• Making a bluegrass debut at Longwood Gardens next month is Americana icon Peter Rowan—member of the transcendent bluegrass outfit Old & In The Way along with bandmates Vassar Clements, David “Dawg” Grisman, and Jerry Garcia—teams up with David Grisman’s son, Sam, and his Sam Grisman Project for this special performance. Together, they capture audiences’ hearts with the music of Dawg and Jerry, originals, and selections from the roots songbook, all getting to the very heart of American roots. The performance is Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the open-air theatre. Reserved tickets start at $50 and are available here. Only limited tickets remain.
• Tickets are now available for The Playhouse on Rodney Square’s production of Mrs. Doubtfire, coming in September. Tickets are also available for Kinky Boots and The Music Man.
• Monarch butterflies are major pollinators in the region. People interested in learning about the monarch’s biology can do just that at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, July 18, from 1-3 p.m. The cost of the discussion Milkweed and Monarchs is $39. Register here.
• The Chester County History Center will be presenting a virtual slide show, MILLS OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BRANDYWINE, on Tuesday, July 1, from 7-8 p.m. The presentation recalls the origins of milling in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. It outlines techniques used in finding and documenting historic mills. Photos and drawings include buildings, milling equipment, aerial photos of sites, and views of mills in Delaware and Chester Counties, both past and presently operating, which listeners can visit on their own. Many mills in the area are pictured and described. The is a pay-as-you-wish event. Reserve a spot here.
• The Oxford Art Alliance will hold its annual member art show on July 11 through July 25. The opening reception on Friday, July 11, is from 5-8 p.m. Attendees can expect an eclectic and inspiring mix of paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the arts scene, the show offers something for everyone. The address is 38 S. Third Street in Oxford.
• The new exhibit at the Brandywine Museum of Art, Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth, runs through Sept. 28. It features 50 pieces of Wyeth art painted at the Kuerner Farm in Chadds Ford.
