Events Calendar

An award-winning documentary about survivors of domestic violence who are unjustly incarcerated for killing their abusers in self-defense. These women paid a steep price with long prison sentences, lost time with loved ones, and painful memories. 6:15 | Pre-show Community Panel Post-show | Q&A with survivor-advocate Kim Dadou Brown In the Lyet Lobby, Penn Medicine […]

The Black Excellence Award Gala is a celebration of outstanding achievements within the black community across various fields, including education, business, arts and culture, and social activism. Music has always played a transformative role in our community, serving as both a means of resistance against oppression and a source of empowerment. From the melodies of […]

Doors – 5:30PMRed Carpet Coverage – 6:30PMOscars Start – 7:00PMTickets – $1521+ We are throwing an Oscar’s party! Zoetropolis welcomes you to come celebrate the 97th Academy Awards! We are rolling out the red carpet so come dressed in your Oscar best to walk the carpet. There will be best-dressed awards given out also. We […]

Join us on First Friday, March 7, as we celebrate the opening of "Carve." This exhibit features the work of eight artists, working in a variety of mediums, who employ the act of carving in their process. The line-up includes Geneviève Bérubé, Anne Burton, Stephanie Gibson, Carol Harnish, Rob Homan, Lindsey Frances Jones, Liz Kendig […]

We the People First Friday features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public. No tickets required. Performance: Ubuntu African Storytelling 6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | A vibrant communal gathering where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging […]

The next Row House Forum in collaboration with the Square Halo Conference features Dr. Diana Pavlac Glyer, author, speaker and collaborator. She will present her session titled: Lost & Found and offer observations about clay, grog, wheels, wedging, and the way God works miracles in our ordinary, everyday lives. Lost & Found with Diana Pavlac […]

A 50-year pioneer in bringing the excitement of brass music to new audiences worldwide, Canadian Brass concerts highlight genres from Baroque and Dixieland to compositions created especially for the quintet. Hallmarks of any Canadian Brass performance are spontaneity, virtuosity and fun—but never at the expense of the music.With over 130 albums and an extensive global […]

Hailed as “the most vibrant and hard-working traditional Irish music ensemble in the world today,” Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals all over the world, evoking the enchanting sounds of the Emerald Isle. Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with this beloved group from County Sligo in Ireland!

Ballet Counterpointe will present an evening of dance beginning at 7 p.m. March 14, 2025, at Lancaster Bible College’s Good Shepherd Chapel at 901 Eden Road. Tickets for the performance are on sale now at lbc.edu/events, and the event is sponsored by the Melva S. McIlwaine Guest Artist Endowment Fund. Additionally, Lancaster Bible College students […]

Oaks of Central PA and Lancaster Art Vault presents an Author Talk and Book Signing with authors Christine Titih, Julie Ilondo Nguini & Pauline Atilite to discuss books, culture and community. Free to all ages. Refreshments, author talk, book signing and meet the authors. Christine Titih - Author of “Our Voices”, “How I Discovered My […]

Join us at the Gardner Theatre on March 21 and 22 for an inspiring performance featuring John Dowland's Lacrimae Antiquae and Tchaikovsky's triumphant Symphony No. 5. You'll also experience the emotional depth and technical mastery pianist Norman Krieger brings to Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor. Celebrate musical brilliance through an unforgettable concert showcasing Baroque, […]

Internationally renowned piano soloist Congyu Wang has garnered acclaim as a recitalist, accompanist and chamber musician. ​Born in Singapore, he has enjoyed success in many international piano competitions. Appearing in over 800 recitals, Wang has performed for VIPs, ambassadors, diplomats and dignitaries worldwide. He has released two albums and is an ambassador to several charitable foundations […]

A radical reframing of the use of disabled characters in film, gathering hundreds of clips from over a century of Hollywood favorites – viewed with a fresh perspective by on-the-ground disability activists, artists, and scholars. Taking its title from Tod Browning’s 1932 classic, Code of the Freaks counters formulaic “inspiration porn” with a powerful corrective, […]

We’re throwing it back to the 80’s for a Pretty In Pink Prom! Presented by Sanctuary Dance Night, featuring DJ Culture spinning 80’s new wave music. We’ll have totally rad decorations, jelly bracelets, PIP themed drinks, retro candy station, prom pictures, and PIP playing on the big screen. And dancing… lots of dancing! Dress to […]

Through the bulería, a festive style of flamenco, choreographer Patricia Guerrero explores the fifth element—ether— which makes up the space around us. Set to original music by GRAMMY®-nominated composer Jose Luis de la Paz and performed by phenomenal live musicians, Quinto Elemento draws on traditional flamenco structure and daringly deconstructs its rules, breathing life into the […]

Get Your Hands Woolly: Join Our Community Felting Project! Ever wondered how a fluffy pile of sheep’s wool transforms into a cozy piece of fabric? Spoiler alert: it involves soap, water, and a lot of fun! This April First Friday, we’re inviting YOU to be part of this magical process at the Lancaster Art Vault. […]

Join us as we celebrate the work of Andrea Marti. This bold and colorful stoneware is inspired by Romanesque mural painting from the artist's native Catalonia. It's elegant, geometric carved lines sit beautifully amidst our "Carve" exhibit.

Join Ville & Rue on Friday, April 4th (First Friday) from 5-8 PM for an exciting evening celebrating our collaboration with the talented Jeff Sibbett. Experience the captivating Urban Peacock on display, alongside the unveiling of Jeff’s latest work, The Coffee Table Collection. Jeff is a self-taught artist based in Lancaster whose work blends abstract […]

“So Much Left Undone,” a line from a Neil Young song taken out of context, is a body of work about motherhood, home and family life, with a backdrop of nostalgia for 90’s bed sheets and grandma’s wallpaper.

We the People First Friday features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public. No tickets required. Performance: Tell School of Music Student Showcase 6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | The diverse musical talents of students from […]