Mural tours by Sprocket Mural Works.Photo by Michael Yatsko
A beloved part of Harrisburg’s local flavor over the last 15 years is a little night we all lovingly refer to as 3rd in The Burg.
What originated as a way to promote the city’s art scene has changed as Harrisburg’s arts and business landscape shifted, with fewer galleries open but more restaurants and shops stepping up to participate.
TheBurg operates 3rd in The Burg, and we’re eager to continue including more faces and spaces throughout Uptown, Midtown, downtown and in SoMa.
Diving into one of our busiest seasons yet, we’ve rounded up just a few of many features happening in June and July. As we continue refining and evolving 3rd in The Burg, drop us a line with comments and ideas.
3rd in The Burg is sponsored by Friends of Midtown, Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District, Explore Harrisburg and Sprocket Mural Works, which, by the way, will guide Midtown Mural Tours during every 3rd in The Burg this summer. Grab tickets at www.sprocketmuralworks.org/product-category/events.
JUNE
This month’s 3rd in The Burg will be held June 21 with a social media takeover from photographer Michael Yatsko (that’s @yatsko for those of you following). Below are a few of the spots where he’ll turn up that night.
SoMa Block Party: Juneteenth Edition
S. 3rd & Market Sts., 5 to 9 p.m.
Young Professionals of Color of Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) are celebrating Juneteenth with The Emancipation Celebration. Free to attend, the party stretches along S. 3rd Street between Market and Chestnut streets with live music, libations, food trucks, Hit the Angles 360 Photobooth and more. Head over to La Cultura, 19 1/2 N. 4th St., for the after party from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1301 N. 3rd St., 6 to 8 p.m.
SAM at The Marty will open Elaine Elledge’s solo show, where Elledge will also perform live. You can also check out a reception for “Works in Wax: Contemporary Women Encaustic Artists,” and the five-piece band, The St. Christines, is slated to perform in the greenspace area just north of the museum. Admission at SAM is free during 3rd in the Burg thanks to sponsorship from The Hershey Company.
Music at Appalachian Brewing Co.
50 N. Cameron St., 6 p.m.
A revival effort is brewing at Appalachian Brewing Co. between the Abbey Bar’s return as a music venue and the innovative beers and spirits the company’s released recently. Danny McCoy, who runs music booking for Moon Peak Productions at the Abbey Bar, shared that June kicks off a series of local acoustic music during dinner on 3rd in The Burg nights, adding that drink and food specials also are planned.
Movie Night at the PA State Archives
1681 N. 6th St., 5 to 7 p.m.
The PA State Archives will open to the public to visit the new building and enjoy some of its newly digitized historical films during 3rd in The Burg this summer. Learn more at www.pastatearchives.org.
JULY
Mark your calendars for July 19, with several midsummer celebrations.
Music at the Market
Broad Street Market Courtyard, 1233 N. 3rd St., 6 to 8 p.m.
Harrisburg indie rock outfit The After Hours is headlining Music at the Market, brought to you by Members 1st Federal Credit Union. We’ll be working side by side with volunteers from Members 1st for an evening of community and music. Customize canvas market bags at our art station so you always have a stylish vessel for your produce and pretzels while visiting the market, or bring your kids to check out our children’s entertainment. Arrive early to grab a bite or a cold draft in the market.
Sound @ Found
Found Collab, 25 S. 3rd St., 5 to 8 p.m.
Found Collab’s monthly Sound @ Found features tunes spun by live DJs, alongside artists and fresh beers from some of your favorite local brewers. Note: Found Collab will open during the SoMa Block Party on June 21, sans Sound @ Found.
SoMa Pop-Up
31 S. 3rd St. (former Bricco restaurant)
The monthly SoMa Pop-Up features a rotating cast of culinary and mixology artists, as well as great local musicians. In July, Sara Bozich is bringing in live music from John Rossey, as well as some hoppy bevs courtesy of Englewood Brewing and food from Mellie Bellies.
The Night Market at La Cultura
19 1/2 N. 4th St., 6 to 9 p.m.
Culture & Commerce coworking space transforms into The Night Market at La Cultura during every 3rd in The Burg with a curated selection of cuisine, musicians and DJs, artisans, herbalists and more. Director Elyse Irvis shared that the market will be in the courtyard behind the building in July, and she is still accepting vendor applications. If you’re interested, register at www.booklacultura.as.me/vendorswanted.
An Evening with Carrie Courogen
“Miss May Does Not Exist”
Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. 3rd St., 7 p.m.
Author Carrie Courogen is visiting for a free Q&A and book signing focused on “Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius.” Learn more at www.midtownscholar.com.
We recommend taking advantage of the free parking downtown after 5 p.m. (Chestnut to State streets), north of State after 7 p.m., and, of course, two-hour free parking at the Broad Street Market.
For more information and to check check out a full list of 3rd in The Burg venues and activities, visit www.thirdintheburg.org, email [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook at @3rdInTheBurg.
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