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Friday, January 2 | 4:00–8:00 PM Start the new year with a visit to the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum during our January First Friday celebration! Join us for an evening of history, community, and seasonal cheer as we welcome 2026 together. Enjoy holiday-inspired snacks and warm beverages as you explore the museum after hours. From […]
The Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ will be featured in a free 30 minute concert by organist Larry Hershey on First Friday, January 2 at 8 PM at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Moments of Majesty” will include Handel’s “Grand Choeur”, and the famous “Coronation March” by Giacomo Meyerbeers. […]
Join us for February First Friday at the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum and enjoy an evening of history, discovery, and community—all for just $5 admission. Explore our galleries at your own pace and learn how medicine has shaped life in Lancaster County, from early practices to modern breakthroughs. First Fridays are a great opportunity to […]
Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke Street on Friday, February 6th for inaugural Trinity First Friday Lecture Series. The evening will begin with the playing of our Church bells at 5 pm, followed by an introduction of our Church, refreshments and a short organ performance. The main speaker presentation will start around […]
In commemoration of Black History month, First Reformed Church of Lancaster will present a free 30 minute concert by resident organist Larry Hershey on First Friday, February 6 at 8 PM. The program, “Celebrating Black Composers” will feature Adolphus Hailstork’s “Toccata on ‘Great Day’” and Carl Haywood’s “Improvisation on ‘We Shall Overcome’” as well as […]
Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke Street on Friday, March 6th for a Trinity First Friday Speaker Series event. The evening will begin at 5 pm with the playing of the Church bells and a short organ demonstration. The main speaker presentation will start at 5:30 pm followed by sanctuary tours and […]
In March we are presenting four artists who take inspiration from trees and plants of the forest. Donald Crowl offers us jewel toned color studies featuring trees at close and middle distance. Stephanie Gibson discovers shapes in leaves and other items on the forest floor to begin her abstract paintings. Barbara J. Hart is a […]
Join us as we celebrate women artists. This month we are featuring Beth Bathe, Katherine Horst, and Patrcicia Wertz as well as highlighting Melissa Bryant, Gay Cox, and Lynnette Shelley. Stop down for First Friday and chat with the artists!
A bevy of babely improv sets, followed by an improv jam where YOU can take the stage! It’s improv. . . For her. (And you!) The one night a year when there are *No Boys Allowed* on stage; it's LIP's second annual International Women's Month showcase! Featuring teams of girl and girl-adjacent players such as. […]
Gallery Grow Plant Bar is celebrating our ONE YEAR since opening on Queen Street and you’re invited! Join us on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th to enjoy 20% off Plants and Pottery. Plus, take part in a Golden Egg Anniversary Hunt - with prizes inside! No purchase necessary. On Friday, April 3rd, we’re […]
Join us this Friday, April 3rd, for extended evening hours at the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum. We’ll be open 4:00–8:00 PM, in addition to our regular daytime hours. Whether you’re stopping in during your First Friday stroll or making a night of it, it’s a great chance to explore Lancaster’s medical history after hours. $5 […]
Join us from 5 pm to 8 pm as we celebrate the bold and artful work of ceramacist Geneviève Bérubé.
Join us for First Friday as we celebrate the new work of Lynn Davison (Mixed Media) and Kristen Woodward (Encaustic). Also highlighting Kimiko Benjamin with Kirie' Paper Cutting, Michelle Spiziri with both Batik and Acrylics, Terry Wise with oils, and Christine Mercer-Vernon with Oil and Graphite.
Two bite size shows followed by an improv jam where YOU can take the stage! Two teams give you a taste of what improv can be, then you take the stage to show them how it's done! Whether you're a storied veteran of the stage, or a doing improv comedy for the first time, you'll […]
Resident Organist Larry Hershey will perform a concert, “Palms to Passion” on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday, April 3 at 8 PM. For the free 30 minute Good Friday concert, Mr. Hershey has selected “Piece Heroique” by Cesar Frank, a jazz work on “When I Survey the […]
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