Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine

Happenings: Our March Calendar of Events

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Forgotten Features—Classic & Cool Discontinued Options,” through April 20

Shelby G.T. 350s, through April 20

Legacy Series—Ford Bronco Then & Now, April 20


Art Association of Harrisburg

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

“Trinity to Infinity—Creative Expressions,” three-person invitational exhibit featuring the artists Thom Kulp, Chet Davis, and Brian Defrees, through March 25

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

Kyle Hollinger Exhibit Friday, March 28-April 24; opening reception: March 28, 5:30-7 p.m.

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

Photography exhibition featuring Market Square Church members Susan Hoover and Ron Poorman, select dates through March 9

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

CALC’s Annual Member Exhibit—“Amethyst, Exploring the Facets of the Color Purple,” through March 15

Celebration of Student Art, March 27-April 19; reception: March 27, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

March artist of the month

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

“Limelight on Local Artists,” through March

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

Featured artist of the month: Ted Book, Vessels of Light, March 5-29


Gallo’ry on Market

2010 Market St., Camp Hill
717-623-2090; galloryonmarket.com

March featured artists: Jane Albin, Gail Fox, Julie Riker and Jim Whetstone

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through April 12

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through May 31

Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org

“The Future is Botanical,” by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, March 18-31

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

Handmade paper and mixed media artworks by Maeve Leslie, through March 2

Senior Exhibition I: B.A. Studio Art, March 22-April 6, reception: March 22, 4:30 p.m.

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

The Photography of Jessica Bock-Páez, capturing diverse ecosystems and Colombia’s vibrant animals, through April 20

“The First Artists of Central Pennsylvania,” honoring the artistic legacy of the Conestoga-Susquehannock people, once the largest indigenous tribe in PA, through March 29

 

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

Art in the Stacks—JT Redcay, March 1-31

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

“HUGS,” hand-dyed and sewn fabric collages, by artist Ginny Streckewald, through March 12

Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu

“Morsels by John Cline,” through March 21; public lecture: March 6, 6 p.m.

Student Honors Show, March 31-May 5

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 PA in diverse fields, detailing their contributions and challenges they faced in their lifetimes

“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)

“HORSE2AUTO: A Transportation Revolution”

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

Dōshi Spotlight, ceramics by Beverlee Lehr, works on paper by Jo Margolis and oil paintings by Mary Hochendoner, April 6

Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, through May 11

“THERE,” Jordan Nassar intricately weaves cultural narratives, personal heritage, and the art of Middle Eastern embroidery, through May 11

“Housing—Pennsylvania Dwellings Observed, paintings by Lou Schellenberg,” through June 1

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“Floating Beauty—Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e, historical perspectives on women and their depiction in art in Edo Period Japan (1615–1858),” through April 6

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

“Near At Hand,” exhibition of work by Dickinson College studio art faculty and objects from The Trout Gallery’s permanent collection, curated by art history senior seminar students, through April 5

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

Mixed media art by Lynne “Bird” McCreary, featuring colorful compositions and colleges, through March 22

 

 

Read, Make, Learn

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

March 5, 12, 19, 26: Swing Dance Classes, 6-9:30 p.m.

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

March 4-8: Functional Pottery (adults), Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.
March 4: Supervised Lampworking Lab (adults), 10-11 a.m. and/or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 5, 19: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (adults), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10: Pottery For All (ages 15 +), 6-9 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10: Vibrant Landscapes in Oil (adults), 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 13: Quilt Squares in Watercolor Workshop (adults), 1-3 p.m.
March 13, 20, 27, April 3: Acrylic Painting (adults), 1:30-3 p.m.
March 18: Torn Paper Workshop (adults), 1-3 p.m.
March 18-April 8: Elements of the Human Face (ages 9-14), Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 25-April 15: Figure Drawing Studio (adults), Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
March 25-April 15: Intermediate Pottery (ages 15 +), Tuesdays, 12-3 p.m.
March 27-April 17: Pottery Wheel Throwing (adults), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 27-April 17: Pastel Painting (adults), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 27-April 17: Intermediate & Advanced Pottery (adults), Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.

Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org

March 1: Toddler Play Time, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
March 3: Tween Quest, 4-5 p.m.
March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Baby Time, 9:30-10 a.m.
March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Toddler Time, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Preschool Storytime, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Young Health Explorers, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Meet the Artist, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Café, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 6: Local History Series: Agriculture in Cumberland County, 6-7 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
March 13: A Kids Book About Healthy Habits, 5-6 p.m.
March 14: Family Holiday Storytime, 9:15-10 a.m.
March 15: Social Media Marketing Basics, 12-1 p.m.
March 22: Tween Tech Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 22: Till There Was You with Lindsay Hameroff, 12-1 p.m.
March 25: Bosler’s Birthday Series—The Bosler Memorial Library History, Vision and Mission, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

March 1: Peep Show Workshop, 2-5 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting (ages 16-adult), 1-3 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Beginning Oil Painting (ages 16-adult), 6-8 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: March Madness with Mosaics (adults), 6-8 p.m.
March 4, 14: Suicide Loss Survivors (ages 13-adult), 5:30-7 p.m.
March 4-April 8: ZOOM—Getting Started with Lightroom Classic, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 4-April 8: ZOOM—Getting Started with Lightroom Classic, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 5-April 9: ZOOM—Photoshop for Photographers, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 5-April 9: ZOOM—Photoshop for Photographers, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 8: March Magnets (ages 6-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 8: Experiential Mixed Media Workshop, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 8, 15, 22: Exotic Birds (ages 9-14), 12-2 p.m.
March 12-April 9: Art Journaling (adults), Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 15: Gelli Printing & Collage Workshop, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 19: Macramé 101, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
March 26-April 9: Weaving on a Simple Frame Loom, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

March 7: Disability Acceptance Through Literature via Zoom, 6-7 p.m.

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

March 1: Figment Forge Writing Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17: Tunes and Tales, 11-11:45 a.m.
March 4: Superhero Academy, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 7: Internet Basics, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 10: Mario Day Celebration, 4-6:30 p.m.
March 12: Seed Starting, 4-6 p.m.
March 15: Cooking When You Can’t Even, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 19: East Shore Cinema, 3-5 p.m.
March 20: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.

East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org

March 4: Drop-In Magnet Painting, 4:30 p.m.
March 12: Birdfeeder Craft, 6 p.m.
March 13, 27: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
March 18: Can You Build It? Engineering Challenge, 6:30 p.m..
March 25: Bingo for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

March 1: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
March 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 8, 22: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 15: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 22: Dungeon & Dragons Group, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 22: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

March 1: The Puzzlers, 1-4:30 p.m.
March 2: Game Day for All, 1-4:30 p.m.
March 2, 23: Pokémon Club for Teens and Tweens, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23: Heartfulness Meditation Workshop, 1-2 p.m.
March 3: Roots & Shoots Kids Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 3, 10, 24: Book Explorers, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 3, 17: Fredricksen Writes, 7 p.m.
March 4: Curl Up with the Classics—“The Woman in White,” 10-11 a.m.
March 4, 18: Plot Twisters, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Natalie D. Craumer Writers’ Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 5: Embroiderer’s Stitch In, 1-4 p.m.
March 5, 19: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
March 7: Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 9: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
March 10: Coffee (BYO) and Conversation, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 10: The Puzzlers, 1:30-8:30 p.m.
March 10: Philosopher’s Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 10: World Explorers, 6-7 p.m.
March 10, 24: Mock Interview Sessions, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 11, 25: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 13, 27: Journaling for Life, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 14: Indie & Foreign Film, 2-4 p.m.
March 15: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 17: Enjoying Birds in Our Backyard, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 17: Zoology Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 24: Fredricksen Reads—“Small Things Like These,” 7-8 p.m.
March 25: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 28: Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga, 9:15-10 a.m.
March 28: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.

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

March 6: Stained Glass Shamrock, 6-8 p.m.
March 8: St. Patrick’s Day Paint, 1-3 p.m.
March 20: Florals on Wood, 6-8 p.m.
March 27: Sea Glass Wall Art, 6-8 p.m.
March 29: Barnwood Bunny, 1-3 p.m.

George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

March 4, 18: Coloring for Adults!, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 8: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 21: Silent Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

March 22: Alla Prima Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Guided Walk, 10-11 a.m.

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
March 1-28: Spice of the Month—Asafoetida
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 4: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 5: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 5: LEGO Club, 4-5 p.m.
March 5: Open Book Group, 6-7:45 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Board Game Night, 5-7:45 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Community Crochet Night—Teen Space, 6-7:45 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Teen Time, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12-4 p.m.
March 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 11: Philosophers’ Round Table Discussion Group, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 18: Silent Book Group at Starbucks in Towne Square, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 22: Hershey Reads Event—Human Trafficking, 2-3 p.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

March 24: Fourth Monday Program—“Mira Lloyd Dock and the Civic Club of Harrisburg’s Role in the City Beautiful Movement,” 6-8 p.m.

Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org

March 5: Medicinal Bone and Vegetable Broths, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 22: Upcycled Crafting—Book Safes, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.


Joseph T. Simpson Public Library

16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

March 3: Teen Movie Monday, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Rhyme Time, 10:15-10:35 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Toddler Time, 10:45 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
March 14, 28: Dungeons & Dragons, 6-8 p.m.
March 15: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
March 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
March 20: Play Scrabble!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 22: Trivia at Home—“Country Music,” 6-8 p.m.
March 24: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
March 24: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
March 25: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22: Passageways, 2 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
March 8: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org

March 6: Don’t Rain on My Parade, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 8: Cooking in Colonial America, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 25: Coloring for Adults!, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 29: Mary Sachs Program Series: Decluttering with Carolina, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

March 15: Reading the Rainbow Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

March 4, 11, 18, 25: Storytime & Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 8: Family Board Game Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

March 11: An Evening with Ali Watkins and Bradford Pearson, 7-8 p.m.
March 19: An Evening with Emma Donoghue and Siobhan Phillips, 7-8 p.m.
March 27: An Evening with Allen Dieterich-Ward and Cindy Adams Dunn, 7-8 p.m.

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

March 1: Beginner Linocut, 1-3:30 p.m.
March 13: STEAM Student Art, 5-7 p.m.

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

March 23: Civil War Dance Class, 2-4 p.m.

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

March 16: Waterfowl Survey, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 20: Equinox Night Walks, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

March 1, 8, 15: Take and Makes (ages 2-5)
March 1-28: For the Love of Reading (ages 0-18)
March 1-31: Carnival Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
March 1-31: Read Across America
March 1, 15: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 3: PlayDoh Palooza (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 3, 10, 24: Teen Monday FUNdays (ages 13-17), 3-4 p.m.
March 3, 17: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 3-7: Leprechaun Trap LEGO Contest
March 4: Storytime STEAM (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
March 5: March Madness Minute-To-Win-It (ages 6-12), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 5: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Tech Time, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 6, 20: Movers and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
March 8: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
March 11: Shelf Love, 6-7 p.m.
March 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 12, 26: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 13, 27: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
March 15: Local Author Angela Enos, 10-11 a.m.
March 17: Irish Music Program (ages 5-8)
March 19, 26: iPad Class for Adults, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 20: Kid Builders (ages 3 and older), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 25: Good Trouble Teen Book Club (ages 12-16), 6-7:30 p.m.
March 26: Teen Crafternoon (ages 13-17), 3-4 p.m.
March 26: Dragon Yoga Storytime & Craft (ages 5-8), 5-6 p.m.
March 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
March 29: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

March 5: Mosaic Four-Leaf Clover Class, 6-8 p.m.
March 5-April 9: Homeschool Art Class (ages 4-9), Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 5-April 9: Public After School Art Class (grades 4-9), Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.
March 6-April 10: Art Classes for All Abilities (ages 6+), Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.


The State Museum of Pennsylvania

300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

March 1-2: Constellations
March 1-2: Seasons
March 5-30: Oasis in Space
March 5-30: Who Am I?
March 5: The Science and Art of the Bubble, 11:30 a.m.
March 7, 22: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
March 9: Charter Day, 12-4:30 p.m.
March 14: Curiosity Kids—How Does Your Garden Grow?, 11:30 a.m.
March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30: Passport, 3-3:30 p.m.
March 19: Victory Gardens, 11:30 a.m.
March 21: Virtual Program—Leading the Way with eDNA!, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 28: Curiosity Kids—The Great-Horned Owl, 11:30 a.m.:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

March 23: Quilt Sharing Circle, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

March 1: Swedish Huck Weaving, 1-3 p.m.
March 1, 6, 8, 13: Paper-razzi Iris Folded Irish Workshop, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
March 6: Paper-razzi Iris Folded Irish Workshop, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
March 6: Mosaic Montage Four Leaf Cover, 6-8 p.m.
March 8: Dinosaur Figure Painting, 1-3 p.m.
March 15: Needle Felted Mushroom and Succulents, 1-3 p.m.
March 21: Needle Felted Snowman, 6-8 p.m.
March 29: Strawberry Gourd Birdhouses, 1-3 p.m.

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

March 5, 12, 19: Cat in the Hat Learning Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 8: Birds and Coffee with Appalachian Audubon, 10-11 a.m.
March 8: Volunteer Work Day Litter Clean-up, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 9: Intro to Woodburning, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 15: Spring Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
March 19: Birdwalk—Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants, 8-10 a.m.
March 22: Intro to Birding, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 22: Flower Walk—Earliest Bloomers, 1:30-3 p.m.
March 23: Bonsai Workshop, 12-3 p.m.
March 23: March Hike, 1:30-3 p.m.
March 26: Preschool Storytime—Spring at Wildwood, 10-10:45 a.m.
March 26: Penn State Extension Master Gardener’s Veggie Series—Herb Gardening, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 27: Kids Discover—Woodpeckers (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
March 29: Backpacking 101, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 29: Penn State Extension Master Gardener’s Home Gardening Series—Testing Your Soil in 2024, 9:30-11 a.m.

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

March 15: The Plot Thickens, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 22: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 26: Financial Literacy Workshop, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Live Music

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

March 6, 20, 27: Open Jam/Mic Nights
March 7: Blind Owl Band
March 13: Old and in the Way, Jerry Garcia Bluegrass Tribute
March 15: Nashville-style Artists in the Round with Adam Varga, Gillian Smith, Cody Tyler and Jack Mach
March 22: Crooked Coast, The Jaded Lips

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

March 7: Jazz in the City
March 8: York Symphony
March 13: The Outlet—Music & Poetry Open Mic
March 21: Newsboys
March 22: The Soul Rebels
March 22: The Rush Tribute Project

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

March 13: Concert Choir
March 18: Concert Aria Competition
March 25: Common Hour Jazz
March 25: Hershey Orchestra Youth Competition

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

March 17: Across the Pond
March 21: Dirty Deeds—The AC/DC Experience

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

March 10, 11: Hot August Night—The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute

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

March 7, 8: The Badlees

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

March 14: Jackyl
March 22: Distinct Motive

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

March 1-2: A Night at the Movies—“Spaced Out!”
March 15-16: Mahler 4
March 29-30: Country Hits—Songs from Nashville

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

March 1: The Band Who Saved the World
March 6: Andry Smith
March 7: Amish Outlaws
March 8: Breck
March 13: Vincent LMI
March 20, 27: Los Monstros
March 14: Bad Sister
March 15: Luv Gods
March 21: Funktion
March 22: Emily’s Toybox
March 28: Katz 22
March 29:Vertigo Vultures

Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
165 Gateway Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-610-3331; lovedraftsbrewing.com

March 1: The Emo Night Tour
March 4: Aborted
March 7: Club 90’s presents Daft Punk Night
March 15: Helmet
March 29: Korpiklaani and Ensiferum

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

March 13: Dark Star Orchestra
March 20: The Beat Goes On

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

March 1: NYChillharmonic
March 27: Valerie June

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

March 23: Messiah University Concert Choir
March 24: Messiah University Choral Showcase
March 25: Messiah University Jazz Combo
March 27: A Night of Opera Scenes Program
March 28: Cantus


Pine Street Presbyterian Church

310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

March 23: Jocelyn Goranson and Daniel Glessner

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

March 5: Solas at West Shore Theatre
March 9: March Jam & Song Swap
March 10: JigJam
March 25: Altan


XL Live

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

March 1: The Ultimate Doors
March 7: Tribal Seeds, Kabaka Pyramid & Sensamotion
March 8: Houndmouth, Bo Staloch
March 14: The Infamous StringDusters
March 15: Kilmaine Saints, Super High Tech, Bubba, Finnegan
March 22: Lacey Sturm, Young Mother
March 25: Gaelic Storm, Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band
March 28: Peedi Crakk, Freeway, Beanie Sigel
March 29: Pink Talking Fish

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

March 13: Téada

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

March 1: Colebrook Road
March 2: Ted Neeley—Jesus Christ Superstar
March 5: Susquehanna Folk Music Society presents Solas
March 8: Best Shot—Tribute to Pat Benatar & Women Who Rock
March 14: Seasons
March 21: Burn the Jukebox
March 22: B-Street Band—Bruce Springsteen Tribute
March 28: The Mahoney Brothers
March 29: Jeffrey Gaines, Meaghan Farrell
March 30: Sempre Dolce

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

March 1: Get The Led Out
March 19: Rhythm of the Dance
March 28: Four Phantoms

 

The Stage Door

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

March 1-2: “Riverdance”


Appell Center for the Performing Arts

50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

March 20: Syncopated Ladies
March 26: “Dear Evan Hansen”
March 28: Rodney Carrington

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

March 1-2: “Something Rotten”
March 14-23: “God of Carnage”

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

March 1-April 1: “Waitress”

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

March 19: Back in Action—Conquer Your Back Pain Workshop, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 20: Art Heals—Bluebird Planter Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 27: Lifestyle Medicine, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

March 1-2: “Voices of The Eighth, Part III—Hallowed Ground”
March 5-22: “The Golden Goose”
March 7: TMI Improv
March 15-30: “Frankenstein”

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

March 28-30: HCPAC Youth presents “Willy Wonka Jr.”

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

March 1: Coleman Green, Joshua Ryan
March 7, 8: Rich Vos
March 14, 15: Brad Lanning, William McKenzie
March 21, 22: Kevin Lee, Corey Hunter
March 28: Darren “DS” Sanders, TBA

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

March 1: Solo Sleepover, Ham Juice, Actor’s Worst Nightmare, What? Hell Yeah! What?, Jeremy++
March 1, 2, 7, 9: Level 3 Class Show
March 7: Elderprov, Riff Rats, Barn Bitches, Phlegminism
March 8: Free Improv Mixer, Awkward Timing, Uncomfortable, Rockstar, Rockstar Karaoke
March 14: Musical Class Show, Go Fun Me, Spice Crones, Coping Mechanism, Team Z
March 15, 16: Level 1 Class Show
March 15: Homie-Sexual, The Next Leaver, Original 6, Barbra, Blackest Thing Ever
March 16: Musical Class Show
March 21: Free Improv Jam, Los Complicados, Am I the Assshow, Offbeats, Hyena Skits, REAL Fast Coast Wives of Central PA
March 22: Free Improv Mixer, All Over the Place, The Bondfire Society, Cosmic Trash, Big Business LLC
March 28: Kidprov Class Show, Go Fun Me, Leg of Lamp, Coping Mechanism, Lil Stinkers

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

March 1-2: “Bounce! A New Musical”
March 27-30: “tiny beautiful things”

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

March 1, 8, 15: “Pinkalicious the Musical”

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

March 1-9: “Murder By Membership Only!”

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

March 6: Greg Warren
March 22: HYPROV—Improv Under Hypnosis
March 23: Sesame Street Live!

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

March 20-23: “Josephine—A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play”

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

March 1, 2: “Shoeless Joe”
March 21-22: Spring Senior Series I and II


Open Stage

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

March 1: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
March 7: EFF Live!
March 22-April 12: “I’m Proud of You”
March 25-28: “The Diary of Anne Frank”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com

March 7-23: “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”

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

March 1: “MAROONED! A Space Comedy”

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