Lancaster Public Library is thrilled to partner with A.I.M. to Empower to provide a simple, structured, and unique yoga program for families. A certified yoga instructor will lead children and their adult caregivers in beginning yoga poses, focusing on the basics of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. Join us, every 3rd Thursday at 6:00PM! Registration is required! Space is limited! To register, please click here.
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Each third Friday of the month, the City of Lancaster is host of Music Fridays. Performances abound throughout Downtown as retailers, restaurants, and attractions host musicians and extend their hours and host live music. Each month brings new entertainment! The City of Lancaster Office of Promotion (LOOP) and Music For Everyone are hosting a special concert series for Music Fridays. During the fall and winter months concerts will be held indoors. During the spring and summer months, concerts will be…
One event on February 15, 2019 at 6:30pm
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BUiLDiNG CHARACTER presents “Ladies Night Out,” our monthly event coinciding with Music Friday. It’s the Ladies Night Out/Music Friday everyone is talking about!! Join BUiLDiNG CHARACTER for the monthly Ladies Night Out. •Open late until 9pm. •FREE 5-minute chair massages •Free drink samples and sweet treats •Plenty of great shopping at BC’s 50+ vendors offering recycled brand-name clothing, handcrafted jewelry, handmade accessories, gifts, cards and art.
Join us on Friday January 18 from 7-9 PM for our first Coffeehouse and Open Mic of 2019 featuring the band RIVERWILD. RIVERWILD is an up and coming rock band from Lancaster County Pennsylvania, comprised of members Luke Olweiler (lead vocals, guitar), Jake Scott (drums), and David Bowman (guitar). Their versatile style stems from the unique musical interests and backgrounds that each member contributes to the band. Their passion for life and love is what drives them to create and…
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Join lululemon every Saturday morning at their Showroom for a complimentary sweat from 9-10 am. Each month we’ll feature a different local studio/gym (find the deets on our Facebook page). We provide the mats, you bring your friends and your best downward dog!
Local author Sandy Asher and her KPETs registered therapy dog Gracie will be at the library to listen to children in 1st – 4th grade read. Gracie loves listening to children read, and she never judges a mispronounced word, listens intently, and always offer encouraging snuggles! Come see for yourself! Saturdays @ 10:30AM January 19 * February 16 * March 16 * April 27 Children will read their favorite books to Gracie in 10-minute time slots. Sign up at the…
One event on January 20, 2019 at 12:00pm
Create a Vision Board with artist, Nancy Warble! As the New Year begins, it is a good time to clarify your goals, your dreams and desires. A visual affirmation for your spirit, a Vision Board is a creative way to focus your intention on manifesting what you truly want to be, to have, or to do in your life. Nancy Warble will guide us through this process with guided meditation, quiet contemplation, and creative collage. Choose either Saturday or Sunday.…
The Music for Everyone Community Chorus, under the direction of Jonathan Shoff, will perform a concert commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 20 at 3PM. The Chorus will sing a diverse repertoire featuring concert spirituals, folk songs, and African arrangements. Please join them at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W Chestnut St., for this cultural celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. King. All donations go toward fulfilling the mission of Music for…
YWCA Lancaster is planning a Kid Friendly event celebrating the life of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lancaster, Pa. (January 8, 2019) – If you are looking for something do with you 3 – 12 year old while they are out of school for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, then join us for a kid friendly event at YWCA Lancaster. What: Kids of all ages will be able to make crafts relating to peace, diversity and the life…
Families travel from station to station to use a variety of building toys to create their own masterworks. Play with LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more! Open to all ages.
Avoiding Estate Planning Drama: An Estate Planner Goes to the Movies Learn estate planning lessons from the movies! We will review Lion in Winter, King Lear, Cinderella and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In each of these films, the characters make major estate planning mistakes and we will discuss how you can avoid the same in your own planning.
An afternoon of bagpipe music with an emphasis on Ceol Mor (the Great Music) of the great highland bagpipe. Piobaireachd (Pibroch) is the classical music of the clans with music spanning from 1400’s to present day. The Piobaireachd Society of Central Pennsylvania will present several performances of piobaireachd with some light music (marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, and jigs) throughout the afternoon at An Sibin or Speakeasy room of Tellus360. Various performers. Free music.
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During Black History Month, beginning Friday, February 1, 2019, the Visitors Center of the City of Lancaster will host the exhibit, The Road to Freedom Takes Many Paths – African American Heritage in Lancaster County. The exhibit on the second floor of the Visitor Center, 38 Penn Square, is free and open to the public, between 9 AM and 4 PM for the remainder of the month on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The exhibit is a project of the African American…
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There’s nothing like a First Friday in Lancaster! Join in Lancaster’s highly popular arts extravaganza each and every First Friday, 5-9pm. You’ll be swept up in the creative energy that pervades the city. Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.…
One event on February 1, 2019 at 5:00pm
Pacifico Silano, PCA&D Photography major from the Class of ’08, is a lens-based artist whose work is an exploration of print culture, the circulation of imagery and LGBTQ identity. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he received his MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been exhibited in group shows, including at the Bronx Museum; Tacoma Art Museum; Oude Kerk, Amsterdam; and ClampArt, New York City. He has had solo shows at ClampArt, New York City and…
One event on February 2, 2019 at 7:30pm
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The original storybook heroines share their subversive, not-for-kids “true stories” behind the tales as old as time. In order to set the record straight, these royal renegades toss off their tiaras, replacing sugary duets and animated teapots with hilarious songs that expose the juicy details of each princess’s life post-happily ever after. For more information, please click here. To buy tickets, please click here.
Be sure to include “Organic Reflections” on your First Friday itinerary and enjoy 30 minutes of majestic organ music played on the mighty vintage 1958 analog Allen Organ in historic 1854 First Reformed Church on Friday, February 1 from 8:00 to 8:30 PM. Celebrated Organist Larry Hershey will play a 30 minute concert of classics that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit on the same organ that debuted at First Reformed in 1959 by the late virtuoso recitalist,…
One event on February 9, 2019 at 10:00am
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Black History Month in February 2019 offers opportunities for area residents to become tour conductors to share Lancaster’s African American experience and civil rights heritage with visitors and local residents. Interested persons will be trained during a series of 2-hour sessions every Saturday in February. Stipends are available for trainees who complete the course requirements successfully and agree to participate in the upcoming fourth season of African American Heritage Walking Tours in the historic City of Lancaster. The training sessions,…
Auditions for National Anthem singers for the Lancaster Barnstormers’ 15th season are scheduled for Saturday February 2nd. Auditions will take place in Center Court at Park City Center. Sessions will be at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. All artists should register for an assigned time at www.lancasterbarnstormers.com. Walk-ups will also be accepted, subject to time availability. Questions? Call Alex Einhorn at 717-358-9879 For more information, please click here.
Mnozil Brass has established itself as the world’s premier brass ensemble and will be exploring the depths of their instruments to entertain you in the brand-new show, Cirque. This talented septet enters the ring to combat the monkey business of daily life with music and humor while transforming the stage into a musical flea circus. Mnozil Brass are strong believers that the earth is round and diligently go out of their way, traveling the globe on a mission of bringing…
Join us on February 15 for our Music Friday Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night featuring performer Elijah Cross. Elijah Cross was born in California, and attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts before moving to New York, then Florida, Georgia, and all of them again before settling in Pennsylvania. His debut album, “Here’s the Skinny”, was released June 7. He also performs stand up comedy and magic from time to time. The night includes 2 sets by…
One event on February 16, 2019 at 2:00pm
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CO-PRESENTED WITH THE PEOPLE’S SHAKESPEARE PROJECT Macbeth, “full of sound and fury,” is one of the most iconic of Shakespeare’s tragedies. It is the story of a husband and wife craving the power of the throne and willing to go down some very dark and lonely roads to maintain that power. It is a story filled with magic, greed, treason, guilt and eventual madness, with some of the most glorious poetry ever written.
The Lancaster Barnstormers will host their annual job fair, in conjunction with Legends Hospitality Management on Wednesday, February 20 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The job fair will be held in the Lexus LC and Lexus RX Suites of Clipper Magazine Stadium. Both the Barnstormers and Legends are seeking outgoing and enthusiastic community members who will be brought on board to fill their game-day positions. Available positions include ticket takers/sellers, parking attendants, ushers, bat boys/girls, Fun Patrol, grounds crew,…
Celebrating the classic children’s book and Academy-nominated film, this GRAMMY award winning, classically trained percussive quartet takes you on a multi-media journey to the open sea with their score that looks at our relationship to the bodies of water that connect our lives.
One event on April 5, 2019 at 5:00pm
Bruno Miguel is a Brazilian artist who makes art from found objects. Miguel has a talent for transforming junk into art in a most playful way and is He is influenced by Brazilian Tropicália, International Pop Art, and Rio Carnival. Miguel earned a degree in Fine Arts and Painting from the School of Visual Arts at Federal University in Rio de Janeiro.He has had solo exhibitions at Largo das Artes, Rio de Janeiro (2010); Museum Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro…
One event on March 2, 2019 at 3:00pm
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A heartwarming and stirring concert featuring a wide variety of uplifting songs. Servant Stage’s A Million Dreams will inspire the imagination and stir the soul with themes of faith, hope, and love. This blend of stunning harmonies and solo vocal arrangements will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! Performing at The Trust Performing Arts Center March 1st-3rd, and touring to many other venues across Lancaster County, January-March, 2019. Visit www.ServantStageCompany.com for a full list of performance dates and venues. For…
Lancaster City Restaurant Week for Fall 2018 will run from March 4 thru 10. This week, diners can choose meal breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner deals from over 35 different Lancaster City restaurants and cafes (and counting) featuring diverse cuisines including American, African, Asian, Ethiopian, Irish, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Mexican, Nepalese, Trinidadian and Vietnamese. The meal deals range from price points of $10 – $20 – $30 – $40. Twice each year, in the early spring, and again in…
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 14th Annual Run4Luck! Register for a Kids’ Fun Run, 4 Mile Run, or 2 Mile Walk. Event price ranges from $10-35 To sign up, please click here.
LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival returns to Downtown Lancaster April 25-28, 2019! LAUNCH is the premier place to learn about the music industry from the professionals themselves. During the day, there will be over 20 different educational sessions and workshops, plus an industry tradeshow, all held at the Lancaster County Convention Center. At night, over 200 acts from all over the United States and Canada will perform at a variety of Downtown venues including Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster Marriott…
On Saturday June 1, 2019, the City will be host to the 43rd annual Red Rose Run in Downtown Lancaster. This is a 5 mile race through the City and County Park, bringing over 1,000 runners to Downtown. The Red Rose Run also includes a kids fun run and wheelchair race. The race begins promptly at 8:00 am. Proceeds benefit Lancaster Central Market For more details, please visit: https://visitlancastercity.com/red-rose-run/
Mark your calendar for June 28, 2019, for this year’s Celebrate Lancaster event – a celebration of culture and diversity with two stages of music, over 20 food vendors, two pub areas and fireworks! For more information, please click here. Event Schedule 11:30 AM – 10 PM Over 20 food vendors along North Queen Street and in Lancaster Square. 5 – 10 PM Live music on two stages at Penn Square & Binns Park. Plus two pub areas featuring beer…