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PCA&D graduates are Strong Thinkers, Strong Makers, & Strong Communicators Artwork will fill four floors of the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design on Friday, May 4, as the Class of 2018 exhibit professional-level senior thesis projects in a variety of media, the culminating work of PCA&D’s graduates in fine art, illustration, photography and graphic design. Following a Parent’s Preview, the College will open the Senior Show & Celebration to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is…
An event every week that begins at 10:00am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until July 1, 2018
The Lancaster Museum of Art is pleased to announce an exhibition that focuses on the art of printmaking and the bevy of talented local artists here in Lancaster. The Art of the Big Print: Master Lancaster Printmakers at the Lancaster Museum of Art will feature six master printmakers that live and work locally. All of these artists will create relief prints that are 30 x 40 inches on a piece of Baltic Birch wood. The artists participating are; Milt Friedly,…
As part of National EMS Week, Lancaster EMS will be in Penn Square for community outreach with presentations on CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan Admin, Stroke Awareness, and lots more! Mayor Sorace will perform proclamation. CRUNCH from Lighten Up Lancaster will be on hand to pass out materials AND photo opportunities!
David Price presents a lecture based on his book, “Rescuing the Revolution” introducing 10 “unsung heroes” whose daring actions propelled a nation to independence during the Revolutionary War. His book contains a chapter on Rock Ford’s General Edward Hand. After the lecture, David Price will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing. This event will take place in the Rock Ford Barn.
Join us for the May open art night. Limited supplies might be available, but we encourage you to bring your own. This is about having fun with friends, making new friends and having an outlet to express yourself in a judgement free zone. Even if you don’t feel like you’re a creative person, you might be surprised at what you end up making! The process itself can be relaxing! This will be mostly self-guided, but Vania and others will be…
Starship Mantis Founded by bassist Beni Rossman, Starship Mantis is designed to cross the barrier of feel-good music and intellectual music, so as to make your mind and body communicate as one cohesive unit. It incorporates sounds of Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz-Fusion, Pop, Rock, EDM and more. Tubey Frank is a music group generated by brothers Josh and Andy Kirwin and Adam Stehr. The band’s mixture of Country, R&B, Rock and Punk is a testament to the group’s past (and…
An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
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!
The Lancaster Summer Arts Festival is one of the nation’s oldest and most successful arts festivals. We bring the Lancaster community the best in the arts, from local talent to headliners. We provide free concerts, films, arts programs, dance, visual arts and a myriad of other events to the people of Lancaster every June. Some events go through July. Visit www.lsaf-lancaster.org for a full listing of events.
An event every month that begins at 5:00pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
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.…
African American Heritage Walking Tours in the Historic City of Lancaster, guided by storytelling conductors, begin Saturday, May 5, 2018 and continue on the first Saturdays of each month through November 3. Sponsored by the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania, the tours feature 12 locations around the Downtown area highlighting the heritage of the African American community from the Colonial era to the mid-20th century Civil Rights Movement. The guided tours run one and a half to…
An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Sunday, repeating until August 26, 2018
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Now in its 56th season, the Summer Music Series is regarded as a top musical entertainment destination in one of the best outdoor venues in Central PA. These free concerts are made possible through the generosity of individuals and corporate partners. Proceeds from the Long’s Park Art Festival are the other important component to our funding process. People power pulls it all together! Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and guided by a dedicated Board of Directors, the Long’s…
Dr. Timothy Trussell of Millersville University presents “The Archaeology of a Pioneer Settler’s Cabin: The 1714 Hans Graff Site.” This lecture will discuss the importance of the early settlers in Lancaster County to the later cultural and historical development of the United States, and will discuss the findings of two years of excavation at the Hans Graff site, the first original settlers cabin ever found or excavated in Lancaster County. This lecture will take place in the Rock Ford Barn.…
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It’s time for a comedy. It’s time for romance. It’s time for fools and lovers. Our 2018 free outdoor performance is sure to please the entire family. Stay tuned for more information and set your sights on Binns Park, Queen Street in downtown Lancaster!
An event every month that begins at 5:30pm on day Second of the month, repeating until October 12, 2018
Take a walk Downtown… around the world! Try cultural restaurants’ specialties, with a different theme every month, in this fun, family-friendly event. Where else can you try foods and drinks from seven or eight different places around the world in one meal? Join us on second Fridays for a self-guided tour of some of Lancaster City’s tastiest restaurants. May 11 – Signature Dishes June 8 – Finger Foods July 13- Fresh Foods August 10 – Mystery Meal September 14 –…
From church steeples to the bustling Penn Square, explore the scenery of downtown Lancaster through observational drawing. This workshop explores the “art of seeing” by way of the pencil, pen and other drawing media. Join Gallery Specialist and Lancaster Artist, Garrett Moore as he ventures through Downtown, demonstrating techniques to enable participants to improve plein air drawing skills. This workshop is perfect for the avid sketchbook keeper and anyone interested in improving or maintaining the practice of observational drawing. Workshop…
An event every day that begins at 11:00am, repeating until June 10, 2018
Please join us for the 35th Annual Demuth House and Garden Tour, the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting exhibitions and educational programs. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, June 9 (10am – 5pm) and Sunday, June 10 (11am – 5 pm), rain or shine. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. Features of Garden Tour weekend include: -Plant Sale held at Conestoga House, with plants offered from the Demuth Garden and other local…
Live music, international food, tuktuk rides, a fashion show, and much, much more! MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) invites people of all ages to MEDA’s World Night Market. Admission is free. World Night Market is an event designed to promote the mission and vision of MEDA, a nonprofit committed to creating business solutions to poverty around the world. This event was inspired by night markets that originated in Asian cultures where tent vendors, food vendors and musicians gather together to…
We are particularly proud to be hosting the Special PRIDE Night at Characters Pub to benefit Lancaster PA Pride on Thursday, June 14 from 5:00 until 8:00pm. Come out to support the Lancaster PA Pride mission of celebrating the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexed, questioning, and allied communities! Serving cocktail realness that night we have the lovely and talented, Mark Stoner, Becky Charles, Dustin Bailey-Brown, and Jenny Rodriguez! Remember that 100% of ALL Tips go directly to…
An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
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…
An event every month that begins at 6:30pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
Ladies, come out and get pampered at Lancaster’s largest downtown retailer with over 35+ shop under one roof. Every 3rd Friday of the month BUiLDiNG Character will be hosting the Ladies Night Out Event featuring FREE Messages FREE Drink Samples FREE Sweet Treats FREE Parking from 6:30 – 9 PM.
Join us for the second annual Warfel Family Benefit Concert! This year, we’re rocking out at Buchanan Park. So bring your lawn chairs and settle in for a fun day of music for a great cause. Tickets are a $20 suggested donation at the door. Children 10-18 are a $10 suggested donation. Children under 10 are free! All proceeds from the day will go to help the Warfel family to offset medical costs. This year’s line up features great local…
The Race Avenue Criterium has a long history dating back to the 1980’s as a local, amateur bike race. We had the privilege of hosting the U.S. National Criterium Championships in 1985, which drew the best bike racers in the country to Lancaster. In 1994, we hosted the Women’s French National Team. The race course is a one mile circuit on the West End of Lancaster City. Multiple events run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Father’s Day, Sunday,…
“Beyond the Garden Gate” is a self-guided walking tour of 12 unique Lancaster City historic properties, as well as Fig Industries headquarters on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from Noon to 5 pm. Tickets are available the day of the tour for a $12 donation (payable by cash or check) at the corner of S. Duke and E. Vine streets. The fruits of a widely acclaimed urban renewal project in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, many of these homes bear…
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During this program, a Rock Ford docent reads a selected story of Early America to the children while gathered on the spacious porch of the mansion. Following the story, children participate in a fun activity. Afterwards, children and their adults may enjoy the grounds of Rock Ford Plantation. Stories on the Porch is geared toward children from preschool through 5th grade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. This is a free event; donations are always…
We are honored to be hosting our June 2018 Celebrity Bartending Night at Characters Pub to benefit the mission of PCA&D – Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Scholarship Fund on Wednesday, June 20th from 5:00 until 8:00pm. This evening will benefit the PAC&D mission that enables students of all ages to pursue art as their life’s work. Sharing their passion for the cause behind our bar that evening are Celebrity Bartenders: PCA&D Illustration Alumni, Joe Palumbo, Retired Dean of…