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First Friday in Lancaster City

Lancaster City Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster City's monthly celebration of arts and culture! 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.

First Friday at Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery

Freiman Stoltzfus Art Gallery 142 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, United States

In a new collection of work, Lancaster artist Freiman Stoltzfus explores the theme of radiance. "For me, the quest for beauty means engaging the present moment as well as recalling transcendent visions from the past. Many of the paintings were started during the coldest, greyest days of winter. Using the gifts of memory and imagination, […]

Free

Rachel Kantner’s Solo Exhibition

The Pop Up Shop 354 North Queen Street, Lancaster, United States

"A Body of Work" Whimsical Horror Surrealism A collection of favorite works from 2022-2024 Art, found footage, music

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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

May First Friday at Lancaster Galleries

Lancaster Galleries 34 North Water St, Lancaster, State *, United States

Join us First Friday, May 3 from 5 - 8 pm as we kick off the 2024 Spring ArtWalk Weekend! Explore the vibrant Arts community of Lancaster while enjoying light refreshments and extended hours. Our current exhibition is "Counterpoint" featuring the artwork of Dan Miller and Gene Shaw. We hope to see you there!

Floral Stations @ Central Market Flowers

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

Celebrate the season of blooms at Central Market Flowers this First Friday! 🌸 We’re extending our hours and opening our doors to your creativity! At our downtown shops on Queen St and King St, create a unique fresh floral or everlasting dried floral bouquet at our “by the stem” stations. Every bouquet ($15 and above) […]

Michael Christian Shaw: Reminiscence

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

“Reminiscence” is a show sharing some of my favorite memories of the two dearest and most significant places in my life: Wellfleet, Cape Cod and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Though quite dissimilar in appearance, these land and seascapes are bound by their shared distinction of being “old souls”, maintaining much of the rustic beauty and slower […]

STAY ALIVE / MAKE ART opening

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Opening reception for the exhibition "Stay Alive / Make Art / Lancaster" at the Lancaster Museum of Art. Reception at 5 pm, followed by a panel discussion at 6 on the topic of "ART CERVEAU” (ART BRAIN): A MENTAL HEALTH MAKING MOVEMENT. Our star-studded panelists will talk about the intersections, myths, and truths about the […]

Free

PCA&D 2024 Senior Show & Celebration

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

A highlight of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's annual exhibition calendar, the 2023 Senior Exhibition, opens Friday, May 3 (5-9 pm) and fills the campus through Saturday, May 4 (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, May 5 (9 am to noon). At PCA&D, the Senior Show Exhibition is an integral part of Commencement […]

“True Americana”: The photographs of Alexia Eggleston

CORE Gallery, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 N. Prince St., Lancaster, United States

"True Americana," in Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Mezzanine-level CORE Gallery, is a 13-image commentary (representative of the 13 Colonies) juxtaposting the unrealistic stereotypes of the predominantly white americana aesthetic with a more representative and accurate depiction of the melting pot that makes up the U.S. Eggleston's work was completed as part of their […]

“Andinos: Encounters in Cusco, Peru” photographs by Gabriel Barreto Bentín

Main Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster , PA, United States

The work of photographer Gabriel Barreto Bentin is open to the general public for First Friday, 5-9 pm. The Peruvian artist traveled the vast Andes to capture portraits of the subjects he befriended, forging unexpected encounters and psychological studies against a common backdrop.

Arabic Conversational Café

Come out and practice your Arabic with members of the community! The event is aimed at those with a working proficiency of Arabic, and will be conducted entirely in Arabic. We encourage anyone who wants to interact, to practice their Arabic and to meet some of your neighbors to join us. Sponsored by Neighbors Cafe […]

Free

Chocolate Chip Cookie Concert Series

Covenant United Methodist Church 110 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Music and Art and Chocolate Chip Cookies on the corner of N Mulberry and W Orange St. Our series starts with Sound of Roses a Big Band playing a variety of jazz and swing. Join us for a fun start to First Friday with free parking.

Free

We the People First Friday

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

In partnership with the Lancaster AAPI, The Arts at MU proudly presents "The Ninth Art: Inside the World of Asian Cuisine Through Sight, Smell, and Taste," a curated, live food demonstration showcasing Asian cuisine from around the world. A live violinist will play between each demonstration. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, […]

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