Farewell to the Organ

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The final concert on the mighty vintage 1958 analog Allen Organ will be played on First Friday, January 5, 2024 at First Reformed Church by resident organist Larry Hershey. The following week, the organ will be removed and the installation of a newly restored and enhanced pipe organ will begin. The program, "Farewell Concert for […]

Free

Groundhog Day in Lancaster, PA – Party

The Imperial Terrace 26 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Elliott and his entourage will be traveling to The Imperial Terrace for the Groundhog Day Party. We're pleased to partner with Tito's Handmade Vodka and The Imperial for the Party. Activities include: Cornhole and Jenga will be on the Terrace all evening. (heaters will be running) Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace will be reading a […]

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First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster Science Factory 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Lancaster Science Factory celebrates First Fridays with free admission for families between 5 – 7pm. Join us to explore over 75 hands-on exhibits that are fun for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free First Fridays are made possible by the generous support of PPL Electric Utilities.

Free

Amy Yovanovich Sings Spirituals & Songs Celebrating Black History Month

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

First Reformed Church will host a 30 minute First Friday concert with mezzo-soprano Amy Yovanovich, executive director of the State Street Academy of Music in Harrisburg. Ms.Yovanovich has selected a program that includes the spirituals “Give Me Jesus” and “My Lord, What A Morning”, arranged by Mark Hayes. Also “Deep River”, arranged by Moses Hogan, […]

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Children’s Lunar New Year Celebration

Barnes and Noble Red Rose Commons, 1700H Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA, United States

Susquehanna Waldorf School is hosting a children's Lunar New Year celebration at Barnes & Noble Lancaster featuring crafts, stories performed by our students at 4pm and 5pm and child-sized lion dances at 4:30 and 5:30 with "firecrackers" (aka bubble wrap). Children of all ages are welcome! This celebration is led by our Mandarin language teacher […]

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First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster Science Factory 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Lancaster Science Factory celebrates First Fridays with free admission for families between 5 – 7pm. Join us to explore over 75 hands-on exhibits that are fun for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free First Fridays are made possible by the generous support of PPL Electric Utilities.

Free

Thunda N Mimosas: This One’s For The Girls

The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Thunda N Mimosas is a Spoken Word Poetry Showcase that takes place annually at The Ware Center on the First Friday of Women's Empowerment Month. Local Poetic Powerhouse Thunda Khatt brings women Poets from all over the tristate area and beyond for Lancaster to witness the prowess and raw talent the colorful world of Spoken […]

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“Sound the Trumpet!” First Friday Concert

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Trumpeter Doug Albert will be featured in a free 30 minute First Friday concert on March 1, 2024 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. Mr. Albert will perform on four trumpets (B-Flat, E-Flat, Piccolo, and Flugelhorn). Selections will include "The Trumpet Shall Sound" from George Frederic Handel's ‘Messiah’, along with […]

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Artist Talk with Joanna Davis at curio.

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply 106 W. Chesnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

We are excited to host gallery artist Joanna Davis for an Artist Talk focused on her exhibition Pathways & Formations on Tuesday March 5th at 7:00pm! Free to attend, join us for a conversation discussing the range of work in the exhibition, navigate the different sources of inspiration and talk about materials. Bring your questions, […]

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Living Roots, Photography and Poetry for Action On Climate Change

Levengoods of Lancaster 104 West King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Please join us for photographs, poetry, an OPEN MIC*, and the many delicious flavors of locally brewed Levengood’s of Lancaster Cider… Lets raise awareness, raise a glass of Levengood’s Lancaster Cider, raise money and have fun, all in the name of Climate Progress!!! Proceeds from the sale of photos and a poetry/photo folio will go […]

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The Plastics Awareness Project

Barshinger LSP 850 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, United States

A 6 week program to assess, minimize and advocate for reduction in plastics usage. This project is presented by College Park Climate Action Neighborhood to help individuals and households find real solutions to their daily plastic use. At the end of the course attendees will be encouraged to utilize what they've learned through action and […]

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Coffee with a Cop

Vintage Candy Shop 602 Saint Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Stop by for free coffee and to meet our city officers who help keep our downtown streets safe. We will be handing out golden tokens to all visitors for use in our vending machine cafe. Choose delicious cookies, pretzels or a pastry to pair with that coffee.

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Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Vintage Candy Shop 602 Saint Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Come join in our official ribbon cutting celebration and grand opening. There will be wooden nickels and sweet samples for all. Thank you to the Lancaster City Alliance.

Free

Egg-stavaganza at Central Market Flowers

258 N Queen St. Lancaster, PA 258, Lancaster, PA, United States

🌷🐰 Hop into Spring at Central Market Flowers! 🌷🐰 Get ready for an egg-citing hunt! Central Market Flowers invites you to our Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt, happening at all our Lancaster City locations, all day long on Saturday, March 30th! Search our beautiful botanical shops and market stands to discover hidden Easter eggs - […]

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“It Takes A Village”

Rural City Taproom 25 W King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Rural City Tavern has opened their doors to SAINT Q, an urban artist from Reading, Pa. SAINT has been working with artists from Lancaster for about a year and was fascinated with the artists he's met. Including Adam Serrano, Crumbs, Teer, just to name a few. Everyone plays a part as a collective in their […]

Free admission

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