Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine

Happenings: Our April Calendar of Events

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Racing to the Finish Line,” through April 22

“Corvettes Celebrate 70!” through April 22


Art Association of Harrisburg

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

“Reinterpretions/Beware of Thoughts That Are Not Your Own,” four-artist invitational of mixed media and sculptures by Jeffrey Equality Brooks, James Gallagher, John Guarnera and Joseph Mayernik, through April 20


Arts on the Square

20 S. Second St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

Paintings by Irene Appleyard, through May 28

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

Celebration of student art, showcasing the talents of Carlisle Area School District students, through April 15

“Flavors of Here,” a CALC Collaborative exhibition created by students in Artworks, April 21-May 27

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters, April 21-May 27

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

April artist of the month

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Millersburg Area Art Association

Upper Dauphin Area High School Student Art Show, through April 8

Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, April 8-May 20; reception, April 16, 3-5 p.m.

HACC
1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg
www.hacc.edu

“67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in PA,” photography exhibit, April 20-30; reception: April 20 at 6 p.m. (sponsored by PA Breast Cancer Coalition; www.PABreastCancer.org)

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

HAAA Rotation Exhibit Galleries, April 8-June 10

Backstage at the Allen Theater, April 1-May 31

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

“Traveling While Black,” April 10-May 8

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Senior Exhibition II, Final work from senior students in the BFA studio art and graphic design programs, April 15-30; reception: April 15, 4 p.m.

Juried Student Art Show, April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

New works by Tara Chickey, Averill Shepps, Rebecca Adey, Paul Gallo and Richard Sauders, through April 16

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

Capital Area School for the Arts Student Exhibit, April 1-30

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)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Director’s Choice,” a selection of noteworthy student artwork from Youth Art Day 2023; reception, May 6, 1-3 p.m.

“Stillness & Motion,” a solo exhibition by Louise Thomas, April 14-June 24

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

“Game Changers: Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced in their lifetimes.

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

“Ju Yun—Hybrid Identity,” features vibrant mixed media pieces that take inspiration from the popular culture found in both Korea and the United States, April 20-June 25

“Souls Shot Portrait Project” brings attention to and memorializes the lives lost and altered due to gun violence, through April 16

“The Hidden Museum, 2018,” installation in which viewers are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art, through Dec. 31

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

“Noise,” drawings, paintings, prints and photographs by Dickinson Professor Emeritus of Art Ward Davenny, through April 15

“Memory and Modernity,” modern Japanese woodblock prints of the natural world, April 15

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

“ART: Fresh from the Studio—New work by MU Art & Design Faculty,” April 7-28; reception: April 7, 6-8 p.m.

 

Read, Make, Learn

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

April 1: “The Play’s the Thing—Why Shakespeare? Workshop (ages 8-13), 2 p.m.


Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
www.capitalbluecrossconnect.com

April 3, 17: Adult Art Class, 11:05 a.m.
April 3, 17: Kids’ Art Class, 12:05 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Yoga for Back Health, 10 a.m.
April 6, 20: Fit Chicks in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
April 7, 21: Virtual Booty Blast, 9:30 a.m.
April 13, 27: Boomer Fit Zoomer in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
April 14, 28: Virtual Barre Intensity Express, 9:30 a.m.

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

April 4-25: Beginning Oil Painting—Cloud Study/Twilight, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 4-25: Processing Photos in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop (Zoom), Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
April 4-25: Intermediate/Advanced Painting (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
April 6-27: Worsted Socks, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
April 10-May 6: Raku, Try it You’ll Like It!, 6-8 p.m.
April 11-May 16: Modifying & Handbuilding Ceramics, 6-8 p.m.
April 10: Eucalyptus Magic & Cotton, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 15: Copper Enameling Workshop (ages 13-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 18: Abstract Mixed Media, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 22: Indigo Eye Lab for Earth Day, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 29: Vintage Tin Earrings (ages 13-adult), 1-3:30 p.m.
April 8: Plant a Rock Garden (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

April 8: Reading the Rainbow Book Club at Elementary Coffee
April 14: Getting to Know Your Computer—Using Your Mouse and Keyboard at Millersburg Area Senior Center, 12-1:30 p.m.

East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org

April 3, 17: Paws 2 Read, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 6: A Garden of Senses, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
April 12: Let’s Discover Art, 5-6 p.m.
April 19: A Tabletop for the Season, 5-7:30 p.m.
April 20: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.


Elizabethtown Public Library

10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

April 6, 13, 20, 27: Knitter’s Group, 5-7 p.m.
April 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
April 11: STEM Stations, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 13: Fiber Artists, 3-5 p.m.
April 15: Dog Tales, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 18: Musik Times, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

April 1: Archibald McAllister’s Birthday Celebration, 1-3 p.m.
April 6: Spring Break Boredom Buster—Native Americans, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 6: Spring Break Boredom Buster—Dairy Farming, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 12: Virtual Illustrated Talk—American Red Cross: A History of Serving the Community, 7-8 p.m.
April 22: Earth Day Tin Punching Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

April 3: Roots & Shoots Program, 6-7 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30 p.m.
April 3, 17: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
April 4: Curl up with the Classics—“The House of the Seven Gables” 10-11 a.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Natalie D. Crauer Writer’s Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
April 4, 18: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
April 5: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
April 5: Teen STEAM Meetup, 4-5:30 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19. 26: Spring Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
April 5, 19: Tween STEAM Meetup, 5:15-6 p.m.
April 6: Tween Epic Comic Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
April 7: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
April 8: Young Explorers (ages 6-8), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
April 13, 20: Meet and Greet Library Pups, 10-11 a.m.
April 15: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 16: Teen Crafternoon, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 19: Computer Basics, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 20-23: Friends of Fredricksen Spring Book & Media Sale
April 26: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 28: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
April 28: Family Paint & Pix!, 6 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook:  Gallery on the Square

April 1: Needle Felted Rabbit, 1-4 p.m.
April 2: 3-Piece Jewelry Collection, 2-4 p.m.
April 5: Easter Cookie Decorating, 6-8 p.m.
April 13: Field Landscape Painting Workshop, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 15: Mixed Media Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 16: Wind Chimes Workshop, 12-2 p.m.
April 22: Solid Bottom Basket, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 23: Resin & Alcohol Ink coasters, 2-4 p.m.
April 28: Welcome Porch/Deck Wood Sign, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
April 29: Paper Quilled Heart in a Shadow Box, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

April 4-May 23: Level 2—Game of the Scene

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

April 1, 22: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
April 1, 29: DIY Card Making, 11 a.m.
April 1, 29: Local Author Talks, 2 p.m.April 3, 17: Movie Monday, 3 p.m.
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.
April 4, 18, 25: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
April 5: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
April 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
April 10: Storytime for Everyone, 11 a.m.
April 10, 17, 24: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m.
April 11: Philosophers’ Round Table Discussion Group, 2 p.m.
April 11, 18, 25: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
April 11, 25: Silent Book Group at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 12, 26: Artisan Wednesday, 3 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
April 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
April 15: Friends Children’s Program—Composting for Kids, 2 p.m.
April 22: Kevin Wilson Author Visit, 2 p.m.
April 24: Adult LEGO Club @ Troegs, 6:30 p.m.

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

April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Rhyme Time (18 months and older), 10:15-10:35 a.m.
April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Toddler Time (18 months-3 years), 10:45-11:05 a.m.
April 3, 17, 24: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
April 4: Kindergarten Readiness, 1 p.m.
April 4: Teen Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 4, 6: Kindergarten Readiness, 6 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
April 8: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 8: Puzzle Party, 11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 10: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 11: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
April 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
April 15: Discovery Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
April 15: Adventure Club, 11:30 am.-12:15 p.m.
April 15: Teen Squad Meeting, 3-4 p.m.
April 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m.
April 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
April 20: Teen Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
April 22: Trivia at Home—2022 in Review, 6-8 p.m.
April 25: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.
April 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
April 27: STEAM Club (grades 1-2), 6 p.m.
April 27:  STEAM Club (grades 3-5), 6 p.m.
April 29: Creation Station Maker Space, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Kline Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

April 1: Kline Friends Book Sale, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 8: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 12, 26: Paws 2 Read, 5-6 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
April 5, 12, 29, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
April 8: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

April 27, 28: Opera Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org

April 6: STEM Technology Open House, 4-6 p.m.
April 13: Let’s Build STEM, 5-6 p.m.
April 18: A Garden of Senses, 2-2:45 p.m.
April 21: Book Spine Poetry, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

April 3, 10, 17, 24: Teen STEM Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: STEM Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
April 6: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group

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

April 4: An Evening with Alex Mar and Todd Allen, 7-8 p.m.
April 6: An Evening with Matthew Hongoltz and Karen Hendricks, 7-8 p.m.
April 13: Robert Dugoni at Calvary Church, Lancaster, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 19: An Evening with Martha Hall Kelly and Meghan Kenny, 7-8 p.m.
April 27: An Evening with Rainn Wilson at the Strand Theatre, York, 7-8 p.m.

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

April 1: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
April 2: Mindfulness Art Forms Workshop, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
April 7: Macramé Plant Hanger, 6-8 p.m.
April 8: Beginning Knitting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 15: Fluid Art, 12-3 p.m.
April 21: Linocut Printmaking, 7-8:30 p.m.
April 30: Candle making, 1-3 p.m.

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

April 13: A Civil Conversation with Peniel E. Joseph, 7-8 p.m.

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

April 29: Spring Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 29: Watercolor Paint-Along, 1-4 p.m.

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

April 1-30: Beanstack Challenge—Kids Cocoa Club (ages 0-18)
April 1-30: Rhyme Time Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
April 3, 17: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
April 5: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 7, 21: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 8: Teen Take & Make (ages 13-17), 10 a.m.
April 11: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 12, 26: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 13, 27: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 14, 28: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.
April 15: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 15: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
April 18: Weather STEM Stations (ages 7-12), 6-7 p.m.
April 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
April 29: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

April 5, 12, 19, 26: Strength & Stretching for Ages 50+, 10-11 a.m.
April 5, 12, 19, 26: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
April 10: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 11: iPhones Part 2, 6-8 p.m.
April 18: Tech Help, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 24: BYO Craft Nights (adults 18 and older), 4:30-6:45 p.m.

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

April 1-30: Who Am I?
April 1-30: Oasis in Space
April 8, 29: Discover PA with the Giant Map, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 13: A Place for All Gallery Tour, 11:30 a.m.
April 19: Celebrate Earth Day—Plant a Tree, 11:30 a.m.
April 21: Virtual Learn at Lunchtime: Pennsylvania Lagomorphs (Rabbits and Hares), 12:15 p.m.
April 22: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day—Plant a Tree, 1:30 p.m.
April 26: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat, 2 p.m.
April 27: Wheels Go Round, 11:30 a.m.


Susquehanna Art Museum

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

April 12: Landscapes, 6-8 p.m.
April 15: Kid’s Art Club—All Things Polka Dots (ages 5-10), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 26: Open Figure Drawing, 7-9 p.m.
April 29: Kid’s Art Club—Clay Coil Hearts (ages 7-12), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

April 11: Hope as a Tool to Overcome Childhood Trauma, 5 p.m.
April 20: 10th Annual Global Well-Being and Social Change Conference: Achieving Sustainable Change in an Evolving World, 5:30 p.m.

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

Most Thursday and Friday evenings: Intro to Wheel classes
April 8: Second Saturday Workshops and Artist Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 28: Spring Paint Party, 6-8 p.m.
April 29: Intro to Hand Building with Clay, 1-4 p.m.

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

April 1: Penn State Extension Spring Symposium, 9:30-11 a.m.
April 2: Art in the Wild—Meet the Artists, 1-3 p.m.
April 4: Fort Hunter Conservancy Hike, 2-4 p.m.
April 5: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 5, 12: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Veggie Series, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 7: Kids Discover—Birds and Their Nests (ages 5-10), 10-11:30 a.m.
April 8: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
April 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 12, 26: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 1, 236: Redbud Tree Sale, 1-3 p.m.
April 19: Preschool Storytime—Spring at Wildwood, 10-10:45 a.m.

April 19: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 20: Kids Discover (ages 5-10), 2-4 p.m.

William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org

April 12: A Garden of Senses, 5-5:15 p.m.
April 15: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Live Music

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

April 1: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone w/The Grass Roots
April 2: The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA
April 13: Josh Turner
April 14: The Temptations and the Four Tops
April 19: One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works
April 20: Clint Black
April 28: Scotty McCreery
April 30: RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles

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

April 6: Morgan James, Kirk Thurmond
April 7: Jazz in the City
April 8: Ashanti
April 15: A Brother’s Revival
April 22: York Symphony
April 29: The Wallflowers

Blair Music Center, Lutz Recital Hall
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu

April 2: Symphony Orchestra
April 3: Side by Side Band Concert with Ephrata High School
April 4: Deborah Fortna
April 11: Percussion Ensemble
April 19: String Ensembles Concert
April 20: Small Jazz Ensemble
April 23: SAI Pickwell
April 24: Chamber Choir
April 25: Touch of Brass
April 26: An Evening of Woodwinds
April 29: Flute Ensemble Reunion
April 30: Symphonic Band
April 30: College Choir

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

April 28: Tops of the World Carpenters Tribute

Cumberland Singers
www.Cumberlandsingers.org

April 14: Concert at Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland
April 15: Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley, Boiling Springs
April 16: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg

Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; www.etown.edu

April 16: Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra

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

April 13: Livingston Taylor

Greystone Brew House
303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg
717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com

April 7: Aaron Daniel Gaul
April 14: Erica Lyn Everest
April 21: Joe Cooney & Friends
April 28: SOC Duo

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

April 1: Kingsmen
April 2: Pinkshift
April 4: Nothing More
April 4: Hiss Golden Messenger
April 6: The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
April 6: nothing,nowhere.
April 7: Unique Legion
April 8: Twiddle
April 9: The Plot In You
April 14: Dopapod
April 15: Snarky Puppy
April 21: Trixter
April 22: Xiu Xiu
April 22: Slaughter To Prevail
April 27: Chelsea Grin/Carnifex

Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre
2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org

April 22: Atlanta Rhythm Section

Harrisburg Singers
www.theharrisburgsingers.org

April 29: Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
April 30: Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg


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

April 1: POPS 5—“Dancing in the Street”
April 15, 16: Masterworks—Beethoven and Sibelius

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

April 6: Wilder Woods at XL Live
April 8: Lucius at XL Live
April 18: Joywave, Elliot Lee at XL Live
April 20: Houndmouth at XL Live
April 21: The Mountain Goats at XL Live
April 27: Father John Misty at The Forum
April 29: Alec Benjamin at XL Live

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

April 12: Chicago
April 22: Natalie Merchant
April 23: Brit Floyd
April 30: Alice Cooper


Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; www.hollywoodpnrc.com

April 1: Midnite Riot
April 7: Hooligan
April 8: Downtown Sound
April 14: Jess Zimmerman Band
April 15: Dance Fever
April 21: Smooth Like Clyde
April 22: Stampede
April 28: Renegade Radio Rocks
April 29: Cazhmiere

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

April 1: Travis Tritt
April 2: Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
April 15: Get the Led Out
April 23: Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
April 27: The Collingsworth Family

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

April 14: Symphony Orchestra
April 16: Symphony Band
April 22: Jazz Ensemble

Mansion Concerts
2917 N Front St, Harrisburg
mansionconcert.com

April 1: Steve Baughman, Robin Bullock


Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org

April 29: Stuart and Friends

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

April 3: Messiah University Chamber Ensemble
April 4: Messiah University Brass Choir and Symphonic Winds
April 14: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra Concert
April 22: Messiah University Handbell Choir
April 22: Messiah University United Voices of Praise
April 23: Messiah University Wind Ensemble
April 26: Messiah University Choral Showcase
April 28: Messiah University Jazz Ensembles
April 27: Messiah University Musica Nova—Student Compositions
April 28: Handel’s “Messiah” April 30, 4 p.m.
April 21-22: Culmination ’23—Spring Dance Concert

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

April 15: The LeBlancs
April 30: Stuart Malina & Friends

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House

67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

April 29: Callanish

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

April 11: Loreto Aramendi

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

April 2: Open Mic Night
April 15, 16: The Faux Paws
April 16: April Jam & Song Swap
April 23: Spring Coffee House
April 27: É.T.É
April 30: Golden Shoals with Brad Kolodner & Alex Lacquement

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

April 7: We the People First Friday—Ever Sandoval & Friends
April 29: Club 42 Series—Victor Provost Quartet
April 30: Concert Band & Wind Ensemble

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; www.westshoretheatre.org

April 11: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
April 23: The Wind Down
April 27: Erich Cawalla presents the music of Sinatra, Bennet, Darin, and more
April 29: The Maxwell Project

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

April 1: Crazy Train The Ozzy Experience, Road Case, LeadFoot
April 6: Harrisburg presents Wilder Woods
April 7: Space Bacon, Hexbelt & Flux Capacitor
April 8: Harrisburg University presents Lucius
April 12: Dirtwire, Mystik Fool
April 14: Cabinet
April 15: Bob 94,9 Birthday Bash
April 18: Harrisburg University presents Joywave, Elliot Lee
April 19: Star Kitchen, Jen Hartswick
April 20: Harrisburg University presents Houndmouth
April 21: Harrisburg University presents The Mountain Goats
April 22: Badfish—A Tribute to Sublime
April 29: Harrisburg University presents Alec Benjamin

 

The Stage Door

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

April 12: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
April 14: Joey Callahan, Bill Chiang, Daphne London
April 19: “The Gruffalo”
April 25: CapComedy Night Fundraiser for Cultural Alliance of York County
April 27: Rainn Wilson

The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

April 21: “A Fox on the Fairway”

Blair Music Center, Lutz Recital Hall
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu

April 13-16: “On The Town”

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

April 1-2: “You Can’t Take It With You”

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

April 1: “Sister Act”
April 7-May 20: “Footloose the Musical”

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

April 1-2: “Jungle Book”
April 14-16: “Macbeth”
April 26-May 13: “Rollicking Ripsnorters” w/Popcorn Hat Players

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

April 14-16: “Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder?”
April 22: “Dancing with our Stars”

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

April 1: Chris Harvey, Wyatt Cole
April 7: Divas Down Under present “The Evolution of Drag Show”
April 7, 8: Shawn Banks, Tommy Torres
April 14, 15: Comedy Hypnotist Rich Guzzi
April 21, 22: Tammy Pescatelli

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

April 1, 2: HITSTRAVAGANZA!
April 2: Level 1 Class Show
April 7: Level 1 Class Show, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Frankenstein’s Monster!, Bandito
April 8: Kid Friendly Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Baby, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches, Uncomfortable, Tiny Town
April 14: Free Improv Jam, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Leg of Lamp, Phil’s Arcade, Holding Hand w/ John and Tyler—A Late Show w/ John and Tyler
April 15: Free Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, Mary Todd Lincoln: The Real Babe-raham Lincoln, Barbra, Tiny French Cigarettes
April 21: Free Improv Jam, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Cosmic Trash, The Bondfire Society
April 22: Free Mixer, Baby, Sunday School, Rockstar Goes Supernova, JODY, Barn Bitches presents The Haircut
April 28: Free Improv Jam, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Midtown Funk, Merely Players
April 29: Free Mixer, Dark Horse, Original Six, Elderprov
April 30: Kidprov Class Shows

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

April 4-9: “Hadestown”
April 15: Joe Gatto

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

April 21-May 7: “Cinderella”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

April 21-May 7: “Doubt—A Parable”

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

April 13: “Stomp”
April 28: “Whose Live Anyway”
April 29: “The Pout-Pout Fish”

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

April 7: EFF Live!, 7:30 p.m.
April 12-16: “Charlotte’s Web”
April 21-May 7: “Tiny Beautiful Things”

Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com

April 28-May 14: “Sideshow” at Whitaker Center

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; www.westshoretheatre.org

April 2: “Crying on the Camino”
April 4: “Jesus Christ Superstar”

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

April 1-2: Central PA Youth Ballet presents Alan Hineline’s “Giselle”
April 28-May 14: Theatre Harrisburg presents “Sideshow”

 

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