October 31, 2025

  • We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

    Celebrate the release of John Gerdy’s new book, Lights On Lancaster, with live music, poetry, and a discussion with the contributing essayists. While you’re there, stop in for the opening of two new galleries – “Sincerely Yours” in the Lyet Lobby, curated by U Street Media, and veteran art exhibit “With Courage & Creativity” in […]

    Free
  • Veterans’ Values & Voices

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

    Join us for this annual Veterans Day event that celebrates and showcases the writings of veterans, their family members, and their caregivers. Presented in partnership with Music For Everyone and the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Free event - ticket required.

    Free
  • ExtraGive Jr. Family-Friendly Party

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

    Why should the grownups have all the fun on Extra Give night? Help us celebrate with a fun event designed for kids of all ages! Our young guests will get to experience a variety of free entertainment and creative table activities developed just for them by six community benefit organizations – Advoz, Ambassadors For Hope, […]

    Free
  • We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

    We welcome back an array of emerging artists for our Arts at Millersville Holiday Makers' Market, where local artisans sell crafts and wares just in time for the gift-giving season. There's more - Tuba Christmas is back! Join us for open registration and rehearsal at The Ware Center before a performance at the Ewell Plaza […]

    Free
  • The Swingin’ Jazz Nutcracker Suite

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

    The holiday is about to get a bit jazzier with this unique adaptation of traditional music from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite." Performed by the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band! With big band arrangements of songs like “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” imagined by jazz legends Shorty Rogers and Duke Ellington, a 17-piece jazz […]

    $17 – $25
  • Irish Christmas in America

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

    This hugely popular holiday show brings the music, dance, and stories of seasonal Irish traditions to Lancaster! Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of Christmas as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2023. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this family-friendly, exhilarating holiday event, […]

    $17 – $25
  • We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

    It's First Friday at the Ware Center! At 6:30, join us for "An Artist's Mind" by Azzurro, an exploration of the creative process through a short film and discussion. While you're there, stop in to the Regitz Gallery for Azzurro's exhibit, "A voyage of fear & hope."

    Free
  • We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

    March’s First Friday performance, Thunda N’ Mimosas: This One’s for the Girls, is a poetry showcase and open mic presented by the inimitable Thunda Khatt, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall. “We’re ringing in the show’s fourth year by bringing you another round of brilliant women Spoken Word Poets to wow you with the […]

    Free

Unless stated otherwise, events listed are not organized by the City of Lancaster.