Join us on Friday March 20 from 7-9 PM for our March Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night featuring Abigail’s Garden. Abigail’s Garden plays celtic, folk, classical music & more! Cello, ukulele, voice, fiddle & guitar. Professional players. Based in south-central PA. The night will include two sets by Abigail’s Garden, an open mic portion of the night (so bring your guitar, dance, poetry, etc..), plus snacks and drinks. While the night is free, there will be a chance to donate,…
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.
Join us for a FUN, CLASSY, and DIVERSE DANCE experience! * DJ Orlando will be mixing the latest and hottest Latin beats! * Dance to the rhythm of Bachata & Merengue with LIVE BAND “EL BOMBAZO! * LIVE Dance performances – Tango, Hustle, CHA CHA CHA and more! * Dance Lessons to kickoff and get you in the groove! (Lessons start at 9:15PM) * SPECIALTY DRINKS will be served throughout the night. Please note: $10 in advance through Eventbrite and…
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…
Learn about the local connection of this little known event in American history. Join historian Dorothy Scheele for a presentation on the Friendship Train, which traveled across the United States collecting foodstuffs for war-torn France and Italy in the aftermath of World War II. The program will take place on the library’s 2nd floor in Bates Auditorium. Visit this link to register for free: https://lpl-1947friendshiptrain.eventbrite.com/
Our FIRST EVER sleepover is happening at Tiny Town! Grab your favorite doll, your comfy jammies and blankets, and join us for an epic Dolly and Me Sleepover. You and your Dolly will be the first guests to ever get to spend the night here at Tiny Town. While here you will get to share a pizza dinner, create a personalized dolly bed, get dolled up in our salon, paint and decorate your own tea set, create a matching Dolly…
Join us for a screening and discussion of the Oscar award-nominated film Harriet in honor of Women’s History Month. Introduction and discussion facilitated by the Lancaster Branch of the NAACP. Visit this link to register for free https://lancasterpubliclibrary.org/event/womens-history-month-harriet/
Find a Mask and wear it well, so your true identity no one can tell! The Honor of Your Presence is Requested! ETCETERA, LLC is proud to present its signature event…”The Royal Masquerade Affair!” Royal Signature Partner FIG LANCASTER. Join us for a fun affair full of ROYAL glam and mystery with your HOST: Ralph “Real” Washington at the “Imperial Blue Ballroom” located at the Holiday Inn, Lancaster, PA. CASH BAR will be available from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM…
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) hosts a public presentation by a Lancaster refugee and the Newbery Honor-winning graphic artist who has written and illustrated his story. When Stars Are Scattered follows the experience of Omar Mohamed growing up as a Somali refugee with his brother, Hassan, in the Dadaab camp in Kenya. The book is a collaboration between Mohamed and graphic novelist Victoria Jamieson, whose New York Times bestselling Roller Girl was a Newbery Honor Award Winner. Mohamed…
Experience First Friday from home! In response to the COVID-19 crises impacting our community events, Lancaster City is hosting a Digital First Friday for April’s monthly event. Join us online Friday, April 3 as we celebrate our resilient city filled with artists, musicians, and unique small businesses. For a list of virtual events to explore, go to visitlancastercity.com/first-friday/digital-first-friday/ Plus, anyone can get involved and share your art from home! Show off your skills and get the kids involved with #LancHomeArt.…
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day 5 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 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. Extend…
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…
We are excited to celebrate 22 years running in 2020! This annual 5k run/walk through historic Lancaster is the longest consecutive-running Race Against Racism in the United States, is a staple of our community and is a family-friendly way to take a stand against racism. 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…
Experience First Friday events from home! Due to the COVID-19 crises impacting our traditional First Friday, Lancaster City is continuing to host a Digital First Friday. Join us online Friday, June 5th as we celebrate our resilient city filled with artists, musicians, and unique small businesses. For a list of virtual events to explore, go to visitlancastercity.com/first-friday/current-first-friday/
Help us make some music! Friday, May 15th Music For Everyone and the Lancaster Office of Promotion will host Music Friday “Porchfest” Edition! Plus, look out for “Keys on the Move”! Learn more here.
Let’s chalk the walk! Help Lancaster City’s sidewalks come alive with color and take part in First Friday: Chalk the Walk on Friday, June 5th. For June’s First Friday, we’re asking everyone to get out and create some sidewalk art. All ages and skill levels can take part and chalk up their sidewalks. Be sure to practice social distancing guidelines and stay 6ft away from those you do not live with. If you choose to walk your neighborhood, please wear…
One event on June 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Pennsylvania’s first ever virtual pride festival! Come see performers and educators on Twitch. Join us in a virtual world in VRchat (no VR headset needed). Play JackBox with us on Zoom. There are tons of activities to enjoy at Virtual Pride! Come with us to celebrate LGBT pride and help out organizations who are struggling financially during this pandemic. Give what you can to your favorite participating organizations.
#CELEBRATELANCASTER WITH US! Celebrate Lancaster is an annual celebration of Lancaster City’s vibrant culture & diversity along with Lancaster City’s Fourth of July celebration. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Celebrate Lancaster 2020 is taking a different format spread out “around town” that does not involve large gatherings. For more info on Celebrate Lancaster 2020, go to VisitLancasterCity.com/Celebrate-Lancaster
An event every day that begins at 4:00 pm, repeating until July 16, 2020
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS BEING TRANSITIONED INTO A VIRTUAL ART AUCTION. MORE DETAILS COMING AS THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE. 17th Annual Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio Virtual Art Auction Join the Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio for the 17th Annual (Virtual) Art Auction, benefiting Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism, enabling them to express their capabilities. The Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio is an extension of Friendship Community, a Christian ministry cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism…
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until July 24, 2020
In celebration of National Independent Retailer Month and Lancaster City’s superb retail community, the Lancaster City Alliance, Downtown Investment District, Visit Lancaster City, and other partners are hosting Lancaster City’s second annual “Indie Retail Week” – July 17th through 24th! We encourage all to celebrate the Week as a time to support the independent retailers that help build our local economy and create a more sustainable community. Now more than ever, Lancaster City’s small businesses need our support! #ShopSmall All…
This workshop will focus on finding gesture and measuring the proportions of the human body, two crucial steps for growing as a figurative artist. We’ll learn to look for key skeletal landmarks while thinking about the body’s range of motion. This will help us tackle the figure in a variety of poses. This workshop will also cover the use of perspective in figure drawing and a strong silhouette can bring life to our figures. To achieve this we will be…
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until July 26, 2020
LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival has emerged as one of the top-rated Music Industry & Live Music Events in the nation, and it takes place RIGHT HERE in Downtown Lancaster, PA! Join us for the 12th Annual LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival, July 23 – 26, 2020. (Please note the date change!) THE CONFERENCE Featuring a schedule packed full of Panels, Seminars, Parties, Events and Performances, the Conference portion of LAUNCH provides a unique opportunity for artists, music industry professionals and fans…
One event on July 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on July 25, 2020 at 10:00 am
Due to COVID-19, The Lancaster International Short Film Festival (LISFF) will be held online streaming on Facebook, Twitch and Instagram. We support a healthy community and want to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our filmmakers and fans! Dates for the festival are 23-25 July 2020. The award-winners will be announced and their films re-screened at the final event on 25 July 2020. Interact with filmmakers and fans through live chat. See movies from all over the World. All…
Watercolor is an expressive and exciting medium. Watercolor paintings can be soft, airy, and dreamy, as well as deep, dense, and wildly abstract. In this online workshop we will explore watercolor materials, techniques, and different approaches to making watercolor landscapes. This watercolor class is ideal for beginners, a refresher course for students with prior watercolor experience, or an opportunity for artists to play and explore a new medium to add to their repertoire. This online workshop will occur in Google…
One event on July 24, 2020 at 10:00 am
For anyone who wants to begin working with acrylic paints, this class will serve as an introduction to the paints themselves and what makes acrylic painting different from oil or watercolor painting. We’ll cover strategies for setting up a palette, and how to organize and mix colors. Most of our time will focus on application and technique. To achieve this we will be working with a simple single-object still-life. Students should have their materials ready to work at the beginning…
This class will open with a brief study of the socio-political background in Bronze Age India (late 2nd millennium BCE), largely through analysis of a few foundational texts of the period. The workshop will then explore how Buddhism developed in the 1st millennium BCE in India as a reaction to (and adaptation of) the basic principles of Hindu theology and practice, including karma, dharma and nirvana. No prior experience with subject matter necessary—this will be a safe space for all…
First Friday is being held on August 7th. We’ll be celebrating all day long with a very festive special offer… Buy four 375ml Bottles and get one 200ml Bottle FREE!!! We’ll be open from 9am – 6pm on First Friday. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
One event on September 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm
One event on October 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Experience First Friday in Lancaster City! Join in Lancaster City’s highly popular arts celebration each and every First Friday, 5 to 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 city streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique, local shops and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster…
One event on August 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on August 14, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on August 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Be one of the first to celebrate the bravery and beauty showcased within and surrounding each of us, with the empowering music of sing-songwriters Sara Bareilles, Carole King, Adele, Beyoncé, and Stevie Nicks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3eVmTjI
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 14, 2020
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA? Or are you in the start-up phase and looking to refine your business plan and interact with like-minded entrepreneurs? Do you want to use your business to positively impact your community? If so, our Business Start-up Idea Incubator may be right for you. This training program is set up to meet your needs as you plan to successfully launch your business. Idea Incubators provide a virtual 10-week business development course for local entrepreneurs.…
Join us for an entire day full of fun and surprises as we celebrate our anniversary! Drop in the store where each guest will get a surprise discount (up to 50% off). Cocktails from 5-7pm.
Come and join us at Bistro Barberet and bakery to celebrate First Friday this Friday September 7th, enjoy a glass of French Wine or one of our craft cocktail, taste some of our delicious dishes or masterpiece pastries created by our team for your own pleasure! See you soon.
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until September 20, 2020
Mark your calendars for Lancaster City Restaurant Week Fall 2020 – September 10 thru 20! It has been predicted that 45% of the independent restaurants in this country could permanently close due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are betting that Lancaster will beat those odds due to the historic level of loyalty and support this community has shown for our small business community. We are calling on that support for Lancaster City Restaurant Week Fall 2020 –…
One event on September 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm
One event on September 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Poignant moments of unexpected beauty. Moving displays of intense bravery. Amplifying extraordinary stories from the past few months, Prima invites you to a freshly-focused experience: The New BRAVE & BEAUTIFUL. These stories will be celebrated in tandem with the empowering music of Carol King, Beyoncé, Adele, Sara Bareilles, and Aretha Franklin. PARADE PASS Sept 11, 18, and 19 A live band, singers, lights, trussing, audio amplification- all in motion on a large flatbed truck. Be the rockstar of your neighborhood…
One event on September 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Amplifying extraordinary stories from the past few months, Prima invites you to a freshly-focused experience: The New BRAVE & BEAUTIFUL. These stories will be celebrated in tandem with the empowering music of Carol King, Beyoncé, Adele, Sara Bareilles, and Aretha Franklin. DRIVE-IN September 12 and 19 Put the top down, bring lawn chairs, or do some classy tailgating. Experience a live drive-in performance with jaw-dropping singers, a full band, and food trucks.* Join us behind Clipper Stadium in the Liberty…
Join us on Friday September 18 for our Third Friday Virtual Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night with Bones Culture featuring Jefferson Ambrose, Benjamin Oaks & Pink Bones Culture is a collective of independent musical artists from around the globe who create truly original music- from hiphop to soul, dubstep to r&b, blues to metal, EDM & funk. Bones Culture began as a fashion label/brand in 2008 by Benjamin Oaks- with help from Joshua Grove when they both worked at Disc…
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until September 22, 2020
The 44th annual Red Rose Run, presented by PennState Health, will be a virtual 5-mile race taking place over four days, September 19 – 22, 2020. Anyone can take part in this longtime, community event whether locally in Lancaster or beyond! Participants can run or walk and will have the option to submit their times for consideration of awards. For more info and to register, go to visitlancastercity.com/red-rose-run/.
One event on September 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm
An event every day that begins at 5:00 pm, repeating until September 25, 2020
During the COVID-19 shutdown, we invested in our signature program, the Racial Equity Institute to update, reimagine and reformat . Balancing the urgency of our current national dialogue and the health concerns of COVID-19, the program now includes 12 hours of in-person training over 3 days (utilizing physical distancing), with approximately 2 hours of online participation at your own pace, all during a 5-day period.
One event on September 26, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Experience BRAVE & BEAUTIFUL with all the resources of Prima Theatre’s Cullition Stage, including socially- distanced seating capped at under 100 people with a plethora of safety protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.