Museum & Art Spaces
3rd Street Studio
1725 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
Facebook: 3rd Street Studio
“Zack Rudy solo exhibition,” featuring illustrations and printmaking, May 13-June 20; reception: May 13, 6-9 p.m.
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Early Off-Roaders,” May 21-Oct. 15.
“Pinstriping & Automotive Art” by HotRod Jen, through May 31.
“Mods vs. Rockers,” motorcycles and scooters, through Oct. 29.
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“5 Artist Invitational,” with Claire Giblin, Aron Johnston, M. Tinnin Portwood, Paul Saberin and Gene Suchma, through May 12.
“88th Annual International Juried Exhibition,” May 20-June 23; reception: May 21, 6-9 p.m.
BrainVessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; www.bvcargo.com
“Anatomy of the Engine,” featuring the paintings and drawings of Casey Halls, through June 11.
Char’s Tracy Mansion
1829 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-213-4002; charsrestaurant.com
“The Tree Project” one tree photographed by Bill Bonney over 10 years, with eight colorful images in different seasons and weather conditions, through May 31.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the Month: Aron Johnston
Gallery@Second
608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-2498; galleryatsecond.com
“Works by Frederick D. Swarr and Michele Taber,” May 5-June 11; reception: May 20; 6-9 p.m.
The Hershey Story Museum
63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-534-8939; hersheystory.org
“Chocolate Workers Wanted,” life in Hershey’s chocolate factory from 1905 to 1925, through spring 2016.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Interior,” an exploration of physical, emotional, sculptural and pictorial aspects of interior space through sculptures and paintings by Brian and Naomi Menkis, through May 7.
“Landis Legacy: Mary M. Landis,” a celebration of the life, legacy and community contributions of Mary Landis, May 13-Aug. 6; reception: May 13, 6-8:30 p.m.
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
“Printmaking works by Andrew Sedgwick Guth,” May 1 to May 31; reception: May 20, 5-7 p.m.
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective
“Obsession,” featuring the artwork of Jeremiah Johnson, through May 28.
“KA-POW!,” a group show of cartoons and comic art, May 6-June 24, reception: May 6, 6-11 p.m.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
“The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls,” the story of a man born into slavery, who later rose to the U.S. Congress, through June 2016.
“Tell Mother I’ve Been Good: Vice & Virtue in the Civil War,” illustrating the moral challenges faced by thousands of men in the ranks, through Dec. 31.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
“The Hidden Works of Jay N. ‘Ding’ Darling,” featuring personal works of the pioneering conservationist and cartoonist, through June 18.
“Patrick Gnan Pencil Drawings and Acrylic Paintings,” through June 25.
PCCA Gallery
Perry County Council of the Arts
1 S. 2nd St., Newport
perrycountyarts.org
“Duets,” an exhibition of artwork featuring 10 pairs of collaborating artists, through June 4.
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
“Student Honors Show 2,” through May 6.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“National History Day in Pennsylvania,” highlighting a year-long classroom program that engages students in hands-on historical research and exploration based on the 2016 theme “Exploration, Encounter & Exchange,” through May 1.
“Working Together for Wildlife: Three Decades of Pennsylvania’s Nature in Art,” through Sept. 11.
“We’re Here: Pioneering LGBT Rights in Pennsylvania,” through Oct. 30.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
“The City, Juried Exhibition,” May 13-Aug. 11.
“New Light: The Pennsylvania Impressionists, Highlights from the Woodmere Art Museum Collection,” through May 22.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
“Art in the Wild,” a nature-inspired outdoor art exhibition, with installations mostly including natural materials, through Oct. 31.
WITF – Atrium Gallery
4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg
717-704-3000; witf.org
“Seeing These Walls Differently Together,” a group show of artists from Sprocket Mural Works, May 12-mid-June; reception, May 12, 5-7 p.m.
Yellow Bird Café
1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com
Works by Ann Yeager Lawson, through May 18
Art by Grace Bevelheimer, May 19 to June ; reception, May 20, 5-8 p.m.
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
“Monstourage,” an exhibit by Rance Shepstone, May 20 to June 16.
Read, Make, Learn
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
May 20: “Magic of the Mediterranean,” 6:30-9:30 p.m.
May 25: “Shrimp It Up,” 6-9 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
May 2: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m.
May 3: Curl Up With the Classics—“Anne of Green Gables,” 1 p.m.
May 6: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 9: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Teen Artists’ Meet-up, 7 p.m.
May 13: Foreign Film Friday—“Gett,” 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
May 17: Fredricksen Reads, 7 p.m.
May 17: “Gardening with Nature: Mosquitoes and Ticks in PA,” 7 p.m.
May 18: Adventure Crafts, 4:30 p.m.
May 19: Kids and Companions Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
May 20: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 26: Drop-in Storytime, 7 p.m.
May 29: Comics Creator Workshop, 2 p.m.
May 31: Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 6 p.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
May 15: “Film Makin’ Soup for the Independent Soul”
May 22: “Why So Serious?” dramatic improv workshop
Healthy Living Kitchen
16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown
717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com
May 5: Sugar Cravings and Root Vegetables, 6-8 p.m.
May 19: Diet for Strong Bones and Inflammation Reduction, 6-8:30 p.m.
May 24: Healthy Fats Keep You Moving, 6-8 p.m.
The Hershey Story
63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-534-8939; hersheystory.org
May 1-31: Chocolate Lab Classes
May 1-31: Tastings—Chocolate from Around the World
Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center
251 Wiconisco St., Harrisburg
717-232-2700; meditationpa.org
May 21: “Improving Relationships Through Meditation,” 1-4 p.m.
The LBGT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 p.m.
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads Young Adults, 4 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Common Roads Youth, 6 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 29: Weekly Meditation Practice, 11 a.m.
May 12: Aging with Pride Lunchtime Discussion, 12 p.m.
May 17: Women’s Group, 6 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
May 3, 17: Meet-Up, 9 a.m.
May 3: Sci-Fi Writer’s Group, 7 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Midtown Chess Club, 11 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel, 7 p.m.
May 6, 13, 27: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
May 7: Health and Wellness Meet-up, 10 a.m.
May 7: Bright Hawk’s Storytime, 11 a.m.
May 7: Good News Café, 6 p.m.
May 8: Conversation with God Book Club, 1 p.m.
May 10: Dauphin County Young Democrats Meeting, 7 p.m.
May 12, 19: Camp Curtin Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m.
May 14: Story Time w/Lisa, 11 a.m.
May 14: Local Author Saturday, 2 p.m.
May 15: Midtown Writer’s Group, 1 p.m.
May 15: LGBT Book Club, 5 p.m.
May 18: Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Club, 7 p.m.
May 20: Coffee Tasting with Café Staff, 12 p.m.
May 20: Tea Tasting w/Café Staff, 2 p.m.
May 21: Storytime and Book Release w/ Mrs. Marbles, 11 a.m.
May 23: Feminism Book Club, 7 p.m.
May 24: Friends of Midtown Safety Committee, 6:30 p.m.
May 29: Harrisburg Young Professionals Book Club, 2 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
May 14: “Letting Go!” Paint Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
May 15: Wild Basketry, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 20-22: 3-Day Encaustic Workshop
The Movement Center
2134 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-238-0357; themovementcenter.net
May 8: Open House free class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
May 7: Spring Bird Walk, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 12: Colossal Fossils, 7 p.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts, Landis House
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
May 7: Free Drop-in Art Class for Kids, 1-4 p.m.
May 14: A Novel Idea writing workshop, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 21: Introduction to Carving Soapstone, 6-8 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
May 1: “Beginner’s Yoga and Walk,” 10-11:30 a.m.
May 4: “Bird Walk: Peak Migration,” 7:30-9:30 a.m.
May 8: “Flower Walk,” 1:30-3 p.m.
May 11: “Stress Relief Walk,” 6-7:30 p.m.
May 21: “Bird Walk: Songbirds,” 8-10 a.m.
May 21: “Leave No Trace” Boy Scout program, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
May 26: “The Mysteries of the Harrisburg State Hospital Grounds,” 6-8 p.m.
Live Music Around Harrisburg
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
May 6: The Lettermen
May 8: Foreigner
May 13: Gene Watson w/ Lacy J. Dalton & Bobby Bare
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
May 5: Hot Buttered Rum
May 6: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
May 13: Adam Ezra Group
May 14: Dirty Sweet
May 7: Colebrook Road
May 27: Southern Culture on the Skids
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
May 3: Daniel Sheehan
May 4: Deborah Anderson
May 5, 12, 20: Corinna Joy
May 6, 12, 20: Noel Gevers
May 7: Ted Ansel
May 8, 26, 29: Anthony Haubert
May 10, 13, 28: Chris Emkey
May 11, 19: Jessica Perla
May 17, 21: Roy Lefever
May 18: TBA
May 24: Christine Purcell
May 25: Mark Lubbers
May 31: Maria Battista
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
May 7: Street Corner Symphony
May 14: Oak Ridge Boys
Central PA Friends of Jazz
friendsofjazz.org
May 22: Steve Turre Quartet
Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net
May 4: Hellyeah
May 5: Texas Hippie Coalition
May 6: DMX
May 7: Sick Puppies
May 9: Avatar
May 10: Insane Clown Posse
May 13: Eagles of Death Metal
May 17: Sunflower Bean
May 19: Beartooth
May 22: Hollywood Undead
May 27: Minus the Bear
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
May 6: Antonio Andrade
May 7: Janie Womacj
May 8: Itsy & Jim
May 13: Crimson
May 14: Kevin Kline
May 15: Dan Zukowski
May 20: Jeanine & Friends
May 21: Doug Morris
May 22: Shawan and the Wonton
May 27: Jim Haas
May 28: Dominick Cicco
May 29: Kirk Wise
Grain + Verse Bottlehouse
148 Sheraton Dr., New Cumberland
717-317-3044; grainandverse.com
May 5: Rivers
May 12: Shine Delphi
May 19: Rhyne McCormick
May 26: Visitors Duo
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org
May 7: “Chaps in Chaps” Spring Concert
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
May 6: First Friday w/Vetour Productions, J Soul, Afrobass
May 8: Jackson Howard
May 13: Psyday the 13th
May 14: Mock Suns, Flower Garden
May 19: Hey Guy
May 20: Kate Faust, Eskimo Wav
May 21: The Stonewall Vessels, The Mellowells, Kississippi
May 26: Denny Laine and Moody Blues
May 27: Kilmaine Saints
May 28: The April Skies
Every Monday: Barcrawler Karaoke
Every Tuesday: Open Mic
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
May 8: Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
May 14-15: Masterworks 7
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
May 12: Tedeschi Trucks Band
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodprnc.com
May 6: Sapphire
May 7: No Bad Juju
May 13: Uptown Band
May 14: Luv Gods
May 20: Cruise Control
May 21: Hollywood Nights
May 21: Honeypump
May 27: Smooth Like Clyde
May 28: Up Next
May 29: D-Bo
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystone.com
May 7: A Tribute to American Music
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
May 20: Taylor George Moreland Beard
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
May 14: Sinatra Forever: Salute to Frank Sinatra
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
May 6-8: Rites of Spring Festival
The MakeSpace
1916 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgmakespace.com
May 6: Mama’s Broke
May 25: Animal House
Messiah College School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
May 1: United Voices of Praise
May 3: Musica Nova
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective
May 6: Trio Agave
May 14: Manian Van Hacker
The Mill in Hershey
810 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com
May 7: Shea & Swish
May 14: Tangello Blue
May 21: Joshua Krevsky
May 28: Darcie Miner
MoMo’s BBQ & Grille
307 Market St., Harrisburg
717-230-1030; momosbbqandgrill.com
May 6: Back Rhodes
May 13: Don Hoffman Band
May 20: Bushmaster
May 27: Rhythm on Main
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
May 4: Stuart Malina & Friends
Palmyra Church of the Brethren
45 N. Chestnut St., Palmyra
May 22: Organist Shawn Gingrich
Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org
May 21-22: Plant a Tree of Peace concerts
River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
rivercityhbg.com
May 4: Acoustic Stew Open Jam
May 4, 11, 18, 25: River City Pinball League
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Open Electric Jam
May 7: Don Johnson Project
May 9: Slippery Rock Jazz Ensemble
May 11: Blue Elephant Open Jam
May 14: Shawan and the Wonton
May 18: Open Showcase w/Shawan Rice
May 21: Soul Solution
May 22: “La Playa” Miami Fusion Dance Party
May 27: Miles Davis Birthday Celebration
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
May 6: Music Thru Science Lite
May 7: Up Pops the Devil
May 13: US2 Duo
May 14: Visitors Duo
May 20: Maria Wilson
May 21: Shea & Swish
May 27: Joshua Krevsky
May 28: Song Smith
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
May 18: Chris Isaak
May 21: York Symphony Orchestra
May 24: The Milk Carton Kids
Suba Tapas Bar
272 North St., Harrisburg
717-233-7358; mangiaqui.com
May 14: Davey O.
May 21: TBA
May 28: The Christopher Dean Band
Susquehanna Chorale
susquehannachorale.org
May 6-7: “Sing Me to Heaven” Spring Concert
Susquehanna Folk Music Society
sfmsfolk.org
May 1: The Quebe Sisters
May 8: Jam
May 15: 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash
May 20-25: Bob Dylan Celebrations
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
May 1, 6: Lancaster British Brass
May 14: Broadway Our Way
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
May 20: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
May 1: Rivers
May 13: Shine Delphi Trio feat. Milly Raccoon
May 14: HIP450
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Through Oct. 8: Crooners
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
May 6-June 19: Million Dollar Quartet
Gamut Theatre
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
May 11-26: “Robin Hood”
May 20: TMI Improv Troup Mainstage Show
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown
717-939-9333; hbg-cpac.org
May 20-22: “Jungle Book”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
May 4-7: World Series of Comedy
May 13-14: Raymond the Amish Comic
May 20-21: Paul Hooper
May 27-28: Big Al Goodwin
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
May 1: Level 3 Class Show
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Jam
May 6, 20: Harold Hour: Spank’d/Spacework
May 13: Harold Hour: Pop Vultures/TBA
May 27: An Indian Comedian: How Not to Fit In
May 29: Magic Fairy Pirate Monkeys (family-friendly improv)
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
May 1: Sundae Best Variety Show
May 29-30: “No Exit” (Narcisse Theatre Co.)
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheyentertainment.com
May 8: Lewis Black
May 22: Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
May 13: Say What? Poetry Night
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmonline.net
May 13-29: “Kitchen Witches”
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
May 15: Totem Pole Playhouse Awards
May 17: Fishtown Beer Runners
May 21: Kathleen Madigan
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
May 20: Comedy Night
May 21: Popcorn Hat Storytime
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
May 21: Pennsylvania Regional Ballet
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Through May 1: “The Old Friends”
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
Through May 1: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!”
May 27-June 12: “The Burning Man”
Rose Lehrman Arts Center
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
May 23: “The Second City”
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
May 14: Ballroom with a Twist
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
May 1-14: “Big Fish” (Theatre Harrisburg)
York Little Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-5715; ylt.org
Through May 8: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”