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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 17, 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: 1933 Restaurant & Tavern opens TODAY at The Hotel Hershey; 3rd in the Burg CPFJ Jam Jazz Session at Pursuit Coworking! Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg! Easter events — plenty to choose from, including where to eat day-of. Things on my agenda this weekend: Jazz for 3rd in the Burg! Easter, youth baseball, who knows

For your weekend planning

Have you checked out Mason Dixon Distillery yet? You should.
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Time to grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29 – less than two weeks away!
Add to calendar now: The full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup! It’s almost Block Party season!!
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

April 11, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Officials broke ground this week on the new “Tunnel to Towers” development for homeless veterans.

The weather may have been cool this week, but the local news was hot. If you missed any of our coverage, we have it all listed and linked below in our weekly news summary.

Broad Street Market has a new market manager following a lengthy search. The market board approved the hiring of Cheranda “Cherri” Parks-Taylor for the post, says our online article.

Capital City Music Hall is expected to open its doors in mid-summer, reports our music writer. The new venue in downtown Harrisburg replaces a centrally located restaurant and tap room.

Dauphin County Commission Chair Justin Douglas called on fellow commissioner George Hartwick to resign his seat, following a DUI charge. Our online story reprinted his public statement.

Harrisburg School District has reversed a plan to establish a full-time police department. According to our online story, the move comes as the district expects to exit a years-long receivership.

MG Mercantile is “retail theater,” according to our arts writer. In his magazine story, he outlines why you should take a trip to Mt. Gretna to experience the eclectic store.

Pride of the Susquehanna expects to hit the water in June. According to our online story, the iconic riverboat missed all of last year’s sailing season due to repair issues.

Sara Bozich has your party plan for the weekend. Check out her weekly summary of what’s going on around town.

Sonya McKnight, a Harrisburg judge, was convicted last week of attempted homicide. The out-of-town jury reached a verdict quickly following a two-day trial, our reporting found.

Tariffs threaten to harm local businesses, according to our recent news feature. Many local retailers import goods, even ones you might not expect.

Tunnel to Towers broke ground last week on a new residential complex for homeless veterans. The south Harrisburg development is one of three such facilities planned for the area, our reporting stated.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 10, 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: Senators Baseball is back! Plus, check out their Women in Sports Summit on Saturday Worth noting: Camp HIll’s Spring Fling is Saturday; The Artisan Guitar Show goes all weekend; lots of egg hunts (for kids, parents, and … dogs?) Things on my agenda this weekend: We’re kicking off the weekend Thursday with our elementary school’s Race Into Reading event. Baseball, Spring Fling, recovering from last weekend …

For your weekend planning

Downtown Camp Hill’s Spring Fling is this Saturday
Enter to WIN a pair of tickets to see GRAMMY-nominated Melissa Aldana Quartet on April 27
Enter to WIN a $100 restaurant gift card!
Check out our list of the best vegan dining in Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Time to grab your (exclusive discounted) tickets to Harrisburg Regional Chamber’s VIBE featuring Jon Taffer on April 29 – less than two weeks away!
Add to calendar now: The full Strawberry Square Music Series lineup!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Midtown Makers Series: Springtime Succulent Log with Plantscapes By Design at The Millworks
- HARRISBURG SENATORS VS RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (AA GIANTS)
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- The Record Company: Roll With It Tour at XL Live
- Another Day Dawns, Source, Ruiness at Lovedrafts For 717 Entertainments Final Mechanicsburg Show
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You

Friday

- Dills Celtic Festival 2025
- The 2025 Artisan Guitar Show
- HARRISBURG SENATORS VS RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (AA GIANTS)
- Dallas Ugly and Olivia Ellen Lloyd Live at The Abbey Bar | Harrisburg, PA
- Mickey Avalon at XL Live
- Big Bubble Rave at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Zumba at Burn30
- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- Clean Up With Friends in New Cumberland
- WOMEN IN SPORTS SUMMIT
- HARRISBURG SENATORS VS RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (AA GIANTS)
- Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon at Wildwood Park
- SEASON OPENING @ THE GRAPPLING CRAB SHACK
- Easter Egg Scramble at Hampden Twonship Parks & Rec
- Bunny Trails and Art Tails Festival at Adams-Ricci Park
- 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Shank Park
- Downtown Carlisle Bunny Hop!
- Spring Easter Egg Hunt at The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop
- Doggy Egg Hunts at The Vineyard at Hershey; Adult Egg Hunts at The Vineyard at Hershey!
- Adult Prom at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Dills Celtic Festival 2025
- Midsommar Market of Magick at Carlisle Expo Center
- Pennsylvania Regional Ballet – Spring Gala Concert at Whitaker Center
- The 2025 Artisan Guitar Show
- Second Saturday’s 1920’s Night at Mercato Mio at Penn Harris
- Midtown Makers Series: Art Inspired Writing with Tria Wood at Susquehanna Art Museum
- An Evening with Yarn at The Abbey Bar | Harrisburg, PA
- Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime Gimme The Gold Tour 2025 at XL Live
- One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen & The Works at American Music Theatre
- The Golden Gays: Hot Flashbacks (Rescheduled) at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- Full Moon Comedy at PA Ren Faire
- 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

- Easter Tea at the Willows
- Brunch with the Easter Bunny! at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals – Park Rx at Wildwood Park
- JazZenJourney House Concert Presents – Jazz in the Cliffs
- Adult Egg Hunts at The Vineyard at Hershey!
- Motorbike Day at the AACA Museum
- Midsommar Market of Magick at Carlisle Expo Center
- The 2025 Artisan Guitar Show
- An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October at Whitaker Center
- THE FALL | Cult Classics at Midtown Cinema
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

April 4, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The former Polyclinic Hospital building may become apartments.

Here’s to hoping all the April showers bring some beautiful May flowers around Harrisburg, after all this rain we’re getting. Stay dry while you catch up on our news from this week, below.

An apartment development may be coming to the former Polyclinic Hospital building in Uptown Harrisburg, our online story reported. A developer met with community members this week to discuss his proposal for housing and commercial space.

Bob’s Art Blog previewed Wildwood Park’s “Art in the Wild” exhibit, which opens to the public this month. Read here, to find out more about the artists behind the natural displays.

TheBurg won big in the annual advertising contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation, our story reported. We won 22 awards in total, as well as a “Sweepstakes” award for best performance in our category.

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is losing funding and resources due to a federal decision to cut the Department of Agriculture’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. In our online story, find out how this will affect Harrisburg pantries.

Community Corner has all of this month’s special events. In our Happenings column, you’ll find an even longer list of April events.

Denim Coffee opened a second Harrisburg location this week, our online story reported. They now have a shop inside Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg.

Election season is upon us in Harrisburg. Our publisher shares several criteria that he uses when heading to the polls, in his column.

HACC approved its 2025-26 budget this week, our reporting found. The tuition for most students will rise to $288.50 per credit, an increase of $22 per credit.

Musical Notes shares all of the great local musical acts headed to the Harrisburg area in April, here.

PennDOT announced that Cameron Street, between Paxton and Sycamore streets, will be reduced to a single lane in each direction, starting this weekend, our online story reported. Work on this corridor is part of the I-83 expansion.

Sara Bozich details this weekend’s happenings in her Weekend Roundup.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 3, 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: Denim Coffee opens its new Strawberry Square location tomorrow (Fri). A sign of warmer times: Sawyers Grand Reopening Party is this weekend; Improvapalooza at Gamut Theatre Group Saturday Worth noting: Jazz Night at The Scholar on Friday; Plants + Pints on Sunday! Things on my agenda this weekend: Today, I’m joining Anthem’s Marketing’s Social Sip to Success, a sold-out event held at The Willows at Ashcombe. I can’t wait to chat social media and learn from other panelists! On Friday, I’m taking myself to dinner, then to browse some books with jazz on Friday; Saturday some girl time with lunch and shopping to follow; Sunday is Plants + Pints!

For your weekend planning

Grab tickets for the food event that feeds people — This Sunday in Harrisburg!
WIN a pair of tickets to Once Upon a Time, a Dauphin County CASA fundraiser
Check out our list of the best vegan dining in Harrisburg
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!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- An Evening with John Scalzi: When the Moon Hits Your Eye at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Wild Neighbors: Coexisting with Pennsylvania Wildlife
- Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar!
- Merge Harrisburg at La Cultura
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You

Friday

- Spring Jazz Night at the Scholar!
- Denim Coffee opens inside Strawberry Square
- HYP First Friday Social
- Pop Up Pottery Shop with Elee Pots at Little Black Dress
- Gail Savage – “Awakening” – Capturing the Beauty of Wildlife Through Art at Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
- Friends of Midtown Makers Series: Kitchen Herbalism: Making Herbal Infused Vinegars with Calyx Liddick
- HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES | Late Night Frights at Midtown Cinema
- Sawyers Grand Reopening Party
- 25th Annual PA Herb and Garden Festival at the York Expo Center
- Live Dead & Brothers Perform The Music of Grateful Dead & Allman Bros at XL Live
- The Jacob Jolliff Band wsg/ Red Smith & Blue Dawn Live at The Abbey Bar
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HBG Flea – April 2025 at Strawberry Square
- Pop Up Pottery Shop with Elee Pots at Little Black Dress
- “Man Made” book launch and signing at Little Amps
- The LLS “Big Climb”: Volunteer & Climb Event at FNB Field
- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- Pilates Yoga Fusion with Burn30 at Zeroday Brewing
- Zeroday Brewing 10 Year Anniversary
- 2025 Capital 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts
- Vertical Tasting: Cherry Tree Merlot at Waltz Vineyards
- Friends of Midtown Makers Series: Paint a Gourd with Vivi on Verbeke
- Adult Egg Hunt at The Vineyard at Hershey
- 25th Annual PA Herb and Garden Festival at the York Expo Center
- The Hellbender Hootenanny w/ Local News Legend, The Joe Pye Revival, Shelter Cat, Almost Honest at The Abbey Bar
- Bad Sister @ The Blue Sky Tavern
- G-Eazy Helium Tour at XL Live
- Hershey Bear vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
- Melissa Etheridge: Spring Tour 2025 at American Music Theatre
- Improvapaloozaat Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- 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

- Plants + Pints at Strawberry Square – Get your tickets now!
- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- Bridal Sip ‘n Shop at Carriage House Boutique
- Adult Egg Hunt at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Pianist Junghoon Park in Concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church
- National Theatre Live: Fleabag | at Midtown Cinema
- Hershey Bears vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
- Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives with special guest Company Townes at American Music Theatre
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 28, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harmony Towers on N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg

Happy Friday, Burg readers! Our April issue of the magazine just dropped, so make sure you grab a copy. In the meantime, stay up-to-date with our recent news reporting, below.

April’s issue of the magazine features stories of spring—growth, gardening and new beginnings. In his publisher’s note, Lawrance Binda encourages readers to make the most of the warm weather, get out in the city and shop local.

Acting classes allow youth to build confidence, make friends and learn new skills. In our magazine story, learn about several local theaters’ class offerings.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA’s “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” is one of its biggest fundraisers each year. In our magazine story, read about the importance of the event and the impact that the work of BBBS has on area youth.

Eden Village can now begin construction on its tiny home village for the unhoused, our online story reported. Harrisburg City Council this week approved the project planned for South Harrisburg.

The Harrisburg chapter of the national nonprofit, USA Dance, has offered lessons to the community for decades. In our magazine story, read about the organization’s offerings and the benefits of dance.

Harmony Towers in Harrisburg has dealt with hot water issues for the past several months, the city said this week, our online story reported. Harrisburg officials said that they would ramp up code enforcement at the property to try to address the problems.

Open Stage’s production of “I’m Proud of You” tells the beloved story of “Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood.” The show touches on themes of building friendships and sharing feelings, says our reviewer.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup includes ways to eat, shop and have fun around Harrisburg this weekend.

Sieta Achampong, Harrisburg High School-SciTech Campus principal, was removed from her post by the school district, our online story reported. District officials said that she was removed because her certifications were not active. Achampong shared her thoughts on the news, as well.

“Walk with a Doc” allows community members to learn from and chat with local healthcare professionals, our magazine story reported. The program is part of Dauphin County Parks & Rec’s “Parks Rx” series.

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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

Thursday

- An Evening with Allen Dieterich-Ward and Cindy Adams Dunn: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania at The Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- GRASS JAM! Bluegrass open mic and jam night at The Abbey Bar
- 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsored by Nick’s 114 Cafe at West Shore Theatre
- Open Stage presents The Diary of Anne Frank at The Scottish Rite

Friday

- New York Boys: A Tribute to Neil Diamond and Billy Joel starring The Mahoney Brothers at West Shore Theatre
- Handles & Sampson Present: State Property Members Peedi Crakk, Freeway, and Beanie Sigel at XL Live
- The Reagan Years at Mickey’s Black Box
- Bluesfest
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Chubby Checker with Chris Ruggiero at American Music Theatre
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- 17th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- Friends of Midtown Litter Clean Up & Meet Up
- 3rd Annual Skyler Montgomery Youth Trout Day at New Cumberland Borough Park
- New Moon Circle at Reiki by Rickie
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS 4: COUNTRY HITS: Songs from Nashville
- 29th Annual Amani Festival
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Hungry Run Distillery Grand Opening Celebration
- Jeffrey Gaines With Meaghan Farrell at West Shore Theatre
- Pink Talking Fish: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour at XL Live
- Blind Accuracy + More at The Champ
- MFE x LGH: Health Rocks! at Mickey’s Black Box
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You
- 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
- WWE: Pennsylvania – Settlers Cabin Hike
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey
- Celtic Concert with SEASONS at Fredricksen Library
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra POPS 4: COUNTRY HITS: Songs from Nashville
- Melodies of Love – 2025 Spring Show! at West Shore Theatre
- Lititz Womans Club Presents the Spring Fling Swing Dance at Mickey’s Black Box
- Hershey Bears vs. Utica Comets
- Frankenstein by Nick Dear at Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents I’m Proud of You

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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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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

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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!

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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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