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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 25, 2024 | 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: Check out jazz harpist (!) at Mt. Gretna Playhouse on Saturday. Details + tix here. Worth noting: HU Presents 2024 Summer Concert Series continues with Black Pumas (Thurs) and Orville Peck (Sun); SoMa Block party tonight! Pride events! Things on my agenda this weekend: see above

For your weekend planning

July SoMa Block Party is TONIGHT!
Black Pumas in Riverfront Park TONIGHT!
Jazz harpist Brandee Younger in Mt. Gretna on Saturday
Orville Peck in Riverfront Park Sunday!
Register TODAY for the 2nd annual Project Senior Golf Tournament
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

We just added the SoMa Christmas Market to the event calendar
Join me for this (FREE!) dinner with Chef Corrie
You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how!
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

July 19, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, along with local and state officials, announced significant federal funding for the I-83 South Bridge replacement.

Friday night brings a special 3^rd in the Burg event at the Broad Street Market, with kids activities, music and food. Some of TheBurg staff will be there to say “hello” and hand you a copy of our July magazine, if you haven’t gotten one yet. Before you head out, catch up on our news reporting from this week, below.

Bob’s Art Blog heads to HIVE Artspace to showcase an exhibit focused on feathered friends. Click here to read. In part two of his blog, also released this week, he highlights even more bird art.

TheBurg was named “2024 News Organization of the Year,” a statewide honor presented by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation, our online story reported. This is the fourth straight year that TheBurg has won this honor.

The Broad Street Market announced that its temporary structure has a name: “Tenty McTentface,” our online story reported. The name was chosen from community submissions and a voting process.

Cupboard Maker Books combines their love for books with their love for cats. The shop has three cats that live full-time and roam freely inside the Enola shop, often appearing on the shop’s very active social media pages. Click here to read our story.

Dauphin County reopened its Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) to those struggling with housing expenses due to the pandemic, our online story reported. The program, which was introduced during COVID, uses federal and state funding.

GLO Harrisburg will cut the ribbon on its new location inside Strawberry Square next week, our online story reported. GLO functions under the umbrella of the LGBT Center of Central PA, specifically servicing LGBTQ+-identifying men and trans women of color.

The Harrisburg Fringe Fest takes place July 18 to 21, promoting local and national artists, our online story reported. This year’s performances cover everything from sci-fi stage plays to brass bands to crochet improv.

Harrisburg officials said that the city would give $1 million of its federal COVID-relief funds to Downtown Daily Bread and Christian Churches United of the Tri County Area to begin offering year-round overnight shelters, our online story reported.

Local homeowners are turning their lawns and sidewalks into battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. In our magazine story, read about the ways people are using native plants to help pollinators and the environment.

I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg received $500 million in federal infrastructure funds to help support the bridge replacement project, our online story reported. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced the funds this week.

Sara Bozich has found all the best events happening this weekend in Harrisburg. Find them, here.

“Widow Clicquot” champions the world’s first international businesswoman, an esteemed vintner, our magazine story reported. The film plays at Midtown Cinema in July.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 18, 2024 | 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: 2nd annual Harrisburg Fringe Festival Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg! Visit SoMa Harrisburg! Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m oceanside; please excuse the brevity and delay

For your weekend planning

SoMa Pop-Up Thursday + 3rd in the Burg Friday
Register TODAY for the 2nd annual Project Senior Golf Tournament
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

July SoMa Block Party returns July 25 — add to calendar!
We just added the SoMa Christmas Market to the event calendar
Join me for this (FREE!) dinner with Chef Corrie
You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- July SoMa Pop-Up with Englewood & Mellie Bellies
- Nathan Merovich at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Dress for Success Inventory Reduction Sale
- Open Mic / Cigars Under the Stars at the Horn Pub
- Cigars and Spirits at The Willows
- Party on the Patio: Food Trucks, Live Music & Games! at Central Penn College
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Snow White and the Two Dwarfs at Gamut Theatre
- Harrisburg Fringe Festival
- Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Hershey Theatre
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- July SoMa Pop-Up | 3rd in the Burg with Englewood Brewing & Mellie Bellies + live music!
- 3rd in the Burg Mural Mile Tour – Midtown
- Keep the Pint Night at El Sol
- Meet the Unlocked Artist, Sophia Foutres during 3rd in the Burg at Home 231
- Sip ‘n Swap at HMAC
- An Evening with Carrie Courogen: Miss May Does Not Exist at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- PRIDE2024: 3rd in the Burg Name That Tune Music Trivia: Gayest Music Ever at The Brownstone Lounge
- Decked Out Live with 3 Hour Tour at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Free Movie Night at the Bandshell in Reservoir Park
- Harrisburg Fringe Festival
- Megan, Dave and Ed return to Hook and Flask!
- Jazz on the Veranda at The Hotel Hershey
- The Depth Beneath Us Live at The Abbey Bar
- 2024 York State Fair
- Sunset Music & Movie Series: Migration
- Wxpn Welcomes Greensky Bluegrass at XL Live
- The 39 Steps at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Book Signing with Trish Turo: A Kids Book About Healthy Habits at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Dauphin County Brewfest
- Central PA Pride Royals Pageant at HMAC
- 3rd Annual Cute Li’l New Cumberland Pride Picnic
- New Cumberland Pride Afterparty Drag Show
- Harrisburg Fringe Festival
- LEAF Project Open Farm Day
- Cruise Control with No Last Call at Ned Smith Center
- Sweet Corn Festival at Cherry Crest Farm
- Live Music on the Lawn at Waltz Vineyards
- Sangria & Tapas at Home 231
- PRIDE2024: Arts Proud at The Brownstone Lounge
- PRIDE2024: RAWR with Pride / Bear Invasion at The Brownstone Lounge
- Handles & Sampson Presents A Salute to the DJs: DJ Boc & Dj Exel at XL Live
- 2024 York State Fair
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- 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
- The 39 Steps at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Snow White and the Two Dwarfs at Gamut Theatre

Sunday

- Pre-Pre-Pride Party at Nocturnal
- PRIDE2024: Cheeky: The Pride Underwear Party at The Brownstone Lounge
- Makers at the Museum presented by Stay Apparel Co.
- 2024 York State Fair
- Market Square Concerts presents Summermusic 2024 at Market Square Presbysterian Church
- Gretna Music presents Turtle Island Quartet
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Harrisburg Fringe Festival

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 12, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Hamilton Health Center and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Steelton facility this week.

The July heat has been hitting Harrisburg hard, so we hope you’ve been able to find ways to cool off. If you’re heading to the pool or beach this month, make sure to take TheBurg along for a great beach read! While you’re here, catch up on our local news coverage from the week, below.

The Broad Street Market fire was one year ago this month. In his column, our publisher shares some reflections on what has happened in the months since the tragedy.

In a Community Comment, Broad Street Market Board Chair Eric Hagarty discusses the challenges of the past year following the market fire, but also the ways the community has supported the market.

Fourth of July fireworks were cut short in Harrisburg after police apprehended multiple people with guns in the crowd, our online story reported. City officials addressed the incident at a Monday morning press conference.

Hamilton Health Center cut the ribbon on its new Steelton location this week, our online story reported. The health center will officially open to patients on Monday, July 15, offering a full spectrum of family care to men, women and children.

Harrisburg City Council denied a proposed demo for 1511 N. Front Street, our reporting found. Council expressed concerns about taking down a building in the city’s historic district and replacing it with parking.

Home sales were generally lower in June, but prices were up, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 593 homes sold compared to 659 in June 2023, as the median sales price rose to $290,000 from $273,000.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced Zach Benjamin as its new president and CEO, our online story reported. Benjamin will officially assume the position in mid-August.

Pride Festival of Central PA returns to Harrisburg on July 27, our magazine story reported. This year, the festival will bring back its Pride Parade after years off.

The Residences at Governor’s Square in Harrisburg has several bidders and interested parties for the apartment complex, but none have yet received required federal approvals, our online story reported. The owner, Uptown Partners, has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, searing for a buyer for months.

“River City Stories,” a film by Harrisburg residents Paul Hood and Wallace McKelvey, highlights the city’s diversity, our online story reported. The movie will premiere at Midtown Cinema on July 19 and 20 as a part of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival.

Road repaving began this week in Harrisburg, our reporting found. Over 25 stretches of road in many of Harrisburg’s neighborhoods will receive new pavement this summer and fall.

Sara Bozich has a list of all the best activities to fill your weekend, here.

The Weekender Festival will return to Hall Manor in Harrisburg on Aug. 9 and 10, hosted by the Harrisburg Housing Authority, our online story reported. The event will feature a range of activities aimed at bringing the community together through entertainment and economic empowerment.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 11, 2024 | 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: Max Johnson Jazz Trio at note! on Sunday Worth noting: Blueberry festivals, HU Presents Charley Crockett at XL (sold out!) Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m out of here … abbreviated version next week

For your weekend planning

WIN tickets to see Orville Peck in Harrisburg on July 28
Win tickets to see The Depth Beneath Us at Abbey Bar on July 19
Register TODAY for the 2nd annual Project Senior Golf Tournament
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

SoMa Pop-Ups are next week!
July SoMa Block Party returns July 25 — add to calendar!
We just added the SoMa Christmas Market to the event calendar
Join me for this (FREE!) dinner with Chef Corrie
You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Keystone Merge at Pursuit Coworking
- Sip and Plant Succulent Workshop at Revolutionary Hot Sauce
- Megan and Dave at the Creekside at Liberty Forge
- Awakening the Heart: A Satsang (Spiritual Gathering) at One Love Yoga
- Open Mic / Cigars Under the Stars at the Horn Pub
- Pride Night Dinner at Millworks
- Beach Vibes Thursdays at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Party on the Patio: Food Trucks, Live Music & Games! at Central Penn College
- WXPN Welcomes Amos Lee with special guest Mikaela Davis at American Music Theatre
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Snow White and the Two Dwarfs at Gamut Theatre
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

- PLUM (From Chicago), ENDLESS MIKE & THe Beagle Club (Pittsburgh) and DELETIONS (HBG) at LITTLE AMPS!
- Decked Out Live with The Luv Gods at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Free Movie Night at the Bandshell in Reservoir Park
- Jazz on the Veranda at The Hotel Hershey
- RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Watch Party with Miss Misfit & Tiffany Tombstone at The Brownstone Lounge
- Sunset Music & Movie Series: The Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
- Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band at American Music Theatre
- The 39 Steps at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HU Presents Charley Crockett at XL Live
- Plant-Based Day & Cookout at Leg Up Farmers Market
- Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
- 48th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster
- 69th Anniversary Blueberry Fest at Hollabaugh Bros.
- 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair
- Blueberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchard
- Summermusic 2024 Concert I at Market Square Church
- Terry Fator at American Music Theatre
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- 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
- The 39 Steps at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Snow White and the Two Dwarfs at Gamut Theatre

Sunday

- Max Johnson Jazz Trio at note!
- Down in Front! presents The Final Sacrifice! at Midtown Cinema
- 69th Anniversary Blueberry Fest at Hollabaugh Bros.
- Pride Zumba Fundraiser at Olympic Skating Rink
- Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club Car Display at Hershey Gardens
- ASIA: The Heat of the Moment Tour with special guests Focus, Martin Turner and Curved Air at American Music Theatre
- Gretna Theatre presents Chess in Concert

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 5, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams swore in four new police officers at a ceremony.

We hope you all had a great July 4th holiday! In case the day off left you behind on the news, find all of our coverage, below.

The Broad Street Market’s temporary tent will receive a name selected by the community, our online story reported. People can visit the tent to vote on their favorite of five names submitted by community members.

Community Corner has information about all of this month’s special events taking place in the Harrisburg area. For even more happenings in July, click here.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in four new officers and recognized many others for their acts of bravery at an annual awards ceremony, our online story reported.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg opened its new Symons Family Fitness Center at its Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. In our online story, find out what the gym has to offer.

The LGBT Center of Central PA announced its new executive director Amber Roadcap, our online story reported. Roadcap will lead the organization’s community-building efforts at its new Harrisburg location.

Live music is in full swing this month in Harrisburg, bringing everything from soul to western to dance music. Click here to find out who’s playing.

Ngozi’s Let’s Get Dirty!, the Bridge and Harrisburg Area Camp Curtin YMCA are partnering with Harrisburg-based Precision Recyclers to create two sites for the free disposal of end-of-life electronics, our online story reported. On certain dates from July through October, people can drop off their e-waste at two locations.

Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Allison Hill announced that it will not reopen for the 2024-25 school year, our online story reported. The school opted to not oppose charter non-renewal proceedings issued by the Harrisburg School District.

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities announced Jennifer Doyle as its new CEO and president, our online story reported. Doyle has worked for the organization in several roles over the past 15 years.

Sara Bozich has found all of the best events happening in the Harrisburg area this weekend. Find them, here.

Summer brings lots of ways for families to get out and about and enjoy Harrisburg together. In our column, find suggestions that kids and parents will love.

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission announced the launch of its program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers at local bars, our online story reported.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 4, 2024 | 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: LONG WEEKEND ALERT! Worth noting: Lots of great live music + outdoor events this weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: R&R; adults dinner out on Sunday!

For your weekend planning

WIN tickets to see Black Pumas in Harrisburg on July 25
Have you tried Crooks yet?
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

July networking event at the Clock Box | July 10
You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday | 4th of July

- July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks in Riverfront Park
- Fireworks Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- York Symphony Orchestra Outdoor Concert & Fireworks
- Shippensburg 4th of July Fireworks Display
- Carlisle Summerfair
- July 4th Party at Mt Airy Orchards
- Beach Vibes Thursdays at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Sparkler / 4th of July Post Fireworks Party at The Brownstone Lounge
- Jamie and Korey at The Sturges Speakeasy
- 4th of July Celebration Concert at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
- Red, White & Brew BBQ at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow World Tour at Hersheypark Stadium
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Reservoir Park Summer Concert
- Carlisle Summerfair
- Jazz on the Veranda at The Hotel Hershey
- Hershey Fireworks Display
- Camel, Ostrich & Zebra Racing at Penn National Race Course
- Walker Hayes: Same Drunk Tour at Hollywood Casino
- Decked Out Live with Corty Byron Band at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Watch Party with Miss Misfit & Tiffany Tombstone at The Brownstone Lounge
- Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Pilates Yoga Fusion at Zeroday with Burn30
- HBG Flea – July 2024
- 1st Saturday Sampling – Salads! at Simply Flavorful
- Carlisle Summerfair
- Discover Newport Food Truck Festival
- WWE: Pennsylvania – Five Star Trail
- Concert @ Negley
- Millerstown HSO Summer Concert
- An American Tail | Free Summer Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- On The Road to Big Dub at The Abbey Bar at ABC
- Red, White & Brew BBQ – at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Janet Jackson: Together Again at Hersheypark Stadium
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- 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

- HYP Italian Lake Concert Series – Featuring Crossing Abbey Road
- Carlisle Summerfair
- Music on the Mountain 2024 at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
- June Shomaker HSO Concert at Summerfair
- Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Outlaw Fest. at Hersheypark Stadium

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 28, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Fleet Foxes performed last weekend as part of Harrisburg University Presents’ Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park.

Our July issue of the magazine came out this week with a special focus on our furry friends. Make sure you grab a copy and check out all of our pet features, as well as lots of summer and community stories. But first, find all of our news from the week, here.

Fleet Foxes performed in Riverfront Park last weekend as part of HU Presents’ summer music series. Our reviewer shares her thoughts on the concert, here.

Harrisburg School District passed its 2024-25 budget of $211.7 million this week, our online story reported. The budget does not include a property tax increase for city residents.

Harristown Enterprises announced that it would renovate 104 and 106 Walnut St., which have long been vacant, and transform them into four new apartments, our online story reported. The new units, called Charming on Walnut, will each include two bedrooms and two baths.

July Fourth festivities will take place in Harrisburg next week, featuring food trucks, music and fireworks, our online story reported. The city will also kick off its free July Music Series next week, with events throughout the month at Reservoir Park.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis hosted a roundtable conversation to discuss gun violence, with local officials and community members commenting on the initiatives they’re taking to find solutions. Click here to read about the statewide and local grants and projects to address the issue.

Mt. Gretna’s Outdoor Art Show is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year with special programming throughout the summer, our magazine story reported. The outdoor art show itself will take place in August.

The Ned Smith Center has a full slate of summer concerts lined up with special activities to celebrate the 10^thanniversary of its DeSoto Amphitheater, our online story reported.

A park planned for a vacant, blighted lot in Allison Hill has garnered support from neighbors, along with some concern from city officials, our magazine story reported. Community members have joined with the city and nearby nonprofits to create the park, which will include native plants and rain gardens.

PennDOT announced that the 29^th Street bridge, spanning I-83, will close from the evening of July 8 through Nov. 12, 2025, as work is done to replace it. Read our online story to find detour information.

Our publisher introduces our July issue of the magazine in his Publisher’s Note. Read what he has to say about the pet-filled issue, here.

Purple Lizard maps are crawling with ideas on everything from a hiking or biking trail to a boat launch ramp to a picnic or campsite area. The maps offer a physical alternative to phone apps like Google Maps, our magazine story reported.

Sara Bozich has a list full of recommendations for ways to spend your weekend, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 27, 2024 | 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: Summer Vintage Fest at The Abbey Bar on Saturday. Worth noting: Our June SoMa Block Party is TONIGHT! Things on my agenda this weekend: Block Party, Budget widow status

For your weekend planning

June 27 | “Budget Bash” SoMa Block Party
Have you tried Crooks yet?
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Are you on my email list?
You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how!
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- SoMa Block Party Budget Bash! | June 2024
- SoMa Block Party Beer Run with Harrisburg Beer Runners
- Yoga in the Lavender Fields at Within You Farm with H2L Studio
- Farmers Market in Hershey & Summer Concert Series
- Pat Cusick at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Music on the Patio with Jessie Lynn at Midtown Cinema
- The Wallflowers with Lisa Bouchelle at American Music Theatre
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Burt & Me at Gretna Theatre

Friday

- Hootie & the Blowfish – Summer Camp with Trucks Tour at Hersheypark Stadium
- Sunset Music & Movie Series: Elly Cooke at Fort Hunter
- Decked Out Live with Honeypump at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- HYP Fun, Fit, Friends! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Firefly Night at Wildwood Park
- The Hershey Symphony Orchestra: An American Salute at Penn State Health
- TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Beyoncé at H2L Studio
- Raspberry Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
- Terrifier | Late Night Frights at Midtown Cinema
- INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage, produced by Theatre Harrisburg in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company
- Burt & Me at Gretna Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Fun Food Fest at Hampden Park
- Mud Day Celebration! at Paulus Farm Market
- Summer Vintage Fest at The Abbey Bar at ABC
- Vendors in the Vineyard at Broad Mountain Winery
- Live Music on the Lawn at Waltz Vineyards
- Pennsylvania Lavender Festival
- Megan and Dave at Hook and Flask Still Works
- Crippled But Free – Harrisburg Beach Club
- Black Panther | Free Summer Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- Raspberry Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
- The Beach Boys at American Music Theatre
- PRIDE Shimmer & Shine: A Fundraiser For Lancaster Pride at Mickey’s Black Box
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage, produced by Theatre Harrisburg in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company
- 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
- Burt & Me at Gretna Theatre

Sunday

- Yoga in the Park at Adams-Ricci Park
- East Shore Trail Hike at Wildwood Park
- Pennsylvania Lavender Festival
- Raspberry Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
- Gretna Music presents Women Composers with Ulysses Quartet
- Summer Sip Series with Tribe Fitness at The Englewood
- Vidjam’s Filmmaking Weekend 2024 Screening & Awards at Midtown Cinema
- INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage, produced by Theatre Harrisburg in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company
- Burt & Me at Gretna Theatre

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 21, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

George and Hettie Love Memorial Library

Have you noticed our new Family Time section in the magazine yet? We now have special articles and puzzles for our youngest Burg readers and parents. Grab your crayons and take a look! Before you head to the magazine, catch up on this week’s news, below.

TheBurg won more awards than we’ve ever received in a single contest in this year’s Keystone Media Awards contest. Click here to view all of our award-winning reporting, writing, photography and design.

The Capital Region Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab just wrapped up and awarded cash prizes to small, minority-owned ventures following a pitch competition. Read our online story to find out which businesses won.

Dauphin County launched Pride Month with a press conference, our online story reported. County commissioners shared new initiatives that they are planning to increase inclusivity, and community members and activists spoke about the change that they believe still needs to be made.

Down to Earth Barbershop opened in Midtown Harrisburg this month, our online story reported. Owner Tylor Hockenberry has dreamed for years of opening his own shop and hopes that Down to Earth will foster a relaxing environment for patrons.

Harrisburg City Council member Lamont Jones partnered with UPMC to host an event to raise awareness about gun violence at Harrisburg University this week, our online story reported. The event focused on education and prevention through storytelling.

Harrisburg University Presents announced that country band Brothers Osborne will perform on Aug. 18 as part of its Summer Concert Series, our online story reported. The summer shows in Riverfront Park kick off this weekend.

Harrisburg Development Corp. will cut the ribbon on the new UPMC ClockBox and the UPMC Stage at Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg next week, our online story reported.

June’s 3^rd in The Burg takes place tonight in Harrisburg. In our story, find out what’s coming up and how we plan to continue reviving and evolving the monthly event.

Kline Library in Harrisburg has been renamed the George and Hettie Love Memorial Library in honor of a local couple, our online story reported. The Loves were activists for equality and advocates for education.

The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg will host a Juneteenth Community Free Day on Saturday, June 22, our online story reported. The event will include crafts, music and history presentations.

The Pride of the Susquehanna will remain docked for the 2024 season, our online story reported. The Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society announced that the boat needs unexpected repairs and will not be able to set sail.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Theatre Harrisburg are presenting “Intimate Apparel now through June 30. Click here to read our theater reviewer’s thoughts on the dramatic romance.

Sara Bozich has rounded up all of the best events taking place this weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find them, here.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission moved its offices to Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The commission was previously located in the Veterans Memorial Building on Market Street, but had to move due to the sale of that building.

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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 | 4th of July

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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