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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 […]
The Arts at Millersville University joins Lancaster City’s First Friday celebrations with We the People First Friday on Friday, April 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ware Center in Lancaster! April’s First Friday performance, Acts of Welcome, celebrates the artistry of Lancaster’s treasured refugee and immigrant communities and features diverse artists performing in […]
Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, they wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music. In Trailblazing Women of Country, today’s rising stars of country music bring the music and legacy […]
Poli and Pola are siblings who do not want to go to sleep, so their imagination takes them on a dreamlike journey full of surprises. Using incredible technology and special effects, the set transforms from an empty room into faraway islands, roaring seas, the Egyptian desert, busy cities, dance parties, and more! What the duo […]
Twenty-one-year-old Samuel Habib wants to launch the bold adult world he craves – to date, leave home, go to college – but he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. Can guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists empower his path forward? Join us at 6:15 […]
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, […]
It’s time for another We the People First Friday at the Ware Center! Join us for the 4th Annual “Live from the Red Rose,” presented by Speak to My Soul and A Concrete Rose at 6:30 pm in Steinman Hall! Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing blend of dance, spoken word, and music. Witness […]
Join us for We the People First Friday: Remembering the Rocky Springs Dentzel Carousel Eileen H. Gregg, author of Lancaster’s Hidden Treasure: The Rocky Springs Dentzel Carousel, takes to the stage to reflect on the legacy of the carousel that once sat at the heart of the Rocky Springs Amusement Park—including interviews with community members […]
We the People First Friday is a free monthly event that features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public. No tickets are required. Coming this month: LUNA Dance At 6:30 and 7:20 p.m. in the Salon, […]
It’s the most “Extra”-ordinary time of the year! Mark your calendars for ExtraGive Junior, a free family-friendly party at the Ware Center on November 22 from 5-8 P.M.! Why should adults have all the fun on ExtraGive night? Help us celebrate the annual Extraordinary Give one-day online donation drive with a fun event designed for […]
A tour-de-force living memoir and solo show! Chronicling the trials and triumphs of her life—her joy-filled, tumultuous youth in Harlem, her fateful encounter with a troop of Shakespearean actors, and her gender-flipped journey to playing Shakespeare’s Othello—Debra Ann Byrd bares her soul in this vulnerable, personal, and resonant story of perseverance, discovery, and unconditional love.
We the People First Friday features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public. No tickets required. Performance: Tell School of Music Student Showcase 6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | The diverse musical talents of students from […]
Join us in supporting CWS Lancaster, a local nonprofit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant communities of Central Pennsylvania, with a benefit concert featuring local Lancaster-area musicians. At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, join Ever Sandoval, Liz Fulmer, Julia Jordan Kamanda, Kelly Buchanan, Willie Marble, Corinna Joy, The Fetlock and Leanza Duo, Jen Lobo […]
Unless stated otherwise, events listed are not organized by the City of Lancaster.
