Celebrate our rich and diverse African-American history. Learn more about important issues that affect African-Americans’ health. Participate in educational and fun events. Sample healthy food options & experiences cooking demonstrations. Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be available at no cost. Live Zumba from 10:00-11:00am. For more information contact Marquise Lupton at mlupton@caplanc.org or 717-394-6604.
Named Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist of 2019, Endea Owens’ love for her craft shines from the stage through her playing and sparkling persona. During her brief career she has toured with the likes of singers Jennifer Holliday, Jazzmeia Horn, as well as trombonist Steve Turre. Hear works from her recently released album, “Feel Good Music,” with original compositions and a range of interpretations of blues and jazz hits.
Join us for a screening and discussion of four critically acclaimed films in honor of Black History Month. Introduction and discussion facilitated by the Lancaster Branch of the NAACP. Film starts at 5:30pm in Bates Auditorium. Thursday, February 6: Selma Thursday, February 13: From the Rough Tuesday, February 18: Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Thursday, February 27: Last Black Man in San Francisco
Ana Vizcarra Rankin, a Philadelphia-based mixed-media artist, presents an Artist Talk in conjunction with the opening of her exhibit, Butterfly Effect, that evening in The Gallery at PCA&D. Rankin’s work formally explores scientific research topics, philosophical thought, and migrating movements. Using both micro and macro perspectives of the world and space, the artist creates maps that incorporate a variety of methods for plotting and communicating spatial information. The exhibit includes Rankins’ constellation and world maps, global flight trackers, and studies…
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm 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.…
MU’s Jazz Ensemble will present a concert in Holy Trinity’s historic sanctuary. The Ensemble’s repertoire includes classic swing, jazz standards, and contemporary fusion styles. Under the direction of Dr. Keith Wiley, the MUJE maintains an active performance schedule and has appeared in concerts sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz, the Villanova University Jazz Festival, and the Les Brown Jazz Festival.
On First Friday, February 7 “Organic Reflections”, a free 30 minute concert, features resident organist Larry Hershey playing the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The concert featuring romantic era composers begins at 8 PM and is entitled “Unfailing Love”, and includes works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Rheinberger and Schumann. The concert will conclude with the “Grand March” from Verdi’s opera, “Aida”. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” series is a gift…
Black History Month Fashion Show Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Crispus Attucks Center 407 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 Free Admission The Black History Month Fashion Show is a celebration of black beauty, black style, and their impact on popular style and culture. The show is also meant to be an inclusive space, rejecting the norms/traditions of the fashion industry in regard to what the “model type” looks like. This event free and is open to…
Grab your sweetheart and join us for our 1st ever Sweetheart Dance Party! You’ll have a chance to learn fun new dance moves, decorate yummy cookies at our cookie bar, take pictures in our photo booth and create a special keepsake frame. Don’t miss this fun family event! $35 / child (13 months and older) admission for 2 adults included with ticket $10 / additional adult
Come celebrate George Washington’s birthday at Rock Ford! This family friendly celebration, designed for children of all ages, will be held in the Rock Ford Barn. Spend time learning about our nation’s first President through approximately an hour of Colonial games, story time, a photo opportunity with George and Martha Washington, and cake and ice cream. Reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the event. In case of inclement weather, the snow date is Sunday,…
One event on February 14, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Touring globally, the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire through music and share the joy of singing. The group performs extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaboration with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos.
Friends of the Lancaster Public Library Winter ReSort Book Sale Friday, February 14 * 9am-5pm Saturday, February 15 * 9am-5pm Sunday, February 16 * 9am-4pm (Sunday is half-price day!) Marshall Street Book ReSort Center 225 N. Marshall St., Lancaster 717-295-1950 Over half the items priced between 50¢ and $2.00! Free parking! Credit cards welcomed! All proceeds benefit the Lancaster Public Library
One event on October 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on February 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Free LSO Open Rehearsal – great for children and families! Want to learn more about classical music? We make it easy and free! Kids and adults enjoy the music much more when they understand what the composer was trying to do. We present a running commentary on large screens to guide you in what to listen for and when, and a live interview gives you a glimpse into the lives of the musicians!
One event on February 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm
One event on February 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm
The Lancaster Celtic Arts Foundation is pleased to be hosting the sixth annual Rose & Shamrock Festival! This family friendly event brings in over 3,000 people and is host to: Celtic Bands Celtic Living History Irish Dance Competition Bagpiping Competition Axe throwing Celtic Food Celtic Arts Demonstrations in Celtic Dance and instruments and so much more! Locations: Downtown Marriott, Annie Bailey’s Public House, Tellus 360, The Meduseld Meadery, and more
Choose to “round up” at Lemon Street Market during February and your donation will go to Milagro House. Milagro House provides education, housing and support services for women and their children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness. Their vision is to prepare the women and children who come through their doors with the skills they need to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and move from dependency to self-sufficiency. Stop by Lemon Street Market to meet representatives from Milagro…
Join the 3 Little Kittens as they travel through Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales to find their lost mittens. Their journey leads them to beautiful palaces, deep into forests, over hill and dale, and even into other people’s homes. They meet Nursery Rhyme characters like Jack and Jill and the Old Lady in the Shoe, as well as Fairy Tale personalities such as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Snow White, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. They’ll find their mittens, but even better, they’ll…
Black History Month Open Mic Saturday, February 15, 2020 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Crispus Attucks Center 407 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 Free Admission February is Black History Month & we want to honor those that paved the way to freedom. Everyone is invited to creatively share and express their experiences surrounding the African-American experience. For more information contact Marquis Lupton at mlupton@caplanc.org or 717-394-6604.
An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm 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…
Black History Month Step Show & Dance Battle Saturday, February 22, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fulton Elementary School Auditorium 225 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Admission $10 – tickets can be purchased at the door Black History Month Step Show features some of the best step teams and dance teams from the region and beyond for an afternoon of high energy performances. The Step Show & Dance Battle is one of the most anticipated annual events in…
Gotham Kings is a high energy immersive jazz experience! Two-time GRAMMY nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne has put together a band that weaves the sound of New Orleans into a rich musical fabric that demonstrates the history of the trumpet and the story of jazz, complete with festive vocals and percussive dance. Inspired by the music of King Oliver Creole Jazz Band, Gotham Kings Mardi Gras Party encompasses rags, stomps, shouts and funk. Celebrate!
In honor of Black History month, this concert will feature songs, poetry and prose by 20th and 21st Century African American composers and authors often under-recognized by the general public, but who earned esteemed accolades including the Pulitzer Prize and the Guggenheim Fellowship. Featuring Helena Brown – soprano, Kristina Lewis – mezzo soprano, Jordan Weatherston Pitts – tenor and Rocky Sellers – bass. This event is being presented by Penn Square Music Festival.
After Dontre Hamilton, a black, unarmed man diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot 14 times and killed by police in Milwaukee, his family embarks on a quest for answers, justice, and reform as the investigation unfolds. Filmed over the course of three years in the direct aftermath of Dontre’s death, this powerful and intimate vérité documentary follows his family as they channel their grief into community organizing in an attempt to reset the narrative. Run Time: 90 minutes. Directed by Erik…
Soul Food Thursday Thursday, February 28, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Crispus Attucks Community Center 407 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 When you think of Soul Food, do you think of comfort foods served at family gatherings and holidays that bring feelings of home? Traditional African American comfort foods include homemade macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, red beans and rice, cornbread, seasoned greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, and ice-cold sweet tea and so much more. Join us for a…
Black History Quiz Bowl Saturday, February 29, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Crispus Attucks Community Center 407 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 Free Admission The Black (African American) History Quiz Bowl offers local youth an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African Americans over the history of our country. Crispus Attucks Community Center seeks to evolve the educational experience through the quiz bowl by promoting the achievements and contributions of African Americans. For more information contact Derek Smith at…
Posterity is forever indebted to Ludwig van Beethoven for the gift of his compositional legacy. As 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, pianist Xun Pan will tackle the formidable task of performing all of the composers 32 piano sonatas, plus the 10 piano and violin sonatas, as well as the 5 piano and cello sonatas and 3 variations. Pan will perform all 50 works over a period of two and a half years starting at the Steinman Hall…
The award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv is back! Presenting extroverted, vigorous and heartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop, the members have created a varied stage performance where five-voiced tunes blend with energetic dances and free improvisations. Tickets are $22 for Susquehanna Folk Music Society members.
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until March 8, 2020
WELCOME TO LANCASTER CITY RESTAURANT WEEK Explore the exciting and diverse Lancaster City dining scene during Lancaster City Restaurant Week – March 2- 8! See the list of participating locations and their special menus at lancastercityrestaurantweek.com.
Amy Owens, soprano, is a multi-disciplinary artist, pushing the boundaries of classical genre and specializing in contemporary music, concert work, and coloratura repertoire. One of Lacnaster’s favorite pianists, Kendra Bigley will be joining Owens for an evening performance of classic works. Grammy-award winning clarinetist, Doris Hall-Gulati will also be joining them at one point to perform Schubert’s “The Shepherd on the Rock.”
In honor of Women’s History Month, singer-producer Reji Woods co-stars in an installment of his rave-reviewed “Portrait” series. Celebrating the illustrious careers of music icons Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Karen Carpenter and Whitney Houston, you’ll be transported back in time with hits like “Stormy Weather,” “Natural Woman,” “Close to You,” and “I Will Always Love You”. Cast includes Jaclyn Harnish, Nicole Horton, Jeannette Wehye and Erin McCollough, and accompanied by the Michael Truitt Quartet. The doors open at 7 p.m.…
“At the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce familiarity with the old ways” (Irish Music Magazine), this traditional Celtic band truly has worldwide reach. Téada is driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of music inherited from previous generations, making it one of Irish traditional music’s most exciting and innovative ensembles. Visit ArtsMU.com for more info.
“At the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce familiarity with the old ways” (Irish Music Magazine), this traditional Celtic band truly has worldwide reach. Téada is driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of music inherited from previous generations, making it one of Irish traditional music’s most exciting and innovative ensembles.
Is the dream state our most creative state? When we dream, the recombination of our memories, emotions, relationships, and sensations inspire new ways of looking at our lives and our art. In “Dreamscapes,” Lancaster’s most skilled dance makers will bring their own dreams to life through the art of movement.
NetCo presents an introspective look into the connections that bind us. Day to day interactions between people and things, moments shared and lost, are accrued only to dissolve them back into no more than an intangible perspective. With a nod to Merce Cunningham’s beautiful style of movement, and some throwbacks to a swinging time, NetCo demonstrates and celebrates the beauty of the day to day. ASL interpretation will be offered for this performance.
Childsplay, Inc.’s production of The Snowy Day celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall! Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, starting snowball fights and making snow angels in this imaginative musical play about the childhood joys and the challenges of growing up. Using innovative shadow puppetry, Jack Keats’ treasured characters come to life in this delightful adaptation of his stories Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy, and The Snowy Day.
Through the unforgettable stories of American Mary Johnson, who grieves a murdered son; Debra Hocking, a victim of the government-sanctioned removal of Aboriginal children from their families in Australia; and KilongUng, who survived the terror of the Khmer Rouge, RISKING LIGHT challenges us to examine our own beliefs about forgiveness and ask “What would the world look like if we could learn to forgive one another?” A thought-provoking documentary that explores resilience and the painful process of moving from grief…
Join us as we present famous Dutch violinist, Carla Leurs with the virtuosic Cugnon Consort in two iconic. Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons juxtaposed with Piazzolla’s Four Season’s of Buenos Aires. You won’t want to miss this amazing program where Baroque meets Tango with some of Europe’s finest musicians.
Gorman Behcard’s film, Pizza, A Love Story takes us on a deliciously fun journey that begins in 1925 in the town of New Haven, Connecticut at 3 little pizzerias whose pies would change the world. Hear the endearing stories of the families, the employees, and especially the fans (both unknown and quite famous) who’ll travel far and wide for a slice. A delightfully fun film about pizza, history, craft, culinary art and especially love, that will leave you laughing and…
We’re taking Jazz Appreciation Month to a whole new level. For one night, experience an intimate evening with guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan. In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or with a group—Jordan can always be…
Legends throughout the world depict crows as instructors for the living and guides for the departed. This is the central theme of dancer/choreographer Ashwini Ramaswamy’s breath-taking new work which features Bharatanatyam dance and a soundscape of live musicians, who channel the mythography and ancestry of Indian culture through varying perspectives.
Mark your calendars! YWCA Lancaster’s Race Against Racism is Saturday, April 25, 2020. Held rain or shine. The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9 a.m. and starts and ends at Musser Park, located at East Chestnut and North Lime streets in Lancaster. All registration fees are non-refundable. The Kids’ Fun Run is a dash for kids through age 12 and starts after the race at approximately 10:30 a.m. All kids will receive a participation ribbon. Registration fee: $5.00 In addition,…
Yao is a mischievous little girl who loves playing with her dad. But every morning Daddy has to dress up in his suit, pick up his briefcase and go to work. One day, unhappy with her father’s departure, Yao grabs his overcoat and accidentally pulls a thread that leads to the start of a magical world of adventure and discovery. Using interactive screen art technology and live music, South Korea’s Brush Theatre invites you to join Yao on her ingenious…
Take a joyful trip around the world with your whole family and enjoy classical ballet, Indian, African, Irish, Spanish, Israeli dance and more. Every year, this unique cultural event is a feast of beautiful staging, colorful costuming, and wonderful choreography highlighting Lancaster County’s diversity and talent. This event is presented by the Lancaster Dance Initiative, Valerie Henry and VH Dance.
Releve is a non-profit organization founded by local dance studio director, Viktor Yeliohin to raise money for children’s health. The French term Releve literally means to rise up; rise up to the tips of your toes. As a non-profit, Releve is asking you to rise up and help children in need. The May 2nd Gala will bring dancers together from not only Viktor’s studio, Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy, but from dance studios all over Lancaster County and will feature…
In LBBB’s return to the Ware Center, this concert features a wide range of traditional British Brass classics with an emphasis towards contemporary selections from the artists that led the British music invasions of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This event is presented by the Lancaster British Brass Band.
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am 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!
Educator Self Care • EdTech • Educational Resources EduPro Expo delivers a world of benefits in one streamlined event. Expand your knowledge and gain innovative ideas to transform teaching and increase learning outcomes. Immerse yourself in powerful keynotes, product presentations and relevant exhibits from industry leading experts. Come be a part of EduPro Expo 2021 in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Why Attend EduPro Expo? What do you need to enhance your efficiency, sharpen your skills and elevate your career? It’s all…