One event on February 26, 2019 at 1:30pm
One event on March 5, 2019 at 1:30pm
One event on March 12, 2019 at 1:30pm
One event on March 19, 2019 at 1:30pm
One event on March 26, 2019 at 1:30pm
Is your New Years resolution to quit smoking? We’re offering a free 6 week program presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health to help you on your way to a healthier you. Learn coping strategies in a supportive environment mediated by professionals. Tuesday, February 19 * 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday, February 26 * 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday, March 5 * 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday, March 12 * 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday, March 19 * 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday, March 26 * 1:30-2:30PM Participants will receive free nicotine replacement therapy (patch,…
One event on March 28, 2019 at 6:30pm
One event on April 25, 2019 at 6:30pm
One event on May 23, 2019 at 6:30pm
One event on June 27, 2019 at 6:30pm
Join professional software developers as we learn how to code, explore technology, and develop websites, apps, programs, and games. We’ll use a variety of web-based tools and games, like Scratch, Lightbot, and Blockly. All skill levels welcome! Ages 9-18
Two Pianists. Six Rounds. Chopin vs. Liszt, Debussy vs. Schubert, Black vs. White. Who will be the first to cross the finish line? The audience will decide! Part serious classical recital, part tongue-in-cheek performance by two world-renowned pianists, Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the Piano Battle is a unique concert that pleases both the ear and the eye. Cash bar available in the lobby before the show and during intermission. Discounted $5 MU Student tickets available at a ticket office…
One event on March 31, 2019 at 1:00pm
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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.…
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…
From the New York Times bestselling author, Marty Makary, comes an eye-opening, timely, urgent critique of America’s broken healthcare system and the change agents working to fix it. One in five Americans now has medical debt in collections and rising healthcare costs today threaten every small business in America. Dr. Makary shows how so much of healthcare spending goes to things that have nothing to do with health and what you can do about it, and also untangles medical bills…
One event on April 6, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on April 12, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on April 13, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on April 19, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on April 20, 2019 at 7:30pm
Join Prima for this sensational classic that overflows with hope and fun. New arrangements and timely references offer a fresh experience of this exuberant musical. Experience an eclectic group of friends banding together as they share stories that embrace the power of love and community. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from veteran Prima guest artist and three-time Grammy winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden). Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a…
On First Friday, April 5 at 8 PM, “Organic Reflections”, a free, 30 minute concert will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. This month organist Larry Hershey will be playing music by the same composers selected by the late virtuoso organist, Virgil Fox, for the April 1, 1959 dedicatory concert. Invite someone to join you to hear 30 minutes of classical…
This is one of our favorite shows of the year and features popular songs, monologues, and scenes performed by unexpected people and in an unexpected manner! Buy tickets here.
Are you interested in learning how Edward Hand built Rock Ford, his gorgeous Georgian home, in 1792? Do you want to know how masonry, surveying, building and history inspire a day of fun? Then spend the day with us at Rock Ford on Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for The House That Hand Built. Wes Swanson, mason, teacher and historian, will share his knowledge of history, building and even give you an opportunity to “throw and…
One event on April 6, 2019 at 2:00pm
Join us for a live production of Sandy Asher’s story Welcome Home, Bear! Bear and Mouse are neighbors, but they are not friends…yet. Bear likes his den nice and tidy, and Mouse likes having lots of decorations. One day, Bear asks Mouse to keep an eye on his den while he’s away. When he returns, Bear is in for a big surprise! Find out what happens next at Lancaster Public Library – we’re offering two shows on Saturday, April 6th.…
This year’s event will be a HOME RUN! Arch Street Center is a drop in recreational facility for adults living with serious mental illness. Our 29th Annual Fishbowl Fundraiser is like no other party ANYWHERE! The tickets are $1 each and sold in packs of 10. We also have “Big Fish” tickets for the higher value items that are $5 each and sold in packs of four. There will also be games, food, and a cash bar. Each year, we…
Join WITF at the newly-renovated Imperial Ballrooms of the Hotel Lancaster for a French-inspired afternoon reception and matinée preview screening of the highly anticipated Les Misérables on MASTERPIECE. The Times called it “a masterful adaptation.” Join us for French-inspired hors d’ oeuvres and sweets, complemented by a fine selection of French wine, Belgian beer and refreshments. During the reception, relive your favorite moments from the musical while singers from Open Stage of Harrisburg perform live, belting out classics like “Stars”…
During Rock Ford’s children’s event “It’s Tea Time” on Sunday, April 7 from 2 pm to 4 pm, Kitty Hand welcomes guests to an afternoon tea at Rock Ford, featuring delightful desserts, tea tasting and etiquette fun such as the Language of the Fan. Guests are encouraged to wear fancy accessories such as gloves, hats and jewelry. After the tea, guests will be led on a short tour of the Rock Ford mansion to “find the hidden tea cups” in…
The River Brethren Youth Chorus is an a cappella group composed of youth from Old Order River Brethren congregations. The chorus was started to promote singing and musical competency among young people. Entrance by donation.
The Fulton Theatre is the oldest continuously running theatre in the country with an incredible history. Join us for a discussion on the famous 167 year-old-local landmark with Kelsey Pollard, the Fulton’s Community Engagement Coordinator. The best actors, actresses, speakers, and entertainers have graced the Fulton’s stage, from Sarah Bernhardt to Mark Twain to the Edison Telephone Company. The Theatre continues to be a hub for entertainment in Lancaster and beyond with exciting growth in the future. Reserve tickets here.
Rock Ford will welcome guest speakers Donald Kautz and Benton G. Webber as they present “Conestoga Navigation: A Slackwater Canal.” Their presentation will be an overview of this slackwater canal system that existed on the Conestoga River from Lancaster to the Susquehanna River during the early 19th Century. This presentation will include a brief history of the Conestoga Navigation Company and photographs of the remnants of the locks as they appear today. Reigart’s Landing, a central component of the Conestoga…
One event on April 14, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on April 18, 2019 at 7:30pm
April 11, 14, and 18 When “Day by Day” hit the airwaves, it was the era of everything from the Bee Gees to Journey. The 1970’s are a stairway to heaven lined with great tunes. Get ready to rock out to the decade’s most iconic songs in this slice of American Pie.
Help us grow the Library’s collection by “adopting” a book to live on our shelves! Your selection will be commemorated by a book plate and become part of the Library’s collection. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment while browsing! Cherish the classics while expanding the Library’s book collection! At the annual Adopt-a-Book event, you have the chance to grow the Library’s inventory, choosing books you know readers will enjoy. If you are unable to attend, please consider supporting the Library…
JAZZLAND | Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with some of today’s heaviest-hitting jazz players and local legend, saxophonist Tim Warfield, as his band presents cuts from his most recent CD release. Jazzland frames Tim’s tenor and soprano saxophone sound with the funky and swinging rhythm section of Hammond B3 master Pat Bianchi, and Philadelphia drum titan Byron “Wookie” Landham. The ensemble is further augmented by Bronx-born percussion wizard Daniel Sadownick and trumpet virtuoso Terell Stafford. Lancaster’s Favorite Date Night welcomes you…
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…
One event on April 20, 2019 at 9:00am
One event on May 18, 2019 at 9:00am
One event on June 15, 2019 at 9:00am
All are welcome to join us as we walk through our city and pray for the people and places around us.
Lounge 42 is the perfect relaxed event for our 21 and over crowd, featuring a 30-minute classical performance by Allegro Orchestra Lancaster followed by a lounge concert with Corty Byron. Food, drinks, and other fun included in one low ticket price. Tickets by March 15, 2019: $15 Tickets after March 15, 2019: $20 Buy tickets 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…
From his study at Chartwell, Churchill (as portrayed by Randy Otto) recounts The Blitz – and his courageous 1930s journey from historical footnote to the most beloved leader and statesman in recorded history. Experience an astonishingly nuanced, humorous, witty, REAL Winston Churchill with gravitas and grit as Randy Otto shatters the imaginary 4th wall, transporting the audience from tears to laughter and back again. Cash bar available in the lobby. Discounted $5 MU Student tickets available at a ticket office…
MODERN DANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NETCO DANCE LANCASTER | 15 years, really? NetCo Dance Company was established as a network of community dancers that strives to examine and illuminate our social, political and emotional climate through dance performance. Debuting at the Fulton Opera House 15 years ago with Moving Towards Yourself – a deeply personal look into the feminine mind and heart – NetCo Dance continues to produce innovative dance programs that have been hailed as “dynamic, contagiously humorous, angst-ridden,…
Last Tuesdays * 6PM * Clark Room April 30th: Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin May 28th: The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi June 25th: The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty July 30th: Jade City by Fonda Lee August 27th: New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson September 24th: Provenance by Anne Leckie October 29th: The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman November 26th: Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory December 17th: Autonomous by Annalee Newitz. Reserve tickets here.
Our lives would be radically different without bugs! Join the Millersville Entomology Club for a presentation on the ecologically important insects in your own backyard. Learn about native plants that pollinators rely on to sustain our local environment. Meet some Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches and see examples of cool bugs! Reserve tickets here.
Christopher Shih, teams up with Stephanie Kurtzman and Maya Shih (violin), Marc Ramirez (viola), and Wendy Warner (cello), to present two iconic chamber music works – Brahms’ “Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25” and “Dvorak’s “Piano Quintet in A Major.” Buy tickets here.
On First Friday, May 3, “Organic Reflections”, a free 30 minute concert will feature Larry Hershey on the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The concert begins at 8 PM. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” series is a gift to the Lancaster community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each…
Sugar Land Skeeters at Lancaster Barnstormers. Day/Night Double Header! Baseball in Education Day. Buy tickets here.
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: visitlancastercity.com/red-rose-run/
Join us for Lancaster’s 3rd annual VegFest to celebrate the plant-based lifestyle! This is a FREE public event whose mission is to provide information about the benefits of a plant-based diet for health and the benefit to animals. The event will include speakers, vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, non-profit organizations, and much, much more!
York Revolution at Lancaster Barnstormers. Day/Night Double Header! FIREWORKS after Game 2. Buy tickets here.
Somerset Patriots at Lancaster Barnstormers. DoubleHeader! $1 Berks Hot Dogs all game and bring your dog to the ballpark! Plus, it’s Camp Day! Buy tickets here.
Mark your calendar for June 28, 2019, for this year’s Celebrate Lancaster – a celebration of Lancaster City’s culture and diversity with two stages of music, over 20 food vendors, two pub areas, and fireworks! Celebrate Lancaster is also the City’s official Fourth of July celebration, come #CelebrateLancaster with us! 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…
On August 24, 2019, Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning to the vibrant, growing, and creative city of Lancaster. The goal is to provide craft beer drinkers with an amazing selection of unique beers so they can discover new and old favorites. There will be dozens of options from some of the best breweries, including those right in our neighborhood and from across the country. Not only will there be craft beer, there will be great food and live music to enjoy…
It has never been easier to shop small in Lancaster City! Come out to support over 200 local businesses on November 30, 2019. #shopsmall #dinelocal
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!