One event on December 10, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 12, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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One event on December 18, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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One event on December 25, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 31, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Christmas Spirit Light Show is an exciting, one-of-a-kind Christmas light display that you and your loved ones will enjoy from the comfort of your vehicle. As you journey through our mile-long track, you will be immersed and surrounded by hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, animated and dancing in harmony with your favorite Christmas classics. Our show is a breathtaking holiday experience that you and your loved ones will never forget. Come join us! Tickets can be purchased at the…
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 30, 2019
Tour the festive halls and rooms of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland this holiday season and discover historic Christmastime traditions and customs. Yuletide at Wheatland will take you “below stairs” to learn about the those who also lived at Wheatland with Buchanan and his family, the domestic servants, and how they would have celebrated the holidays in mid-19th century America. From advent calendars to mistletoe, enjoy merry and popular Christmas decorations cherished by the German and Irish Wheatland servants at Yuletide…
One event on December 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Step back to a time when Christmas Day was only the beginning of the season! Learn about 18th-century Yuletide traditions and customs. Tours are conducted like an “Open House.” Visitors may arrive anytime between opening and 45 minutes prior to closing and tour the mansion at their own pace. Get tickets here. $10 adults; $8 seniors and youth ages 6-17
Looking for something fun to do with the family during the holiday break? Bring your family to Penn Stone on Friday, December 27 and participate in Rock Painting – we provide the rocks and the materials, you bring your creativity! Light refreshments for children will be provided. Proceeds from the event will benefit Music For Everyone.
An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 29, 2019
KICK OFF 2020 WITH N.Y.E. IN LANCASTER CITY Ring in 2020 with New Year’s Eve in Downtown Lancaster City! N.Y.E. in Lancaster City will feature a live concert by ONE TOO MANY, the lowering of Lancaster’s Red Rose, and a fireworks finale at midnight! Join the Lancaster Office of Promotion in Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., to celebrate the new year! Event is free and open to the public. For more details go to: visitlancastercity.com/new-years-eve/ Thank you to our 2019 NYE sponsors Launch Music Conference, Penn…
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.…
On First Friday, January 3, “Organic Reflections”, a free 30 minute concert, will feature resident organist Larry Hershey playing the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The concert begins at 8 PM and is entitled “Winter Lights”, and includes works by Bach, Bedard, Durufle, Krebs, Lubeck and Purcell. The concert will conclude with an organ solo transcription of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah”. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” series…
YWCA Lancaster and the American Red Cross are hosting a community blood drive in the Maureen Powers Community Room at our building on 110 N. Lime Street on January 7 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter YWCA to schedule an appointment.
One event on January 11, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on January 17, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on January 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Here’s a sun-drenched cure for your winter blues! Enjoy all the top summer songs including the Beach Boys. Join us “Under The Boardwalk” for a theatrical concert experience as we go “Surfin’ U.S.A.” January 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30pm
January Local Spotlight Vendor: Natural Hope Herbals Located on an 80 acre certified organic farm in the rolling hills of Millersburg, Pennsylvania, Natural Hope Herbals is a small, family owned company dedicated to producing quality herbal extracts, salves, and teas. Stop by the store for a free demo with Natural Hope Herbals and save 15% during the month of January. See the Facebook event here.
An event every day that begins at 8:30 am, repeating until January 19, 2020
The Racial Equity Institute, Level 1, workshop (REI-1) is an intensive 2.5-day workshop. REI-1 represents the YWCA Lancaster’s core social justice training program. This workshop gives participants a common understanding of racism and related concepts, including but not limited to, bias, white privilege, internalized racism, and structural racism. YWCA Lancaster views REI-1 as a foundation for working toward dismantling the institutional and systemic racism that is present in our lives, and in the institutions and organizations of which we are…
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…
Join us for our first Third Friday Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night of 2020 on Friday January 17 from 7-9 PM featuring an evening of Bus Stop Music with Jeff Howe. 2019 Lancaster Story Slam finalist Jeff Howe has been a player, collector and historian of the harmonica for 47 years. He has been a story teller for even longer. Using new-fangled looping electronics, a variety of harmonicas and old fashioned storytelling, Howe weaves through an evening of dog revolts,…
Choose to “round up” at Lemon Street Market during January & 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…
The Music for Everyone Community Chorus, under the direction of Jonathan Shoff, will perform a concert commemorating the life and work of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 19 at 3PM. The Chorus will sing a diverse repertoire featuring concert spirituals, folk songs, and African arrangements. Please join them at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W Chestnut St., for this cultural celebration honoring the legacy of Dr King. All donations go toward fulfilling the mission of Music for…
The universal messages of justice, democracy, hope, love, and selflessness that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached continue to inspire and move people today. As his legacy lives on, we encourage you to answer Dr. King’s call to service by participating in the MLK Day of Service. January 20, 2020 will mark the 25th anniversary of celebrating Dr. King’s birthday and commemorating his life and legacy through community service. Partner with United Way in a day of service where community-minded…
How hot can you handle? Stop by the store between 11am and 2pm to sample all of the hot sauces we carry here at Lemon Street Market, including: – Poor Devil Pepper Co. (Mountain Mama; Kali Curry; Smoke Shifter; and Green Widow) – Christina Maser Co. (Golden Reserve; Jim’s Red; and Green Reserve) – Yellowbird Sauce (Habanero; Jalepeno; and Serrano) – Organicville Sky Valley (Hot Sauce and Sriracha) We’ll also be giving out coupons for discounts on your favorite sauces.
For many entrepreneurs, the line between where “you” end and your business begins is thin, if discernible at all. As a result, everything from a simple stomach bug to high levels of stress has a high potential to affect your business’s bottom line in a very real way. At Cultivate Lancaster Entrepreneurs Forum #9: A Healthier Business (Expo), we’re putting the spotlight on health and wellness: from healthcare to self care, all of the extras that are essential to running…
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.
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until March 1, 2020
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, repeating until March 1, 2020
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until March 1, 2020
The annual Demuth Invitational exhibition will encourage local, contemporary artists to explore and interpret the 21st century Lancaster cityscape through their own style. Over 20 artists are participating in the 2020 show. Charles Demuth was among some of the first American artists to depict the urban environment of the early 20th century through a modern lens. His iconic Precisionist paintings feature his hometown’s smokestacks, grain elevators, water towers, steeples, and abundant brick buildings. Instead of bustling markets and streets lined…
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until February 23, 2020
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2020
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until February 23, 2020
The Lancaster Museum of Art is proud to host the national tour of the Kennedy Center’s VSA Emerging Young Artists Program juried exhibition. The exhibition features works from 15 artists with disabilities at the beginning of their careers, including Lancaster painter Malcolm Corley. This year’s theme asked the artists to connect, to span new distances, and to see unexpected relationships.
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.
Love Thom’s Bread? You’re gonna love these pizzas, made right here in Lancaster! 🍕 🍕 🍕 Stop by Lemon Street Market for free samples of Thom’s delicious Margarita Pizzas and then pick up a few from our freezer to take home. Inspired both by the countryside of Italy and the heart of Lancaster, PA, Thom’s Bread exemplifies the beauty and simplicity of traditional Italian baking.
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…
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,…
Have you been wishing you could find a way to get out and have some grown up fun without having to stay out all night or mix and mingle with kids half your age? Then our adults only dance party might be just what you’ve been hoping for! Come on out for a really fun night! We’ll provide the music, drinks and refreshments, even a fun cookie decorating bar, and photobooth, you bring your best dance moves and have a…
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.
One event on February 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm
One event on February 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm
One event on February 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm
The Seagull is an adaptation by Anya Reiss of Chekhov’s famous play, it takes place on a remote estate where unfulfilled ambitions haunt many of the guests. It is a drama set in the Russian countryside at the end of the 19th century. The cast of characters are unsatisfied with their lives. Some desire love. Some desire success. Some desire artistic genius. No one, however, ever seems to attain happiness.
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…
POP-UP! February 15th from 11am – 4pm Pristine Vintage Home Goods and Clothing at all price ranges. Art Deco, Boho Chic, Mid-Century Mod. Brought to you by Ella Jane vintage in collaboration with Millhouse Collection Hors d/oeuvres served by Chef Stuart Bond Music by Tuck Ryan Come spend the day with us!! Free to all!! A Small walk from Central Market!
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…
One event on February 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm
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.
Stop by for a free cheese tasting & learn more about Valley Milkhouse, an artisan creamery producing fresh and aged cheeses in Berks County, PA. Valley Milkhouse is our local spotlight vendor for the month of February, which means you can save 10% on all of their cheese this month. The creamery recently took home three ribbons from the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show! * Clover – first place in the fresh cheese category * Blue Bell – second for the…
The Lancaster Barnstormers are looking for roughly 150 friendly faces. That is the number of part-time employees that it will take to set the stage for the 16th season of exciting Atlantic League baseball at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Lancaster Barnstormers will host their annual job fair, in conjunction with Legends Hospitality Management and Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park. Job seekers must be at least 16 years of age and have appropriate working papers if they are under the age…