Happenings
Museums and Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Hemmings Classic Car Detroit Underdogs,” highlighting the often overlooked, under-appreciated and easily attainable cars of youth, through Aug. 27.
“Camaro & Firebird 50th Anniversary Exhibit,” featuring a show of these iconic American vehicles, through Oct. 8.
“Garage Finds: Unrestored Treasures that Survived Time,” through Oct. 8.
“Dynamic Duo—AACA ‘Most Awarded’ and ‘Most Traveled,’” through Nov. 1.
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“In Your Face: Humor, Memory and Expression,” featuring the works of Douglas D. Anderson, Evelyn R. Burton, Cathy Frey, John Guarnera and Fred Scruton, through Aug. 31.
Brain Vessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; bvcargo.com
“Mythic Realms,” enchanting oil paintings by Jon Carraher, through mid-August.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the Month: Wendy Palmer
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
“Hanging by a Thread,” needlework exhibit showcasing handmade needlework, through Dec. 23.
Gallery@Second
608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
galleryatsecond.com
Works by Irene VanBuskirk, Karen Commings and Mark Wesling, through Aug. 5.
Works by Julie Riker and Sue Marrazzo, Aug. 10-Sept. 23.
Works by Joanne Finkle at Café 1500, 1500 N. 6th St., through Aug. 15.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
“Membership Show & Gallery Student Show,” showcasing artists taking classes and workshops at the gallery, and Art Association members, through Aug. 26.
Historical Society of Dauphin County
219 S. Front St., Harrisburg
dauphincountyhistory.org
“Uncle Sam Calls: Dauphin County in World War I,” an exhibit of historic posters and artifacts, through Dec. 22.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Enhanced Thrift Art,” a group exhibition of salvaged thrift store or attic artwork with creative makeovers by local artists, Aug. 11-Nov. 4; reception: Aug. 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective
“Girl Uninterrupted,” an exhibition of artwork all created by women; closing reception: Aug. 4, 7-11 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Works by Tina Berrier, Tami Bitner, Tara Chickey, Bob McCloskey and Marsha Souders, through Aug. 13.
Works by Mary Gelenser, Joan Maguire, John McNulty, Caroline Owens and Richard Souders, Aug. 15-Sept. 10.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
“Reconstruction: The Unfinished War,” examining the unfinished issue of equality among races in the reunited states, through Dec. 31.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
“Wild America: The Art of Roger Tory Peterson,” through August.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Works by Donna Berk Barlup, through August.
PCCA Gallery
Perry County Council of the Arts
1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Weaving Through the Countryside,” paintings by Valerie Moyer and basketry by Teena Beutel, through Aug. 5.
“PCCA Volunteers,” an exhibition of artwork by the volunteers who help Perry County Council of the Arts build community through the arts, Aug. 11-Sept 2; reception: Aug. 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Pennsylvania at War: World War I Posters from the Pennsylvania State Archives,” through Nov. 12.
“Pennsylvania at War: The Saga of the USS Pennsylvania,” through Dec. 30.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
“Vessels,” a juried exhibition, through Aug. 6.
“Art in Balance, Motorcycles and Fine Art,” with modern and contemporary works on display juxtaposed with rare and historic motorcycles, Sept. 17.
“Earth and Tide: Connected through Place,” an exhibit featuring the work of eight central PA artists, opens Aug. 4.
“New Geometry” an invitational exhibit featuring abstract works by four artists, Aug. 11-Nov. 5.
Whitaker Center/The Curved Wall
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
“Art on Tour,” featuring the works of Perry County Council of the Arts member artists, through Aug. 18.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
“Art in the Wild,” nature-inspired art, through Oct. 31.
Yellow Bird Café
1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com
Works by Monica Smith, through Aug. 9.
Works by Charisah Cleath, Aug. 13-Sept. 10.
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
“Science Meets Art,” geometrical and symbolic designs by Katie Trainer, through Aug. 17.
“On the Record,” acrylic on vinyl records by Sarah Fogg, Aug. 18-Sept. 14.
Read, Make, Learn
Carlisle Arts Learning Center
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Aug. 7-11: Art Speaks Summer Camp, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Aug. 6: Why Single Payer Healthcare? 1:30 p.m.
Aug. 10: Creative Crab Dishes, 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 16: Fast and Flavorful Entrees, 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 31: Italian Villa Dinner and Wine Pairing, 6-9 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Aug. 1: Curl up with the Classics—“The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” 10 a.m.
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 6 p.m.
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Blood Pressure Screenings, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24: Plot Twisters Teen Writers Group (ages 15-18), 6 p.m.
Aug. 3: Drop-in Story Time, 6:30 a.m.
Aug. 7, 21: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m.
Aug. 7: Teen Short Story Workshop, 7 p.m.
Aug. 9: Meet & Play for New Parents, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 12: Story Time and Music Therapy by Sovia Therapy—Let’s Go Camping, 3 p.m.
Aug. 14: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 15: Fredricksen Reads—“The Painted Kiss,” 7 p.m.
Aug. 18: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 22: Gardening with Nature—Ned Smith, Gone for the Day, 7 p.m.
Aug. 23: Meet & Play for Grandparents, 9:30 p.m.
Aug. 30: Story Time at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg, 10 a.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Aug. 3-Sept. 21: Improv for Insight—A Drama Therapy Class, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
Aug. 6-Sept. 24: Improv Level 1, Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Healthy Living Kitchen
16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown
717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com
Aug. 14, 28: Cooking Class—Summer Cook Nights 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Aug. 5: Drop-in Art, 1-4 p.m.
The LBGT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Aug. 1: Men’s Group, 6 p.m.
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 39: Common Roads Youth, 6 p.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Common Roads Young Adults, 4 p.m.
Aug. 8: Seniors Group, 6 p.m.
Aug. 10: Aging with Pride Lunchtime Discussion, 12 p.m.
Aug. 15: Women’s Group, 6 p.m.
Aug. 22: LGBT Parents, 6 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Aug. 5: Good News Café, 6 p.m.
Aug. 9: An Evening w/Zinzi Clemmons, 7-9 p.m.
Aug. 12: “Lair of the Lion: A History of Beaver Stadium” book event, 4 p.m.
Aug. 19: Author Event w/Shelly Lipscomb Echeverria, 12-2 p.m.
Aug. 20: Midtown Writers Group, 1 p.m.
Aug. 20: LGBT Book Club, 5 p.m.
Aug. 26: Author Event w/Dave Levitan, 4-6 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Aug. 5: Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Aug. 12-13: Abstract Painting, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 26-27: Color Mixing Workshop, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Aug. 1: Book Babies, 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10: 15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 4: Fun Friday, 3-5 p.m.
Aug. 7: Build a Better World: Minecraft Challenge, 1-2 p.m.
Aug. 8: Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 11: Book to Movie Matinee, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” 2-4:30 p.m.
Aug. 12: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Aug. 19: Couponing For Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 23: Pennwriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24: Nature Lab, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 3: “When Mammoths Roamed Pennsylvania,” 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: Learn at Lunchtime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Aug. 18: 3rd in the Burg—Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Aug. 5: Kids Discover—Mammals of Wildwood, 10-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 6: Beginner’s Yoga and Walk, 10-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 9: Stress Relief Walk, 6-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 13: Flower Walk—Heat Tolerant Plants, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 17: Get in Shape Walk, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 20: Sunday Evening Bird Walk, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 26: Cadette Girl Scout Workshop—Night Owl, 4:30-9 p.m.
Live Music
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Aug. 6: Sonny Turner
Aug. 11: Clint Black
Aug. 13: The Duke Ellington Orchestra
Aug. 19: Kool and the Gang
Aug. 25: The Orchestra
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Aug. 17: Yarn
Appel Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
Aug. 16: Ann Wilson
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
Aug. 1, 25: Daniel Sheahan
Aug. 2, 31: TBA
Aug. 3, 29: Jessica Perla
Aug. 4, 10, 18, 22: Noel Gevers
Aug. 5, 16, 26: Roy Lefevre
Aug. 8, 23: Maria Battista
Aug. 9: Deborah Anderson
Aug. 11, 19: Ted Ansel
Aug. 12, 17, 30: Corinna Joy
Aug. 13, 27: Anthony Haubert
Aug. 15, 24: Chris Purcell
Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net
Aug. 1: Kevin Devin & The Goddamn Band
Aug. 4: Alesana
Aug. 5: Chris Webby
Aug. 19: Greta Van Fleet
Aug. 26: Puddle of Mudd
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Aug. 4: Antonio Andrade
Aug. 5: Hard Travelin
Aug. 6: Paul Zavinsky
Aug. 11: Joe Cooney
Aug. 12: Kevin Kline
Aug. 13: Michael Arthur & Kristina Machusick
Aug. 18: Emily Lynn Wilkins
Aug. 19: Doug Morris
Aug. 20: Kirk Wise
Aug. 25: Dominick Cicco
Aug. 26: GRIT
Aug. 27: Jim Steele
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Aug. 3 & Aug. 31: Open Jam w/Mark Santanna
Aug. 4: First Friday w/Glassbeard & Pfarrcyde
Aug. 5: Hank & Cupcakes and Van Goose
Aug. 11: Threesound, Electric Love Machine, Duck Duck Goose
Aug. 12: The OK-OK’s
Aug. 18: Entellekt, Vito DePiero, Windchill, Louie Loca & Lep
Aug. 19: 717 Entertainment Morningstar Festival
Aug. 26: Adam Stehr
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheyentertainment.com
Aug. 14: Yestival Summer Tour
Aug. 18: Alison Krauss & David Gray
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
Aug. 4: Honeypump
Aug. 5: DJ Ray Rossi, The Famouse
Aug. 11: The Big House Band
Aug. 12: DJ Magic, Hollywood Nights, D-Bo
Aug. 18: Sapphire
Aug. 19: DJ Styles, Smooth Like Clyde
Aug. 25: Luv Gods
Aug. 26: DJ Ray Rossi, Into the Spin
Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
717-576-758; ghcb.org
Aug. 6: Annual Sousa Concert at Carlisle Theatre
Johnny Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill
5327 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2254; johnnyjoesbar.com
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Open Mic
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Walter DeWall
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: DJ Eric B
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: DJ Joe Hertz
Aug. 5: Bare Creek Junction
Aug. 12: The Colt Wilbur Band
Aug. 19: Observe the 93rd
Aug. 26: Adrian Blitzer
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com
Aug. 12: Concert at New Cumberland Ice Cream
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Aug. 18: Sean Marshall
Aug. 25: Heather Mae
The Mill in Hershey
810 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com
Aug. 1: Tony Catalano
Aug. 5: Mark Baxter
Aug. 8: Colt Wilbur
Aug. 12: Hank Imhof
Aug. 15: Dave Kelly
Aug. 19: DJ Ray Rossi
Aug. 22: Keith Goldstein
Aug. 26: Lucas Gienow
Aug. 29: Ryan Morans
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Aug. 5: Jazz Me Rhythm & Blues Band
Aug. 19: Kilmaine Saints
Aug. 26: MI Foundation Summer Concert
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Aug. 22: Coffeehouse at Buddy Boy Winery
River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
rivercityhbg.com
Aug. 1: Nancy & Spencer Reid
Aug. 5: Giddy Hop w/Shawan and the Wonton
Aug. 8: Tom & Greg Stroman
Aug. 9: Open Mic & Jam
Aug. 15: Cathi Chemi & Steve Rudolph
Aug. 30: Open Mic & Jam w/Shawan Rice
Rusty Rail Brewing Company
5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg
570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com
Aug. 11: Dana Fuchs
Sand Trap Grill & Pub
3804 Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-691-5335; thelodgeatlibertyforge.com
Aug. 3: Stan & Wes
Aug. 10: Shea & Len
Aug. 15: Open Mic Night
Aug. 17: TBA
Aug. 24: Nate Myers
Aug. 31: Swish & Joey
St. Thomas Roasters
5951 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg
717-526-4171; stthomasroasters.com
Aug. 3, 17: Channalia
Aug. 4: Crossroads Duo
Aug. 5: Jamie & Jody
Aug. 10: Lucille
Aug. 11: Cotolo
Aug. 12: Amber Nadine
Aug. 18: Relics of Mediaevalish
Aug. 19: Craig Bonner
Aug. 24: Something Else
Aug. 25: Rhoads & Putt
Aug. 26: Joe Cooney
Aug. 31: Zach Burkett
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
Aug. 4: Swisher Sweets
Aug. 5: Visitors Duo
Aug. 11: Cruise Control Trio
Aug. 12: Shea Quinn and Friends
Aug. 18: DJ Rays—Rossi and Smith
Aug. 19: Music Thru Science Lite
Aug. 25: TBA
Aug. 26: DJ Downtown Penny Brown
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Aug. 2: 3 Dollar Suit on the Pride of the Susquehanna
Aug. 20: Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards
Aug. 23: Camela Widad
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Aug. 16: Nashville Unplugged w/Keith Anderson
Aug. 25: Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
Aug. 18: Aaron Daniel Gaul
Aug. 20: Josh Dominick
The Stage Door
The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
Aug. 11-20: “Ring of Fire”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Through Aug. 12: “Peter Pan”
Aug. 17-Sept. 23: “Pippin”
Gamut Theatre Group
3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamutplays.org
Through Aug. 19: “The Ugly Duckling” w/Popcorn Hat Players
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
Aug. 11, 13: Level 1 Class Show
Aug. 25, 27: Level 3 Class Show
Aug. 27: Magic Fairy Pirate Monkeys
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Through Aug. 6: “Tintypes”
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Rd., Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
Aug. 11-27: “Taking Leave”
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; millersville.edu/muarts
Aug. 4-24: “We the People”
