Happenings
Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Old School Rods and Customs, Nov.-April
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Stitched & Woven,” fiber art show featuring the work of Jordan Bashore, Andrea Finch and Karen Troyer, through Nov. 27
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
West Shore Photography Club Exhibit, Nov. 1-20; reception: Nov. 1, 5:30-7 p.m.
Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
“Along the River & Beyond—Landscapes by Jonathan Frazier and Carrie Wissler-Thomas,” through Dec. 14 (select times)
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the month: Phiroza Kapadia
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Festival of Trees, Nov. 29-Dec. 21
Toy Train Exhibit, Nov. 29-Dec. 21
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Featured artist: Peach Michael, “Hats by Peach,” through Nov. 22
The Annual Holiday show, artwork by Millersburg Area Art Association members, Nov. 26-Dec. 31; holiday open house: Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, gallery room, through Dec. 13
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through May 30
Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org
Mansion Tours, Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
LebanonPictureFrame.com
New oil paintings by Robert Heilman, through Nov. 28
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Emily Fussner and Art 205, Hand Papermaking, through Nov. 16
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by Jeff Scorza, The Huckle Buckle Boys, Yachiyo Beck, Cindi Hardwicke, Justin Pettingell, Ana Hyder and Marjorie Taylor, through Nov. 16
Holiday gift shopping, a collection of Millworks in-house artists, ready to take off the wall and wrap up, Nov. 17-Jan. 11
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Art in the Stacks—Thom Aubrey, Nov. 1-30
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Photography of Melissa Penley Cormier, through Nov. 1
Mark Muhich, “Turtles of PA,” through Dec. 27
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
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, through Nov. 20
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
“North by Nuuk, Greenland After Rockwell Kent,” through Nov. 7
Student Honors Photography, Nov. 17-Dec. 5; reception: Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
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)
“Home Improvements—New to the Collections,” artifacts designed and marketed in the first half of the 1900s as modern conveniences
“Horse2Auto: A Transportation Revolution”
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“Future Fossils,” imagined relics by international artists that depict a future apocalypse, collectively offering a preserved, contemporary snapshot of present-day life, through Nov. 2
“Collage Philadelphia Presents: Tactile Shift,” featuring three collage works by Philadelphia-based artists Jason Chen, Jake Dombroski and Florence Weisz, through Nov. 30
“Mixed Mythology,” works by Mary Curran that draw on a deep reverence for the natural world and explores how humans make sense of their surroundings, through Jan. 4
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Art Evolved—Intertwined,” an exhibition by Studio Art Quilt Associates and the National Basketry Organization, bringing the art forms of quilting and basketry, through Dec. 21
The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“To Listen Deeply,” examining how sound is a key component for diverse works of art, through Dec. 13
“Her Dreams Are True,” a new perspective on the role of archives, museum collections and the personal memory in Apsáalooke (Crow) artist Wendy Red Star’s prints and photos, through Feb. 7
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
“Home for the Holidays,” showcasing the latest designs and holiday crafts by Wheel of Light members, Nov. 28 to Dec. 31
Read, Make, Learn
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Swing Dancing Classes, 6-9 p.m.
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
Nov. 1: Wire Tree Workshop (ages 13+ with parent/guardian), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 4-Dec. 16: Functional Pottery (ages 12+ with parent/guardian), Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 5 & 19: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (ages 18+), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 6: Sensational Silk Scarves (ages 18+), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Drawing Landscapes in Colored Pencils & Pastels (ages 9-14), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11-Dec. 9: Next Steps for the Very Beginner in Watercolor (ages 18+), Saturdays, 3-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 13-Dec. 11: Intro to Figure Drawing (ages 18+), Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 13-Dec. 11: Pottery Wheel Throwing Morning (ages 18+), Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 18: Pumpkin Needle Felting Workshop (ages 18+), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 18-Dec. 16: Figure Drawing Studio (ages 18+), Saturdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 20: Paint Your Home Watercolor Workshop (ages 18+), 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 20: Pumpkins & Leaves Watercolor Workshop (ages 18+), 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 20-Dec. 18: Intermediate/Advanced Pastel Painting (ages 18+), Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12 pm.
Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org
Nov. 1, 8, 15: Simple Rules to Balance Food, Metabolism, and Health, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 3: Monday Night Book Group, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Insurance Basics—What You Need to Know, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Play and Learn Group 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8: The Power of Movement, Meditation and Music on Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health, 12-1 p.m.
Nov. 12: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 12: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Rodney Derrickson and His Story, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: Just Mysteries, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 24: Graphic Novel Discussion Group, 6-7:30 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22: Cartoon Drawing (ages 9-14), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 3-Dec. 15: Monday Wheel 101, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 5-Dec. 17: Wheel 101, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 11: Storybook Studio (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Nov. 11: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 12: Small Mixed Media Works of Art, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 15: Put Your Color Pedal to the Metal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 15: Copper Enamel Open Studio (ages 13-adult), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Third Space Craft Night, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 21: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 24: Animal Adventures (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 25: Blast Off! (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org
Nov. 1: Once Upon a Rainbow, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 11: Books on Tap at Rubber Soul Brewery, Hummelstown, 6-7 p.m.
East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
Nov. 4: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 5: “Alice@Wonderland” Story Time and Meet and Greet (ages 3-6), 6 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Fall Leaf Luminary Craft, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Drop-In Popsicle Turkey Magnet Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25: BINGO for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Nov. 1: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 3: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: Digital Detox Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week with Brian Pinkney, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 12: A Wicked Celebration, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 15: Write-A-Thon, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 15: Computer Workshops—Information Basics, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 16: East Shore Cinema, 3 p.m.
Nov. 20: Sip and Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Nov. 1: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 3: Baby Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 5: Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
Nov. 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 15: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 22: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 22: Dungeons & Dragons Group, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Nov. 4: Uncovering History Family Program, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 5: Family Mansion Tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 6: Art Heals—Fused Glass Ornaments Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 13: Art Heals—Christmas Tree Mosaic Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 19: In Person Lecture—Fort Hunter African American Cemetery, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Nov. 2: Tween LEGO STEM Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: The Hubble Space Telescope, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Book Dragon Club—Craftivism, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Food and Farm Discovery Zone (ages 3-5), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 4, 18: Book Dragon Club—Plot Twisters, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Embroiderer’s Stitch In, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 6: Special Themed Storytimes (ages 3-5), 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 6: Beekeeping 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Fredricksen Knits, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Device Advice, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 7: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Teen Game Day—Nostalgia-palooza, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Pokémon Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 10: Zoology Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 11: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Cards for the Fun of It!, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 11, 25: Read to Dogs, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Ask a Dietician, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 14: Peaceful Poses Yoga for Adults, 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 14: Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 14: The Music of the Beatles, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Have a Healthy Holiday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: STEAM Discovery Play, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 21: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 24: Money Smart, 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 25: Cards for the Fun of It!, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Nov. 1: Holiday Ornament Tree, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 7: Sea Glass Wall Art, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: Wire Bonsai Tree 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 9: DIY Doormat, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 15: Epoxy Resin Poinsettia, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 16: Falling Leaves, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 21: Fresh Floral Flower Arrangement, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 22: Beginner Watercolor, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 23: Stained Glass Autumn Leaf, 1-3 p.m.
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
Nov. 1: Otherworldly Book Club, 12-1 p.m.
Nov. 8: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Owls Are a Hoot!, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 11, 25: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: Silent Book Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 25: A Celebration of Color, 5-5:45 p.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Nov. 11-Jan. 6: Level 1 Intro to Improv, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
Nov. 4: The World of Watercolor Pencil Art, 10-11:30 a.m.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Nov. 1: Fused Glass, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 1: Kids and Caregivers Book Club In-Person, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 1, 15, 22: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 1-29: Spice of the Month: Umami
Nov. 3: Read to a Hockey Player, 4-4:45 p.m.
Nov. 4: Exploring Poetry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 5: LEGO Club, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Teen Time, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 11: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 11, 18, 25: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 13, 20: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Splash of Serenity—Watercolors for Relaxation, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 20: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Road, York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org
Nov. 1: Foraging First Aid, 12:30-3 p.m.
Nov. 1: Critter Crawl—Salamanders, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Drupes & Tubers: Mid-Fall Foraging Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 8-9: Fall Foraging Foundations—Weekend Intensive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 8: Elements of Survival—Wilderness Skills Series, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Identifying Trees by Bark, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: Fire Cider—Make & Take, 6-8 p.m.
Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org
Nov. 3: Mental Wellness Overview, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 11: Computer Workshop—Information Basics, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Upcycled Crafting, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Weekday Getaway, 4-5:30 p.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Nov. 3: Graphic Novel Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 28, 25: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 28, 25: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Rhyme Time, 10:15-10:35 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Time, 10:45-11:05 a.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 10: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Creative Movement Storytime, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 17: STEAM Club—Lava in a Bottle, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Nov. 18: Thanksgiving Story Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 18: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6:30-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Trivia at Home—Family Style, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 24: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 25: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.
Nov. 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 28 : Dungeons & Dragons, 6-8 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
Nov. 25: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Sip and Speak, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
Nov. 3, 10, 17: STEAM Club, 6 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Teen Time, 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 8: Community Table Top Game Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 24: Fluffy Stuffy Sleepover, 6:30-7 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Nov. 8: Storytime at the Scholar, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 10: An Evening with Gary Shteyngart, 7-8 pm.
Nov. 11: An Evening with Scott Anderson and Mark Bowden
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Nov. 1: Alcohol Ink Class, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 13: Beginner Visual Journaling Playshop, 6:30-8 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Nov. 8: Fall Hike, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Nov. 1-5: Fall Farm LEGO Contest (ages 5 and older)
Nov. 1, 8, 15: Take and Makes (ages 0-12)
Nov. 1-30: Hibernation Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
Nov. 1-30: Read Grateful Challenge (ages 0-18)
Nov. 3: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Leaf Art Workshop (ages 3 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 5: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 6 Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 6: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 6: Medicare Education Workshop, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Family Fort Fest (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Cozy Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 12: STEAM Scene (ages 6-12), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: Toddler Time (ages 2-3), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 13: Houdini’s Secret Escape Room (ages 9-13), 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 14: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 18: Zootopia at the Library (ages 3 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Cozy Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 20: STEM Sort & Match with Fall Sensory Bins (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 20: Teen Tarot Club (ages 12-16), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 20: John Harris in the First Person, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 25: Junior Scientists (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org
Nov. 3: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 3, 10: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13: Little Explorers Early Learning Class, 1:30-2 p.m.
Nov. 10: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 20: Debut Author Book Club @ Book Bar, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 24: BYO Craft Nights Adults 18+, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Nov. 1: Shibori Tie-Dyeing Class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 1: Mindful Stitching—Swedish Huck Weaving for Beginners, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 1: Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Class, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Mosaic Christmas Tree Class, 6-8 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Violent Universe, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 1-29: Legends of the Night Sky, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 1-30: We Are Aliens
Nov. 2-30: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Nov. 14: Virtual Program—Railroad Museum of PA 50 Years & Forward, 12:15 p.m.
Nov. 15: Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 19: Homeschool Program—Geology of PA, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 22: Paper Cutting—Scherenschnitte, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 21: Curiosity Kids—Thanksgiving Traditions in PA, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 26: Gobble Gobble! The Eastern Wild Turkey, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 28: Falltastic Crafts, 11:30 a.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
Nov. 8: Origami Dragon Eyes (ages 9-12), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Village Artisans Gallery
321 Walnut St., Boiling Springs
717-258-3256; villageartisansgallery.com
Nov. 2: Chigiri-e Torn Paper Art Demonstration, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 8: Local Fish and Birds Watercolor Studies, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 15: Jewelry Inspired by Simplicity in Traditional Technique, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 23: Steampunk Automata Moving Metal Creations, 1-4 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
Nov. 1: Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 1: Ceramic Cookie Platters Workshop, 2:30-4 p.m.
Nov. 7: Funky Pumpkin Watercolor Class, 6-8 p.m.,
Nov. 11: Mosaic Christmas Tree Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 12: Embroidered Ornaments, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 13: Funky Pumpkin Watercolor Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 14: Clay Trees Workshop, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Clay Gnomes Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 22: Winter Cardinal Painting Class with Jacqui, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 29: Clay Trees Workshop , 2-3 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
Nov. 4: Persimmon Walk, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Cat in the Hat Learning Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 8: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 8: Cadette Girl Scouts—Night Owl, 4-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: Kids Discover—Get Ready for Winter (ages 4-6), 1:30-3 p.m.
Nov. 13: Waterfowl Walk, 8-10 a.m.
Nov. 15: Girl Scout Juniors—Animal Habitats, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: November Hike—Adventure Awaits, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 18: Wild Recipes—Fall Foraging in Your Backyard, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25: Kids Discover—Turkey Talk (ages 2-5), 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 29, 30: Wreath Workshop, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org
Nov. 4: Owls Are a Hoot!, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 6: A Wicked Celebration, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week with Brian Pinkney, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 8: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 13: Candle Making Workshop, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Dance Me a Story, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Live Music
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Open Mic Night
Nov. 14: Women of Folk Fest Reunion featuring The Wild Hymns, Heather Hannah and Friends, Cumberland Honey, Sarah Fiore
Nov. 21: Rivers, Tanjo & Crow, Peter Stone & Anterra
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Nov. 3: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Nov. 7: Jazz in the City
Nov. 8: York Symphony’s Brahms & Ellington
Nov. 9: I’m With Her, Ye Vagabonds
Nov. 12: Colin Hay
Nov. 15: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Nov. 21: Home Free
Nov. 23: A Motown Christmas
Nov. 29: York Symphony’s Holiday Pops Spectacular
Blues Society of Central PA
bscpblues.com
Nov. 2: Hubby Jenkins hosted with Susquehanna Folk Music Society
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Blues Jam at Champions Sports Bar and Grill, Highspire
Capital City Music Hall
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
capcitymusichall.com
Nov. 1: Anthrophobia
Nov. 4: Blues Traveler
Nov. 5: Plain White T’s x We The Kings
Nov. 7: Inhuman Condition
Nov. 11: Kind Eyes
Nov. 14: Black Stone Cherry, A Killer’s Confession & Dogma
Nov. 15: Penntera
Nov. 19: Bearings
Nov. 20: King 810
Nov. 21: Early Ones Only
Nov. 22: Noah Gundersen, Webby
Nov. 26: Queensryche
Nov. 29: I Love R&B
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
Nov. 1: The Best of the 70s with Dizzyfish and The Uptown Horns
Nov. 6-7: River Barry’s Cosmic Bubbles Show
Nov. 8: Tusk—The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Nov. 15: The Breakers—A Tribute to Tom Petty
Nov. 16: A Psychedelic Tribute to the Grateful Dead with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
Carlisle Town Band
carlisleband.org
Nov. 16: Fall Concert at Carlisle High School
Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org
Nov. 22, 23: Fall Concerts
Englewood Hershey
1219 West End Ave., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
Nov. 26: The Last Waltz Re-created
Nov. 28: Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet—A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov. 29: Bill Squire
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Nov. 6: The Elovaters
Nov. 9: Austin Meade, Elvie Shane
Nov. 14: Twiztid
Nov. 16: Tropidelic
Nov. 22: Elijah with Royale Lynn, OfVirture, Nevereasy
Nov. 26: Atlas At Hold’s Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Nov. 2: Fall Concert
Nov. 7: Young Persons’ Concert Series
Nov. 8-9: Orchestral Odysseys
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
Nov. 1: Smooth Like Clyde
Nov. 7: Uptown Band
Nov. 8: Andromeda
Nov. 14: Twisted Charm
Nov. 15: I Candee Band
Nov. 21: Turning the Tide
Nov. 22: Lobster Tot Martini
Nov. 28: Brass Pocket
Nov. 29: Jexxa
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Nov. 9: Jo Dee Messina
Nov. 14: Ashley McBryde
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Nov. 7: Wind Symphony Concert
Nov. 14: Centennial Celebration featuring Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Natalie MacMaster
Nov. 16: Jazz Ensemble with the Mariel Bildstein Septet
Nov. 21: Symphony Orchestra Concert
Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org
Nov. 5: The Sebastians
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Nov. 1: Messiah University Percussion Ensemble
Nov. 4: Messiah University Jazz Combo
Nov. 6: Messiah University Flute Choir
Nov. 7: Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds
Nov. 10: Messiah University Chamber Ensembles
Nov. 11: Messiah University Brass Choir and Brass Studios
Nov. 15: Baritone Marcus C. DeLoach
Nov. 22: Messiah University Voice Area Recital
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com
Nov. 15: windowsilk
Nov. 29: Groove Rebels and No Show Ponies
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Nov. 22: Steve Rudolph Trio
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org
Nov. 16: Eddie Zheng
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
Oct. 3: Mark Santanna
Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org
Nov. 23: Youth Chorale Festival
Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Nov. 2: Hubby Jenkins hosted with Blues Society of Central PA
Nov. 23: Seán Dagher
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church
14 State Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-7091; trindlespringlutheran.org
Nov. 9: Big Sky Quartet
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Nov. 5: Mali Obomsawin
Nov. 11: Veterans’ Values & Voices
Nov. 15: Soul of America—A Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Soul
Nov. 22: Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road
Nov. 22: Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Nov. 2: Little Brother Band
Nov. 7: Lone Crow Rebellion and The Jukehouse Bombers
Nov. 8: Technicolor Motor Home—Steely Dan Tribute
Nov. 14: Urgent—A Tribute to Foreigner
Nov. 15: The Beatles and Beyond with The Mahoney Brothers
Nov. 16: Motown With a Twist
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Nov. 26: The Machine
Nov. 29: Solar Federation
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Nov. 1: The Legwarmers—The Ultimate 80s Experience
Nov. 6: Kitchen Dwellers, Pressing Strings
Nov. 7: Fortunate Youth, Bumpin Uglies’ Josh Heinrichs
Nov. 8: The Ten Band—A Tribute to Pearl Jam
Nov. 9: The Crane Wives, Spencer Lajoye
Nov. 12: Black Flag & The Queers
Nov. 14: Go Go Gadjet
Nov. 15: Rome, Elephants Dancing
Nov. 21: The Warped Tour Band
Nov. 26: Yam Yam & Minka, Red Meat Conspiracy
Nov. 29: Splintered Sunlight
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Nov. 7-23: The 2025 Christmas Show—Deck the Halls
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Nov. 10: “Tina—The Tina Turner Musical”
Nov. 14: Dusty Slay
Nov. 20: “STEVE-O: The Crash and Burn Tour”
Nov. 22: Jay Leno
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
Oct. 15-19: “Dracula”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Nov. 1: “A Chorus Line”
Nov. 7-Dec. 28: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Nov. 21-Dec. 27: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Nov. 15: “The Nutcracker” with Pennsylvania Ballet Academy
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Nov. 1-15: Popcorn Hat Players present “The Frog Prince”
Nov. 8-23: Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado, Eh!”
Nov. 28: TMI Improv
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Nov. 1: Mike Speenberg and JD Colwell
Nov. 7, 8: The Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis Show
Nov. 12: Michael Winslow
Nov. 14, 15: Monte Allen and Tom E. Thompson
Nov. 21, 22: Greg Owens and Tony Mayo
Nov. 26: Earl David Reed
Nov. 28, 29: Raymond the Amish Comic
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Poetry Night at H*MAC
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Nov. 1: Solo Sleepover, Lil’ Sleepover, Ham Juice
Nov. 1, 2: Level 1 Class Graduation Show
Nov. 7: Free Improv Mixer, Good Parade, Bondfire Society, Barn Bitches
Nov. 8: Free Improv Mixer, Awkward Timing, Uncomfortable, Rockstar, Rockstar Karaoke
Nov. 14: Team Z, Girl’s Trip, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, Spice Crones, Neighborhood Gossip
Nov. 15: Spiced Ham, Original 6, The Next Leaver, Unshushed Sisters, Barbra, Blackest Thing Ever
Nov. 21: Free Improv Mixer, Goose Parade, LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, Offbeats, The Real Fast Coast Wives of Central PA
Nov. 22: Introduce a Self, Homie-Sexual, All Over the Place, Elderprov, Cosmic Trash, Big Business LLC
Nov. 28: Free Improv Mixer, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, What? Hell Yeah! What?!, Am I the Assshow
Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Nov. 13-16: “The Oregon Trail”
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Nov. 1: “Sleepy Hollow” by Kit’s Interactive Theatre
Nov. 29: Lenny & Mabel’s “Nutcracker”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Nov. 28-Dec. 14: “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Nov. 28: “Blippi Join the Band Tour”
Nov. 30: Jane Lynch’s “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Nov. 13-23: “Clue”
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Nov. 1: “Dracula—A Comedy of Terrors”
Nov. 22-Dec. 23: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
Nov. 7-23: “No Sex Please, We’re British”
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
Nov. 21-24: “Angels in America—Millenium Approaches, A Gay Fantasia on National Themes”
Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com
Nov. 14-23: “Guys and Dolls”
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Nov. 7: The Paza Experience
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Nov. 16: Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents “Everybody Loves Pirates”
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