Events Calendar

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 […]

Fuel your imagination and creativity and tend to your emotional well-being. Join the Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (pcad.edu/cce) at Zoetropolis Cinema and Stillhouse the second Wednesday of the month for art making, creative breaks, and play that’s just for grown-ups. For the April Art Recess we are making […]

A Walk in the WoodsA Musical Journey at Lancaster Art Vault Performance Description: Walk in the Woods is an immersive, three-part musical experience that invites the audience to wander through the gallery, experiencing music as a natural counterpart to the art around them. The performance balances composed structure with spontaneous improvisation. Musicians will be positioned […]

Experience the magic of Cirque de la Symphonie as world-class acrobats, aerialists, and performers join forces with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening. Set to a stunning orchestral score, this spectacular show combines breathtaking visuals with the grandeur of live symphonic music. Perfect for all ages, this is a must-see event that will […]

True crime captivates, unsettles, and provokes—but at what cost? The Row House Forum presents True Crime: An Assessment of Truth Telling, Privacy, and Exploitation, a thought-provoking discussion on the True Crime genre with Doug Serven, producer/researcher for the podcast True Believer: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh. True Crime: An Assessment of Truth Telling, Privacy, […]

The collab of the century!! Come Join Lancaster Craft Club, Happy Happy Joy Joy, and The Lounge at Hempfield Apothetique for a “Paint Your Own Fake Cake Box” party! Here are the details: ⭐️$5 entry to cover supplies (everything provided!) ⭐️Spots are limited to 20, first-come, first-served ⭐️To save your spot, please DM @shophappyhappyjoyjoy and […]

Join The Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design on the porch of Pocket Books Shop on Thursday, April 17 from 2 -4 pm where we are making zines and talking about summer creative writing classes for all ages! Pocket Books is located at 903 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. This […]

Curio. is so excited to partner with the Phillips Museum at Franklin & Marshall for a very special Sketchbook Club event in collaboration with the Museum's current exhibition “Natural Influences: The Lasting Impressions of Birds in Art”! We will be meeting at The Phillips where we will have after hours access to view the artworks […]

Lindsey Noel and Francis Menotti are not just any couple, they are the incomparable and hilarious Couple of Magicians! Making a triumphant return to Lancaster after last year’s hit date night magic show, this cute and clever couple brings new material, adorable antics, and a big side of sass for an evening of romance and […]

ASPIE, the nonprofit dedicated to creating supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities, will hold its annual spring gallery show Saturday April 19 at a new venue: the Booth Ferris room at the Steinman College Center on the campus of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. The show will be open to the public from […]

A candid portrait of a father who survived the Holocaust by hiding in a hole in a forest for six months, and a young Jewish activist—his son—who is coming to terms with his father's traumatic history. The son featured in the film, Yossi Klein Halevi, will be this year’s MU Holocaust & Genocide Conference keynote […]

It's that time again! Our next artist meetup is Thursday, April 24th from 6 PM – 8PM. This month we'll be collaborating on pieces for a very exciting upcoming event. We're open to your ideas and excitement, no matter your artistic background! If you want to get involved in the fun happenings at UAH and […]

On Saturday April 26th, we will be hosting our annual Spring Celebration! The event will include a chicken BBQ, auction, bake sale, and kids activities featuring an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, carnival games, and balloon animals! Pre-registration for BBQ meals will close on Friday, April 11th. Each meal costs $13 and includes half BBQ […]

Join us for an engaging artist talk with Lancaster Art Vault Resident Artist Kelby Weaver, whose vibrant, joy-filled paintings celebrate the emotional and physical act of painting itself. Kelby will share insights into his current body of work focused on his connection and reinterpretation of myths, fables, and fairytales to make modern images that use […]

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This sweet musical is a tale of friendship based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip. With its familiar characters and run-time of about […]

The Wheatland Chorale presents Serenade to Music on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601. Join the Wheatland Chorale, our area’s premier choral ensemble, under the direction of Artistic Director David J. Fitzpatrick, as we weave a rich tapestry of choral compositions that […]

The Heritage Chorale will present their spring concert program entitled “Peace Like A River” — a title taken from composer Philip Bliss’ rendition of the well-known hymn written in 1873 by Horatio Gates Spafford. Join us as we celebrate spring with the following selections: – The Ground (Ola Gjeilo) – Cantate Domino (Hans Leo Hassler) […]

Join us for a delightful evening with some of the cast of LITTLE WOMEN as they share their favorite stories and songs. This is not the touring production of LITTLE WOMEN, but a special showcase featuring a charming mix of musical numbers and anecdotes from the talented cast. Featuring: Tirzah Byers, Sophia Grado, Cat Hughes, […]

Known for her “scene-stealing” charisma, soprano Amy Owens’ career has taken her to some of America’s most beloved venues, as she performs with acclaimed symphonies, philharmonics, operas, ensembles, theatres and art song societies around the country. A versatile collaborative artist and respected pedagogue, pianist Kendra Bigley has performed frequently at The Trust with well-known artists. […]

Join us at Third Story for the opening of "Conversations with Green. This exhibit, celebrating the many shades of green in concert with other hues, is perfect for the month of May when Lancaster is at its most verdant. The artists featured in this show include: Amelia Cordova, Barbara J. Hart, Dae Hong Kim, Heidi […]

Join us for May First Friday as we continue the celebration of the 6x10B Drawing Invitational exhibition! Participating Artists: Matt Allyn Chapman Dorothy Frey Jeff Geib Evan Kitson Jason Ward Zane York In October of 2023 we held an exhibition of drawings all focused around the use of the 6H pencil. Inspired by William de […]

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: Xiaochi ("Small eats")  6:30 p.m. | Steinman Hall | Step into the world of Xiaochi! Live food demonstrations will […]

Organist Larry Hershey will perform a program of “Seasonal Encores,” a free 30 minute concert celebrating events in May, at 8 PM on First Friday, May 2 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program will include "'The Riders' from Suite in E Major" by Georg Muffat, "'La Bamba' from […]

Saturday, May 3rd (Art Walk Weekend) Full day with lunch break, or half day session with artist and teacher Sasha Budayev in beautiful, historic downtown Lancaster. No demonstration: Find the spot that speaks to you and receive individualized guidance on how to refine and expand your personal creative vision. Bring your easel and paints and […]

Join local artist Melissa S Zane for an engaging artist talk and live painting demonstration during Lancaster's Spring Art Walk. Melissa will discuss her newest exhibition, "Nature Magnified," a vibrant collection of acrylic paintings that invites viewers to see the natural world through an enhanced lens of color, texture, and light. Known for her signature […]

Join us Saturday, May 3rd from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM outside of Lancaster Art Vault for a special live painting demonstration by Christiane David, one of our celebrated Resident Artists! Christiane will be painting her trademark still life florals, known for their bold color and expressive energy. She’ll be working in two different mediums—watercolor and water-based […]

Where does creativity come from? Ellen Silberlicht will share her journey of how her work, currently shown in the gallery, came into being. From creating the textured clay forms to the wet felted sculptural tops, it has taken some unexpected twists. She is always full of stories! Ellen will also include a wet felting demo […]

The program, “of the hills, trees, and stars,” takes inspiration from the landscapes that shape us, both physically and spiritually. From the towering hills to the whispering trees, to the boundless stars above, each piece in this concert invites us to listen—to the world around us, to the creatures we share it with, to our […]

The program, “of the hills, trees, and stars,” takes inspiration from the landscapes that shape us, both physically and spiritually. From the towering hills to the whispering trees, to the boundless stars above, each piece in this concert invites us to listen—to the world around us, to the creatures we share it with, to our […]

The Heritage Chorale presents their spring concert program entitled “Peace Like A River” — a title taken from composer Philip Bliss’ rendition of the well-known hymn written in 1873 by Horatio Gates Spafford. Join us as we celebrate spring with the following musical selections: – The Ground (Ola Gjeilo) – Cantate Domino (Hans Leo Hassler) […]