Organist Larry Hershey will perform a program of “Seasonal Encores,” a free 30 minute concert celebrating events in May, at 8 PM on First Friday, May 2 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program will include "'The Riders' from Suite in E Major" by Georg Muffat, "'La Bamba' from […]
Join us for the Lancaster City Spring ARTWalk 2025 on Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, and experience the vibrant art scene that makes Lancaster so unique! 🖼️✨ Explore local galleries, studios, and pop-up exhibitions, all featuring stunning works from talented artists in our community. Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply […]
In the final Row House Forum of the Spring, our speakers will explore the overlooked power of walking – from its physical and spiritual benefits to its countercultural weight in a car-centric world. Featuring reflections from founder of The Row House Tom Becker, Camino pilgrim Emily Nixon, and insights from local transit advocate Laura Pauls-Thomas, […]
Celebrate 10 Years of Open Streets Lancaster! 🎉 On Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lancaster Rec’s 10th Annual Open Streets Lancaster will once again transform Water Street into a car-free community space for all to enjoy. As part of a national movement, this free, family-friendly event encourages physical activity, reimagines […]
In Lancaster City, the third Friday of the month is Music Friday! From May to September, the City of Lancaster and Music For Everyone host the Music Friday event series.
Rainbow Tomatoes Garden aka RTG.Fish is hosting a tinned fish tasting and pop-up sale in conjunction with the eclectic, whimsical shop Happy Happy Joy Joy in downtown Lancaster! As an online store, the RTG team is excited to get out of the warehouse and meet folks in person. And we can’t think of a more […]
On Saturday, May 31st, don't miss the vibrant African American Cultural Parade, featuring 36 diverse community groups, marching bands, and more. It's a spectacular display of unity and pride.
Lancaster Inferno is bringing high-level women’s soccer to downtown Lancaster this summer! Competing in the USL W League, these top college players and aspiring pros will light up the field! Youth (aged 16 and under) admitted FREE if they are wearing their youth jersey from any sport Face painters available all evening Pre-Game Fun Zone […]
Historic Rock Ford welcomes the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for “Baroque on the Piazza” at the General Edward Hand Mansion for an outdoor evening filled with the sounds of historic Baroque chamber music. The ensemble will be presenting Vivaldi's Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major, as well as works by Handel, Telemann, Corelli, and J.S. Bach. […]
Millersville University will host its 5th Annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conference on Thursday, June 5, 2025, focusing on "Building Safer Communities: Reducing Community and School Violence." This one-day conference will take place at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster, PA from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, bringing together policymakers, community leaders and advocates, agency […]
On First Friday, June 6, the public is invited to stroll through the gardens and watch local artists at work or shop for a work of art that catches the eye at a free plein air event in the courtyard of First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The event will be […]
Curio is honored to host the members of The Echo Valley Art Group in this very special exhibition. In celebration of their 80th anniversary, the members have come together to create a “Print Portfolio” highlighting the unique visual sensibilities of each member while working inside a set of parameters. Each print is to be eight […]
Swing Dance Pop Up with Jazz Collective Lancaster on First Friday, June 6th! Find us in the Heritage Quadrant of Penn Square. 15-min beginner swing lesson with instructors Mike & Kate around 7:15pm! Beginner friendly! No partner required! Learn a few moves and dance with us! LIVE MUSIC from Parlour Noir Jazz Band! […]
Join us in supporting CWS Lancaster, a local nonprofit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant communities of Central Pennsylvania, with a benefit concert featuring local Lancaster-area musicians. At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, join Ever Sandoval, Liz Fulmer, Julia Jordan Kamanda, Kelly Buchanan, Willie Marble, Corinna Joy, The Fetlock and Leanza Duo, Jen Lobo […]
Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, June 6 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Sounds of Summer,” will include “Wedding Processional” (Te Deum) by Marc Antoine Charpentier, “Fountain Reverie” by Percy Fletcher, and “Fanfare in D” by Jacques-Nicolas […]
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