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Queen Kelly

Ambler film

Erich von Stroheim's troubled 1932 Gloria Swanson picture, rarely booked anywhere. Two showtimes on the Hollywood Summer Nights calendar, 4:15 and 7.

When: Wed, Sep 9 · 7:00 PM Where: Ambler Theater, 108 E Butler Ave, Ambler Hosted by: Ambler Theater

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Dodsworth

film

Sun, Sep 6 · 1:00 PM · Ambler Theater

William Wyler's 1936 marriage drama, running as a Deep Focus selection. Sunday afternoon screening at one, part of Hollywood Summer Nights.

Steel Magnolias: A Tribute to Dolly Parton

film

Tue, Sep 8 · 7:00 PM · Ambler Theater

A tribute screening of the 1989 Louisiana beauty shop weepie, with Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah and a young Julia Roberts. One show, seven o'clock.

Dick Tracy

film

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM · Ambler Theater

Warren Beatty's 1990 comic-strip picture in flat primary colors, projected from a 35mm print. One showing at 7 on a Thursday.

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83rd Annual Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair

Downingtown festival

Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 · Ludwig's Corner Show Grounds

A Chester County Labor Day tradition since 1943, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair blends top-level equestrian competition with classic country fair fun. Watch hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders compete across three rings from morning through dusk, culminating in the $10,000 Mini-Prix on Labor Day Monday. The midway offers inflatables, rides, and games for kids, plus food trucks, a beer garden, and live music. Stroll vendor tents for local artisans offering home and garden decor, jewelry, apparel, and gourmet treats. Free admission to the grounds.

Resolver, Chiseled Lilies, Palinoia and Opossom

Ardmore live music

Sat, Sep 5 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

Four band Saturday at the Nail, all original material. A small stage on Haverford Road with a long habit of booking bands nobody else will.

Skippack Village Food Truck Festival

Skippack food & drink

Sat, Sep 5 – Sun, Sep 6 · Skippack Village

Fill your plate at the Skippack Village Food Truck Festival, returning for Labor Day weekend with about 30 food trucks and vendors lining the historic village. Browse the shops of Skippack Village between bites — most trucks are in the lots across from Pasta Basta. Bring the whole family, and dogs are welcome too. Free admission, pay as you go. Noon to 5 p.m. both days.