Happenings
Museum & Art Spaces
3rd Street Studio
1725 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-385-3315; Facebook: 3rd Street Studio
“In Dreams,” a sculptural installation by Chad Whitaker, through May 20; closing reception: May 20, 6-9 p.m.
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Hemmings Classic Car Detroit Underdogs,” highlighting the often overlooked, under-appreciated and easily attainable cars of youth, May 13-Aug. 27.
“Camaro & Firebird 50th Anniversary Exhibit,” featuring a show of these iconic American vehicles, May 13-Oct. 8.
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“(photo) synthesis: from wood to paper,” AHA Collaborative Exhibition with Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, through May 4.
“89th Annual International Juried Show,” May 12-June 15; reception, May 13, 6-9 p.m.
Brain Vessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; bvcargo.com
“Spring Bloom,” spring watercolor paintings by Rosanne Wolfe license plate art, through late June.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Expression and Exploration,” watercolors by Linda Young and thread paintings by Teri Oja, through May 13.
“Shared Observations,” watercolors by Debra Kreiger and photographs by Jean Macaluso, May 19-June 17; reception: May 19, 6:30 p.m.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the Month: Pam Wenger
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
“Ikebana and Bonsai Exhibits,” with Ikebana International and the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, May 6-7
“First Annual Needle Arts Exhibit,” featuring the handiwork of local needle art designers, May 7 to 21.
“Hanging by a Thread,” exhibit showcasing handmade needlework, through Dec. 23.
Gallery@Second
608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
galleryatsecond.com
Works by Paul Gallo and Steve Wetzel, through May 16; at Café 1500.
Works by John McNulty and Rebecca Long, May 4-June 10; May 19, 6-9 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
“Fiber Arts Show,” with decorative, functional and wearable fiber art, and hand-dyed fabric and yarn, through May 20.
Historical Society of Dauphin County
219 S. Front St., Harrisburg
dauphincountyhistory.org
“Uncle Sam Calls: Dauphin County in World War I,” an exhibit of historic posters and artifacts, through Dec. 22.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“One Ground Beetle,” highlighting the collaboration between haiku poet Melody Davis and printmaker Harold Lohner, through May 6.
“4 x 6 Art Exhibition,” a showcase of small-scale artwork by artists of a variety of media with dimensions that do not exceed 4” x 6” x 1.5”, May 21-July 21; reception: May 12, 6-8:30 p.m.
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective
“Nomad Space,” paintings of Paul Nagle, through May 4.
“Girl Uninterrupted,” an all-female show of artists of all ages, opens May 5-July 28; reception: May 5, 6-11 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Works by Elaine Brady Smith, Tami Bitner, Kristin Fava and Julie Iaria, through May 14.
Works by Tina Berrier, Erin Dean, Andrew Guth, Julie Iaria and Linda McCloskey, May 15-June 11.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
“We Call Them Buffalo Soldiers,” examining the service of black soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces from the American Revolution to the integration of the services in 1948, through June.
“Reconstruction: The Unfinished War,” examining the unfinished issue of equality among the races in the reunited states, through Dec. 31.
PCCA Gallery
Perry County Council of the Arts
1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Synchronicity,” a collection of prophetic, abstract acrylic paintings by Jeannine Prinz, through May 6.
“Coloring on Metal,” featuring Roxan O’Brien’s colored pencil on metal jewelry, May 12-June 3; reception: May 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history.
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
“Students Honors Show,” through May 10; reception: May 4, 5:30-7:30 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 Nov. 12.
“Pennsylvania at War: The Saga of the USS Pennsylvania,” through Dec. 30.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
“Relics,” photographs by Stephen Althouse portraying humanity through tools and artifacts people leave behind, through May 7.
“Philip Pearlstein: Seventy-Five Years of Painting,” through May 21.
“Vessels,” a juried exhibition, May 12-Aug. 6; reception, May 19, 6-9 p.m.
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Edges | Transitions,” exhibit installation by Pat Badt and Scott Sherk, through May 21.
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Echo Valley Art Group, featuring member artists of a variety of ages and styles, working and creating in the Lancaster area, May 5-31; opening: May 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Art in the Wild, nature-inspired art, through Oct. 31.
Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center
Millersville University
60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville
717-871-4700; artsmu.com
“A Planet that Dreams,” art by Darlene Farris, through May 5.
Yellow Bird Café
1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com
Works by Christina Heintzelman, through May 14.
Artwork by Amie Bantz, through mid-June.
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
“New Paintings,” oil paintings by Dan Kalbach, through May 18.
Read, Make, Learn
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
May 11: Early Mother’s Day Dinner, 6-9 p.m.
May 31: Shimptastic Sensations, 6-9 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
May 1, 15: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m.
May 2 : Curl up with the Classics—“The Grapes of Wrath,” 10 a.m.
May 2: Page Turners Teen Writers Group (ages 12-14), 7 p.m.
May 2, 9: Natalie D. Craumer Writers Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 6 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Language at the Library, 10 a.m.
May 5: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 6: Cookbook Club—Spring Garden Party, 1 p.m.
May 8: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
May 8, 22: LEGO Club, 4:30 p.m.
May 9, 23: Teen Meetup Discussion Group, 7 p.m.
May 11, 25: Plot Twisters Teen Writers Group (ages 15-18), 6:30 p.m.
May 11, 25: Drop-in Story Time, 11 a.m.
May 13: Trivia Saturday and BYOB, 2-3:30 p.m.
May 16: Fredricksen Reads—“A Gentleman in Moscow,” 7 p.m.
May 17: STEM Exploration Lab, 4 p.m.
May 18: READ to Dogs, 6:30 p.m.
May 19: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 23: Gardening with Nature—Small Flowering Trees, 7 p.m.
May 26: Artist Alley, 6:30 p.m.
May 31: Adventure Crafts—Monster Madness, 4:30 p.m.
Healthy Living Kitchen
16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown
717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com
May 4, 18: Healthy Living 101, 7-8:30 p.m.
Landis House
Perry County Council of the Arts
67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
May 3: Artist Night: Life Drawing, 6:30 p.m.
May 6: Drop-in Art, 1-4 p.m.
May 20: A Novel Idea 102, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The LBGT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org
May 2: Men’s Group, 6 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Common Roads Youth, 6 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads Young Adults, 4 p.m.
May 9: Seniors Group, 6 p.m.
May 11: Aging with Pride Lunchtime Discussion, 12 p.m.
May 16: Women’s Group, 6 p.m.
May 23: LGBT Parents, 6 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
May 2, 16: Meet-up, 9 a.m.
May 2: Sci-Fi Writer’s Group, 7 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Midtown Chess Club, 11 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel, 7 p.m.
May 6: MakerFair, 9 a.m.
May 6: Work From Home—Entrepreneur Meet-Up, 10 a.m.
May 6: Good News Café, 6 p.m.
May 7: Author Event w/ James Young, 2 p.m.
May 9: Men’s Conversation, 7 p.m.
May 11, 18: Camp Curtin Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m.
May 12, 26: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
May 13: Book Signing w/Cindy Stauffer, 1 p.m.
May 16, 30: Meet-Up, 9 a.m.
May 17: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club, 7 p.m.
May 20: Book Signing w/Sherry Ostrof, 1 p.m.
May 20: Book Signing w/Will Englund, 5 p.m.
May 21: Midtown Writers Group, 1 p.m.
May 21: LGBT Book Club, 5 p.m.
May 23: Friends of Midtown Safety Committee, 6:30 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
May 19: Letting Go Paint Party, 6:30 p.m.
The Movement Center
2134 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-238-0357; themovementcenter.net
May 14: Community Yoga—Free Beginner Class, 10 a.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
May 6: Spring Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 11: Fungal Fortune, 7 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
May 1, 10, 15, 24: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 4: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 9: Book Review—“The Hershey Story,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 13: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 20: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 24: Pennwriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
Penn State Extension in Cumberland County
310 Allen Rd., Carlisle
717-240-6500; extension.psu.edu
May 6: Mother’s Day Container, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
State Library of Pennsylvania
Forum Building; 607 South Drive, Harrisburg
717-787-2646; statelibrary.pa.gov
May 23: Meet Aviator Carolyn Van Newkirk, 12-1 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
May 5: Storytime, 10-11 a.m.
May 6: Presentation and book-signing w/Nancy Moses, 5-6 p.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; sqart.org
May 10: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
May 3: Innovator Lecture Series: Dr. Aomawa Shields, 7 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
May 3: Bird Walk—Peak Migration, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
May 6: Twilight Frog Walk, 7-8:30 p.m.
May 10: Stress Relief Walk, 6-7:30 p.m.
May 13: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 14: Flower Walk—Spring Flowers, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
May 18: Get in Shape Walk, 6-7 p.m.
May 20: Webelo Boy Scout Workshop, 10:30-2:30 p.m.
May 20: Saturday Songbird Walk, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Live Music Around Harrisburg
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
May 12-14: Gaither Vocal Band
May 20: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
May 21: Trace Adkins
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
May 5: Supersuckers
May 6: That Girl
May 13: The Pietasters
May 19: Nate Myers and the Aces
May 21: Trez Music School of Rock
May 21: Mississippi Blues (Susquehanna Folk Music Society)
May 27: Hexbelt
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
May 2, 25: Daniel Sheahan
May 3, 17: Chris Purcell
May 4: Jessica Perla
May 5, 18, 26, 30: Noel Gevers
May 6, 10, 19: Roy Lefevre
May 9, 24: Maria Battista
May 11, 14, 20, 28: Anthony Haubert
May 12, 23: Corinna Joy
May 13, 27: Ted Ansel
May 16: Deborah Anderson
May 31: TBA
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
May 6: Cantate Carlisle
Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net
May 2: Pierce The Veil, Sum 41
May 2-3: Seether
May 4: Twiddle
May 5: Cymbals Eat Guitars
May 9: The Record Company
May 10: LANY
May 10: Thank You Scientist
May 12: NF
May 13: Tall Heights
May 16: Biffy Clyro
May 17: Fozzy
May 19: Life of Agony
May 20: Drake White and The Big Fire
May 21: Cloud Nothings
May 24: All That Remains
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org
May 12, 20, 21: “The Big Three-Oh” concerts
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
May 4: Full Band Open Jam
May 5: Vetour Productions First Friday
May 6: Martin Barre
May 7: Pinegrove
May 12: Marie Danielle, The Give Take, Hot Jam Factory
May 18: The Dream Syndicate, Chris Forsyth
May 27: Minshara, Marathon, Youthfool, Madison Ryan
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
May 5: Spring Young Person’s Concert
May 6-7: Masterworks
May 14: Mother’s Day Concert
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
May 4: Dorado
May 5: No Bad Juju
May 6: DJ Dave Styles, Funktion
May 12: Sapphire
May 13: DJ Magic, Vinyl Groov
May 19: DJ Ray Rossi
May 20: DJ Dave Styles, Smooth Like Clyde
May 26: Radio Neon
May 27: DJ Ray Rossi, The Luv Gods
May 28: Smokin Gunnz
Johnny Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill
5327 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2254; johnnyjoesbar.com
May 6: Bare Creek Junction
May 13: Off The Wagon
May 20: fith
May 27: End of Silence
Keystone Capital Chorus
717-350-5712; kccsing.com
May 20: “Broadway Lights” Spring Show (Bethany Village)
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com
May 13: Spring Concert (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church)
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
May 5: Jack David, Doughland Stucks, Jasper the Tourist and Jerry Fels and the Jerry Fels
Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Uptown
1836 Green St., Harrisburg
717-695-4882; littleampscoffee.com
May 12: Jasper the Tourist, Downtown Vinyl and Tony Strouse
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
May 5-7: Rites of Spring Festival
Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org
May 3: Verona Quartet & Daniel Hsu
Messiah School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
May 1: Handbell Choir
May 2: Chamber Ensemble
May 6: Susquehanna Chorale
The Mill in Hershey
810 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com
May 6: Josh Krevsky
May 13: Lucas Gienow
May 20: Corinna Joy
May 27: Mark Baxter
River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
rivercityhbg.com
May 20: Gobbo, Star Dog, Shawan and the Wonton
May 26: Peter Paulsen Quintet w/Jonathan Ragonese & John Swana
Rusty Rail Brewing Company
5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg
570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com
May 12: Ari Hest
May 26: Alexis P. Suter
Sand Trap Grill & Pub
3804 Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-691-5335; thelodgeatlibertyforge.com
May 11: Shea & Len
May 18: John Chapman
May 25: Jeffery J. Walker
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
May 5: Cruise Control Trio
May 6: TBA
May 12: Josh Krevsky
May 13: Swisher Sweets
May 19: Visitors Duo
May 20: DJ Downtown Penny Brown
May 26: Shea Quinn and Friends
May 27: TBA
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846s-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
May 5: Jazz in the City
May 5: Tony Bennett
May 7: Old 97’s
May 20: York Symphony Orchestra
Susquehanna Chorale
susquehannachorale.org
May 5 & 6: Spring Concerts (Derry Presbyterian Church)
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
May 13: Molsky’s Mountain Drifters
Twin Valley Players Colonnade Theater
269 Center St., Millersburg
717-692-3453; tvpcolonnade.com
May 15: Swing and a Miss
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
May 12-14: Lancaster British Brass Band
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
May 7: The Maccabeats
Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center
Millersville University
60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville
717-871-4700; artsmu.com
May 6: French Choral Connection
Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
May 19: Edgewood & Jagger Holly
The Stage Door
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Through May 12: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”
Through May 14: “My Fair Lady”
May 18-June 24: “Second Chances: The Thrift Shop Musical”
Gamut Theatre
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Through May 11: “Pinocchio” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown
717-939-9333; hbg-cpac.org
May 27: “A Warm Heart of Steel”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
May 5-6: Jim Holder
May 12-13: Larry XL
May 19-20: Raymond The Amish Comic
May 26-27: Ken Evans
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com
May 7: Level 1 Teen Class Show
Lancaster Marionette Theatre
126 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-394-8398; lmt.yapsody.com
Through June 3: “The Wizard of Oz”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmonline.net
Through May 14: “The Shadow Box”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
May 3: “Pippin”
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
May 12: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
May 19: Comedy Night
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Through May 7: “Uncanny Valley”
May 11-14: OSHKids Performance Co.
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Rd., Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
Through May 7: “Superior Donuts”
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org
May 4: Mike Eagan and Matt Fernandez
May 13: “The Wiz”
May 18: Steve Sabo and Adrian Crosby
Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com
May 4-21: “Dani Girl” (Whitaker Center)
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
May 5-6: “Yerma” w/Paloma Players
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
May 4-21: “Dani Girl” (Theatre Harrisburg)
May 25: CASALive, “The Wonder Within”
Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center
Millersville University
60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville
717-871-4700; artsmu.com
May 7: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live
York Little Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; ylt.org
Through May 7: “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
May 11-13: “Snow White and the Seven Associates” w/The Bar Stools
