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Happenings: Our June Calendar of Events

Museum & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Minibike Mania,” a display of more than two dozen miniature motorbikes, through Oct. 16

“Keep on Truckin’: Light Duty Trucks,” an exhibit focused on the history of pickup trucks, through Oct. 22.

“Iconic Chevrolets,” an exhibit presented by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America.

“Hershey’s History: Before & After Chocolate,” through Oct. 22.

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Free For All” 3rd Annual Student & Member Show, through July 8

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Ink/Glaze/Paper/Clay,” ceramic constructions by Beverlee Lehr and ink drawings by Jo Margolis, which are explorations of the interaction of shape and form, June 11-July 24

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

June featured artist

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Remnant: Studio Majors Thesis Exhibition,” featuring projects by senior studio art majors under the direction of Rachel Eng with Todd Arsenault, Anthony Cervino, and Andy Bale, through Sept. 11

“In Light of the Past,” an exhibition considering how we experience photographs, through Oct. 9

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Art display at Hershey Public Library, through Oct. 10

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Yachiyo Beck, Linda Benton McCloskey, Elaine Elledge, Kristin Fava, and Richard Souders, through June 13

New works by Joelle and Justin Arawjo, Paul Gallo, Averil Shepps, and PD Murray, June 16-July 11

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Art on Tour @ the Capitol,” showcasing PCCA member artwork in a special group exhibition at the PA State Capitol Building East Wing Rotunda, June 2-30

“Home Goods Show” of locally made artwork and handmade home goods for spring redecorating or Zoom room makeovers, through June 12

“Director’s Choice,” a selection of outstanding student artwork from Youth Art Day 2021, June 19-July 17

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Persephone/Persephone,” a multi-panel collaborative installation by Elody Gyekis and Joanne Landis, through June 20

“The Wind Dies The Sun Sets,” a contemplative consideration of energy extraction and use in Pennsylvania, through June 20

“From Selfie to Community,” large-format woodcut self-portraits created by Bloomsburg University printmaking students, through July 18

“Project Pattern” multimedia display of photography, painting, sculpture, and installation by artists Nate Ethier, Nicole Herbert, and Luke Murphy, through August

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Art in the Wild” Exhibit of naturally inspired trailside installations created by artists using mostly natural materials and inspired by the theme “reimagining,” through Sept. 30

 

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

June 1, 8, 15, 22: Sketching Around Carlisle, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29: Plein Air Painting at Allenberry, 9:30-12 p.m.
June 16: Starry Night Paint Night, 6-9 p.m.
June 21-25: Snap! Photography, 1-4 p.m.
June 22: Jeweler’s Saw—Tips & Tricks, 6-8 p.m.
June 22-July 27: Hand Building, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

June 3: Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m.
June 5, 12, 29, 26: Teen Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom, 3 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Virtual Born to Read (birth-18 months), 9:30 a.m.
June 8: Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club, 7 p.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29: Discord Hangouts—Gaming, 3-5 p.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29: Virtual Family Storytime, 6 p.m.
June 9, 16, 23, 30: Virtual Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m.
June 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Book Club on Zoom, 4 p.m.
June 10, 17, 24: Discord Hangouts—Chat, 3-5 p.m.
June 11, 18, 25: Preschool Storytime on Zoom, 10 a.m.
June 15: Virtual Animal Crossing with The Library, 3:30 p.m.
June 21, 28: Art Club, 4 p.m.
June 24: Lawyers in Libraries—Civil Legal Services, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
June 24: Librarians on Twitch, 6-8 p.m.
June 30: Spanish Language Conversation Group, 12-1 p.m.
June 30: Crafternoon with The Library, 4 p.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

June 1: Park Rx—Art Heals w/ Susquehanna Art Museum, 6:30-7 p.m.
June 9: Park Rx—Let EVERTYHING Go, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
June 12: Proudly PA Festival, 12-8 p.m.
June 23: Park Rx—Sound Meditation, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

June 1: Zoom—Curl up with the Classics on Zoom—Aesop’s Fables, 10-11 a.m.
June 2: Zoom—Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
June 3, 10, 17, 24: Zoom Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
June 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Virtual Career Exploration Workshop on Zoom, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
June 7, 21: STEM Grab & Go Bag (ages 7-12), 9 a.m.
June 7, 21: Zoom—Fredricksen Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
June 11, 18, 25: Zoom STEM Storytime, 10 a.m.
June 14, 28: Teen Grab and Go Bag, 9 a.m.
June 16: Zoom—Write On, 7:30 p.m.
June 28: Virtual Fredricksen Reads, 7-8 p.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.com

June 12: Secret Gardens of Harrisburg Garden Tour, 1-6 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
June 7, 14, 15, 21, 28: Lose the Quarantine 15 Library Style, 9 a.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29: Read Stampede Walking Group, 9 a.m.
June 12: Author talk with Sherry Knowlton, 2 p.m.
June 16, 23, 30: Reading Garden—Furry Tales, 6:30 p.m.
June 17, 24: Reading Garden—The Story Garden, 10 a.m.
June 18, 25: Virtual LEGO Club, 3:45 p.m.
June 20: YouTube—Kids Carry & Craft Climbing Critter Edition, 10 a.m.
Jun 20: Carry & Craft—Air Clay Designs, 11 a.m.
June 22: Community Blood Drive, 1:30 p.m.
June 26: Family Book Group—“Mirrors, Windows & Sliding Glass Doors,” 2 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

June 1: Teen Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tea & Stitches on Zoom, 10-11 a.m.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Toddler Time (18 months to 3 years), 11:10 a.m.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Story Time on Zoom (ages 3-6), 1:30-2 p.m.
June 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23: Rhyme Time (18 months and younger), 5:15-5:35 p.m.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Toddler Time (18 months to 3 years), 6 p.m.
June 5: Beautify the Barriers artists reception, 10 a.m.
June 9: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
June 11, 25: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
June 12: Block Party!, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 15, 29: Try-It Tuesday, 1 p.m., 6 p.m.
June 21: Virtual Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
June 25: Vegan Cooking Class, 7-8 p.m.
June 26: Trivia at Home—The Golden Girls, 6-8 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

June 4, 11, 18, 25: Online Science Fiction Book Club
June 4, 11, 18, 25: Star Trek Rewatch online group

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

June 1: An Evening with Jeff Shaara, 7-8 p.m.
June 8: Chet’la Sebree in Conversation with Diana Khoi Nguyen, 7-8 p.m.
June 10: Ly Tran in Conversation with Phuc Tran, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

June 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
June 5, 19: 2-Day Watercolor Painting Class
June 9, 23: Free Kids Class on the Roof, 5-7 p.m.
June 12, 13: Fluid Art Class
June 25, 26, 27: Abstract Workshop

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

June 19: NCWM Community Free Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

June 5: Fishing for Families Camp (ages 8-15)
June 15-17: Outdoor Adventure Camp (ages 9-12)
June 22, 23, 24; Let’s Make Music—Grandparent and Me Camp

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

June 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15-12 p.m.
June 5, 19: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Weekly Take & Make Activity Kits (ages 3-7)
June 7-Aug. 2: Ready for K!
June 7-Aug. 6: Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge
June 7-12: Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
June 11: Screen on Green—Toy Story 4, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
June 14-19: Backyard Scavenger Hunt (ages 3-10)
June 14-19: Grab & Go STEAM—Constellations (ages 7-12)
June 14-19: Kit’s Interactive Theatre Virtual Performances—Mother Nature (ages 3+)
June 15: Inspired by Nature Activity—Weather (ages 3-7), 10:30 a.m.
June 19: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 21-26: Grab & Go STEA—Bristlebots (ages 8-12)
June 24: Unicorns—Break the Cage Virtual Performance, 10:30 a.m.
June 28: Dinosaur Storytime on Zoom (ages 3-6), 10:30 a.m.
June 28-July 3: Grab & Go STEAM—Hydraulic Claw (ages 8-12)
June 28-July 3: Grab & Go STEAM—Junior Paleontologist (ages 5-8)
June 29: Teachers of Nature—What’s Up With Your Tail? on Zoom (ages 3+), 10:30 a.m.
June 29: Teen Paint Party! On Zoom (ages 12-17), 4 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

June 14: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 14, 21, 28: Tails and Tales Monday Morning Virtual Program, 11-12 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

June 4: Virtual Artists Conversations—Marta Sanchez, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
June 11: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Butterflies and Moths of PA, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
June 13: Virtual Tonight’s Sky—A Live Chat with the Planetarium Director, 2-3 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

June 5, 12, 19, 26: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 16: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

June 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Old-Time Music Workshop Series—Banjo, 6:30 p.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Old-Time Music Workshop Series—Fiddle, 8 p.m.
June 23: Bringing it Home—The Power of Song virtual conversation, 7:30 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

June 3: How-To Soil Test Your Home Garden, 6-7:30 p.m.
June 5: Brownies—Bugs, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
June 8: Kayak the Swatara Creek with Cocoa Kayaks, 5:45-7:45 p.m.
June 10: Detweiler Park Photo Walk, 8-10 a.m.
June 10: Kids Discover—Herps, 1-3 p.m.
June 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 13: Tree Identification Walk, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 17: Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 19: How-To Add the ‘Wow Factor’ to Your Home Garden, 9-10:30 a.m.
June 20: Flower Walk—Peak of Blooming, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 26: Kids Discover—Endangered Species, 10-11:30 a.m.
June 26: The Gift of Plants—Learning to Give and Receive What is Growing, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

June 19: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
June 25: Fleetwood Mask—Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

June 12: Son Little

Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net

June 2: The Slackers

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; info@englewoodhershey.com

June 2, 9, 23, 30: Wednesday Jazz Series
June 4: Alyssa Hankey
June 5: Chris Purcell, Gleasons Drift
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Jazz Brunch with Central PA Friends of Jazz
June 12: Redemption Road, Soul Miners Union
June 16: The Harrisburg Jazz Collective (formerly River City Big Band)
June 18: Case 150
June 19: Hall Williams Band
June 26: Morgan Myles, Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

June 4: Sunset Concert Series with Susquehanna Chorale, 7-8:30 p.m.
June 18: Sunset Concert Series with Harrisburg Symphony Hot Jazz Trio, 7-8:30 p.m.

Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

June 20: Kenny Barron Jazz Trio

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

June 5: June Pops—Strings Go to Hollywood

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

June 9: Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents Beverley Street String Band
June 26: Abe Ovadia

House of Music, Arts & Culture (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

June 5: Garret Shultz with Tyler Short and Grant Bryan
June 11: Good Vs. Evil Hyperspace Tour
June 18: The Bucket List Inaugural Show
June 19: Webbie
June 26: NOTIXX
June 26: Enkay67 & Friends

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

June 12: Blue River Soul

Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org

June 4: Sunset Concert Series at Fort Hunter, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

June 5: Sierra Hull & Justin Moses
June 9: Beverley Street
June 24: Le Vent du Nord
June 30: Cups & Crankies

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

June 27: Richard Thompson

Club XL
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

June 4; Smooth Like Clyde
June 5: Back in Black—ACDC Experience
June 10: Sunsquabi, Too Many Zooz, Humandala
June 11: Jeffry Gaines, Grace Mahar, Corinna Joy
June 12: Eternal Frequency, Coal, Volume to Nothing
June 18: Go Go Gadjet
June 19: Splintered Sunlight—Grateful Dead Tribute

 

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

June 27: Bill Engvall

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

June 5, 6: Kinky Boots
June 13: Greater York Dance—50th Anniversary Show
June 18: Shawn Banks featuring Jamie Utley
June 26, 27: 42 Street

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

June 3-July 31: “Beauty and the Beast”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

June 4-19: “Hamlet,” Free Shakespeare in the Park

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

June 17-20: “Aladdin”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

June 4, 5: Mike Paramore
June 11, 12: Jason Kanter and Sean Donnelly
June 18, 19: John Moses
June 22: World Famous Girls Night Out (The Show!)

House of Music, Arts & Culture (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

June 4: Fifty Shades Male Revue
June 4: HELLZAPOPPIN Circus Sideshow Revue

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27: The Marvelous Wonderettes

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

June 4-25: “Over the Rainbow—The Songs of Judy Garland”

 

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