aug. 8, Trace Adkins; Aug. 11, Straight No Chaser Summer: The 90s; Aug. 16, Righteous Brothers; Aug. 17, Doo Wop Project; Aug. 18, Kenny Rogers Band featuring Don Gatlin; Aug. 23, Journey from the Heart; Aug. 24, Johnny Mathis; Aug. 25, The Malpass Brothers; Aug. 30, […]
The Keswick Theatre
Aug. 3, Doug Church, The True Voice of Elvis; Aug. 7, Eric Johnson; Aug. 8, Beres Hammond featuring Harmony House Singers; Aug. 9, Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago; Aug. 10, Little River Band; Aug. 16, Ryan Adams; Aug. 17, Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Aug. 18, The […]
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Aug. 8, Double Vision: Foreigner Tribute Band; Aug. 9, Kiss the Sky: Jimi Hendrix Tribute. Aug. 10, Crazy Train: Ozzy Experience; Aug. 15, Back Home Again: John Denver Tribute; Aug. 16, Classic Stones Live; Aug. 17, The Frank White Experience: Notorious B.I.G. Tribute; Aug. 22, Beach Boys Tribute; Aug. 23, The Gambler Returns: Kenny Rogers […]
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Aug. 10, Lucy Kaplansky; Aug. 16, Stephen Kellogg and Liz Longley; Aug. 17, David Wilcox; Aug. 24, Susan Werner; Aug. 31, Tophouse Cabin Dogs. The Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. For tickets, 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”
Go behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
August Quarterly Festival Celebration
The nation’s oldest African American festival celebrating freedom of religion and speech and the right of assembly. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Dr. AugustQuarterly.org.
The 210th August Quarterly Festival Celebration
The nation’s oldest African American festival celebrating freedom of religion and speech and the right of assembly. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park at the Riverfront, Rosa Parks Dr. & Market St., Wilmington. 1 to 7 pm. AugustQuarterly.org.
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.
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.
Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival
The featured attraction at the festival is more than 20 art-inspired hot air balloons. Enjoy tethered balloon rides, an artists village, kids village, beer/wine, food vendors and live music. Triple Creek Winery, 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd., Cordova, MD. Daily, 4 to 9:30 pm. $25; 15 and under, free. ChesapeakeBayBalloonFestival.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.
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.
Drive-Thru Barbecue Fundraiser
Support the Phoenixville Area Senior Center by driving through Uncle B’s (re-opened for this event) and pick up your summer holiday picnic favorites for Labor Day. 425 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Visit Bit.ly/PASCBBQ.
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.
46th Annual Long’s Park Art Festival
Long’s Park transforms into an outdoor gallery filled with 200+ juried artisans offering clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand-crafted furniture, functional art, unique mediums of canvas, sculpture, hardscapes and more. Enjoy diverse local culinary treats as well as wine and craft beer. Benefits the park’s Amphitheater Foundation. 1441 Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. Fri.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; […]
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.
81st Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair
A Chester County tradition featuring lots of activities, including pony rides, Mounted Parade of Hounds, pet parade, live music, car show, country carnival and, of course, the horse show, beginning at 8 a.m. daily. The Country Fair Midway features shopping, entertainment and games. Grab a bite to eat, sit in the beer garden and watch […]
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.
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.
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.
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concerts
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket, snack and chairs and enjoy the show. Aug 13, Fantastic Cat with Sahara Moon; Aug. 27, Zach Russell with Gooch and the Motion. 7 pm. Free. 565 Wellington Square, Exton. EagleviewTownCenter.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.
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.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Family Fun Night at Brandywine Zoo
Family Fun Night at Brandywine Zoo
The zoo offers special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. Brandywine Park, 1001 N. Park Dr. 5 to 7. BrandywineZoo.org.
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.
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.
Main Point Books
Main Point Books
Aug. 6, author lunch with Juliet Grames at Teresa’s Cafe, 124 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, noon, $60. Fiction Book Group: Aug. 20, “Happiness Falls” by Angie Kim, 1 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Aug. 29, “All About Love” by bell hooks, 7 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.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
Open House Days at Pottsgrove Manor
Open House Days at Pottsgrove Manor
Living history and unique items from the collection are highlighted throughout the month with each weekend offering something different. 100 W. King St., Pottstown. 11 to 3. $2 donation. MontgomeryCountyPA.gov.