• Longwood Gardens is offering special hours for Valentine’s Day weekend. While it might be cold outside, visitors can still take a quiet stroll or enjoy the warmth of conservatory plantings during those extra hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14, 15, and 16. There will also be the sound of classical guitar from Rusty Banks, performing live on the Gardens Exhibition Hall stage from 5 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Timed tickets are required.
• They’re calling it the Themes of Love Chamber Concert in honor of Valentine’s Day. The Delaware County Symphony will explore the many dimensions of love—from friendship to romance. This intimate performance features a diverse program of chamber music with a flute duet, a string quartet, and a string ensemble, with the highlight being Andante et Rondo, Op. 25 by Franz Doppler, a piece composed for the famed flutist and his brother Karl. Also featured on the program is String Quartet No. 2 by Alexander Borodin, dedicated to his wife Ekaterina. Themes of Love Chamber Concert will be on Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. in Neumann University's Meagher Theatre. Tickets for the concert may be purchased at dcsmusic.org/tickets.
• The Fearless Improv Show & Class returns to The Delaware Contemporary on Saturday, Feb. 22, with. a class at 4 p.m. and a show at 8. Fearless Improv creates comedy, on the spot based on audience suggestions. Before the show, take a class in improv to unleash creativity, and boost confidence. This class is appropriate for adults and mature teens. No experience is necessary. Class enrollment includes complimentary entry to one Fearless Improv show at The Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S. Madison Street in Wilmington. Tickets for the show are available here.
• The Chester County Community Foundation is holding its annual Sweet Charity fundraiser on Tuesday, March 4 at the Downingtown Country Club from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Community Foundation brings together donors and beneficiaries of charitable funds to create lasting legacies that truly make a difference. The event will include a dessert competition between the finest restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in Chester County. Ticket prices start at $125. Go here to register. The address is 85 Country Club Drive Downingtown, PA 19335.
• The Chester County History Center continues its look at the Civil War on Saturday, Feb. 15 with Holding History: Civil War Letters with James M. Scythes. Scythes, an assistant Professor of History at West Chester University, will discuss his book, Letters to Lizzie: The Story of Sixteen Men in the Civil War and the One Woman Who Connected Them All. This unique collection of 124 letters exchanged between sixteen Union soldiers and Lizzie Brick of Hurffville, New Jersey, offers insights into the daily lives, thoughts, and relationships of soldiers during the war. The event is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the talk, participants will have a chance to delve into the special collections of the Chester County History Center’s Library. Get hands-on experience with historical manuscripts, letters, photographs, and journals from the Civil War era. The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors. For more information and tickets, go here.
• Comedian and entertainer Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra make a triumphant return to West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m., in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets range from $70-$110 and can be purchased at http://wcupatix.com/organization-events. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
• According to the Mt. Cuba Center, The Future is Nuts. At least that‘s the name of an online presentation planned for Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s designed as an informational session where people can learn what nuts grow well in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond while exploring how nuts help stabilize ecosystems and provide much-needed wildlife habitat. The instructor is Michael Judd, and the cost is $25. Go here to register.
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