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Summer First Friday Artisan Markets

Lancaster Art Vault 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster

Artists, Crafters, Artisans and Visitors – Join in the First Friday celebrations at Lancaster Art Vault! We will be hosting a Artisan Market every First Friday from May-October, 2025 outside, under the eaves of the building from 5-8PM. Stop by and shop local artisans, crafters and artists!

$20

“Between Land and Light” – Guest Artist Show

Lancaster Art Vault 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster

Step into a world where nature's raw beauty meets artistic imagination in "Between Land and Light," at Lancaster Art Vault. This exhibition celebrates the transformative power of the natural world, bringing together a diverse range of works, each reflecting unique interpretations of the natural environment. Each piece in “Between Land and Light” explores the dynamic […]

Free

Art in the Garden

First Reformed Church 40 East Orange Street, Lancaster

On First Friday, June 6, the public is invited to stroll through the gardens and watch local artists at work or shop for a work of art that catches the eye at a free plein air event in the courtyard of First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The event will be […]

Ron Ettelman: Gateway to the Unknown

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster

Why this title? Every collage, assemblage, sculpture and painting begins with an impulse, a notion. A piece of paper, and object separated from its original function or a background worthy of art is a beginning, a gateway. I work with no mind or goal. I put myself on the shelf. It seems that I assist […]

Echoes of the Lens: An Echo Valley Art Group Exhibition, First Friday Opening Reception

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply 106 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster

Curio is honored to host the members of The Echo Valley Art Group in this very special exhibition. In celebration of their 80th anniversary, the members have come together to create a “Print Portfolio” highlighting the unique visual sensibilities of each member while working inside a set of parameters. Each print is to be eight […]

Free

POP-UP ART SHOW

Lancaster Gift Box - Productions 317 N. Queen St., Lancaster

The team at Lancaster Gift Box is turning our former retail space into something a little different next weekend—and you’re invited ✨ Join us for a special First Friday pop-up art show featuring the work of three bad-ass local artists: 🎨 @janetsmedleyart – mixed media on panels 🎨 @dougandersonart Anderson – printmaking and acrylic on […]

Covenant Chocolate Chip Cookie Concerts

Covenant United Methodist Church 110 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster

Doors are open; fresh homemade cookies waiting; and the music of The Lancaster Flute Ensemble will fill the air. Join us at 6pm to start your First Friday fun. Large parking lot beside the church on W Orange St. Also featuring artists, Sandy Leonard and Joanne McIlvaney

Free

Springhouse Art and Music Series

Spring House Brewing Company 209 Hazel Street, Lancaster

Join Music For Everyone and Springhouse Brewing to celebrate a new artist, musician, and brew each month! Live music at 7 pm every 1st Friday at 209 Hazel Street!

Free

Acts of Welcome: CWS Lancaster Benefit Concert

Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster

Join us in supporting CWS Lancaster, a local nonprofit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant communities of Central Pennsylvania, with a benefit concert featuring local Lancaster-area musicians. At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, join Ever Sandoval, Liz Fulmer, Julia Jordan Kamanda, Kelly Buchanan, Willie Marble, Corinna Joy, The Fetlock and Leanza Duo, Jen Lobo […]

Servant Stage Company’s SWING!

Lancaster Alliance Church 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster

SWING! is a high-energy Broadway musical that celebrates the vibrant dance and music style of swing, a genre that became popular in the 1930s and '40s. Featuring a series of dance numbers rather than a traditional narrative, the show highlights the athleticism and excitement of swing dancing, from jitterbug to lindy hop. With music ranging […]

“Organic Reflections: Sounds of Summer”

First Reformed Church 40 East Orange Street, Lancaster

Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, June 6 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Sounds of Summer,” will include “Wedding Processional” (Te Deum) by Marc Antoine Charpentier, “Fountain Reverie” by Percy Fletcher, and “Fanfare in D” by Jacques-Nicolas […]

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