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This weekend, make time for a gripping historical drama as told by the Dance and Theater majors of West Chester University.  Henry V brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation.

Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Leonard Kelly, Henry V is a powerful coming-of-age story that has inspired audiences for centuries. Filled with intrigue, betrayal, and adventure, it follows a young king who must navigate political instability in England while also waging war against France. At the famous Battle of Agincourt, the 28-year-old Henry unites and rallies his rag-tag troops against a superior force and impossible odds with one of the most famous speeches in theatrical history.

Performances take place in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 East Rosedale Avenue, West Chester. Performance times are Thursday, April 9, Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. General admission tickets range from $12.50 – $23. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wcupatix.com/theatreanddance.

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Apr. 9 - 12, Henry V, WCU Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee showing on 2 p.m. on Sunday. Come see one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation. Tickets: $12.50 – $23

Apr. 10 - Trivia Night, Virtual, 7 - 8 p.m. Sponsored by the West Chester Public Library. Join for an hour of trivia online. Registration required. 

Apr. 11 - 14th annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, Oscar Lasko YMCA, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The event includes free child care, breakfast, snacks, and a catered lunch. There will also be workshops on careers, homeownership, and relationships and complimentary several self-care activities like massages and facials. This event is free to all single mothers and their children. Registration required.

Apr. 11 - Free Electronics Recycling and Shred Event, West Goshen Township Building, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Accepted electronics include computer hard drives, CPU’s, TV’s, monitors, printers, computer accessories and any small household appliances with a plug.

Apr. 11 - Mania Arabatlian, Solo Art Show, Opening Receptions, Ree Gallagher Studio + Gallery, 127 E. Chestnut St., 4-7 p.m.

Apr. 12 - Stand with our Neighbors, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., 3 - 4 p.m. Join a heartfelt afternoon dedicated to standing with and celebrating our neighbors. A non-perishable food or a $20 grocery gift card donation is encouraged.

Apr. 13 - Chair Yoga, West Chester Public Library, 10 -10:45 a.m. Chair yoga is an all-inclusive practice that uses a chair as a supportive tool in modified yoga poses. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome as long as space allows. 

Apr. 14 - Dine and Donate: Chipotle, 101 Turner Ln., 4 - 8 p.m. Help the Hillsdale 5th Graders get a field trip to make up for all the others missed (this is the group that started Kindergarten under COVID restrictions) - and all you have to do is eat a burrito. See details above.

Apr. 14 -  Teen/Tween Tuesday: Propagate Plants, West Chester Public Library, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Open to ages 11 - 18. Registration required. 

Apr. 14 - Silent Book Club, Bierhaul Townhouse, 5-7:30 p.m. An hour of silent reading begins at 6 p.m.

Apr. 14 - CCAS Monthly Meeting, Merion Science Center, Room 112, WCU (as well as via Zoom). 7:30 p.m. Join the Chester County Astronomical Society for their monthly meeting. Guest Speaker: Dr. Masahiro Ono, NASA/JPL, "From the Surface of Mars to the Oceans of Enceladus and Europa: Advancing the Frontiers of Exploration with EELS Adaptive Robots."

Apr. 15 - How the Body Works, West Chester Public Library, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This 10-week program exploring how the body works is open to kids ages 8 to 13. This is session 7 - The Digestive System. Registration is required for each class and opens a week before.

Apr. 18- The Uprising 5K and 1.31 mile walk for Autism, Downtown West Chester, 9:15 a.m. Registration $65 for the run, $55 for the walk. Kids run $25

Apr. 18 - West Chester Growers Market, corner of Church and Chestnut, 10 a.m. - noon.

Apr. 18 - Marshall Square Park Spring Clean-up, Marshall Square Park.  Help pick up debris from this winter and clean up few areas. It is light work, suitable for the whole family.

Apr. 18 - Square Bar 80th Anniversary Celebration, Square Bar Parking lot, 1 p.m. Help Square Bar celebrate 80 years as a West Chester institution. There will be food, drinks, and DJ provided tunes.

View the complete list of West Chester events here.

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