Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
The Jenkins 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Microbus, through Dec. 23
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“It’s Not All Fun and Games,” a photographic collaboration between Karen Commings and R. Andrew Hoff, Dec. 2 through Jan. 5; reception: Friday, Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m.
“A Journey Through Concrete City to Cresson,” two photographic series by Michael Hower, Dec. 2 through Jan. 5; reception: Friday, Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Art and Motherhood,” a show of Pamela Black’s colorful abstract paintings, through Dec. 3
“The Way I See It,” a diverse collection of photography by the West Shore Camera Club, Dec. 9-Jan. 14
“Art for the Holidays,” featuring holiday gifts and art by CALC artist and craftspeople, through Dec. 30
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
December artist of the month
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
“The Gilded Age at Fort Hunter Fashion Exhibit,” through Dec. 23
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Millersburg Area Art Association
Mid Penn Bank Art Show & Sale Reception and Award Ceremony, Dec. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Annual Holiday Show, through Dec. 31
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com
HAAA Member Exhibition at Hershey Public Library, through Dec. 10
HAAA Member Exhibition at The Cocoa Beanery, through Jan. 9
Campbelltown Academy of Music and Arts Ballroom Exhibit, through Jan. 14
Backstage Café at the Allen Theater, through Jan. 31
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
“Following the Pattern,” featuring the conceptual sculpture work of Travis Donovan, Dec. 2-Jan. 22; artist talk and reception: Dec. 2, 4:30 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by John Davis, Mary Gelenser, Richard Souders, Averi Shepps, Joelle and Justin Arawjo, and Erica Hilligas, through Dec. 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)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Artisan Marketplace of Perry County, filled with local art and handmade gifts for the holidays, through Jan. 14
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
Student Honors Photography, through Dec. 8; reception: Dec. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Art of the State” annual juried exhibition selected by a distinguished panel of jurors, through Jan. 15
“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
“Nature in Art,” the work of Victoria Fuller that explores the interconnectedness of human and natural systems on VanGo! Museum on Wheels, through December.
“Cojiform,” a multidisciplinary interactive art installation by Pittsburgh-based artist Isaac Bower that combines sculpture and creative problem-solving, through Dec. 4
“I’m Still Black—Osmyn Oree,” photography by Osmyn Josef Oree, depicting the diversity and depth of Black expression, Dec. 8-Jan. 8
“Lies & Redactions—A Survey,” Doug Navarra’s work of mark-making, historic found documents, bold minimalistic redactions and layered geometric patterns, through Jan. 8
“Deep Roots—Ornamentation and Identity,” highlights the work of artists Kuzana Ogg, Cecilia Paredes, Daisy Patton, Helice Wen and Helen Zughaib, through Jan. 22
“Fleeting Pleasures,” featuring work by some of the best known ukiyo-e artists exploring this ‘floating world’ of Edo culture, through Jan. 22
“Alternative Means Necessary,” featuring alternative process photographs by C. McCormick, Renee Romero, and Tamsen Wojtanowski, through Jan. 29
The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“Bronze—Highlights From the Permanent Collection,” through Feb. 25
“Noise,” drawings, paintings, prints and photographs by Dickinson Professor Emeritus of Art Ward Davenny, through April 15
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
Dec. 1-Jan. 7: “Home for the Holidays” show with art and local gifts
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Photo contest display of photographs that feature all of Dauphin County’s parks, Dec. 10-Jan. 18; reception and winners announcement: Jan. 15, 1 p.m.
“Winter Discovery,” Olewine Nature Center special exhibits and activities, and self-guided walks along the Towpath Trail, highlight the magic of the winter world, Dec. 10-Jan. 31
Read, Make, Learn
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Dec. 3: Holiday Painting & Ornament Workshop (ages 16-adult), 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 3: Copper Enameling Workshop (ages 13-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 17: Holiday Ornaments (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 18: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 27, 28, 29: Jingle Jamboree (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org
Dec. 2, 9: Preschool Storytime on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
Dec. 2, 9: Teen Dungeons and Dragons online, 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9: Tween Dungeons and Dragons online, 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 6: Born to Read on Zoom, 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
Dec. 6: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Toddler Storytime on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
Dec. 15: Live and Learn Lyceum, Open Studio, and Chautauqua—The Activist and the Animator on Zoom, 5-7 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Anime Club (ages 13-18), 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years), 9:30-10:10 a.m.
Dec. 5: Born to Read (birth-18 months), 9:30-10 a.m.
Dec. 5: All Ages Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 5: Paws 2 Read, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months), 9:30-10:10 a.m.
Dec. 13: A Tabletop for the Season, 5-7:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Dec. 1-29: Train Display (days/times vary)
Dec. 9: Homeschool Connection, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 10: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Dec. 17: Book Discussion Group, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 20: Musik Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 22: Knitter’s Group, 5-7 p.m.
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 9: Paper Ornament Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Santa’s Reindeer and Virtual Ms. Santa, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 2: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Mission Transition Kindergarten, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: Baby & Toddler Time, 10-10:30 a.m.
Dec. 5, 19: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
Dec. 6: Curl up with the Classics—“Oh, Money! Money!” 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 6, 20: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 7: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 7: Teen STEAM Meetup, 4-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 8, 15, 29: Meet and Greet Library Pups, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 9: Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga, 9-9:45 a.m.
Dec. 9: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 9: Film Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 10: Santa’s Workshop, 1-4 p.m.
Dec. 11: Teen Crafternoon, 1-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Teen Writers’ Meetup, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 14, 21: Tween STEAM Meetup, 5:15-6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Family Paint & Pix, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 17, 18: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 20: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Dec. 3: Woodburning Gnome Christmas Ornaments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 4: Watercolor Snow Man, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 10: Kids Christmas Workshop (ages 7-12), 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 11: Snowman Globe, 1-3 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
Dec. 7: Watercolor Workshop, 9 am.-3 p.m.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
Dec. 1, 15, 29: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 3: Joy to the World! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols, 2 p.m.
Dec. 3, 17: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Dec. 5: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m.
Dec. 5, 12: Storytime for Everyone, 11 a.m.
Dec. 5, 19: Movie Monday, 3 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Dec. 7: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 10: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.
Dec. 10: Holiday Wreaths, 11 a.m.
Dec. 12: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10 a.m.
Dec. 14, 28: Artisan Wednesday, 3 p.m.
Dec. 17: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Dec. 17: Williamsburg Wreath, 11 a.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Dec. 3: Family Christmas Party, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Rhyme Time (18 months and older), 10:15-10:35 a.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Toddler Time (18 months-3 years), 10:45-11:05 a.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 6: Teen Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 10: Gingerbread House Workshop, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Dec. 12: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 14: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 15: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 15: Teen Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
Dec. 17: Discovery Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Dec. 17: Adventure Club, 11:30 am.-12:15 p.m.
Dec. 17: Teen Squad Meeting, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 17: Trivia at Home—Pixar, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 19: Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m.
Dec. 22: STEAM Club (grades 1-2), 6 p.m.
Dec. 22: STEAM Club (grades 3-5), 6 p.m.
Dec. 27: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Kline Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
Dec. 1, 8: All Ages Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 2, 3: Pop-up Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Paws 2 Read (ages 6-11), 5-6 p.m.
Dec. 17: Knit One, Crochet, Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 8: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Dec. 10: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 11, 27: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Speech Links to Literacy (ages 3-5 years), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 6: All Ages Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13: Girl Scouts—Academic Edge, 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 10: Chess and Go Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 16: Speech Links to Literacy, 10-11:30 a.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
Dec. 5, 12: Girls Who Code (grades 3-5), 5-6 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Teen Podcast (ages 13-28), 5-6 p.m.
Dec. 13, 27: The Pennsylvania Past Players Living History Workshop Series, 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 15: Live and Learn Lyceum, Open Studio, and Chautauqua—The Activist and the Animator, 5-7 p.m.
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: STEM Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Dec. 3: Wreath Making Workshops, 9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Dec. 1: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 1-31: Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Dec. 1-Jan. 2: Beanstack Challenge—Kids Cocoa Club (ages 0-18)
Dec. 2, 16: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 5: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest, 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
Dec. 7: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 8, 22: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 13: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Kid Builders (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 17: Teen Holiday Take & Make (ages 13-17), 10 a.m.
Dec. 17: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 17: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 19: Holiday Storytime, 6 p.m.
Dec. 20: Teen Game Party (ages 12-17), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 21: Tween Book Club (ages 8-12), 5 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Dec. 1-4: “The Zula Patrol—Down to Earth”
Dec. 1-30: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
Dec. 2, 17: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 4: Art of the State Artists Conversations, 2 p.m.
Dec. 7: Explore! Candles, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 7-29: SEASONS
Dec. 8: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 8-30: Animals of the Night
Dec. 9: Virtual Program—Eastern Hemlock Tree Conservation in PA, 12:15 p.m.
Dec. 14: Homeschool Program—Wetland Ecology, 10 a.m.
Dec. 15: Curiosity Kids—Holidays 1970s and 1980s edition, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 21: Explore! Dendrochronology, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 22: Victorian Puzzles & Games, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 23: Art of the State Stroller Tour, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 28: Cup Challenges, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 29: Curiosity Kids—PORTRAITS featuring works from the Art of the State Exhibition, 11:30 a.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
Dec. 10: The Masks We Wear Writing Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Foundations of Drawing, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
Dec. 1: Wood Burning Ornaments Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 3: Art Journaling Series, Book Binding 101, 1-3 p.m.
Dec 10: Second Saturday, Clay Luminarias, Silk Painting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec 17: Santa in the Gallery, Photo Booth, Macrame Ornaments, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Dec. 1: Owl Prowl at Detweiler Park, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dec. 2: Owl Prowl at Wiconisco Creek Park, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dec. 3: Cadette Girl Scouts—Night Owl, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 10: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 13: Public Meeting—Wildwood Lake Restoration, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 17: Stained-Glass Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 18: Reindeer Workshop, 1:30-5 p.m.
Live Music
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Dec. 17: Solar Federation Tribute to RUSH
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 2: Jazz in the City
Dec. 3: Family Event—Holly Jolly Jazz Time
Dec. 17: Jagged Edge
Blair Music Center, Lutz Recital Hall
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu
Dec. 1: Chamber Winds
Dec. 3, 4: Christmas at The Valley
Dec. 5: Small Jazz Ensemble
Dec. 6: Guitar Ensemble
Dec. 7: Strings Ensembles Concert
Dec. 8: Concert Band
Dec. 9: An Evening of Art and Music
Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org
Dec. 4: Jeff Hamilton Trio
Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; www.etown.edu
Dec. 4: Fall Choral Concert
The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
Dec. 2: A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas with The Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet
Dec. 9: Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute
Dec. 15: The Bad Toupees
Dec. 23: Colebrook Road
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 7: St. Thomas Dulcimer Society
Dec. 18: Brass Triumphant
Greystone Brew House
303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg
717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com
Dec. 2: Dan Jamison
Dec. 9: SOC Duo
Dec. 16: Tim Colgan
Dec. 23: Keara Rose
Dec. 30: Zach Nyce
Greystone Public House
2120 Colonial Rd., Harrisburg
717-829-9952; www.greystonepa.com
Dec. 1: Jason Carst
Dec. 8: Dan Jamison
Dec. 15: Aaron Daniel Gaul
Dec. 22: Roy LeFever
Dec. 29: Keara Rose
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 1: Peekaboo
Dec. 2: The Motet & TAUK
Dec. 3: No Mana
Dec. 3: The Emo Night Tour
Dec. 9: Bear Grillz
Dec. 17: From Ashes To New
Dec. 17: Giovannie & The Hired Guns
Dec. 30: Wicked X-mas II
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org
Dec. 3: Holiday Concert at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg
Dec. 4: Holiday Concert at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Middletown
Dec. 17: Holiday Concert at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, Ephrata
Dec. 18: Holiday Concert at Heidelberg UCC York
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Dec. 10-11: The Paul Simon Songbook
Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu
Dec. 2: Wetleg (XL Live)
Dec. 8: Bob Moses (XL Live)
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 4: Straight No Chaser
Dec. 5: Lindsey Stirling
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; www.hollywoodpnrc.com
Dec. 2: Jess Zimmerman Band
Dec. 3: The Prince Project Tribute Band
Dec. 9: Funktion
Dec. 10: Vertigo Vultures
Dec. 16: Cazhmiere
Dec. 17: Grant Bryan Band
Dec. 23: Colt Wilbur Band
Dec. 24: Jason Dumm Band
Dec. 30: Emily’s ToyBox
Dec. 31: The Luv Gods
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com
Dec. 3: Concert at St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Dec. 10: Concert at All Saints Episcopal Church
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 2: Martina McBride
Dec. 3: The Raleigh Ringers
Dec. 11: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 2: Symphony Orchestra Concert
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
Dec. 16: Ray Holland, Lizzy Baldwin, Liz Augustine
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 4: Messiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 6: Messiah University Musica Nova Student Compositions
Dec. 9: Tim Warfield’s All Star Jazzy Christmas
Dec. 11: Messiah University Guitar Ensemble
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com
Dec. 9: The Comedie of Robert Kennedy, Bang Bang Band Girl, Some Kind of Jazz Piano
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 14: Figgy Pudding
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Dec. 4: Steve Rudolph
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org
Dec. 11: A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Rusty Rail Brewing Company
5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg
570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com
Dec. 1: Rapid Run
Dec. 5, 19: Monday Night JamFest
Dec. 12: Allan Combs
Dec. 15: Gift, Troutman & Gift
Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org
Dec. 16: Candlelight Christmas at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg
Dec. 17: Candlelight Christmas at Elizabethtown College
Dec. 18: Candlelight Christmas at Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Dec. 4: Open Mic Night at West Shore Theater
Dec. 10: Twisted Pine
Dec. 18: Emerging Artist Showcase Reunion Show with Buffalo Rose, Angela Autumn, Noah G. Fowler
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 2: Open Rehearsal for Tuba Christmas
Dec. 8: Irish Christmas in America
Dec. 10: Club 42 Series—Amy Banks and Harrisburg Jazz Collective
West Shore Theatre
Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 17: Christy Altomare
Dec. 23: Uptown Band’s “Christmas Extravaganza”
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 14: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Dec. 2: Wetleg
Dec. 4: The River 97.3 Toys for Tots
Dec. 8: Bob Moses
Dec. 9: X-mas Salvation Army Benefit with Defiant, Eternal Frequency, Observe the 93rd, Light the Lamp, Marrisa Porter
Dec. 10: Back in Back AC/DC Tribute
Dec. 16, 17: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Dec. 23: XL Live Festivus w/ Big Boy Brass, Spilly Cave, Very Fine Gentlemen, Side of Yams
Dec. 31: The Amish Outlaws
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Dec. 1-30: The 2022 Christmas Show—“Home for the Holidays”
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 10: Greater York Dance presents “The Nutcracker”
Dec. 11: Greater York Dance presents “The Hip Nut”
Dec. 16: Hike Head and Jared Stern, with Audrie Marsh
The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
Dec. 2-11: “A Christmas Story” The Musical
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
Dec. 9-18: “A Steampunk Christmas Carol”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Dec. 1-30: “A Christmas Carol” The Musical
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Dec. 3-22: “The Elves & The Shoemaker” w/Popcorn Hat Players
Dec. 31: TMI Improv—Last Laughs of 2022
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 11: Queens Who Brunch
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org
Dec. 2-4: “Elf the Musical”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Dec. 2: Divas Down Under Jingle Bell Rock Drag Show
Dec. 2, 3: Jay Nog, Mike Keegan
Dec. 9, 10: Joe Deuce, Nathan Wallace
Dec. 16: Jim Dailakis
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Dec. 2: Level 1 Class Show, Ham Juice, 7th Kevin, The Offbeats, Humpday Momentus, Heart Throbs, Nuclear Family
Dec. 3: Solo Sleepover, Beautiful Baby, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches, The Renegades, Uncomfortable
Dec. 9: Free Improv Jam, House Team Z, Chill Karen, Bandito, The Bondfire Society
Dec. 10: Free Mixer, The Show Will Self Destruct, The Bat, Barbara, Tiny French Cigarettes
Dec. 16: Level 3 Class Show, Ham Juice, 7th Kevin, Cosmic Trash, Mane n’ Tail
Dec. 17: Level 1 Class Show, Sunday School, Leg of Lamp, Rockstar Goes Supernova
Dec. 18: Level 1 Class Show
Dec. 19: Level 3 Class Show
Dec. 23: Free Improv Jam, House Team Z, Chill Karen, Midtown Funk, Merely Players
Dec. 24: Free Mixer, Snicker Casket, Sugar Weasel, Elderprov, The Original Six, TBA
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 1: “Bluey’s Big Play the Stage Show”
Dec. 9: Nikki Glaser
Dec. 17, 18: Central PA Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com
Dec. 3-23: “Winter Wonderettes”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Dec. 2-12: “A Little Women Christmas”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 7: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 9-18: “A Christmas Carol”
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 2-10: Fall Senior Series
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 1-22: “Who’s Holiday!”
Dec. 2-22: “A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas!”
Dec. 3-23: “A Christmas Carol”
Dec. 17: Paige Turner—“Drag Me to Christmas”
Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com
Dec. 9, 10: “Holiday Cabaret” at Whitaker Center
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 15-18: “A Christmas Carol!”
West Shore Theatre
Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 9-11: Sankofa presents “Black Nativity”
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 3: Studio 22 Dance Academy presents “The Nutcracker Ballet”
Dec. 9, 10: Theatre Harrisburg presents “Holiday Cabaret”
Dec. 10, 11: Central PA Youth Ballet presents George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker”
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