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Special Presentation: Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin at People’s Light
People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, MalvernWeek of Events
“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 […]
Brandywine Museum of Art
“Robert Frank & Todd Webb: Across America, 1955.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art Presents …
“Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” The exhibition spotlights the career of one of the first women cartoonists to work for The New Yorker magazine, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. Over 75 original drawings by Barbara Shermund highlight her takes on modern womanhood […]
Delaware Art Museum
Mar. 1–July 27, “Inked Impressions: Etchings in the Age of Whistler.” Mar. 15–Sept. 7, “Marisol to Warhol: Printmaking and Creative Collaboration.” 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.
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 3–Aug. 2, “The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits.” Apr. 12–Oct. 18, Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
American Music Theatre
Here are just a few—check the website for more: Apr. 5, Melissa Etheridge; Apr. 17, The Temptations & The Four Tops; Apr. 18, Bonnie Raitt; May 3, Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees; May 17, Trisha Yearwood; June 22, Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times […]
Dutch Apple Theatre
Apr. 11–May 17, “Fiddler on the Roof.” May 23–June 21, “We Will Rock You” music of Queen. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
At The Fulton
Apr. 11–May 11, “Anastasia: The Musical.” June 13–July 20, “Cats.” 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
Bucks County Designer House and Gardens
This year, visit Hidden Trail Farm, a 14-acre property and farmhouse in Ivyland. Preview Apr. 25, with open bar, music, food, 6 pm, $275. Benefits Doylestown Health and Village Improvement Assoc. Tours start Apr. 27, Tues–Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, 11 to 4. $45. BucksCountyDesignerHouse.org.
52nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show
Featuring over 4,000 works from more than 220 regional artists. The exhibition spans a wide array of media. Special events include: Apr. 25, Opening Night Gala; May 2, Happy Hour; May 11, Art Around the Village. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Daily 10 to 4. Free. YellowSprings.org.
Special Presentation: Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin at People’s Light
A romantic story and music of Polish pianist-composer, Fryderyk Chopin, set in Chopin’s Parisian salon teaches a piano lesson that actually took place March 1848. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.
“Forever Plaid” at Fulton Theatre
Sing along to the songs and enjoy the delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some of the great pop hits of the 1950s. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397- 7425; TheFulton.org.
“Grease” at Media Theatre
Join Danny, Sandy, Rizzo & all of the rebels you love as they experience the highs and lows of the teenage dream. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
The Keswick Theatre
May 2, Leonid & Friends, tribute to the band Chicago; May 3, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA; May 10, Almost Queen; May 16, Trisha Yearwood. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
At The Grand in Wilmington
May 3, Saturday Night Jokes; May 7, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks perform the music of Yes; May 10, The Weight Band; May 23, Roger McGuinn. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
At The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
May 3, Shannon Curtis: 80s kids; May 17, The Ledbetters & Superunknown: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell; May 21, Phoenixville Area High School’s Vocal Fusion Spring Concert. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, TheColonialTheatre.com.
WCU Graduation Weekend
Commencement ceremonies bring family and friends to our area. Plan for traffic near campus and crowded restaurants. Commencement will be held at sites around campus. WCUPA.edu.
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy 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.
“Alice in Wonderland” at Media Theatre
A perfect blend of farce and heartfelt humanity, this rendition of the classic tale promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, MediaTheatre.org.
Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale
Shop from a wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, ferns, vines, shrubs and trees. Staff will be on hand to provide planting and horticultural information. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art’s Garden Program. Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. 9:30 to 4:30. Brandywine.org.
Mother’s Day Market at the Vineyard
Enjoy wine, live music, food trucks and an artisan market with local vendors. Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford. Sat, noon to 7; Sun, noon to 6. PennsWoodsWinery.com.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through June 15, “Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature.” Through July 13, “Tell me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” Through Sept. 7, “This Earthen Door: Nature as Muse and Material.” Through Sept. 28, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds […]
Phoenixville Dogwood Festival & Parade
The Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation continues the tradition with a midway filled with games, rides and vendors, live music nightly at the bandshell and the Dogwood Beer Garden. Benefits local nonprofits. Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville. Wed– Fri, 6 to 10 pm; Sat, 1 to 10; Sun, parade at 1 pm. PhoenixvilleDogwoodFestival.org.
Dining Under the Stars in Media
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.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
May 15, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Band; May 16–18, “Mean Girls, High School Version”; May 22, The Laugh Lounge with Heather Shaw; May 31, The Great Dubois—Master of Variety. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, 610-356-2787; UptownWestChester.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.
Kitchen Kettle Village Rhubarb Festival
Rhubarb is the harbinger of spring in PA Dutch Country, and the festival offers lots of cooking, family activities and more. 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse. Free. KitchenKettle.com.
Movies in the Park
Pack a picnic, a blanket, chairs and the family, and come out to Marshall Square Park to enjoy a movie, TBD. Food trucks on site. 405 N. Franklin St., West Chester. Starts at dusk. West-Chester.com.
7th Annual Festival of the Peony
Walk through 25 acres with more than 55,000 peonies and cut your own to take home. Bring a vase for transporting your peonies. 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily 8 to 6. $15/ person or $30/car. StyersPeonies.com.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy 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.
Brandywine Ballet Presents “Sleeping Beauty”
The story of Princess Aurora, who was born to the king and queen of a magical fairytale kingdom and cursed by a wicked fairy. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Sat, noon and 4 pm; Sun, 2 pm. $30–$50. BrandywineBallet.org.
Derby at the Vineyard
A hunter derby horse show in Penns Woods’ vineyard with wine, local beer and cider, live music, food trucks, artisan vendors and more. Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford. 10 to 6. $15. PennsWoodsWinery.com/Derby.
Tough Mudder
Participants test themselves against miles of muddy, winding trails and legendary obstacles. Plantation Field, 387 N. Green Valley Rd., Unionville. 8 to 5. Spectator and mudder village pass, $15. ToughMudder.com.
HerStory: A Timeline of Women in America
A living history encampment that brings the stories of American women’s lives in the 19th century to the spotlight through display, demonstration, performance and presentations. Presented by Historic Sugartown, 260 Spring Rd., Malvern. 10 to 4. $10. HistoricSugartown.org.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025 -Mother’s Day Open Gardens at Welkinweir
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May 11, 2025 RecurringMain Point Book Club
Mother’s Day Open Gardens at Welkinweir
The gardens, with azaleas at their peak, will be open to visitors to walk and hike. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden. 11 to 3. 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown. Welkinweir.org.
Main Point Book Club
Book Launch: May 11, Sawyer Lovett and his debut YA novel “Shampoo Unicorn,” 4 pm. Fiction Book Group: May 20, “Absolution” by Alice McDermott, 1 pm. NonFiction Book Group: May 29, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten, 7 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025 -Shipley School’s 51st Annual Secret Gardens Tours
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May 14, 2025 RecurringReads & Company
Shipley School’s 51st Annual Secret Gardens Tours
Enjoy a self-guided tour through private gardens with a lunch stop on Shipley’s campus. 9 to 3. For info and tickets, ShipleySchool.org/SecretGardens.
Reads & Company
The Big Reads Book Group: May 7, “The Antidote” by Karen Russell. International Voices Book Group: May 14, “Hula” by Jasmin Iolani Hakes. Kiss and Tell Romance Book Group: May 21, “Story of My Life” by Lucy Score. Then and Now Book Group: May 27, “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. The What’s […]
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 RecurringWinterthur—Story Time in Enchanted Woods
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May 15, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
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May 15, 2025 - RecurringThird Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Winterthur—Story Time in Enchanted Woods
Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s activities, pop-up vendors and more. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Sts. from 5 to 10 pm every third Thursday. KennettCollaborative.org.
Friday, May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 RecurringPlayIn Time Music Circle
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May 16, 2025 -Craft & Mercantile Night Market
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May 16, 2025People’s Light High Five-O Event—In Good Company
PlayIn Time Music Circle
Get ready to dance, jam, learn and have fun in the Circle Garden. This interactive musical program is geared to children up to age 5. Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 E. County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:15 am. $24. NatLands.org.
Craft & Mercantile Night Market
This curated night market celebrates local makers and artisans and offers live music, food and drink. Kimberton Garden & Gift Shop, 2123 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville. 5 to 8:30 pm. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
People’s Light High Five-O Event—In Good Company
Company artists gather to toast 50 years of ensemble work through performances and reminiscence. Benefits the theater. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 6 pm. $100. PeoplesLight.org.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025The 63rd Fair Hill Scottish Games
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May 17, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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May 17, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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May 17, 2025 -A Day in Old New Castle
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May 17, 2025 -West Chester Porchfest 2025
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May 17, 2025 -Jenkins Arboretum Spring Blooms Celebration
The 63rd Fair Hill Scottish Games
Enjoy a day of iconic athletics, music, dancing, food and arts celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture. Rain or shine. Fair Hill Grounds, 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. Gates open 8 am. $10–$25. FairhillScottishGames.org.
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
A Day in Old New Castle
Take a look into the private homes and gardens and historic landmarks and museums. Enjoy historical reenactments, entertainment, artisans, children’s games, tours of the Kalmar Nyckel tall ship and more. 50 Market St., New Castle, DE. 10 to 5. $5–$25. HistoricNewCastle.com.
West Chester Porchfest 2025
Organized by the West Chester Green Team, this family-friendly event invites you to stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks as you enjoy live music from over 70 bands, plus food trucks, kids activities and more. 1 to 7 pm. WestChesterPorchfest.com.
Jenkins Arboretum Spring Blooms Celebration
Enjoy a roving dinner, garden games, music and floral festivities at this annual fundraiser. Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon. 6 to 9 pm. $150. JenkinsArboretum.org.