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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 27, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Faye’s Ice Cream Parlor (New Cumberland) Opening Weekend; Grand Opening at Hungry Run Carlisle on Saturday Worth noting: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS 4: COUNTRY HITS: Songs from Nashville Saturday and Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: enjoying the good weather!

For your weekend planning

WIN a pair of tickets to Plants + Pints ~the food event that feeds people!~ on April 6
Celebrate Women’s History Month with FWGS
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29
Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — April 6 in Harrisburg!
Add to calendar now: The full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup here!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 21, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Local officials held a press conference at the state Capitol to speak out against the detainment of local refugees.

It is officially spring, and we couldn’t be more excited for the sunnier days. If you find yourself out and about more, check out one of the many local businesses that distribute TheBurg. Patronize a local shop, while grabbing your favorite publication—it’s a win, win! While you’re here, catch up on our news coverage from the week, below.

The Charles Bruce Foundation in Carlisle assists musicians and artists by giving them work opportunities. In our magazine story, find out more about how the organization supports creatives by offering them gigs at local nonprofit events and completing projects for its nonprofit publishing house.

Dauphin County and other local officials spoke out against the detainment of five county residents, refugees, by ICE, our online story reported. The federal agency detained several members of the Bhutanese refugee community.

Gamut Theatre’s production of “Frankenstein” runs through March 30. Our reviewer shares her thoughts on the “slow-burn, gothic horror devised to both thrill and repulse you.”

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President Ryan Unger encourages the community to talk positively about Harrisburg, in a column. “Stop apologizing for Harrisburg,” he says.

Harrisburg State Hospital will be repurposed by the commonwealth into laboratory space for several state departments. Find out more about the plans, as well as the history of the hospital complex, here.

Lent offers the perfect chance to try a new pasta recipe. In her column, Rosemary offers a suggestion for trying baked ditalini.

Mount Everest Nepali and Indian Cuisine recently opened in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The restaurant fills a gap, bringing south Asian cuisine back to the city.

PennDOT shared that its plans for a Derry Street Bridge replacement project are now available for the public to view, our online story reported. The project will include replacing the bridge structure and making updates.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup highlights all of the happenings in and around Harrisburg this weekend.

UPMC Health Plan celebrated the first graduating class of its Dauphin County Freedom House Foundation training program, our online story reported. The initiative provides a free five-week course to students interested in the healthcare field.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 20, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Englewood Hershey reopens today! Locals Market in Dillsburg celebrates one year. Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg, obv – The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters with special guest Strangest Hearts play FREE at Strawberry Square Music Series is my top pick; Zembo Circus all weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: see above; also, youth baseball is back; maybe the circus?

For your weekend planning

The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters with Strangest Hearts FREE in Strawberry Square FRIDAY
WIN a 5-day daycare induction program from Greenlin Pet Resorts
Celebrate Women’s History Month with FWGS
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29
Add to calendar now: The full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup here!
Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — April 6 in Harrisburg!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Seymour’s Lucky Houseplant BINGO at Seymour’s Plant Boutique & Apothecary
- One Year Anniversary Meat Sale at Locals’ Market
- Wing Madness/March Madness at Boneshire Brew Works
- Sabbath Queen: Jewish Film Festival at Alexander Grass Campus
- 77th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus
- Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar!
- Cirque du Soleil: Ovo at GIANT Center
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters | Strawberry Square Music Series | 3rd in the Burg
- An Evening with Reina 76 Artist at Civic Club of Harrisburg
- Amélie | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg: Music at the Market ft. Bitsy McCann at Broad Street Market
- Rock ‘N’ Rummage w/ Eryn Michael LIVE! at The Rummagers
- 77th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus
- One Year Anniversary Meat Sale at Locals’ Market
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Jason Carst at Underdog
- World Down Syndrome Day at Ever Grain with Plunder & Lightning
- 3.21 For Life World Down Syndrome Day CELEBRATION at Tröegs Independent Brewing
- Burn the Jukebox Returns to the West Shore Theatre
- Friday Night Jazz: Andy Alonzo Trio at Victor’s Italian Restaurant
- Cirque du Soleil: Ovo at GIANT Center
- Flux Capacitor & Solar Circuit at Mickey’s Black Box
- Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- WWE: Pennsylvania – Pole Steeple Loop
- Spring Market & Food Truck Rally at Creative Grounds
- 77th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Flower Walk: Earliest Bloomers – Park Rx at Wildwood Park
- 717 Entertainment and XL LIVE Present: Lacey Sturm – Kenotic Metanoia Tour
- Crooked Coast Live at The Abbey Bar with The Jaded Lips
- Jason Carst at Champions
- “A Night of Bruce Springsteen” featuring The B-Street Band Sponsored by The Manor on Saw Mill at West Shore Theatre
- Cirque du Soleil: Ovo at GIANT Center
- Local Art LIVE Mickey’s Black Box w/ Ben Ginder Group, Die Tired, Sharp Darts, & Hole Milk at Mickey’s Black Box
- ANNE FRANK REMEMBERED | the Good at Heart Festival at Midtown Cinema
- The Oak Ridge Boys at American Music Theatre
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- 77th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- March Hike – Park Rx at Wildwood Park
- The Jazz Jam Roulette at Victor’s
- THIS SUNDAY: “THEY CALL HER DEATH” Screening w/ Zoom Q&A with Director Austin Snell at Midtown Cinema
- Cirque du Soleil: Ovo at GIANT Center
- The Screaming Orphans at Mickey’s Black Box
- The Oak Ridge Boys at American Music Theatre
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 14, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

A past St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Harrisburg.

It’s been a full week here in Harrisburg, so if you missed any news, we’ve got you covered. All of our reporting is listed and linked, below.

Bob’s Art Blog showcases a recent exhibit at the Susquehanna Art Museum and encourages people to visit the Civic Club of Harrisburg for 3^rd in the Burg. Click here, to read.

Candidates for Harrisburg mayor and City Council submitted their nominating petitions this week. Find out who is running in this year’s crowded field, here.

City Council approved Harrisburg giving Governor’s Square money to help the affordable housing development get back to livable conditions, our online story reported. Council also made a move towards kick-starting the city’s police advisory board.

Harrisburg has lots of fun ways to spend springtime as a family. Our columnist has suggestions, including the outdoors and education, here.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area both increased in February, our online story reported. For the region, 398 homes sold compared to 373 in February 2024, as the median price rose to $279,750 from $264,000.

Open Stage’s Good at Heart Festival will return from March 22 to 30, our magazine story reported. The festival includes the annual production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which is celebrating its 25^th year at the theater.

Sara Bozich has your guide to the weekend in Harrisburg, here.

Sawyers will reopen this spring in downtown Harrisburg under new ownership, our reporting found. Justin Browning, owner of JB Lovedraft’s Micro Pub, will revamp the club with a synthy ’80s Miami/South Beach vibe and update the menu with new drinks and quick-serve bites.

Small businesses will receive training and resources through M&T Bank and Harrisburg University’s Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s accelerator program, our online story reported. Applications are now open and the classes begin in May.

St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated this weekend with a downtown parade on Saturday, our online story reported. The parade will feature dance groups, music, marching bands and more.

Tri County Regional Planning Commission is bringing back its Sober Ride Home program for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, our online story reported. The initiative offers bar and restaurant patrons free Uber rides home to deter drunk driving.

A Youth Commission spearheaded by Harrisburg City Council will restart this year, our online story reported. Council is looking to hire two advisors to oversee the program.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 13, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Range + Rye, formerly Greystone Brewhouse (Dillsburg) is now open! Worth noting: Saturday is the 2025 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade Things on my agenda this weekend: BFF hang Friday; kid/mom hang Saturday; tbd (laundry, cleaning, catch-up)

For your weekend planning

Got a big giveaway for you on Instagram on account of my bday (yesterday)
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29
Add to calendar now: The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters FREE in Strawberry Square Friday, March 21. Check out the full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup here!
Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — April 6 in Harrisburg!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax – $5 Food Truck & Restaurant Rally Kickoff at West Shore Theatre
- The Next One is for You: A True Story of Guns, Country, and the IRA’s Secret American Army (Signing) at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Old and In The Way Jerry Garcia Tribute Show at The Abbey Bar 3/13
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group

Friday

- Introduction to Astrology Workshop with Catherine Harner at Reiki by Rickie
- Down in Front! presents Girl in Gold Boots! at Midtown Cinema
- St. Patrick’s Kickoff Concert with Seasons w/ Special Guests Cas Ceol at West Shore Theatre
- The Champ | The Art of Deception, Behead The Betrayer, + More
- The Infamous Stringdusters at XL Live
- Southern Rock Night at Mickey’s Black Box
- Gary Allan at American Music Theatre
- Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- Spring Open House at Ashcombe
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 6
- Lucky Charm Race
- 2025 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Presented by Brew Barons Beer Trail
- Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade Meet Up at Bourbon Street Saloon
- St. Patrick’s Parade Day Celebration at Nocturnal
- The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Harrisburg
- St. Patrick’s Weekend Day Party at Boomerang!
- St. Patrick’s Day with Central Wedge Cheese Shop
- Spring Wreath Workshop at Fort Hunter
- Kilmaine Saints St. Patricks Day Party at XL Live
- Nashville Style! – Artists in the Round – Live at The Abbey Bar!
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- Spring Open House at Ashcombe
- St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Hemauer Brewing
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 6
- Makers at the Museum presented by Stay Apparel Co.
- Jam Session at Blue Sky Tavern!
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Documentary Screening – Frank Bey: All My Dues Are Paid at Zoetropolis

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 7, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council at a meeting this week.

Another week has come and gone in Harrisburg. We’ve been here to cover all of the news that impacts our community. Find our reporting, below.

City Council this week weighed the possibility of Harrisburg allocating money to assist the beleaguered Residences at Governor’s Square affordable housing complex, our online story reported. The money would help a court-appointed receiver begin work to bring the bankrupt development into code compliance.

Gamut Theatre Group presents “Frankenstein” this month, our magazine story reported. The play, an adaptation by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley, explores humanity’s capacity for good and evil.

A Harrisburg homeless encampment has begun to face the impacts of PennDOT’s I-83 construction project nearby, our online story reported. However, encampment occupants shared that they have received no information from the city on what will happen to them long-term.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams held a press conference on Friday to respond to a recent article that included information on a federal lawsuit against her, our online story reported. A former city employee accused Williams of unfair management practices, claims that Williams said were “baseless.”

Live music is in full swing in the Harrisburg area this month, whether you’re looking for Celtic-inspired music for the holiday or any other genre. Our columnist makes her recommendations, here.

McGrath’s Irish Pub is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day and shares some of its special and most popular drinks, in our Bartender’s Choice column.

Millworks is celebrating its 10^th anniversary as an arts and restaurant hub in Harrisburg. In our magazine story, find out more about the history of the Millworks and what it means to artists and the community at large.

Our publisher discusses local historic properties and the need to restore them, in his publisher’s note. He highlights the Historic Harrisburg Association as one of our city’s nonprofits, which we feature many of in our March issue of the magazine.

Roller skating is open to the community this month on City Island, our online story reported. Harrisburg is offering skating in the island’s carousel pavilion near FNB Field as a way to test out new initiatives to better use the island.

Sara Bozich has found all of this weekend’s happenings and listed them all for you, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 6, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Indie Night Pop-Up Concert & Dance Party at Source the Space on Saturday; Grand Opening of Gameday Men’s Health Mechanicsburg on Thursday (tonight); Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new SCC Tattoo Studio in SoMa on Friday.
Worth noting: EFF Live! at Open Stage is a gas — go this Friday. Irish Fest is in full effect at all ABC locations.
Things on my agenda this weekend: First Friday in Lancaster, followed by an international food tour!

For your weekend planning

WIN tickets to the Embracing Ambition Conference
WIN tickets to VIBE and a Meet & Greet with Jon Taffer!
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29
Check out the full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup here!
Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — April 6 in Harrisburg!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar!
- Grand Opening of Gameday Men’s Health Mechanicsburg
- Mason Dixon Distillery releases new canned cocktail: Irish Coffee Espresso Martini
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group

Friday

- Grand opening of Above and Beyond The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition at Whitaker Center
- HYP First Friday Social – Stocks on Second
- RIVER CITY STORIES at the West Shore Theatre
- First Friday Fright Night: The Brain at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse
- Irish Fest at all Appalachian Brewing Co. locations
- Jazz in the City Two Bass Special at Appell Center
- Embracing HER: Discovering the seven feminine archetypes within you at The Content Creator’s Collective
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- “Keely & Jamie” @ Big Bottom Brewery
- Blind Owl Band at The Abbey Bar with Knorrwood
- 90s-00s Pop Rock Night w/ MILLENNIAL MIXTAPE at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey!
- Englewood Hershey Presents: The Badlees (Night One)
- Tribal Seeds at XL Live
- Club 90’s Presents: Daft Punk Night at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- EFF Live! at Open Stage
- OPENING NIGHT: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- WWE: Pennsylvania – Cove Mountain Hike
- Second Saturdays : Luck at the Market! at Fresh Market Hershey
- GardenWise 2025
- Full Moon Comedy at Mount Hope
- Indie Night Pop-Up Concert & Dance Party at Source the Space
- Women’s Day mimosa Bar at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Second Saturday’s 1920’s Night at Mercato Mio at Penn Harris
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Irish Fest at all Appalachian Brewing Co. locations
- Englewood Hershey Presents: The Badlees (Night Two!)
- SCYTHIAN at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
- Best Shot: A Tribute to Pat Benatar & Women Who Rock at West Shore Theatre
- WXPN welcomes Houndmouth at XL Live
- Scotty McCreery with special guest Spencer Crandall at American Music Theatre
- Pirate Murder Mystery at the Grass Campus
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Golden Goose at Gamut Theatre Group
- Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- Steve Rudolph Trio plays for the Bellevue Park “In The House” Concert Series
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Irish Fest at all Appalachian Brewing Co. locations
- RIVER CITY STORIES at the West Shore Theatre
- Charter Day at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour at GIANT Center

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 28, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Broad Street Market town hall event.

Harrisburg’s Ice & Fire Festival takes place this weekend, showing off all that the city has to offer. Take this time to explore and maybe even stop by our office to take a picture with our Burg ice sculpture. First, catch up on this week’s news, below.

The Broad Street Market was the topic of conversation at a town hall meeting held by the city this week, our online story reported. Residents packed the room at the Historic Harrisburg Association Resource Center to share their ideas and concerns about the market rebuild.

City Council refused to confirm Harrisburg’s appointment of Samuel Sulkosky as the city’s business administrator, our online story reported. Council members said that they had concerns over his employment history and “hostility” towards them.

Erica Rawls, a local realtor, has a passion for helping first-time and underserved homebuyers. In our magazine story, read about the importance of diversity and representation in the field.

Harristown Enterprises has cut the ribbon on a new apartment building in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. Walnut Street Commons will offer four units, each with two bedrooms and two baths.

The Head and the Heart will perform in Harrisburg in August as part of the Dauphin County Live Concert Series, our online story reported. The new series revives live music in Riverfront Park, previously hosted by HU Presents.

March events in Harrisburg include everything from music to food to theater. Find a full list of events in our Happenings section and a listing of special one-time events in Community Corner.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun events lined up for this weekend, here.

Small business ownership is already hard, but it’s becoming even more challenging in downtown Harrisburg. In his column, our publisher shares suggestions for how to support local businesses.

Thrive Housing Services provides apartments for young adults experiencing homelessness, our magazine story reported. The organization has recently opened a new apartment building, with another on the way, to address the significant need.

“Voices of the Eighth, Part III: Hallowed Ground” continues the story of Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward, a historic Black neighborhood that was demolished. In our review, find out more about Sankofa African American Theatre Company’s production.

W. Justin Carter was a Harrisburg attorney and early leader of the NAACP. In our magazine story, find out more about the social justice advocate and community leader.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

February 27, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Benaiah’s Wood Fired Kitchen reopens tonight Worth noting: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS features A Night at the Movies: Spaced Out! Saturday and Sunday. Things on my agenda this weekend: A kid’s bday party; snow tubing

For your weekend planning

NYT Bestseller coming to Midtown Scholar Bookstore Feb. 27 (Tonight!)
WIN a $25 gift card to Harrisburg’s newest Nepalese and Indian restaurant
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29
Check out the full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup here!
Pet owner? Harrisburg has got you.
Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — April 6 in Harrisburg!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- CIGAR&B: Celebrating Pennlive’s Trailblazers & Trendsetters 2025 at Coda Rouge
- An Evening with David Grann and Scott Detrow: The Wager at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Benaiah’s Wood Fired Kitchen reopens
- PA Home + Garden Show
- GRASS JAM! Bluegrass open mic and jam night at The Abbey Bar
- Prime Rib Night at Final Cut
- Open Stage presents Hedwig & The Angry Inch
- Riverdance at American Music Theatre

Friday

- PA Home + Garden Show
- “Spice It Up” Hat Bar Pop-Up at Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub
- “Higher Calling” IPA Re-Release at Hemauer Brewing
- Handles & Sampson Present: Lloyd @ XL LIVE
- Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John at Mickey’s Black Box
- Riverdance at American Music Theatre
- Get the Led Out at Whitaker Center
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Open Stage presents Hedwig & The Angry Inch
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HBG Flea – March 2025 at Strawberry Square
- 4th Annual Zembo Mini Golf
- PA Home + Garden Show
- DeRose & The Dreadnoughts (ELECTRIC TRIO) @ Zeroday Brewing
- The Ultimate Doors at XL Live
- MAENNERCHOR DART TOURNAMENT
- Colebrook Road Returns to the West Shore Theatre
- THRIVE LIVE Concert Series at Mickeys Black Box
- Mardi Gras Masquerade Carnival Party
- Hershey Bears vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Get the Led Out at Whitaker Center
- Riverdance at American Music Theatre
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS features A Night at the Movies: Spaced Out!
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group present Voices of the Eighth Part III: Hallowed Ground
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Open Stage presents Hedwig & The Angry Inch
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- PA Home + Garden Show
- A Red Carpet Evening | at Midtown Cinema
- Fresh Takes on Jazz: Clara Campbell Quintet at Mickey’s Black Box
- Caddyshack Sponsored by Cupboard Maker Books at West Shore Theatre
- Jesus Christ Superstar – Ted Neeley Farewell Tour at the West Shore Theatre
- Carnaval @ Karma
- Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Riverdance at American Music Theatre
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS features A Night at the Movies: Spaced Out!
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group present Voices of the Eighth Part III: Hallowed Ground
- Open Stage presents Hedwig & The Angry Inch

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 21, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

SCC Tattoos will open at 17 S. 3rd St., Harrisburg.

How are we almost at the end of February already? If this month has flown by for you, take a minute to rewind and catch up on some of our recent news and features, below.

Bob’s Art Blog highlighted local art salons and previewed upcoming artsy events in the Harrisburg area, here.

Book Bar recently opened in Palmyra in a former hardware store, our magazine story reported. The shop offers books and coffee drinks and serves as a place for community members to meet.

Boiling Springs has a significant history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, as abolitionist Daniel Kaufman helped shelter freedom seekers, our magazine story reported. The Cumberland County Historical Society shares this history on its walking tour.

Families can find fun ways to spend the long winter nights, says our magazine story. Our writer shares her own family’s experience creating themed movie nights.

The Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a unique opportunity for families to learn about the musical instrument, our online story reported. Organist Vincent Ryan will walk participants through constructing a small pipe organ and playing it.

“I’m Still Here” tells the story of a family living in Brazil under dictatorship and finding joy amidst the challenge. Find out more about the film, which is playing at Midtown Cinema this month, here.

Midtown Fit is the neighborhood’s newest group exercise studio. In our magazine story, find out about the owner’s own fitness journey and how he hopes to inspire others on theirs.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is your guide to fun events around the Harrisburg area. Find it, here.

SCC Tattoos will open in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood in early March, our online story reported. Owner Dre Ceja hopes to create a space for all customers to feel welcome.

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

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Saturday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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