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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Live Music and 5K Run

Aug. 26 - 28, 2011, edition.

This weekend, get out and enjoy a variety of late-night music performances at Baxter’s, McKenzie’s Brew House or Cedar Hollow Inn. Prefer to stay outdoors? Check out Back2Life at Marshall Square Park in West Chester. For the athletically inclined, Drexel Swim Club will be hosting a 5K run followed by an afternoon of family-friendly poolside fun.

  • Where/When: , August 27, 8:00pm.
  • Why Go:  McKenzies Brew House offers a wide selection of freshly-brewed beer and weekend entertainment. Keli Vale is an accomplished Philadelphia vocalist with over 20 years of experience. Visit her website to learn more.

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  • Where/When:  , August 27, 9:00pm - 12:00am.
  • Why Go:  This Saturday, Dennis Grabowski will be performing upbeat acoustic rock music from the '60s on.

  • Where/When:  , August 26, 6:30pm.
  • Why Go:  This West Chester summer concert series is held on the last friday of each month. This month’s performance is Back2Life.
  • Price: Free.

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  • Where/When: Drexel Swim Club, 510 Park Way, Broomall, Sept. 4, 7:00am - 12:00pm [Note: This event was changed from Aug. 28 due to the hurricane.]
  • Why Go:  Run With the Dolphins is a 5K run/1 mile walk and family event that concludes with an afternoon of swimming, music, food, face painting, and balloon animals. Visit the Drexel Swim Club website for more information. 

  • Where/When: , August 26, 10:00pm - 1:00am.
  • Why Go: Cedar Hollow Inn has a late-night menu and offers live entertainment every weekend. This week’s band is Loverbuggy— an acoustic rock and pop group from Lancaster with over two decades of musical experience. Check out the band's Facebook page for more information.

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