Museum & Art Spaces
3rd Street Studio
1725 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
Facebook: 3rd Street Studio
“Creepy Crawlers,” featuring imaginative acrylic, ink and graphite works by Sean Arce, March 18-May 20; reception: March 18, 6-10 p.m.
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Pinstriping & Automotive Art” by HotRod Jen, March 11-May 31; special program with the artist: March 12, 2 p.m.
“Mods vs. Rockers,” motorcycles and scooters, March 19-Oct. 29.
“It’s a Small World: Micro & Mini Cars,” through April 22.
“Pioneers in African-American Auto History,” through April 30.
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“5 Artist Invitational,” with Josephine Alexander, Matthew Bennett, Karen Commings, Francesca Pizzurro and Deborah Williams, through March 31.
BrainVessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; www.bvcargo.com
“Catch and Release: Fish and Lure Paintings,” works by Mary Anne Lard and Thom Glace, through March 11.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the Month: Jim Lambert
Gallery@Second
608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-2498; galleryatsecond.com
“The Burg 2: About Harrisburg, For Harrisburg,” through March 12.
Works by Nancy Huerter and Chris Lyter, March 14-April 30; reception: March 18, 6-9 p.m.
The Hershey Story Museum
63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-534-8939; hersheystory.org
“Chocolate Workers Wanted,” life in Hershey’s chocolate factory from 1905 to 1925, through spring 2016.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; www.perrycountyarts.org
“Interior,” an exploration of physical, emotional, sculptural and pictorial aspects of interior space through sculptures and paintings by Brian and Naomi Menkis, through May 7.
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
“Illustrations by Liatra Myers,” March through April; reception: March 18, 5-7 p.m.
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective
“Eros,” a provocative exhibit by fine art photographer Stewart A., which is intended for a mature audience, through March 26.
“Hard Boiled,” an art tribute to pulp novels and B movies, March 4-April 30; reception: March 4, 6-10 p.m.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
“The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls,” the story of a man born into slavery, who later rose to the U.S. Congress, through June 2016.
“Tell Mother I’ve Been Good: Vice & Virtue in the Civil War,” illustrating the moral challenges faced by thousands of men in the ranks, through Dec. 31.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
“The Hidden Works of Jay N. ‘Ding’ Darling,” featuring personal works of the pioneering conservationist and cartoonist, through June 18.
“A Four-Year Retrospective: Ned Wert Workshops at Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art,” March 19-26; reception: March 19, 2 p.m.
PCCA Gallery
Perry County Council of the Arts
1 S. 2nd St., Newport
perrycountyarts.org
“Stories of Individual Struggles and Personal Growth,” featuring relief paintings and sculptures by Evgeny Krayushkin (ZheKa), through April 2.
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
”Consequences,” photographs by Rita Bernstein, through April 1.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“National History Day in Pennsylvania,” highlighting a year-long classroom program that engages students in hands-on historical research and exploration based on the 2016 theme “Exploration, Encounter & Exchange,” March 11-May 1.
“Pennsylvania Modern, A Juried Photography Exhibition of Midcentury Modern Architecture,” honoring iconic and modern architecture, extended through April 24.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
“New Light: The Pennsylvania Impressionists, Highlights from the Woodmere Art Museum Collection,” through May 22.
Whitaker Center/The Curved Wall
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
“Art Center Instructor Exhibition,” featuring the work of the Art Center School and Galleries of Mechanicsburg instructors, through April 1.
WITF Atrium Gallery
4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg
717-704-3000; witf.org
“Foundations,” works of photography by Michael Hower, March 1-April 14; reception: March 9, 5-7 p.m.
Yellow Bird Café
1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com
Works by Kyle Baskin, through March 13.
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
“Deep Cuts,” works by SR81, through March 17.
“Facets of Nature,” contemporary impressionism by Meaghan Troup, March 18-April 14.
Read, Make, Learn
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
March 10: “Homemade Pastas and Sauces,” 6-9 p.m.
March 16: “Sunday Dinner Classics,” 6-9 p.m.
March 20: “What is Socialism and the Bernie Sanders Revolution?” 2 p.m.
March 23: “Taste of Thai,” 6-9 p.m.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
March 6: Maple Sugar Festival, 12-4 p.m.
March 11: “Tales for St. Patrick’s Day,” 7 p.m.
March 16: Author reading: “Hold Your Horses: The Pennsylvania Farm Show at 100” by Mary Klaus, 7 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
March 1: Curl Up With the Classics—“Jane Eyre,” 1 p.m.
March 4: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
March 5: Story Time and Music Therapy, 3:30 p.m.
March 7: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m.
March 10, 24: Teen Writers Group, 7 p.m.
March 11: Foreign Film Friday—“Priceless,” 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
March 15: Fredricksen Reads, 7 p.m.
March 15: “Gardening with Nature: Spice up Your Landscape with Herbs,” 7 p.m.
March 17: Kids and Companions Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
March 18: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
March 20: LEGO Workshop, 2 p.m.
March 22: Zen Coloring, 7 p.m.
March 23: Adventure Crafts—“Secret Agents,” 4:30 p.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
March 5-April 30: Kidprov (ages 5-8), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 5-April 30: Kidprov (ages 9-12), 2-3:30 p.m.
March 20: Storytelling Workshop: Untitled Harrisburg, 2-5 p.m.
Healthy Living Kitchen
16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown
717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com
March 3: Immune Boosting Cooking
March 8: Cooking Grains & Beans the Right Way
March 17: A Dietary Guide to Reducing Inflammation
March 22: Healthy Fats Keep You Moving
The LBGT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Common Roads Youth, 6 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Weekly Meditation Practice, 11 a.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads Young Adults, 4 p.m.
March 10: Aging with Pride Lunchtime Discussion, 12 p.m.
March 15: Women’s Group, 6 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
March 14-April 25: Ballroom Dance Lessons, 5:30 p.m.
Messiah College School of Arts
1 College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
March 18: Azaguno: African Drum and Dance Ensemble
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
March 1: Sci-Fi Writer’s Group, 7 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Midtown Chess Club, 11 a.m.
March 3: Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel, 7 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
March 5: Sign Language with Karen, 11 am.
March 5: Good News Café, 6 p.m.
March 8: Dauphin County Young Democrats Meeting, 7 p.m.
March 8, 22: Meet-Up, 9 a.m.
March 10, 17: Camp Curtin Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m.
March 12: Storytime with Samantha, 11 a.m.
March 13, 27: TED Talks, 1 p.m.
March 16: Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Club, 7 p.m.
March 18: Coffee Tasting with Café Staff, 12 p.m.
March 18: Tea Tasting w/Café Staff, 2 p.m.
March 19: Coffee & Critique—Designer Workshop, 8:30 a.m.
March 20: Midtown Writer’s Group, 1 p.m.
March 20: LGBT Book Club, 5 p.m.
March 22: Friends of Midtown Safety Committee, 6:30 p.m.
March 27: Harrisburg Young Professionals Book Club, 2 p.m.
March 28: Feminism Book Club, 7 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
March 4: “Letting Go!” Paint Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
March 22-May 3: Abstract Painting 7-week class, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 26: Digital Art Photography Workshop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Movement Center
2134 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-238-0357; themovementcenter.net
March 12: Open House free classes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts, Landis House
67 N. Fourth St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
March 5: Free Drop-in Art for Kids, 1-4 p.m.
March 12: “A Novel Idea” writing workshop, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 16: Perry County Camera Club, 6-8 p.m.
March 19: Writing Workshop—Writing Plays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 19: Beginning Basketry: Berry Basket, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
March 6: First Family Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
March 1: “Pennsylvania Bats on the Rebound,” 7-8:30 p.m.
March 3: “Educator Workshop—Healthy Water, Healthy People,” 9 am.-3 p.m.
March 6: “Beginner’s Yoga and Walk,” 10-11:30 a.m.
March 12: “Aquatic Insects,” 1-2:30 p.m.
March 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 13: “Kids Discover,” 1-2:30 p.m.
March 19: “Scout Program—Weather Bear Elective,” 10:30-2:30 p.m.
March 19: Photography Workshop, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
March 20: “Conservation Video Series—Bald Eagles and Elk in PA,” 1-2:30 p.m.
March 20: “Flower Walk—Cold Tolerant Plants,” 1:30-3 p.m.
March 30: Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood, 10-10:45 a.m.
Live Music Around Harrisburg
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
March 8-9: STOMP
March 15: The Pink Floyd Experience
March 19: The Oak Ridge Boys
March 20: Marty Stuart & Connie Smith
March 29-30: Yanni
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
March 3: Consider the Source
March 4: Midnight Spaghetti & the Chocolate G Strings
March 5: Splintered Sunlight
March 6: De Temps Antan
March 10: PitchBlak Brass Band
March 11: Case 150’s 20th Anniversary Show
March 12: Dr. Southclaw & Muppet’s Titanium Stardust Machine
March 16: Sythian
March 17: Cornmeal
March 18: Kilmaine Saints
March 25: Jimkata w/Humandala
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
March 1: Daniel Sheehan
March 2: Christine Purcell
March 3: Jessica Perla
March 4, 15, 18: Noel Gevers
March 5, 26: Roy Lefever
March 8: Maria Battista
March 10, 13, 17, 24: Anthony Haubert
March 11, 19: Chris Emkey
March 12, 25: Ted Ansel
March 16, 23: Deborah Anderson
March 22: Corinna Joy
Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net
March 18: RJD2
March 26: Silverstein
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
March 4: Antonio Andrade
March 5: Womack & Lowery
March 6: Coco & The Bug
March 11: Dominick Cicco
March 12: Kirk Wise
March 13: Jane Ramsey
March 18: Jim Haas
March 19: Steven Gellman
March 20: Shawan and the Wonton
March 25: Jeanine and Friends
March 26: Doug Morris
March 26: “A Night of Protest Music”
March 27: Suzi Brown
Grain + Verse Bottlehouse
148 Sheraton Dr., New Cumberland
717-317-3044; grainandverse.com
March 3: Ghost Town Cinema
March 10: Sweet Corn & Peanut
March 17: Tim Cooney
March 24: Shotgun Ragtime Band
March 31: Corty Byron
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
March 5: First Friday w/Vetour Productions
March 18: Melanie Safka w/Eva
March 19: The Bo Deadlys
March 20: The Michelle Canning Band
March 25: The Fleshtones w/The Split Squad & Stupidity
March 26: The Jellybricks, Andy Bopp, Andy Grimm & Matt Monta
Every Monday: Barcrawler Karaoke
Every Tuesday: Open Mic
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
March 5-6: Hollywood Heroes & Villains
March 12: “Swingin’ on a Star” w/Stuart Malina and his Big Band
March 19-20: Masterworks 5
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
March 12: Red Hot Chilli Pipers
March 15-17: Blue Man Group
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodprnc.com
March 4: Stand Tall Baby Doll
March 5: The Luv Gods
March 11: Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute Band)
March 11: Restless
March 12: Green Eggs
March 18: Uptown
March 19: Gold Dust
March 25: Sunshine Symphony
March 26: Smooth Like Clyde
Johnny Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill
5327 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2254; johnnyjoesbar.com
March 5: SOS
March 12: Martini Bros.
March 19: Stealing the Covers
March 26: Off the Wagon
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
March 4: Rivers
March 18: Stereoma
March 25: Drew & Ket
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Uptown
1836 Green St., Harrisburg
717-695-4882; littleampscoffee.com
March 17: Yam Yam
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
March 15: Yamato Drummers of Japan
March 18: Jay & the Americans w/Dennis Tufano
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
March 9: Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley
The MakeSpace
1916 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgmakespace.com
March 5: Honduras, Seasonal, Prodigal Suns
March 8: The Receiver, Saint Brendan and the Navigators, Fly Overs
Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org
March 31: Doric String Quartet
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
March 18: Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Mill in Hershey
810 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com
March 5: Funktion
March 12: Shea and Swish of The Luv Gods
March 17: Erich Cawalla Trio
March 19: Still Hang String Band
March 26: Hip 450
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
March 9: Lazyeyes w/Beverly
March 10: David Mayfield Parade
March 18: Hot Jam Factory w/Mellowells & Port Ellis
March 27: Restorations w/Creepoid
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
March 11: Ann Kerstetter Band
River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
rivercityhbg.com
March 2: Acoustic Stew Open Jam
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Open Electric Jam
March 5: Shawan and the Wonton
March 9: Blue Elephant Open Jam
March 12: Chris Purcell and the Sinners
March 18: Kat Hart & The Norm Eberly Quartet
March 19: Crippled But Free
March 23: Don Johnson Open Jam
March 25: Peoples Open Jam
March 27: Miami Fusion Dance Party
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
March 4: Music thru Science Lite
March 11: Houston Baker
March 12: Song Smith
March 18: US2 Duo
March 19: Up Pops the Devil
March 25: A Perfect Storm
March 26: Visitors Duo
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
March 4: Jazz in the City
March 11: WXPN presents Deer Tick
March 12: Saturday Morning Symphony w/York Symphony Orchestra
March 12: The Piano Men w/York Symphony Orchestra
March 15: Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell
Suba Tapas Bar
272 North St., Harrisburg
717-233-7358; mangiaqui.com
March 5: Gary Brown
March 12: Bryan Weber
March 19: Chris Dean
Susquehanna Folk Music Society
sfmsfolk.org
March 6: De Temps Antan
March 13: March Jam Session
March 13: Mick Moloney, Billy McComiskey & Athena Tergis (at Fort Hunter)
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
March 5: Jazz in the Sky w/Kenia
March 11: Music in the Round: Easy Come, Easy Go
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
March 23: The Ann Wilson Thing
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
March 4: HIP450
March 11: Patty Mac and the Motion
March 25: The Jayplayers
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
March 5: Bill Engvall
March 6: “Always…Patsy Cline”
March 13: “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash”
March 24: The Temptations & The Four Tops
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
March 3-6: “James and the Giant Peach”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Through March 12: “Clue, the Musical”
March 17-April 30: “Menopause, the Musical”
Gamut Theatre
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Through March 5: “Stone Soup” (Popcorn Hat Players)
March 12-26: “The Seagull”
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown
717-939-9333; www.hbg-cpac.org
March 17-20: “The Prophets Foretold”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
March 4-5: Rich Vos
March 11-12: John Moses w/David Beck
March 18-19: Chris Killian & Dusty Slay
March 25-26: Jim Holder and Andy Forrester
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Harold Hour
March 5: Mary Todd Lincoln/Love Triangle
March 5: Power Trio
March 5, 19: Monotone—An Improvised Musical
March 12: Introduce A Self
March 12: Missed Connections
March 12: Panzer Division/Pillow Talk
March 26: Hardly Working
Every Saturday: Free Improv Mixer
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
March 13: Sundae Best Variety Show
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheyentertainment.com
March 18: “Rhythm in the Night,” Irish Dance Spectacular
March 19-20: Theresa Caputo Live
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
March 11: “Say What?” Poetry Night
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmonline.net
March 25-April 10: “Death Trap”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
March 19: “Skippyjon Jones Snow What”
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
March 19: Imago Theatre, “ZooZoo”
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
March 18: Comedy Night
March 26: Carraig School of Irish Dance
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
March 12: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
March 4-20: “One Man, Two Guvnors”
Rose Lehrman Arts Center
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
March 23: “The Second City”
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
March 3: “Mamma Mia!”
March 5: Frank Ferrante in an Evening with Groucho
March 11: Ron White w/Josh Blue
March 13: “Ailey II”
March 19: “Invincible—A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson”
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
March 4: “Anna in the Tropics”
March 12-13: Dance Lancaster—5th Season Festival
York Little Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-5715; ylt.org
March 4-13: “The Taffetas”
