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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 26, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Little Black Dress grand (re)opening (new location) on Saturday; Harrisburg Bakery Crawl on Saturday

Worth noting: Women in Music at West Shore Theatre on Friday night! H2L Studio: 11th Birthday Open House on Saturday; also Mentored Youth Trout Day; Book Launch with Jenny Lawson and Kate Baer Sunday

Things on my agenda this weekend: baseball, scouts, LBD grand opening, dinner with friends!

Thursday

The Little Elixir Mixer at Agape Elixir Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
Jamie and Korey at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsored by Nick’s 114 Cafe and TCO Fly Shop at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Book Club Film Series: Silver Linings Playbook with The Winery at the Long Shot Farm at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
The Soul Rebels wsg Gordon Sterling & The People at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Radio Rides: Papa Roach at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sculpt: But Make it Spic🅴 at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Jane Jacobs Symposium at Historic Harrisburg Association | Free | Harrisburg
Friday Night Jazz: Jeff Stabley Trio at Victor’s Italian Restaurant | Free | York
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
March Bottles and Book Club at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Winter Parks Trio @ Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Comic Con at Hollywood Casino | $ | Harrisburg
Erica Lyn Everest Presents “Women in Music” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Barrett Lee live at the Blue Sky Tavern | Free | Etters
Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience, presented by Fly on the Wall Concerts at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Don Jovi: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Bon Jovi at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Duunes at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Battle of the Bands Round 2 at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Noun at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
United We Dance at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour 2026 with special guest Jake Banfield at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
2026 Capital 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts | $ | Harrisburg
Grand (re)Opening Celebration at Little Black Dress | Free | Camp Hill
Harrisburg Bakery Crawl | $ | Harrisburg
Bunny’s Breakfast Bash at Dave & Buster’s | $ | Camp Hill
4th Annual Skyler Montgomery Youth Trout Day at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
H2L Studio: 11th Birthday Open House- Sales, Prizes, Free Classes, Vendors & More! | Free | Mechanicsburg
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Landmark Walking Tour: Jane Jacobs’ Presence in Harrisburg at Historic Harrisburg Association | $ | Harrisburg
Pop-Up Plant Shop @ Talking Breads with Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Mat Pilates: H2L at Gruver Farms- Workout & Wine Tasting | $ | New Cumberland
Capital City Islanders Soccer vs. Baltimore City FC at Bishop McDevitt | $ | Harrisburg
Creative Grounds Spring Marketplace | Free | Mechanicsburg
Lovelie Links Blooming into Two at Sips Café | Free | York
Spring Sip & Savor in Downtown York | $ | York
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
Mentored Youth Trout Day | Free | Various
Eggstravaganza at ZooAmerica | $ | Hershey
Charlotte’s Web at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Anne Frank: Stories from the Annex at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Regional Ballet Spring Gala Concert at Rose Lehrman Center | $ | Harrisburg
Sugar Mountain – Tribute to Neil Young at Englewood | $ | Hershey
Midtown Meet-Up: Bingo @ Stealey’s Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Dueling Pianos at Appalachian Brewing Company | Free | Mechanicsburg
Nate Myers Trio at Stealey’s Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Jeffrey Gaines with Meaghan Farrell at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Karnival of the Arts East – Battle of the Bands at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Solar Federation: A Tribute to RUSH at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Comic Con at Hollywood Casino | $ | Harrisburg
Nailbite at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
The Oak Ridge Boys at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Eggstravaganza at ZooAmerica | $ | Hershey
New Cumberland Annual Easter Egg Hunt at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
Brunch with the Easter Bunny – at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Easter Egg Hunt at Big Hill Ciderworks | Free | Gardners
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
March Family Friendly Community Class at Just Plain Yoga | Free | Camp Hill
Book Launch with Jenny Lawson: How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay with Midtown Scholar Bookstore at Gardner Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Public Observing at Naylor Observatory | Free | Lewisberry
Court Street Cabaret at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Unforgettable Big Band Presents “You Can’t Do That with a Big Band” at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
WXPN Welcomes Thievery Corporation at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 20, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Harrisburg lawmakers presented money to the DID for increased security.

Hope you are having a wonderful week as we gear up for Third in theBurg tonight.

The Broad Street Market will be open after hours, artists’ booths will be open at the Millworks, and the Midtown Cinema will be screening “National Treasure.”

Our tasks this week included finalizing next month’s magazine issue layout (yes, already!) and posting a lot of online stories—including the settlement of a wrongful termination suit a Harrisburg employee filed against the mayor in 2022.

A complete docket of our weekly coverage is compiled for you below:

Artz N’ Motion, a Harrisburg aerials studio, boasts a pair of mother-daughter aerialists who train, teach and perform their craft. Read more in our March magazine story.

Broad Street Market closed its courtyard and will keep several nearby roads blocked for construction, our online story reported. The city provided updates on the brick building’s rebuild this week, which continues to slowly progress.

Cumberland County Commission for Women is an active force for change in Central Pa., according to our March magazine story.

Harrisburg will pay thousands to a former public works director who claimed to be unfairly fired by Mayor Wanda Williams. A Harrisburg federal court judge dismissed the civil rights case Tuesday after the parties agreed to resolve the case by settlement, our online story said.

Harrisburg will host a St. Patrick’s Day parade and race downtown Saturday. Find out more in our online story.

Our food columnist shares a wonderful recipe for Steak au Poivre, an easy-to-prepare dish that stars a rather large dose of black peppercorns, in our March magazine.

Pennsylvania lawmakers awarded the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) and the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District a collective $425,000 to put toward downtown revitalization Tuesday, according to our online story.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including the grand opening of Second Chance Plants in Harrisburg. Check out the full list.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 19, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Open Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar at The Forum! All new The Tavern Tasting Series at The Englewood; Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt at Macris Chocolate

Worth noting: Saturday is a full day of St. Paddy’s Day fun in Downtown Harrisburg, including Kegs & Eggs at McGrath’s (opening at 7 a.m.) and JB Lovedraft’s (starting at 10 a.m.); The Lucky Charm 4-Miler (12 p.m.); the Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2 p.m.; Music and St. Patrick’s-themed parties at Bourbon Street Saloon, Sawyer’s ($1 drinks from 4-6 p.m.), and Nocturnal — plus “St. Pats Battle of the Bands” at Capital City Music Hall.

Things on my agenda this weekend: HBG → FL for Spring Training, baby!

Thursday

2026 The Beat Goes On Lifesaving Luncheon at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Lucky In Style at Maggie Adams | Free | Camp Hill
Keystone Nationals 2026 Garden Tractor Pull at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Real Talk Therapy Happy Hour at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Beginner Pilates Equipment at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus | $ | Harrisburg
Sound Healing with Julie Moffitt at Reiki by Rickie | $ | Harrisburg
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Whitaker Presents Dancing With the Celts at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
90s Music Bingo at YAH Brew – Hershey | Free | Hershey
Anthony DeVito Headlines West Art Lancaster | $ | Lancaster
Health Rocks! at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

TGIF: Cycle Express Radio Rides: Lady Gaga at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Learn at Lunchtime – Remembrance and Reflection: A Century of Art in Revolutionary Things with The State Museum of Pennsylvania | Free | Virtual
3rd in the Burg | Free | Harrisburg
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants HARRISBURG, PA- Grand Opening Weekend | Free | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants YORK, PA – Grand Opening Weekend | Free | York
78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus | $ | Harrisburg
Lucky In Style at Maggie Adams | Free | Camp Hill
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Next Stop Comedy at Gruver Farms Winery and Tasting Room | $ | New Cumberland
Coleman Green and Ryan Cox at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | Harrisburg
The Tavern Tasting Series at Englewood | $ | Hershey
Arts on the Square presents AMOROSO DA CAPO, VIOLIN AND CELLO DUO at Market Square Prebyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
HONEYPUMP- Champions Sports Bar | Free | Highspire
Hank The Buffalo at Fratelli’s | Free | New Cumberland
Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
Blitz Dynette Returns to the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
AJAY And Friends at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Smooth Like Clyde at XL Live | FREE(!!) | Harrisburg
An Evening With Drew Angus! at West Art | $ | Lancaster
Emo Night at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
All Your Friends Indie Party at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Riverdance at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Open Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Lucky Charm Race in Downtown Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
2026 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Free | Harrisburg
St. Paddy’s Parade Day at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Kegs & Eggs at JB Lovedraft’s | Free | Harrisburg
St. Paddy’s Parade Day Party at Bourbon Street Saloon | Free | Harrisburg
Parade Day Party at Nocturnal | Free | Harrisburg
Parade Day Party at Sawyer’s | Free | Harrisburg
Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity Camp Hill | Free | Camp Hill
Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt at Macris Chocolate | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kids Discover! Mammals & Their Pelts at Wildwood Park | $ | Harrisburg
FREE Beginner Mat Pilates at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
FREE- Beginner Cycling Workshop at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Agape Elixir Bar Pop-up at Valley Bistro | Free | Enola
3.21 For Life World Down Syndrome Day Beach Bash at Tröegs Independent Brewing | Free | Hershey
World Down Syndrome Day Celebration! at Ever Grain Brewing | Free | Mechanicsburg
Lucky In Style at Maggie Adams | Free | Camp Hill
Spring Open House at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses | Free | Mechanicsburg
20th Anniversary Celebration! at The Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne | Free | Lemoyne
78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus | $ | Harrisburg
Capital City Islanders vs. Bowleys Athletic at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium | $ | Harrisburg
Spring Fling Weekend at Gruver Farm | Free | New Cumberland
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Nate Myers Duo at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Coleman Green and Ryan Cox at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants HARRISBURG, PA- Grand Opening Weekend | Free | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants YORK, PA – Grand Opening Weekend | Free | York
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
TIP-TOP ROOFING SOLUTIONS TOD STOUGH NIGHT! at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
Hershey Symphony Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel in Concert at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Hellbender Hootenany 2 at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Start Making Sense – Talking Heads Tribute, Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
St. Pats Battle of the Bands at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Gimme Gimme Disco at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Handles & Sampson Present: DJ Flem, DJ Cashmere, DJ Bakka at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes A Tribute to Old & in the Way, and Wood Flower | $ | Lancaster
America Rock Revival at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Popcorn Hat Players present Pinocchio at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Open Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants HARRISBURG, PA- Grand Opening Weekend | Free | Harrisburg
Second Chance Plants YORK, PA – Grand Opening Weekend | Free | York
78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus | $ | Harrisburg
Pilates for Runners: Equipment Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Spring Fling Weekend at Gruver Farm | Free | New Cumberland
Music By the River presents DUO TERLANO at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church | $ | Harrisburg
The Harrisburg Record Riot @IW Abel Banquet Hall | $ | Steelton
Hershey Bears vs. Bridgeport Islanders at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
The Magic of John Westford at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Open Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Seipp/Williams Trumpet & Organ Duo Concert at Trinity Camp Hill | Free | Camp Hill
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step | at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

Extras

Get your Plants + Pints tickets before they sell out! $20 benefits Downtown Daily Bread!
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 13, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

“Art in the Wild” installation

It’s been a long week of on-and-off sunshine. Winter just can’t seem to decide if it should stay or go—but we got our first glimpse of spring weather. We hope you got the chance to get outside and enjoy while it was warm!

Our days here at the office have been full of editing stories for next month’s magazine issue and covering the latest around town, including the latest in the lawsuit between City Council and the mayor and the Harrisburg International Airport’s record-breaking travel numbers for 2025.

As always, all weekly coverage is compiled for you below:

Bob’s Art Blog spotlighted two upcoming arts events: the Art Association of Harrisburg’s 100th year celebration and Wildwood Park’s annual “Art in the Wild.” Read more here.

City Council withdrew a contempt motion filed against Mayor Wanda Williams after voting 4-3 to hire the city’s interim director of building and housing development permanently, our online story reported. The contempt motion claimed that Williams had kept the director on staff without council approval in violation of the parties’ settlement terms.

Gamut Theatre’s “King Lear” is a “wild night,” according to our theater reviewer. Get a preview of the play here.

Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors said the Harrisburg-area housing market held steady in February. Both home sales and prices were largely unchanged from a year ago, according to our online story.

Harrisburg International Airport had a record year, according to its top officials. Its plans for growth earned praise at a Dauphin County meeting, according to our online reporting.

Harrisburg school district officials discussed next steps for finding a demolition contractor for William Penn and their lack of interest in extending a current city tax abatement program at their Tuesday meeting.

Our “Family Time” columnist shares tips for raising teenagers in a March magazine story.

PennDOT said construction along Cameron Street may cause delays this weekend. Read more here.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including the Harrisburg Free Store at Broad Street Market. Check out the full list.

Strong Towns hosted a community discussion this week, as part of its ongoing speakers series. Read more in our online story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 12, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Hershey Social is open! I couldn’t make it to the media preview, but I’ll get there soon!

Worth noting: St. Patrick’s Day parades and parties; Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works all weekend

Things on my agenda this weekend: Bear trip, yoga, solo weekend

Thursday

Huge Spring Book Sale at Red Land Community Library | Free | Etters
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Social Hour at The Willows at Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Hank’s Back at The Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally | Free | New Cumberland
New Cumberland Food Truck/Wild Rabbit/Dead Lightening run with Harrisburg Beer Runners | Free | New Cumberland
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event – New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally Kick-Off at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Piedmontese Wine Dinner at Tutoni’s | $ | York
Music Bingo at The Winery at Hunters Valley | Free | Liverpool
Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
KINKY BOOTS – Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series at The Appell Center | $ | York

Friday

City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Huge Spring Book Sale at Red Land Community Library | Free | Etters
TGIF: Cycle Express Radio Rides: OAR & Dave at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Dance Fitness: Dance After Dark at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
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2nd Friday Contra Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
Izakaya After Dark feat. DJ Admatix at Freshido Bar & Kitchen | Free | Harrisburg
St. Patrick’s Kickoff Concert with Seasons at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
Trivia with Ffej presents: Music Mashup Mayhem @ Tröegs | Free | Hershey
Tales of the Times at the Blue Sky Tavern | Free | Etters
Second Fridays with Shine Delphi in The King George at Tutoni’s | Free | York
Stories of Seasons: Story Slam Event at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Dan Frigolette and Josh Ryan at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
CAPLIVE: TARTAN TERRORS at The Appell Center | $ | York
Brit Floyd at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Jim Jefferies at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Duck at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
All Your Friends at Tellus 360 | $ | Lancaster
Nashville Nights The Ultimate 90s Country Band at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Hold Fast at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Shakedown Citi at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
West Art Welcomes Larry & Joe! | $ | Lancaster
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Celtic Woman: A New Era at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Volunteer Work Day Litter Pickup at Wildwood Park | Free | Harrisburg
Popcorn Hat Players present Pinocchio at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
FREE: Kid’s Bootcamp at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
BCB Saturday Switch-Up: BYOBailey’s! | Free | New Cumberland
3rd Annual Best Saint Patrick’s Day Party Ever! | Free | New Cumberland
ST PATTY’S DAY KICK OFF PARTY AT THE ABBEY BAR | Free | Harrisburg
Kegs & Eggs at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen | Free | Palmyra
Saint Paddy’s Picnics at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Wing Madness 2026 at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
March Cocktail Class at Midstate Distillery | $ | Mechanicsburg
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
Psychic Gallery Event at Art Association of Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
The Budbreak Bonfire at The Winery at Hunters Valley | Free | Liverpool
Huge Spring Book Sale at Red Land Community Library | $ | Etters
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 5 – Masquerade at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
CAPLIVE: STANLEY JORDAN at The Appell Center | $ | York
Dan Frigolette and Josh Ryan at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Hershey Bears vs. Belleville Senators at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Capital City Islanders vs. Onondaga FC at Bishop McDevitt High School | $ | Harrisburg
The Big Sky Quartet at Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art | $ | Millersburg
American Identity: Restoring the Susquehanna River’s Artistic Legacy Exhibit opens at Susquehanna Art Museum | $ | Harrisburg
Stories of Seasons: Story Slam Event at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Second Saturdays with The Visitors Duo in The King George at Tutoni’s | Free | York
Karaoke Night at Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square | Free | Hershey
Izakaya After Dark feat. Rizo Ritmo at Freshido Bar & Kitchen | $ | Harrisburg
Pre-Paddy’s Pub Crawl at Sawyers, JB Lovedrafts, and Nocturnal | Free | Harrisburg
BaRPG at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Kilmaine Saints and The Super Hi-Tech Jet Fighters at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Internal Bleeding at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
I Love R&B at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Screaming Orphans at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
The Ogham Stones at Tellus360! | $ | Lancaster
The Biggest St. Paddy’s Party in Central PA! at Bourbon Street Saloon | Free | Harrisburg
Karma St Patricks Party | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes Antar Goodwin, Stray and Misfits, and Dark River Darling | $ | Lancaster
DBtG @ O’Rorkes (Down by the Gettysburg) at O’Rorkes | Free | Gettysburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Free Store at Broad Street Market | Free | Harrisburg
Intro to Pilates Equipment: Start your Pilates Journey Here at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 5 – Masquerade at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Jazz & Film with Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’ at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Saint Paddy’s Picnics at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
CAPFILM: OSCAR SHORTS 2026: DOCUMENTARY at The Appell Center | $ | York
Mark Lowry with special guest Endless Highway at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Fresh Takes on Jazz: LA Orquesta Esa at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Hershey Bears vs. Belleville Senators at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
A Red Carpet Evening | at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
The Browning at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 6, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Hope you’re all enjoying the cloudy day as we gear up for Harrisburg’s annual Ice & Fire Festival this weekend. We’re excited to participate ourselves. In front of our N. 3rd Street office, you’ll find an interactive ice sculpture that will allow you to pose as if you’re on the cover of TheBurg!

This week, we’ve been hard at work solidifying stories for next month’s print issue. On the daily news front, we’ve also been covering the latest stories around town—including an update on how City Council will treat “acting” director appointments moving forward, after settling a lawsuit with the mayor over disputed interim positions.

All weekly coverage is compiled for you below:

Art Association of Harrisburg is turning 100 this year. The organization reflects on its last century in our March magazine story.

City Council discussed new legislation that would stop the mayor from appointing department heads without their approval and clarify how long acting department heads can serve without its approval, our online story reported.

Gamut Theatre’s “King Lear” opens this weekend. Find the behind-the-scenes story of how the theater company put the play together in our March magazine story.

Harrisburg events, including a scavenger hunt celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and St. Patty’s Parade downtown, around the area this March are all available for your viewing here, as seen in our March issue.

Harrisburg happenings at local arts organizations, public libraries, gardens and more are compiled here for your perusal, as seen in our March issue.

Ice & Fire Festival will return this weekend, bringing ice sculptures, food and music to Harrisburg. Read more here.

QTPOC Collective, an LGBT Center program for queer and trans people of color, is fostering community with regular meetups. See more March magazine story.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including PA Home & Garden Show and the Friends of New Cumberland Public Library Book & Media Sale. Check out the full list.

Whitaker Center offers weekend programming for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to earn badges. Read more in our March magazine story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 5, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Hershey Theatre reopens today! Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa start this weekend. Los Tres Cubanos Cigar Lounge is now open.

Worth noting: First Friday York; First Saturday at The Millworks; 9th annual Ice & Fire Festival in Downtown Harrisburg

Things on my agenda this weekend: Lots of local live theatre! Early bday dinner with the fam.

Thursday

Latte Art Workshop at Little Amps | $ | Harrisburg
Keystone Merge at Penn State College of Medicine | Free | Hershey
2026 PIAA Wrestling Championships at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
PA Home & Garden Show at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Jon and David Robinson at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Shamrocks and Shenanigans Trivia Night at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Neil Degrasse Tyson at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Candlebox at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The Phil Collins Story at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
2026 PIAA Wrestling Championships at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
PA Home & Garden Show at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
First Friday in Downtown York | Free | York
Cocktails & Cigars featuring Foundation Cigars and Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey at The 611 Collection | Free | Mechanicsburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
TGIF: Cycle Express Radio Rides: Beyonce at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
176ers Dueling Pianos debuts at Mad Moose! | Free | Harrisburg
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Karaoke at Der Harrisburg Maennerchor | Free | Harrisburg
Haus of Monsters: America’s #1 Tribute to Lady Gaga at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
NYCHAPS March First Friday at Dill’s Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
80’s Prom Murder Mystery at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
FIRST FRIDAY with Hank The Buffalo at Horn Pub | Free | Lewisberry
Rich Vos at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Glif CD Release Show at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The Emo Night Tour at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Flux Capacitor at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
The Badlees – Night One! at The Englewood | $ | Hershey
Rockfest at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Jesse Barki Album Release, w/ Special Guest Olivia Basar at West Art | $ | Lancaster
Vienna Boys Choir at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Ice & Fire Festival in Downtown Harrisburg | Free | Harrisburg
Artist Market at the 2026 Ice & Fire Festival | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Beer Runners HBG Fire and Ice Festival Run & brunch and beer | Free | Harrisburg
First Saturdays at The Millworks | Free | Harrisburg
Huge Spring Book Sale at Red Land Community Library | Free | Etters
Friends of New Cumberland Public Library Book & Media Sale | Free | New Cumberland
PA Home & Garden Show at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Popcorn Hat Players present Pinocchio at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Souper Saturday at Der Harrisburg Maennerchor | Free | Harrisburg
Kegs & Eggs – T.J. Rockwell’s Elizabethtown | Free | Elizabethtown
Reset at Source | $ | New Cumberland
Mellow + Sound: Freebird Yoga x Gruver Farms Collaboration | $ | New Cumberland
Get Fit Fest at Bethesda Mission Community Center | Free | Harrisburg
Local Artist & Maker Pop-Up @ Book Bar | Free | Palmyra
book club at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
FREE- Beginner Cycling Workshop at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Kid’s Yoga (Ages 5-10) at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Tween Yoga (10-13 Years of Age) at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Pizza and Wine Pairing at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Tours and Tastings at the Eichelberger Distillery | $ | Dillsburg
CARLISLE – MID ATLANTIC REPTILE EXPO at the Carlisle Expo Center | $ | Carlisle
2026 PIAA Wrestling Championships at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Ladies’ Night at Live In Color | Free | Camp Hill
it’s coffee time – drag style at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Rich Vos at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | Harrisburg
Full Moon Comedy at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Best Shot: A Tribute to Pat Benatar & Women Who Rock at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Badlees – Night Two! at The Englewood | $ | Hershey
Tupelo Honey: A Van Morrison Celebration at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
Grohl Fest – Celebrating the music of Foo Fighters & Nirvana at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
The Pietasters at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Ballyhoo Artikal Sound System at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear opens at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Love, Loss, and What I Wore at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
coffee with friends with New Cumberland Collective at the New Cumberland Library | Free | New Cumberland
Charter Day at The State Museum of Pennsylvania | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music with Brunch: Shine Delphi at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Pilates for Runners: Equipment Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Intro to Pilates Equipment: Start your Pilates Journey Here at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Molly Pitcher Tea Party at the Harris-Cameron Mansion | $ | Harrisburg
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Pizza and Wine Pairing at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
PA Home & Garden Show at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Cumberland Honey with Aroostine Lively, Grace Mahar, and Gena Lanette at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Troegs Yoga & Brunch at Tröegs Independent Brewing | Free | Hershey
Sunday School – Italian Wine Tasting at The Ahndsome Cab | $ | York
Cocktails & Canvases at The Brownstone Lounge | $ | Harrisburg
Early Spring Nature Walk at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Dale and The ZDubs & Sons of Paradise at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Songwriters in the Raw feat. Benny Bleu, Andrew Dunn, and Andrew Pauls! at West Art | $ | Lancaster
The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 27, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Damien Randell of Damien’s Fried Chicken

It’s starting to look a little like spring, isn’t it? The sunshine is melting away the last of our snow here and (today at least!) you could probably even get away with going outside without a jacket.

Speaking of jackets, you’ll see the new cover of our March issue around town this week. The issue focuses largely on local nonprofits that are making a difference in our region.

On the daily news front, we’ve been covering stories around Harrisburg all week online, too. See below for the latest headlines, which include updates on what will happen to William Penn, City Council’s latest ICE-related legislation and the story of the Broad Street Market’s new fried chicken vendor.

Our weekly coverage is compiled for you here:

Black authors in the Harrisburg area are bringing their perspectives to fiction and nonfiction alike. Read more in our February magazine story.

Bob’s Art Blog highlighted creative leaders of color across Harrisburg this past month. Read more in our February magazine story.

City Council passed legislation to limit the Harrisburg police’s ability to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, our online story reported.

Damien’s Fried Chicken, a new Broad Street Market stand, is now open for business. Find out more in our online story.

Harrisburg officials, from the school district and Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, discussed the unique challenges facing Harrisburg’s city and schools Wednesday, our online story reported.

Harrisburg police said homicides were down in 2025 in their annual report, which was released this week. See more trends in our online story.

Harrisburg school board voted Tuesday night to demolish William Penn, a century-old school building that has sat vacant for 15 years. Read more here.

Our Adventure Together columnist explores fungi with her kiddo. For more, see our February magazine story.

Our publisher Lawrance Binda wonders in his latest column: now that Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed on to help revitalize Harrisburg’s struggling downtown, can we look forward to change? Read his March magazine column.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 2026 Capital Area Polar Plunge at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Check out the full list.

Whitaker Center has opened a new live-animal exhibit, featuring sloths and more. “Survival of the Slowest” explores the world’s slowest-moving species, our online story reports.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

February 26, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Survival of the Slowest opens Friday at Whitaker Center

Worth noting: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Capital Blue Cross POPS 4: Golden Age of the Silver Screen this weekend; Maple Sugar Festival is Sunday at Fort Hunter Park

Things on my agenda this weekend: professional dev, yoga, youth baseball, dog-sitting, ??

Thursday

Thirsty Thursday, Matt Jameson at Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
2026 Pennsylvania RV Super Show at PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
WXPN WELCOMES An Intimate Evening with JJ GREY & MOFRO at The Appell Center | $ | York
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
SKILLET with special guest The Protest at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

February Bottles and Book Club at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Boys at the Barre Class- H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Survival of the Slowest opens at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Unlikely Pairs Hip-Hop in Country at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
2026 Pennsylvania RV Super Show at PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
The 2080 Band at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
An Evening of Original Music from Shea Quinn with Special Guests at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Verminoth at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Down in Front! presents HOBGOBLINS! at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Funktion at XL Live | Free | Harrisburg
Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Greg Henderson and Dougie Almeida at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
TMI Improv Comedy Show – Love is a Joke! at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
2026 Capital Area Polar Plunge at Gifford Pinchot State Park | $ | Wellsville
Saturday Schedule: H2L Studio – Be a Weekend Workout Warrior | $ | Mechanicsburg
Yoga with H2L at Gruver Farms- Workout & Wine Tasting | $ | New Cumberland
Build Your Own Charcuterie Board Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
2026 Pennsylvania RV Super Show at PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Bethesda Mission’s Coldest Night of the Year 5K at City Island | $ | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Capital Blue Cross POPS 4: Golden Age of the Silver Screen at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Van Wirsing @ West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Early November & Hellogoodbye at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
JAKE OWEN – Dreams To Dream Tour, with special guest KENDELL MARVEL at The Appell Center | $ | York
Beyond the Footlights: Hershey Theatre Backstage Pass | $ | Hershey
Journey at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Jagged Little Thrill & Nimrod at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Caligula Blushed (Smiths/Morrisey Tribute) at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Comedy Show at The Winery at Hunters Valley | $ | Liverpool
Greg Henderson and Dougie Almeida at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Build Your Own Charcuterie Board Weekend at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
2026 Pennsylvania RV Super Show at PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Maple Sugar Festival at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
York County SPCA Dogs’ Day Out | Free | York
Free: Insomnia Help Info Session at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
80’s Movie Soundtrack 60-Min Cycle at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Capital Blue Cross POPS 4: Golden Age of the Silver Screen at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
West Shore Symphony Presents: “Franck & Forthright” at Trinity Lutheran Church | $ | Camp Hill
National Theatre Live at Midtown Cinema: Hamlet | $ | Harrisburg
THE DIONYSIUM | at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Winter Open Mic with Susquehanna Folk at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Funniest: The Competition Champions Tour at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
CAPFILM: OSCAR SHORTS 2026: ANIMATION at The Appell Center | $ | York
Three Days Grace at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Enough Is Enough: A Rally for the Rest of US at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Stoney Brook – An Unauthorized Comedy Parody at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 20, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

HMAC announced its closure in a Facebook post Tuesday.

From local entertainment venue HMAC’s abrupt closure to Harrisburg Young Professionals’ appointment of a new executive director to the grand opening of a new Midtown warming shelter for local homeless youth, a lot happened in Harrisburg this week. Our weekly coverage is compiled for you below:

Craig Family Cemetery lies in a wooded area so remote that legal access is possible only through guided tours provided by the Country Club of Harrisburg. Freed slave Andrew Craig and his family are buried on the lot. For more, see our February magazine story.

Curryzone, a Nepalese, Indian and Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant, is now open in Camp Hill. Brothers Suman Shrestha and Prakash Kandel run the restaurant. Read more in our February magazine story.

“Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness,” a poignant one-act play put on by Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre, will be onstage at Gamut Theatre until Feb. 22. “The play’s dialogue is pure poetry,” our reviewer raves. Take a look at our February issue story for a behind-the-scenes look at how the show came together.

HACC student Stephanie Wallendjack began exploring art through the community college’s 65+ program and went on to win first place in “Ceramic Art” at one of the world’s most prestigious art exhibitions. Read more in our magazine story.

Harrisburg and CREDC asked residents, workers, business owners, and visitors of the city to take an online survey and share their perception of the downtown. Read more in our online story.

Harrisburg Young Professionals named its former communications coordinator Cody Goss as its new executive director on Wednesday, our online story reported.

HMAC announced its closure on Tuesday, stating it couldn’t procure essential operating licenses from the city after failing to pay its entertainment taxes, our online story reported. The venue’s employees and patrons pleaded with City Council members that night to help keep its doors open.

Hopkins House Museum is set to become Gettysburg’s first museum devoted entirely to Black history. Once home to Jack and Julia Hopkins, the 1840s log cabin is the town’s last surviving Civil War-era house that was owned by Black residents. Read more in our February magazine story.

Plants + Pints, a Strawberry Square-based event that combines plant-based food and craft beer, will return to downtown Harrisburg on Sunday, April 12, our online story reported.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 3rd in the Burg and Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub. Check out the full list.

Thrive Housing Services opened a warming shelter in Midtown for children, teens and young adults experiencing homelessness on Monday. Read more here.

SoMa Block Party series is coming back to downtown Harrisburg this spring and will kick off in May, our online story reported.

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