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“On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star”
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurSunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery Presents “The Seasons of Chester County”
Sunset Hill Jewelers 23 N. High St., West ChesterDutch Apple Theatre Presents “Hairspray: The Musical”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester“Every Brilliant Thing” at Delaware Theatre Company
Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., WilmingtonBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWeek of Events
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.
“9 to 5: The Musical” at The Candlelight Theatre
Based on the 1980 movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through Feb. 16, “Up East: Andrew Wyeth in Maine.” Oct. 13–Jan. 19, “The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
“On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star”
Celebrate one of America’s first celebrities with Winterthur Museum’s latest exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824–25 “Farewell Tour” of the U.S. The exhibition explores Lafayette’s impact on our young nation through a selection of Winterthur memorabilia and objects honoring the Revolutionary War hero. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues.–Sun., 10 […]
The Keswick Theatre
Oct. 1, X (the band); Oct. 3, Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel—Face to Face; Oct. 4, Tribute to Prince—The Purple Xperience; Oct. 5, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood; Oct. 6, BEAT—Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson; Oct. 10, Bob the Drag Queen; Oct. 11, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Oct. 12, A Tribute to James […]
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Events
Walks, golf tournaments, workshops and more. Visit their website to get involved, DEBreastCancer.org/DBCC-Events.
Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery Presents “The Seasons of Chester County”
Artist Don Shoffner displays his works at the gallery. Opening reception, Oct 4, 4 to 8 pm. 23 N. High St., West Chester. Mon, 10 to 4; Tues–Fri, 10 to 6; Fri, 10 to 5. SunsetHillJewelers.com.
Media Theatre Presents “Legally Blonde”
Kick off the season with a bang as Media Theatre brings you the high-octane, feel-good story of Elle Woods on her empowering journey. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891- 0100; MediaTheatre.org.
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Hairspray: The Musical”
The score in this Tony Award-winning musical includes “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “Hairspray.” 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Delaware Art Museum
“Jazz Age Illustration,” a major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Oct. 5, Ari Shapiro: Thank You for Listening; Oct. 9, Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play; Oct. 9, Eddie Izzard; Oct. 12, The Rock Orchestra; Oct. 17, Matthew Sweet; Oct. 19, Richie Kotzen; Oct. 25, The Friends of the Brothers Celebrate The Allman Brothers; Nov. 1, The Robert Cray Band; Nov. 2, Mutts Gone […]
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Oct. 10, Studio Two presents The Early Beatles; Oct. 11, Moondance—The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert; Oct. 12, Uncaged, Zac Brown Tribute; Oct. 13, Kennett Symphony; Oct. 18, Awaken, a tribute to the music of Yes; Oct. 20, Chillin’ With the Villains; Oct. 26, Home Again, a tribute to the music of Carole King; Oct. […]
Chester County Library’s Halloween Door Tour
Doors and porches in West Chester are decorated for Halloween. Vote for best decorations in three categories — funniest, scariest and most original. Look for the Halloween Door Tour sign in participating yards. For a donation, tourgoers will receive a map and a list of scavenger items to look for during the self-guided tour. Maps […]
“Every Brilliant Thing” at Delaware Theatre Company
Book by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, this is a handwritten list of the small joys that make life worth living. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302- 594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
West Chester Railroad Halloween Special
Wear your favorite costume and ride to the Glen Mills station. Explore the historic station and picnic grove and collect a few treats while on the train. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10, noon and 2. $10–$30. WCRailroad.com.
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.
Chestertown RiverArts Studio Tour
Choose from 60 artists on the self-guided studio tour, chat about their inspirations and see how they actually create their work. Start at the RiverArts Gallery, 315 High St., Chestertown. Noon to 6. $15–$50. ChestertownRiverArts.com/Studio-Tour.
West Chester Railroad Fall Foliage Express
Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10 am, noon and 2 pm. $25–$30. WCRailroad.com.
42nd French & Pickering’s Annual Auction
Oct. 31–Nov. 4, online auction. Nov. 2, in-person auction—enjoy cocktails, auctions and delicious food. Benefits French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Stonewall Golf Club, Bulltown Rd., Elverson. 6 pm. Tickets $125 and up. FrenchAndPickering.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.
Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale
The weekend includes handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. Fri, 4 to 8; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 11 to 3. WayneArt.org.
Delaware Valley Art League Show
Purchase original art at great prices for holiday gift giving. Benefits Gemma Services, residential treatment service for children. Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Rd., Newtown Square. Fri, Meet the Artists Cocktail Party, 4 to 7. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, noon to 4. DelawareValleyArtLeague.com.
Kennett Flash
Nov. 1, A Night of Rock featuring Silver Sonic, Impolite Society and World of Chaos; Nov. 3, The New Phunk Odyssey Tour; Nov. 15, Songwriters and Storytellers; Nov. 22, Raymond the Amish Comic with Shanell Renee & Eddie Gallagher; Nov. 23, Yesterday’s Gone: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Times and […]
The Keswick Theatre
Nov. 1 & 2, The Hooters; Nov. 7, Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse; Nov. 8, Pop Evil: Bad Wolves; Nov. 9, Stryper; Nov. 10, “Pinkalicious” The Musical; Nov. 11, Max Fosh; Nov. 12, David Cross; Nov. 13, Cold Case Live; Nov. 14, Bored Teachers; Nov. 16, Eaglemania; Nov. 17, Newsboys; Nov. 18, A Drag Queen Christmas; […]
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Nov. 1, Yellow Brick Road tribute to Elton John; Nov. 2, Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars; Nov. 7, One Alternative; Nov. 8, We May be Right tribute to Billy Joel; Nov. 8 & 9, Listening In String Quartet; Nov. 10, Linda Ronstadt Experience; Nov. 14, Yacht Rock Gold; Nov. […]
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Nov. 1–Dec. 28, “The Christmas Candy Caper.” Nov. 14 & 22, Dec. 13 & 28, “Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas.” 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
Chester County Craft Guild Fine Craft Fair
Fine craft artists display and sell their handmade works at Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, 11 to 4. ChesterCountyCraftGuild.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Nov. 2, Eddie Griffin; Nov. 3, Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza; Nov. 7, Las Migas at Baby Grand; Nov. 7, Damien Escobar at Copeland Hall; Nov. 8, Andy Falco & Travis Book play Jerry Garcia; Nov. 9, Rene Vaca at Baby Grand; Nov. 9, Dionne Warwick at Copeland Hall; Nov. 10, Old Crow Medicine Show; […]
Comedy Nights at Media Theatre
Nov. 2, Chris Nee Comedy Night. Nov. 16, comedian Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra. Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
47th Annual Radnor Run
47th Annual Radnor Run
All levels of experience and athleticism are invited. Join as an individual or start a team as you take on the challenging 5-mile course. Benefits the American Lung Association. Starts and ends at Radnor Township Building, Encke Park, 301 Iven Ave., Radnor. Reg, 6:30 am; 1 mi. run at 8 am; 5 mi. race at […]
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.
KSQ Candy Trail
KSQ Candy Trail
Kiddos in costume can follow the trail to collect treats from over twenty participating businesses throughout the Borough (look for the black and orange balloons). Kennett Collaborative, 106 W. State St., Kennett Square. 2 to 5 pm. Free. KennettCollaborative.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
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
7th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
7th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
Race teams will build, decorate and race beds on wheels to raise funds for two Phoenixville organizations that provide shelter for the homeless and to win the title of “Fastest Bed.” Start at Reeves Park, 2nd Ave. & Main St. 11 am, race begins at noon. PXVBedRaces.org.
Casino Night at West Chester Area Senior Center
Casino Night at West Chester Area Senior Center
Casino games, dinner, drinks and auctions. Proceeds support the services seniors rely on to remain as healthy, active and as independent as possible. 530 E. Union St., West Chester. 6:30. $75. WCSeniors.org.
12th Annual Bark & Whine Gala
12th Annual Bark & Whine Gala
Join this fundraiser to celebrate the SPCA’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 pm. Tickets $350 and up. PSPCA.org.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 19th Annual 1940s Swing Dance
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 19th Annual 1940s Swing Dance
Jump, Jive & Swing to the big band playing live among the historic trains. Dress to impress in your best 1940s vintage attire or military uniform and enjoy light refreshments. Benefits the museum. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 7 to 10. $20–$25. RRMuseumPA.org.