Museum & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Cars & Christmas,” the museum’s annual holiday celebration with themed decorated Christmas trees, awesome automobiles, model train displays, and more, through Jan. 6
“Age of Aquarius,” featuring unique vehicles that were manufactured and marketed in America from about 1967 through the early mid-1970s, through April 26
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Texture, Fiber and Form,” featuring the works of Stephanie Wallendjack, Liz Hamilton Quay and Paula Lehman, through Jan. 2
Carlisle Arts Learning Center
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Art for the Holidays,” through Dec. 31
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the Month: Gail Walden Coleman
Dickinson College
The Goodyear Gallery
595 W. Louther St., Carlisle
717-254-8044; dickinson.edu
“Studio Art Senior Seminar: Works in Progress,” an annual exhibition highlighting student work from the fall semester, Dec. 4-13; reception: Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“Manifestation and Adaptation: Variations in Buddhist Sculpture Across Asia,” an exhibition curated by Dickinson student Bizz Fretty working with faculty members in East Asian studies and religion, through Feb. 1
“Abstract Impressions: Postwar Japanese Prints from the DePauw University Permanent Art Collection, through Feb. 15
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
“Leisure Time Exhibit,” highlighting what the Reily family did for fun in their spare time as previous owners and residents of Fort Hunter, through December
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
“The Annual Holiday Show,” with unique, locally made items for the holidays, through Dec. 21
“The Mid Penn Bank Art Show and Sale,” with works in professional, non-professional and student categories, Dec. 6-13; awards reception: Dec. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com
Hershey Public Library Exhibit, through Jan. 18
Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S. Front St., Harrisburg
717-233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org
“100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles,” Vance McCormick’s role as chair of the American Delegation, through spring 2020
Messiah College School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
“Postcards from the Unknown,” paintings by Nora Sturges, Dec. 6-Jan. 29; artist’s talk and reception: Dec. 6, 4:15 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Cash and carry group holiday show, through December
Group show with The Millworks’ in-house artists, through Jan. 12
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
“Boots and Saddles: Horses in the Civil War,” through June 7
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
“The Best of Jim Bashline Outside and In,” through January
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
The Penny Gallery
32 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
thepennygallery.com
“Artist Pop Up Series,” featuring new artists every day, through Dec. 23
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Annual Juried Exhibition,” showcasing top artistic talent in the region selected by juror Oren Helbok of The Exchange Gallery, through Jan. 17
Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. Second St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Artisan Marketplace,” holiday shopping exhibition, filled with unique, locally made fine art and handcrafted items for gift giving, through Jan. 11
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-231-ROSE; hacc.edu/RLAC
“Student Honors Photography,” through Dec. 5; reception: Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m.
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 Dec. 29
“Pennsylvania at War: The Saga of the USS Pennsylvania,” through Dec. 29
“Picturing a More Perfect Union—Violet Oakley’s Mural Studies for the Pennsylvania Senate Chamber, 1911-1919,” through April 26
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
“Dreams—Selections from Eastern Nights,” by photographer Peter Ydeen, through Dec. 20
“War is Only Half the Story,” moving stories of the people left behind after the cameras have moved on from a war zone, through Jan.19
“Other Worlds—Inka Essenhigh,” richly colored distorted fables with archetypes, sprites and anthropomorphized nature; through Jan. 19
“SHIFT,” featuring the work of contemporary painters Tiffany Calvert and Alex Kanevsky, through February
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Insider/Outsider,” spans the ongoing development of social realism, which established itself as a strong current in American visual art beginning with the Ashcan School in the first decade of the 20th century, through Dec. 15
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
“Photography Contest Display,” showcasing more than 100 exhibited photo entries, Dec. 14-Jan. 25
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
Art gallery by Al McLaughlin, through Dec. 19
Art gallery by Enoch Cincotta, Dec. 20-Jan. 16
Read, Make, Learn
Boutique on Pomfret
16 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
Facebook: Boutique on Pomfret
Dec 5: Ladies Night Out
Dec 12: VIP Essential Oil Continuing Education: Build a Strong Immune System, 5-6 p.m.
Dec 17: Holiday Make-and-take with Essential Oils, 5-7 p.m.
BrainVessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; bvcargo.com
Dec. 4: Acrylic Paint Pour, 6:30-9 p.m.
Dec. 7: Mindful Abstraction, 12-3 p.m.
Dec. 11: Inks & Drinks, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Crash Course—Moon Jars, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 3-Jan. 21: Hand Building, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Painting for the Holidays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 7: Holiday Ornaments Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 10: Experimental Mixed Media 1-Day Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 11: Flower Triptych, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Dec. 5, 11: Feast of the Seven Fishes, 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 13: Elegant Holiday Appetizers & Wine Pairing, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dauphin County Historical Society
Fort Hunter, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 8: Victorian Tea, 1-4 p.m.
Dec. 8: Clear Toy Candy Demonstration, 1-4 p.m.
Dec. 14: Santa’s Reindeer at Fort Hunter, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday—Food and Book Drive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 5: Let’s Play Resonator Bells, 6-7 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31: Cards & Coffee, 9:15-10:30 a.m., 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 5, 19, 26: Community Knitters, 6 p.m.
Dec. 7: Family LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
Dec. 7, 21: Cards & Coffee, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 10, 12, 17, 19: Storytime with Santa!, 7 p.m.
Dec. 14: Lace Cottage Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 14: Dog Tales, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 21: Book Discussion Group, 9:15 a.m.
Dec. 21: Community Knitters, 11 a.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Dec. 2, 4: Library for Lunch—”The Gingerbread Man,” 12 p.m.
Dec. 3: Curl up with the Classics—“The Sketch Book,” 10 a.m.
Dec. 3: Teen Homeschool Hangout, 10 a.m.
Dec. 4: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1 p.m.
Dec. 5, 19: The Plot Twisters (ages 15-18), 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Teen DIY Card Making (ages 12-18), 4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Twisted Stitchers Knitting Group, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Library for Lunch—”The Gingerbread Man,” 6 p.m.
Dec. 12: Meet the Real Vikings, 7 p.m.
Dec. 13: Foreign Film Friday—The Pool, 2 and 7 p.m.
Dec. 14: BYOB After Hours Trivia—Holiday Pop Culture & Ugly Sweater, 7 p.m.
Dec. 19: READ to Dogs, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 26: Interactive Star Wars Experience (ages 12-18), 2 p.m.
Dec. 27: Indie Film Friday—“Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas,” 2 and 7 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Dec. 7: Kids Christmas Workshop, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 30: Youth Drum Circle, 4-5:30 p.m.
Harrisburg Bible Chapel
5503 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg
facebook.com/groups/151348000335
Dec. 1-15: English as a Second Language Classes, Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Dec. 7: Find the Love One Day Workshop, 1-4 p.m.
The Hershey Story Museum
63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-534-8939; hersheystory.org
Dec. 1-31: Little Elves Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 1-31: Chocolate Lab Classes, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St, Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Dec. 2: Monday Morning Board Games, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 3: Tabletop Games, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 5: Learn to Knit/Crochet, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19 & 26: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dec. 9: iPad/iPhone Beginners, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: English Conversation Group, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 11: Mad About Mysteries, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Monday Morning Board Games, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 16: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 19: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 21: BYOB Trivia: Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition, 6-8 p.m.
Kline Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday—Food and Book Drive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 3: Gingerbread Friends, 6-6:45 p.m.
Dec. 12: Friends of Kline Library Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Dec. 1, 8: Common Roads Young Adult, 4-6 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11: Common Roads Youth, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21: Passageways—Trans and Non-Binary Group, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 14: Queer & Trans People of Color Advisory, 6-8 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday—Food and Book Drive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Cookbook Book Club—Five Ingredients or Less, 6-7 p.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday—Food and Book Drive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Mid-day Getaway, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
Dec. 8: Harrisburg Young Professionals Book Club, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 9: An Evening with Salman Rushdie, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 15: Midtown Writers Group, 1 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Dec. 4: Headshots with Paul V Photography, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Fluid Art, 12-2:30 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16: 123 Library! Family Storytime, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 16: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 3: Tales for T.A.I.L.S., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Book Babies Storytime (6-24 months), 11:15 a.m.
Dec. 5: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 7: Saturday LEGO Madness (ages 3+), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 7: Adult Craft—Beaded Earrings, 1 p.m.
Dec. 11, 25: Wednesday Great Books Discussion group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Ballet Storytime—“The Nutcracker,” 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 21: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 21: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Dec. 6: StoryTime—“Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13: Learn at Lunchtime, 12:15 p.m.
Dec. 12: Nature Lab—Pennsylvania State Symbols, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 19: Curiosity Kids—Old Fashioned Christmas!, 11:30 a.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
Dec. 7, 14, 21: Yoga + Accompaniment in the Galleries, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 18: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Dec. 1: Wreath Workshop, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Dec. 7: Project FeederWatch, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 8, 15: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday—Food and Book Drive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Yoga at Simply Well
28 S. Pitt St., Carlisle
717-968-0167; yogaatsimplywell.com
Dec. 6: Amrit Yoga Nidra, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Kids Night Out—Winter Wonderland, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 14: Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Live Music
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Dec. 1-30: The 2019 Christmas Show—Joy to the World
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Dec. 6: Dirty Grass Players & Hexbelt
Dec. 12: Zack Deputy
Dec. 13: Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers & Serene Green
Dec. 14: Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute
Dec. 21: Colebrook Road
Dec. 27: Strung Like a Horse
Dec. 31: Cabinet, Larry Keel Experience, Steve Kimock, Englishtown Project, Gatos Blancos, Fletchers Grove, Willie Jack & The Northern Light, Rivers Kind Bud
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 2: Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers
Dec. 6: Jazz in the City
Dec. 7: Veronica Swift
Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com
Dec. 3, 17: Open Mic Night
Dec. 26: Dave Gates
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
Dec. 3, 19: Andrea Britton
Dec. 4, 6, 10, 13, 18, 20, 26: Noel Gevers
Dec. 5, 21, 28: Roy Lefevre
Dec. 7, 31: Ted Ansel
Dec. 10, 13, 18, 20, 26: Noel Gevers
Dec. 11: Chris Purcell
Dec. 12: Natalie Ness
Dec. 14, 22: Anthony Haubert
Dec. 17: Michael Dempsey
Dec. 27: Andrea Britton and Noel Gevers
Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net
Dec. 3: Death Angel
Dec. 4: Kulick, The Nixons
Dec. 6: A Scent Like Wolves, The Amish Outlaws
Dec. 7: Damn The Torpedoes
Dec. 8: Horse Jumper of Love
Dec. 9: Obituary
Dec. 12: All Get Out
Dec. 13: Joey Harkum
Dec. 14: Laura Stevenson
Dec. 21: August Burns Red
Dec. 22: Crobot
Dec. 28: Lancaster Holiday Jam
Dec. 31: Yarn
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Dec. 1: Kevin Appleby and Eric Bohn
Dec. 6: Antonio Andrade
Dec. 7: Dominick Cicco
Dec. 8: Mary-Kate Spring Lee
Dec. 11: Open Mic Night w/ Jonathan Frazier
Dec. 13: Michael Arthur
Dec. 14: Joe Cooney
Dec. 15: Steven Gellman
Dec. 19: Sinclair Soul
Dec. 20: Paul Zavinsky
Dec. 21: Doug Morris
Dec. 22: Kirk Wise
Dec. 27: Janie Womack and Jody Echterling
Dec. 28: Hard Travelin’
Dec. 29: Mark Brine
Dauphin County Historical Society
Fort Hunter, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 11: Saint Thomas Dulcimer Society
Dec. 15: Brass Triumphant
Dickinson College
Rubendall Recital Hall
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-245-1568; dickinson.edu
Dec. 4: Dickinson College Concerto Competition
Dec. 6: Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble
Dec. 7, 8: Dickinson College Choir
Dec. 10: Dickinson College Chamber Music Concert I
Dec. 12: Dickinson College Chamber Music Concert II
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 8: Hilliard Greene—Milestone Negro Spirituals
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Dec. 31: Stoned Alice
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org
Dec. 1, 6: “Confessions of an Elf(ie)” Concerts
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Dec. 7-8: Michael Cavanaugh
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 14: Hershey Symphony
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
Dec. 6: Soul Solution
Dec. 7: DJ Magic, Funktion
Dec. 13: 52 Pickup
Dec. 14: DJ Koolie Kirk, Into the Spin
Dec. 20: Lima Bean Riot
Dec. 21: DJ Ray Rossi, Sapphire
Dec. 27: Uptown Band, DJ Jayson Matrix, Jumper
House of Music, Arts & Culture (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 6: O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, LFO, Aaron Carter
Dec. 7: Rakim, windchILL
Dec. 8: Oliver Francis
Dec. 11: The Other Favorites
Dec. 28: Bark at the Moon (Ozzy Tribute)
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 8: Mannheim Steamroller
Dec. 15: Michael W. Smith
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 11: A Celtic Family Christmas
Market Cross Pub & Brewery
113 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-258-1234; marketcrosspub.com
Dec. 7: Dennis McCaughey
Dec. 15: Open Irish Jam
Dec. 28: Brent Funkhouser
Dec. 31: DJ Rob
Market Square Presbyterian Church
20 S. Second St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
Dec. 8: Service of Nine Lesson and Carols
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
Dec. 20: Holiday Music at the Library
Messiah College School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 8: Christmas Concert
Dec. 13: Susquehanna Chorale
Dec. 14: Messiah College Guitar Ensemble
Dec. 15: Messiah College One College Ave
The Mill in Hershey
810 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com
Dec. 14: Kevin Koa
Dec. 21: Songsmith
Dec. 28: Lucille
River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-525-8926; rivercityhbg.com
Dec. 16: River City Big Band
Rusty Rail Brewing Company
5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg
570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com
Dec. 8: Davina & The Vagabonds
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
Dec. 6: Ben Simcox
Dec. 7: Drew Adams
Dec. 13: Natalie Ness
Dec. 14: Sonic Tonic w/ Steve Swisher
Dec. 20: Derek Henry
Dec. 21: Lucille and The Wolf
Dec. 27: Kevin Koa
Dec. 28: Visitors Duo
Dec. 31: Shea Quinn and Friends
Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org
Dec. 13-15: Candlelight Christmas Concerts
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Dec. 6: Twisted Pine
Dec. 22: Holiday Jam
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 10: Irish Christmas in America
Dec. 14: Pablo Batista’s Latin Rhythms Holiday
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 19: Linda Eder
Dec. 27: Bruce in the USA
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Dec. 1: George Clinton
Dec. 2: Dark Star Orchestra
Dec. 4: Jordan Davis
Dec. 6: Smooth Like Clyde
Dec. 7: DJ Self and Yandy
Dec. 12: Reverend Horton Heat
Dec. 13: The Clarks, The Jellybricks, The Luv Gods, The Famous
Dec. 14: Locash
Dec. 21: Adrian Blitzer, The Colt Wilbur Band
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
Dec. 6: Zach Nyce
Dec. 20: Jason Ager
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Dec. 1-30: “The 2019 Christmas Show—Joy to the World”
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 13: Kevin McCaffrey
Dec. 14: “The Hip Nut” w/Greater York Dance
Dec. 15: “The Nutcracker Ballet” w/Greater York Dance and Midstate Ballet
Dec. 18-19: “The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Dec. 1-Jan. 4: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Through Dec. 8: “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”
Dec. 31: “Beauty and the Beast” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; hbg-cpac.org
Dec. 6-8: “Frozen Jr.”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Open Mic
Dec. 6, 7: J Bliss
Dec. 8: Oxymorons Improv Comedy Show
Dec. 13, 14: Cee-Jay Jones
Dec. 20, 21: Paul Lyons
Dec. 27, 28: Larry XL, Bob Kitson
Dec. 31: Jay Nog
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
Dec. 6: Free Jam-Beef (Howie), Scoreface/The Director, Ferd Majelly/Acoustic Tour, JODY/Drive Thru Pals
Dec. 7: Free Mixer (Preteen Girls), Bad Berries/The Bat, DANG./Introduce A Self, Rockstar Goes Supernova
Dec. 13: Free Jam (Oh No Mono), Leg of Lamp/Art Patrol, Sangy & Dock/Unbelievably Tasty, ElderProv/Closed Casket, Surprise Show with Paul
Dec. 14: Free Mixer (What? Hell Yeah! What?!), Side Hustle/Ball N’ Chain, Missed Connections, Critical HIT/Surprise Paul Show
Dec. 20: Free Jam (Preteen Girls), Scoreface/Bandito, BEEF, Bemafo
Dec. 21: Free Mixer (Wild Goose Chaise), Bad Berries/Sketch Pad, Barbra, Tiny Town
Dec. 27: Free Jam (The Assembly), Leg of Lamp/This Show Will Self Destruct, HIT BITS, Mary Todd Lincoln/Love Triangle
Dec. 28: Free Mixer (Psyentz), Side Hustle/Bandjob, The Real FAST Coast Wives, Solo Sleepover/Dropkick Morpheus
Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Dec. 5-15: “The Homecoming”
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 3-8: “Once on this Island”
Dec. 10-11: “The Elf on the Shelf—A Christmas Musical”
Dec. 21-22: “The Nutcracker” w/ Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; allenberry.com
Dec. 6-22: “Miracle on 34th Street”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Dec. 5-15: “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 7: PJ Masks Live!
Dec. 12: Lewis Black
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 20-22: Totem Pole presents “A Christmas Carol”
Messiah College School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 6-7 & 13-14: Fall Senior Series
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Through Dec. 28: “Who’s Holiday”
Through Dec. 29: “A Christmas Carol”
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 6: We the People—”Chynaah in Afro-spanic Synchronicity”
Dec 18-22: “Joy to the World” by Servant Stage Company
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 14-15: George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” w/Central PA Youth Ballet
