Opera is chock full of couples who really could do with a large dose of therapy. Add the occasional third party for a love triangle, and you have Soap Opera-like situations that feature some of the most beautiful and dramatic music that opera has to offer. Come see who wins in this operatic game of […]
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.
Red Raven is celebrating women artists including Jill Peckelun, Michelle Spiziri, and Pat Caulfield. Stop down to meet the artists!
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.
Woodward's encaustic paintings highlight conflicts between humans and the natural world. Animals float among cosmic constellations, creating dreamy, and visceral interactions between order and chaos. Using the encaustic hot wax medium, Woodward uses traditional as well as found wooden supports that function as both image and object.
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, […]
This painting workshop is for adults looking for stress relief and a way to connect with themselves and others in a meaningful way. We pay no attention to skill, talent, or experience. The idea is to get lost in the process of painting without worrying about how it compares to anything else. We focus on […]
Join us Thursday, March 7 from 5 – 8 pm for the artist reception and exhibition opening of Lou Schellenberg “Back Yards and Hidden Spaces”. Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to speak with the artist about her work! Exhibition runs from March 7 – April 6, 2024. We hope to see you there!
Do you have creative aspirations but never seem to make the time? Do you want the companionship of others to overcome your creative blocks and “just do it”? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Creative Release is a safe place to explore your ideas with others. Bring your […]
From the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Big Sky Quartet brings its award-winning folk and roots magic back to The Candy Factory. Renowned for their deeply moving melodies and radiant three-part harmonies, Big Sky Quartet doesn’t just play music; they craft unforgettable musical stories. Their previous performance on our sixth floor drew a full house, leaving […]
In Bound up in Love, Filament will embark on a new collaboration with Franco-American soprano Alice Teyssier, centering female composers and musicians in a program that interrogates our collective understanding of women in music history and the ways we tell women’s stories through mythology. In this project with Teyssier, who is equally acclaimed in the […]
Whether you want to learn how to capture your products for your business's marketing content, are a hobbyist photographer with an itch to learn more, or a parent who just wants to capture your own family's milestones, this workshop is for you. We take the complicated “photography talk” out of the mix making using your […]
Do you have creative aspirations but never seem to make the time? Do you want the companionship of others to overcome your creative blocks and “just do it”? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Creative Release is a safe place to explore your ideas with others. Bring your […]
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 […]
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 […]
This painting workshop is for adults looking for stress relief and a way to connect with themselves and others in a meaningful way. We pay no attention to skill, talent, or experience. The idea is to get lost in the process of painting without worrying about how it compares to anything else. We focus on […]
Do you have creative aspirations but never seem to make the time? Do you want the companionship of others to overcome your creative blocks and “just do it”? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Creative Release is a safe place to explore your ideas with others. Bring your […]
This painting workshop is for adults looking for stress relief and a way to connect with themselves and others in a meaningful way. We pay no attention to skill, talent, or experience. The idea is to get lost in the process of painting without worrying about how it compares to anything else. We focus on […]
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.
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.
Brought to you by The Candy Factory, coworking + social club in Lancaster, PA, and So Good Lancaster. Our upcoming comedy series, "Blank You for Being a Friend," is a carefully curated comedy jamboree featuring Matt Blank and special guests from the regional comedy circuit! Why special guests? Because variety is the spice of life! […]
🌷🐰 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 - […]
Do you have creative aspirations but never seem to make the time? Do you want the companionship of others to overcome your creative blocks and “just do it”? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Creative Release is a safe place to explore your ideas with others. Bring your […]
Gather your loved ones and join us for Ecklin Events' first ever Bunny Brunch in the Ballroom, catered by Proof of Lancaster. Enjoy a delectable spread of Easter favorites amidst the enchanting ambience of the Stevens School Ballroom. Kids will love getting lots of one-on-one time with the Easter Bunny himself, including an Easter themed […]
A free event for the community created to empower women to live healthy lifestyles and connect them to resources. We share an extremely important responsibility to educate, empower, and inspire women in Pennsylvania’s communities to live healthy and active lives.
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 […]
Experience the power of spoken word from the poet whose words swept the nation! Join us for An Evening with Brandon Leake on April 4 at The Ware Center with special opening acts Thunda Khatt, Evita Colon, Sir Dominique Jordan, and Rachel Bowman. Spoken word poet, author, artistic educator, and motivational speaker Brandon Leake will […]
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.
Come celebrate spring with us - the first 50 customers to buy an ice cream treat on this fabulous First Friday will receive a free Wooden Nickel worth $1. Can be redeemed for anything in the shop - keep, spend or share with a friend.
Lancaster County Young Artists is a regional competition that is open to any student, grades 7 through 12, attending school in a participating district or homeschooled. This year, LCYA is hosted at both the Lancaster Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. 425 works by students from 19 schools across Lancaster […]
Join us for First Friday at Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery! In celebration of the arrival of Spring we are giving 20% off the purchase of any printed art currently available in our gallery - canvas and paper prints (framed and unframed), greeting cards, books, pendants and ornaments. (The discount does not apply to original art and […]
schedule all of the things you would like to explore? Join instructors from the Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen for a very special weekend creativity retreat! Mornings will be spent on PCA&D’s campus in studio experiences such as portrait drawing and colored pencil […]
Do you have creative aspirations but never seem to make the time? Do you want the companionship of others to overcome your creative blocks and “just do it”? Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Creative Release is a safe place to explore your ideas with others. Bring your […]
The district office of State Rep Ismail Smith-Wade-El is hosting a health fair for the constituents of district 49, all are welcome to join the event. There is information about the event in the attachments and more will be provided during the event. This will be an interactive event with active tabling/community partner engagement, raffle […]
Join us on Saturday, April 6th for a spring refresh clothing swap at Pocket Books! Bring clean, gently used, seasonally appropriate items that you no longer need and feel free to take as much as you'd like. We'll have clothing separated by size, and we are especially looking for folks to bring clothes sizes XL […]
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