THROUGH OCTOBER 1, Weekends
Phila. Watercolor Society Art Show & Sale
Benefits Historic Sugartown and will be held at The William Garrett House, 260 Spring Rd., Malvern. Sat, 11 to 4; Sun, 1 to 4. $5-$7. 610-640-2667; HistoricSugartown.org.
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JULY 19-20
Wellington Square Bookshop
July 19-20, Farenheit 451; July 20, special event:
Tea in Honor of Jane Austen, 4 pm;
Adult-Fiction:
549 Wellington Square, Exton. Check website for times. 610-458-1144;
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JULY 16
9th Annual Media Downtown Car Show
Over 200 antique cars on display throughout State & Front Sts. Shops and restaurants will be open. State St. 11 to 4. Rain date, July 24. 610-566-5039;
VisitMediaPa.com.
JULY 27, AUGUST 24
Downtown Elkton, MD Classic Car Show
Cars, raffles, door prizes and more. Held 4th Thursday monthly through August. North & Main Sts., Elkton, MD. 5 to 8 pm. 410-398-5076; ElktonAlliance.org.
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THROUGH OCTOBER 1, Fridays & Sundays
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, $10-$15. Cancelled in extreme weather. 610-268-8692;
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Stroll, Shop, Dine-Dining Under the
Stars in Media
Wednesday is the night to dine out in Media. Restaurants offer outdoor dining along State Street. There's entertainment and children's activities on each block. 5 to 11 pm. 610-566-5039;
VisitMediaPA.com.
JULY 15
Summerfest Live 2017!
JULY 22
Newark Food & Brew Festival
Showcasing more than 40 craft and imported beers paired with creative food offerings from area restaurants. Along Main St., Newark, DE. Noon to 7. NewarkFoodAndBrewfest.com.
JULY 29
Willistown Conservation Trust
10th Annual Tomato Tasting
Enjoy a summer evening with tomatoes, beer and wine. Rushton Farm, 911 Delchester Rd., Newtown Square. 5 to 7. $35. Advance registration only. 610-353-2562; WCTrust.org.
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Eagleview Movie Nights
Bring your blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. July 12, Zootopia; July 26, The Secret Life of Pets; Aug. 10, Ratatouille, 6 pm. Movies continue through Sept. 6. Wellington Square, Exton. 7 pm. Free; canned food donations for Chester Co. Food Bank encouraged. 610-458-1900; InEagleview.com.
JULY 12, SEPTEMBER 6
King of Prussia Town Center
Outdoor Movie Nights
Popcorn, raffle tickets for prizes and first 100 guests receive a blanket. July 12, Back to the Future; Sept. 6, E.T. 155 Village Dr., King of Prussia. 7:30. 484-231-1762; KingOfPrussia-TownCenter.com.
JULY 21, AUGUST 18
Westtown Twp. Movie Nights
Kick back and relax in the park to watch a movie. July 21, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; Aug. 18, Sing. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., Westtown. 8 pm. Free. WesttownPA.org.
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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Valid for one general admission visit at each of the 11 area sites. Individual Passports start at $45, Family Passports (2 adults and up to 3 children), $95. For a list of attractions, visit BrandywineTreasures.org.
THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Christian C. Sanderson Museum
"Wyeth Unplugged," uncovers the private relationship between Chris Sanderson and the Wyeth family. 1755 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Thurs-Sun, noon to 4. $5-$8. 610-388-6545; SandersonMuseum.org.
THROUGH JANUARY 7, 2018
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
"Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes" examines intriguing questions such as: What gets faked and why? How do you spot a fake? 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. Tues-Sun, 10 to 5. $15-$30. 302-888-4600; Winterthur.org.
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Eagleview Town Center
Concerts on the Square
July 11,
National Reserve/Sean McConnell;
July 18,
Devin Gilfillian;
July 25,
Melodime;
Aug. 1,
Fastball;
Aug. 8,
Incendio. Concerts through Aug. 29. Canned food items requested for Chester Co. Food Bank. Wellington Square, Eagleview, Exton. 7 pm. Free. EagleviewTownCenter.com.
JULY 12
Radnor Summer Concert
Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for Chico's Vibe. Bo Connor Park, 590 W. Devon Ave., Wayne. 6:30 pm. Rain date, July 13. 610-688-5600; Radnor.com/Recreation.
JULY 12-26
Summer Concerts at Anson B. Nixon Park
July 12, Bryan Tuk - Big Band Jazz;
July 19, Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders;
July 26, The GTV's-Garage Rock. Concerts through Aug. 9. Walnut Rd., Kennett Square. 7 pm. Free. 610-444-1416;
AnsonBNixonPark.org.
JULY 12-28
Delaware County Summer Festival
There are 5-6 concerts each week here-too many to mention all. We've listed a few, but visit their website for this summer's lineup.
July 12,
Sensational Soul Cruisers;
July 13,
Blackbird Society Orchestra;
July 15,
Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars;
July 16,
Charlie Gracie;
July 19,
Makin' Music & the Moonlight Forest Friends;
July 27,
Jimmy & the Parrots;
July 28,
Brandywine Ballet. Concerts through Aug. 13. Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252 & Providence Rd., Upper Providence. 7:30. Free. 610-891-4455; Co.Delaware.PA.US.
JULY 13-27
Summer Concerts at Wilson Farm Park
July 13,
Wheelhouse;
July 20,
Fusebox;
July 27,
Fab Forward. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Chesterbrook. 7 pm. Free. 610-408-3626; Tredyffrin.org/Departments/Parks.
JULY 15-29
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
July 15,
John Gorka with Richard Douglass;
July 21,
Lisa Willson Vocal Academy;
July 22,
Dar Williams with Jonathan Doh;
July 29,
Artolerance Arab/Jewish Fusion Trio. Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. $15. 610-864-4303; BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
JULY 16-30
Long's Park Summer Concerts
July 16,
The Bronx Horns;
July 22,
Steven Courtney Band;
July 23,
Fullset;
July 30,
Lorraine Klaasen. Concerts through August 27. Long's Park Amphitheater, 1441 Harrisburg Pk. at Rt. 30, Lancaster. 7:30 pm. Free. 717-735-8883; LongsPark.org.
JULY 23-AUGUST 20
Miller Park Summer Concert Series
July 23,
Lights Out;
Aug. 6,
Southern Edge;
Aug. 20,
The Janis Nowlan Band. Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton. 6:30. Free. Rain dates the following Sunday. 610-363-9525; WestWhiteland.org.
JULY 23-AUGUST 20
West Goshen Summer Concerts
July 23,
Motown favorites with Love's Magic;
Aug. 6,
The Golden Age of Marches with the Upper Darby Sousa Band;
Aug. 20,
Klingon Klezmer. West Goshen Comm. Park, N. Five Points & Fern Hill Rds. 6:30 pm. Free. 610-696-5266; WGoshen.org.West Goshen Comm. Park, N. Five Points & Fern Hill Rds. 6:30 pm. Free. 610-696-5266; WGoshen.org.
JULY 30, AUGUST 6
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
July 30,
The Sherwood Brothers with Ernie & Neal;
Aug. 6,
Craig Bickhardt Family and Friends Festival. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. 6 pm. 484-636-3899; UMTownship.org.
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More Music & Entertainment
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THROUGH AUGUST 25
Summer Music Series in Phoenixville
Happening every Friday (other than First Fridays) are a variety of music acts including bands and singer-songwriter performances through downtown Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24
Longwood Gardens Summer Series
Thursdays through Sept. 28,
live music in the beer garden, 6 to 9;
July 11,
Dianne Reeves, $33-$53;
July 27-29,
The Brandywiners, see Theater;
July 29,
Longwood Organ Academy. Concerts through Sept. 24. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Most free with garden adm. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
JULY 8
Trinity in the Arts Spotlight Concert
Ronstadt Generations.
The musical traditions of the Ronstandt family explores the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of theirheritage and original material. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 51 Waterloo Ave., Berwyn. 7 pm. $20. 484-639-92736; TrinityBerwyn.com.
JULY 14
Friday Night Lights at ChesLen Preserve
A 21-and-older evening of music, beer, wine and sunset socializing at the 1,300-acre ChesLen Preserve in Unionville. Bring a blanket or chair and wear sturdy shoes. 1199 Cannery Rd., Coatesville. Adv. reg. req. 8 to 11. $25-$45. 610-353-5587; NatLands.org.
JULY 14-AUGUST 9
Uptown! Events at Knauer
Performing Arts Center
July 14,
Heritage Music Series Celebrates Sun Studio, 7:30, $15-$20;
July 27,
Dueling Pianos, 7:30 pm;
July 28,
Better Than Bacon: Interactive Improv Comedy, 8 pm;
Aug. 9,
Opera Tutti! Cabaret, 7 pm. 226 N. High St., West Chester. UptownWestChester.org.
JULY 14, AUGUST 11
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Concerts in the Courtyard
July 14,
boogie-woogie, sultry jazz and sassy rhythm and blues by The Swinging Foxes;
Aug. 11,
blues with Bruce Ewan with Steve "Baby Jake" Jacobs. 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd., Chadds Ford. 6 pm. $8-$15. 610-388-2700; Brandywine.org.
JULY 15
Community Arts Ctr-Tie Dye Music Festival
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of music and tie dye on the side lawn, rain or shine. 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford. 2 to 7 pm. Free. 610-566-1713; CommunityArtsCenter.org.
JULY 16
35th Annual Turk's Head Music Festival
Great bands, lots of crafters, children's activities and food vendors. Everhart Park, 100 S. Brandywine St., West Chester. Noon to 8 pm. Rain date, July 23. 610-436-9010; TurksHeadFestival.com.
JULY 20-21
Ladybug Music Festival
All-day block party with lots of entertainment and great fun at 2nd & Loma,
Wilmington.
JULY 22-AUGUST 7
July 22,
Southern Fried Comedy Tour;
July 23,
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous;
July 28,
Tom Segura No Teeth No Entry Tour;
Aug. 7,
Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles with Flo & Eddie. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. 302-658-7897; TheGrandWilmington.org.
JULY 29
23rd Annual People's Festival
Tribute to Bob Marley
A celebration of music and arts, held to preserve and honor the legacy of Bob Marley. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Dr., Wilmington. Noon to 10 pm. PeoplesFestival.com.
JULY 29, 30
Chester County Pops Orchestra
2017 Summer Concerts
Presenting an "American Celebration" and a patriotic sing-along.
July 29,
Immaculata Univ., 1145 King Rd., Immaculata, 7 pm;
July 30,
Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1330 Main St. (aka Purple Pride Dr.), 3 pm. $15-$20; children free. 610-594-9178; ChesCoPops.org.
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THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, Wednesdays
Bike and Hike at Hagley Museum & Library
Stroll, jog or cycle the three-mile loop then, on selected evenings. Enjoy craft beers and ice cream on selected evenings. Rt. 141. 5 to 8 pm. $2. 302-658-2400; Hagley.org.
JULY 22
Tip-a-Canoe and Barbecue, Too!
Take a canoe trip down the Brandywine then enjoy a barbecue and barn dance. Benefits the Conservancy. Advance reg. Brandywine River Museum, Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Noon to 10 pm. $35-$90. 610-388-8315; YoungFriends.org.
JULY 22, AUGUST 12, SEPTEMBER 9
Schuylkill River Pedal and Paddle
Take a 4.5 mile bike ride from Pottstown's Riverfront Park to Historic Morlatton Village in Douglassville. Lunch, bikes, kayaks and all kayaking gear are provided. 9 to 2. $40. To register phone 484-945-0200 or visit SchuylkillRiver.org.
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Free Theater in the Parks
Pack a picnic and a blanket, sit back and enjoy Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company's Romeo and Juliet.
East Goshen Township Park, 1580 Paoli Pk. 7 pm. Free. 610-202-7878; CommonwealthClassicTheatre.org.
JULY 14-30
Delaware Shakespeare Festival
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic then enjoy Henry V. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington St. Ext. Wed-Sat, gates open 6:30; Sun, gates open 4:45. $13-$17. 302-415-3373; DelShakes.org.
JULY 19-AUGUST 13
Ken Ludwig's
Moon Over Buffalo
Two fading stage actors may have one last shot at stardom if they can just keep their act, and relationship, together. People's Light, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. $33-$53. Check website for times. 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
JULY 27-29, AUGUST 3-5
Brandywiners, Ltd.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre, Rt. 1, Kennett Square. $15-$30 includes garden admission; fountain display after the show. 8 pm. 302-478-3355; Brandywiners.org.
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randywine River
Museum of Art
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17
To mark the 100th anniversary of Wyeth's birth, the museum presents "Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect," the first in-depth chronological examination of Wyeth's career since 1973. 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily 9:30 to 5. $6-$15. 610-388-2700;
Brandywine.org
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West Chester Railroad
Sunday Picnic Specials
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, Sundays
Pack your own or purchase a boxed lunch and ride the rails of the old PA RR from West Chester to Glen Mills, past historic stations such as Westtown, Cheyney and Locksley. Trains depart Market Street Station, 230 E. Market St., West Chester at noon. $13-$15; lunch, $10-$12. 610-430-2233; WestChesterRR.net.
Blobfest at The Colonial Theatre
July 14-16
Three-day festival featuring contests, food, a street fair, film screenings and, of course, multiple showings of The Blob. The street fair on Sat. starts at 11 a.m. The Blob will be shown on Sat. at noon and 3:45 and Sun. at 2 p.m. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Doors open at 7 on Fri., fun starts at 7:30 p.m., "Run Out" at 9 p.m. $14-$75 for weekend VIP tickets. 610-917-1228; TheColonialTheatre.com.
Pottstown Criterium Bike Race
July 16
Amateur and professional cyclists take part in this exciting event, which includes 7 categories-something for all ages. There's a festive atmosphere with a beer garden, food and numerous vendors on High St. Registration at High & Charlotte Sts. First race, noon, last race at 5:30 p.m. Reg. at BikeReg.com. $25-$30; kids race, free. PottstownBikeRace.com.
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Wellington Square Bookshop
Tues,
children 2-5 enjoy songs and cookies and listen to stories come alive in the bookshop, 10 to 11.
549 Wellington Square, Exton. 610-458-1144; WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
THROUGH AUGUST 29
BIG Bugs at Tyler Arboretum
Explore the Arboretum as you track down these oversized inhabitants of the natural world. 515 Painter Rd., Media. Mon.-Fri., 9 to 5.; Sat.-Sun., 9 to 6. $9-$15. 610-566-9134;
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7
Swingin' Summer Thursdays
Great food, live music, clowns, artists, magicians, jugglers and more. Gay St. between High & Darlington Sts. or High & Matlack Sts.. 6:30 to 9. 610-436-9010; DowntownWestChester.com.
THROUGH OCTOBER, Third Thursdays
Winterthur's Enchanted Woods
Share the joy of reading with your 3-6 year-old while cultivating an appreciation of nature. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 10:30 am. $5-$20. 302-888-4864; Winterthur.org.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, Sundays
Steamin' Days at Auburn Heights
Antique automobiles, trains and tours.
Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve, 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $12-$19. 302-239-2385; AuburnHeights.org.
JULY 11-15
Malvern Fire Company Fair
Every night is Family Night at this fair with rides and games. Monument Grounds, Monument Ave., Malvern. Daily, 6 to 10. Fireworks, Fri, 9:30 pm. 610-647-0693; MalvernFireCo.com.
JULY 15
10th Annual Boyertown Cruise Night
Cars, trucks, vendors, live music, entertainment and food. All makes and models of motorcycles and cars are welcome. Reading Ave. from Second to Fifth Sts., Boyertown. 4 to 9 pm. 610-369-3045; BoyertownPa.org.
JULY 21-29
The Cecil County Fair
Highlights include the carnival midway, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls and rodeo and shows. Fair Hill Fairgrounds, 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. $2-$5. 410-392-3440; CecilCountyFair.org.
JULY 24-29
Kimberton Fair
Everything from 4-H livestock competitions to exhibits to the Fair Queen Competition, great food and entertainment, rides and fireworks. Kimberton Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville. Visit website for more information. KimbertonFair.org.
JULY 31-AUGUST 5
67th Annual Goshen Country Fair
An old-fashioned fair with agricultural exhibits, rides and entertainment. Benefits the Volunteer Goshen Fire Company. Gates open 6 pm. Fair Grounds, Park Ave., off West Chester Pk. 610-430-1554; GoshenCountryFair.org.
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THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Stroll, Shop, Dine
Dining Under the Stars in Media
Wednesday is the night to dine out in Media. Restaurants offer outdoor dining along State Street. There's entertainment and children's activities on each block. 5 to 11 pm. 610-566-5039;
VisitMediaPA.com.
Town Tours & Village Walks
Explore Chester County's heritage and rich landscape on these tours:
July 13,
Bus Tour: Advance with the Hessians!
July 27,
Remains of the Day.
Aug. 3,
Powder Mills and More-tour the remains of the original manufacturing complex of the gunpowder mill and barracks
. Tours continue through Aug. 24.
5:30 pm. Free. 610-344-6923;
ChesCo.org/Planning/TownTours
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Strolls, First Fridays & Second Saturdays
* Lancaster City
* Oxford
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PET PHOTO CONTEST!
Get ready to vote for the Cutest Pet of County Lines come August! Semifinalists will be revealed in the August issue. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies.
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