April 16, 2025

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 […]

On Screen/In Person – Code of the Freaks

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

A radical reframing of the use of disabled characters in film, gathering hundreds of clips from over a century of Hollywood favorites – viewed with a fresh perspective by on-the-ground disability activists, artists, and scholars. Taking its title from Tod Browning’s 1932 classic, Code of the Freaks counters formulaic “inspiration porn” with a powerful corrective, […]

Free

Téada

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

Hailed as “the most vibrant and hard-working traditional Irish music ensemble in the world today,” Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals all over the world, evoking the enchanting sounds of the Emerald Isle. Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with this beloved group from County Sligo in Ireland! $25 […]

$17 – $25

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: Ubuntu African Storytelling6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | A vibrant communal gathering where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging come to […]

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. 

Servant Stage Company’s CHRISTMAS CROONERS

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

Get ready to be enchanted by a heartwarming and nostalgic revue show that will transport you to the golden age of holiday classics. From timeless renditions of beloved carols to modern twists on traditional favorites, Christmas Crooners promises an unforgettable journey through the joys and wonders of the holiday season, leaving you with memories to […]

Servant Stage Company’s CHRISTMAS CROONERS

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

Get ready to be enchanted by a heartwarming and nostalgic revue show that will transport you to the golden age of holiday classics. From timeless renditions of beloved carols to modern twists on traditional favorites, Christmas Crooners promises an unforgettable journey through the joys and wonders of the holiday season, leaving you with memories to […]

Servant Stage Company’s CHRISTMAS CROONERS

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

Get ready to be enchanted by a heartwarming and nostalgic revue show that will transport you to the golden age of holiday classics. From timeless renditions of beloved carols to modern twists on traditional favorites, Christmas Crooners promises an unforgettable journey through the joys and wonders of the holiday season, leaving you with memories to […]

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan

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

A joyous and raucous departure from traditional Christmas shows! From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Christmas Caravan tour conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of the holidays and the backroom din of a speakeasy. Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer, and old time music, the Squirrel Nut Zippers […]

$2

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: An Evening with Joseph Strider 6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | A Native American singer/songwriter who has produced 4 […]

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. 🎵 TubaChristmas6:30 p.m. | Steinman HallRing in the holidays with the captivating sounds of spirited brass music. 🧵 Holiday Makers' […]

On Screen/In Person – A Thousand Pines

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

An intimate portrait of a hidden world, following a crew of Mexican guest workers over the course of a season as they plant trees throughout the United States. The crew struggles to balance the job’s physical demands and its extreme isolation with remaining connected to the life they are providing for back home. 6:15 | […]

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

Veterans’ Values & Voices

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

This dynamic annual Veterans’ Day event celebrates and showcases the writings of veterans, their family members, and their caregivers—including songs written by veterans and performed by musicians as part of the Music for EveryVet Program. Presented in partnership with Music for Everyone, South Central PaARTners, and WriteFace.

Art of the Vote

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

A non partisan event held at the Ware Center on November 1st. A night of performances and art in an effort to encourage everyone to vote

Free