April 18, 2025

We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

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.​ Performance: "Lift Ev'ry Voice" Servant Stage presents a collaborative educational performance celebrating Black History in America, scripted by Reji Woods from historical speeches, devotional music, and heroic letters. Gallery: […]

Free

Jumaane Smith: Louis! Louis! Louis!

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

Michael Buble’s long-time sideman, trumpeter, and vocalist Jumaane Smith celebrates the origins of jump blues and jazz by honoring the three famous “Louis” - Armstrong, Prima, and Jordan - with thrilling renditions of timeless classics and new works by Smith.

$17 – $25

Shadows of the ’60s: A Tribute to Motown

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

Relive the tremendous legacy of Motown’s legendary stars with memorable hits including “My Girl,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “Second That Emotion.” This highly interactive and visually stunning production features top industry musicians and singers, exquisitely designed costumes, and dazzling choreography - promising to have you ‘dancing in the street!”

$15 – $22

An Evening with Brandon Leake

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

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 […]

$15 – $22

We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

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 […]

Free

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

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

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 […]

Free

Family Fun Fest – POLI POP by South Korea’s BRUSH Theatre

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

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 […]

$7 – $12

On Screen/In Person: The Ride Ahead

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

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 […]

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, […]

Free

We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

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 […]

Free

We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

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 […]

Free

We the People First Friday at the Ware Center

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

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, […]

Free

ExtraGive Junior!

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

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 […]

Free

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey

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

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

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

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 […]