Happenings: Our December Calendar of Events
Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum161 Museum Dr., Hershey717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“A Celebration of 20 Years—Going Back in Time,” through fall 2023
“Muscle Cars—Past and Present,” through April 20
Austin-Healey, through April 20
“Legacy Series—Dodge Challengers Then & Now,” through April 21
Art Association of Harrisburg21 N. Front St., Harrisburg717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Nothing Pretty” collective, featuring the artwork of Sean Arce, Tina Berrier, Ted Walke and Krissy Whiski, through Jan. 5
Arts on the Square20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
Fiber artist Gloria McPherson, through Dec. 17
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Art for the Holidays” gift market, through Dec. 23
“Pulled—The Art of Print Making,” showcasing hand-pulled prints, through Dec. 23
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse2133 Market St., Camp Hillthecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
December artist of the month
Gallery on the SquareMillersburg Area Art Association226 Union St., MillersburgFacebook: Gallery on the Square
Mid Penn Bank Art Show Reception, through Dec. 1
The Annual Holiday Show, through Dec. 31
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)hersheyart.org
Hershey Public Library Exhibit Galleries, through Dec. 9
Backstage Café at the Allen Theater, Dec. 1-Jan. 20
Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery847 Cumberland St., LebanonLebanonPictureFrame.com
“Spaces and Faces,” fine art collages by Katherine Horst, Dec. 1-Jan. 27; artist reception, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m.
Messiah UniversityOne University Ave., Mechanicsburg717-766-2511; messiah.edu
“Cover Design,” featuring a collection of book cover designs by David Fassett, Dec. 8-Feb. 4
The Millworks340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by PD Murray, R Lo, The Huckle Buckle Boys, April Henbest, through Dec. 10
New works from Paul Vasiliades, Pat Frese, Marsha Souders, Rachelle Lowe, Judy Kelly and Marjorie Taylor, Dec. 12-Jan. 14
New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Art in the Stacks featuring Shelly Lipscomb, Dec. 1-31
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
Perry County Council of the ArtsLandis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“TIME,” featuring historical clocks from the Landis Collection, alongside contemporary artwork, Dec. 14-March 21
“Art on Tour” at the PA state Capitol, Dec. 1-31
Perry County Council of the ArtsPCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“Mugstravanganza!” with more than 100 mugs created by local artists, through Dec. 31
“Artisan Marketplace of Perry County,” local handmade gifts by local artists, through Jan. 12
Rose Lehrman Art GalleryOne HACC Drive, Harrisburg717-780-2435; hacc.edu
“Student Honors Photography,” through Dec. 8
The State Museum of Pennsylvania300 North St., Harrisburg717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Art of the State,” an annual juried exhibition open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople, through Jan. 7
“Game Changers: Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced in their lifetimes
“HORSE2AUTO—A Transportation Revolution,” through 2023
“From the Collections—Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Campaign Material,” through 2023
“Benjamin Franklin & Pennsylvania—300 Years, through April 2024
Susquehanna Art Museum1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“The Hidden Museum, 2018,” installation in which viewers are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art, through Dec. 31
“Diane Arbus—10 Years,” featuring key images from this famous period of the artist’s work, through Jan. 21
“Shifting Forms—5 Decades of Abstraction,” traces radical shifts made by abstract artists over the last 50 years, through Jan. 21
“In the Grass, With a Baby,” paintings and drawings by Lee Nowell-Wilson through Feb. 18
“The Shop Presents—Essentials,” Shelby Wormley explores barbershops and beauty salons in Black and brown communities during the global pandemic, through a series of photographs, through Feb. 25
Suzanne H. Arnold Art GalleryLebanon Valley College101 College Ave., Annville717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Scatter Terrain,” representations of peculiar landscapes, architectural and intimate domestic corner by 25 contemporary artists, Dec. 17
The Trout GalleryDickinson College240 W. High St., Carlisle717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“Souvenirs of Ruin,” works by Italian artist, archaeologist and architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi, through Feb. 10
“Disruptive,” a diverse selection of prints, sculpture, photographs and drawings that present disruptive combinations of texts and images from the 19th century to present day, through April 6
Wheel of Light Studio3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifaxwheeloflightstudio.com
“Home for the Holidays,” through Dec. 31
Wildwood Park100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
2023 Photo Contest Display of photographs that feature all of Dauphin County’s parks, Dec. 12-Jan. 27; reception and winners announcement: Jan. 14, 1 p.m.
Read, Make, Learn
Capital Blue Cross Connect4500 Marketplace Way, Enolacapitalbluecrossconnect.com
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: BOOMer Strong, 10 a.m.Dec. 1, 15, 29: Virtual Booty Blast, 9:30 a.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18: Virtual Adult Art Class, 11:05 a.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18: Virtual Kids Art Class, 12:05 p.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18: Tai Chi, 4 p.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18, 28: BOOMer Fit, 9:30 a.m.Dec. 5, 12, 19: Virtual Yoga for Back Health, 10 a.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20: Strong & Fit, 4:30 p.m.Dec. 7, 21: Fit Chicks at Enola Store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.Dec. 8, 22: Virtual Barre Insanity Express, 9:30 a.m.Dec. 13: Virtual INSpired, 9 a.m.Dec. 14, 28: Boomer Fit Zoomer at Enola Store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Dec. 2: Make an Ornament (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 2: Copper Enameling Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 5, 12: Intermediate/Advanced Painting, 1-3 p.m.Dec. 5, 12: 2-Week Beginning Oil Painting, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.Dec. 6: Mixed Media Small Gifts of Art, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20: Intro to Linocuts (ages 11-17), Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.Dec. 9: Holiday Ornament Workshop, 9-11 a.m.Dec. 9: Hiding in the Pines Painting, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Dec. 16: Snowy Path & The Foggy Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 22: Winter Art Workshop (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dauphin County Library Systemdcls.org
Dec. 9: Reading the Rainbow Book Club at Elementary Coffee, Harrisburg, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
East Pennsboro Library98 S. Enola Dr., Enola717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
Dec. 6: Horsehead Ornaments (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.Dec. 7: Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.Dec. 9: Bingo for Books, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 12: Air Dry Clay Gnomes (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.Dec. 13: Pine Cone Owls (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.Dec. 15: Friday Fun—Holiday/Winter CraftDec. 15, 29: Holiday Story Time (ages 3-6), 11-11:30 a.m.Dec. 16: Raising Readers Story Time (ages 3-6), 10-10:30 a.m.Dec. 16: Drop-in STEM Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 19: Clothes Pin Sheep (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.Dec. 27: Bingo for Books, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
East Shore Area Library4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 9: Figment Forge Writing Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 11: Mamas ‘n Dramas, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 14: Craft Café, 5-7 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Dec. 2: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Fiber Artists, 3-5 p.m.Dec. 9: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 16: K-Pets Therapy Reading Sessions, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 19: Baby Musik Time, 9:50-10:30 a.m.Dec. 19: Preschool Musik Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Fredricksen Library100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Dec. 1: Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Dec. 4: ESL Conversation Circle, 7-8 p.m.Dec. 5: Curl up with the Classics—“Arms and the Man,” 10-11 a.m.Dec. 5: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.Dec. 5, 19: Plot Twisters Teen Writers Group, 6-7 p.m.Dec. 6: Moving Forward Book Group, 1-2 p.m.Dec. 7, 14, 28: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.Dec. 8: Film Friday, 2-4 p.m.Dec. 8: Peaceful Poses “Nutcracker” Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-10:45 a.m.Dec. 9: Tween STEAM Escape Room, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Dec. 9: Teen STEAM Escape Room, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Dec. 11: Philosopher’s Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.Dec. 12: Tween LEGO Club, 6-8 p.m.Dec. 18: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.Dec. 20: Ask a Dietician, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 21: Tween Epic Comic Club, 6-7 p.m.
Gallery on the SquareMillersburg Area Art Association226 Union St., MillersburgFacebook: Gallery on the Square
Dec. 2: Holiday Wine Glasses/Water Goblets, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Dec. 6: Boxwood Christmas Tree, 6–7:30 p.m.Dec. 7: Mosaic Christmas Tree, 6–8 p.m.Dec. 9: Kids Christmas Workshop, 1–3 p.m.Dec. 10: Mixed Media Christmas Tree Trio, 1–3 p.m.Dec. 17: Country Snowman Painting on Wood (ages 12+), 1–3 p.m.Dec. 29: Snow Mouse Painting, (ages 8+), 2–4 p.m.
Hershey Public Library701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Dec. 2: Fused Glass Class—Glass Inlay Wooden Tray, 12-4 p.m.Dec. 2: Prose Writing Workshop, 1-4 p.m.Dec. 2, 9, 16: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.Dec. 2, 16: Fused Glass Class—Snow Scene with Snowman, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 4, 11: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.Dec. 4, 7, 14: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.Dec. 5, 19: Silent Book Group, 10 a.m.Dec. 5, 12: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.Dec. 5, 12: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.Dec. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 5, 12, 19: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.Dec. 6: LEGO Club, 4-4:45 p.m.Dec. 6: Library Happy Hour, 6-7:45 p.m.Dec. 6: Open Book Group, 6:30-7:45 p.m.Dec. 7, 21: Hershey Quilters, 12:30-4 p.m.Dec. 9: Christmas Wreath Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 9: DIY Card Class, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 11: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.Dec. 12: Philosopher’s Round Table Discussion Group, 2-3:30 p.m.Dec. 16: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.Dec. 29: Play Day for Families, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22: LEGO Time, 10:15 a.m.Dec. 4, 11, 18: Rhyme Time, 10:15-10:35 a.m.Dec. 5, 12, 19: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 5, 12, 19: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time, 10:45-11:05 a.m.Dec. 7, 14, 21: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 8: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.Dec. 9, 23: Block Party, 10:30-11:25 a.m.Dec. 9, 23: Puzzle Party, 11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 11: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Dec. 18: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.Dec. 23: Trivia at Home—Christmas, 6-8 p.m.Dec. 28: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Kline Library530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg717-234-3934; dcls.org
Dec. 1, 15: Silent Book Club, 3:30 p.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Teen Gaming Club, 3 p.m.Dec. 6: Book Bingo, 5:30 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Dec. 2, 9, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20 27: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.Dec. 9: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library101 Walnut St., Harrisburg717-234-4976; dcls.org
Dec. 4: Sewing Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Dec. 5: Calling All Coders!, 5-6 p.m.Dec. 7: Exploring zSpaces, 5-6 p.m.
Middletown Public Library20 N. Catherine St, Middletown717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.orgDec. 5, 12, 19: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: Storytime & Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 7: Booklover’s Book Club, 6-7 p.m.Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Dec. 18: Mystery Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
The Millworks340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Dec. 2: Fluid Art, 12-3 p.m.Dec. 8: Candle Making, 6-8 p.m.
National Civil War MuseumOne Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Dec. 9: Lessons in History—“Longstreet, the Confederate General Who Defied the South,” 1-2 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Dec. 2: Wreath Workshop, 9-11 a.m., 11:30-1:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Dec. 1, 15: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 1-31: December Scavenger Hunt—Sweet Treats (ages 0-12)Dec. 1-Jan. 5: Beanstack Challenge—Kid Cocoa Challenge (ages 0-18)Dec. 2, 16: New Cumberland Public Library Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 4: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 4, 11: Cozy Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.Dec. 5, 12: Cozy Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.Dec. 6: Kid Builders (ages 3 and older), 4:30-5:30 p.m.Dec. 7: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 7, 21: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.Dec. 8: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 8: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.Dec. 9: Secret Santa Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 9: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17), 10 a.m.Dec. 12: Holly Luncheon—The Story of the Little Drummer Boy, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 12: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.Dec. 13: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 14: Candy Cane Coding (ages 5 and older), 6-7 p.m.Dec. 14, 28: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.Dec. 16: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 18: Let it Snow! Snowy Stories and Crafts (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 22: Ugly Holiday Sweater Party (ages 3 and older), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 29: PlayDoh Paloozza (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dec. 16: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.Dec. 30: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Palmyra Public Library50 Landings Dr., Annville717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org
Dec. 4: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.Dec. 11: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 18: BYO Craft Nights Adults 18+, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Perry County Council of the ArtsLandis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Dec. 2: Drop-In Art at the Newport Senior Citizens Center, 3-5 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania300 North St., Harrisburg717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Dec. 1, 16: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.Dec. 1-29: We Are Stars, 11-11:30 a.m.Dec. 1-29: From Earth to the Universe, 12-12:30 p.m.Dec. 1-29: Two Small Pieces of Glass, 2-2:30 p.m.Dec. 2, 6, 7, 8, 14: Constellations, 1 p.m.Dec. 6: Homeschool Program, 10 a.m.Dec. 6: Homeschool Program, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 6: Stargazing—Tonight’s Sky Live Chat, 2-2:45 p.m.Dec. 8: Curiosity Kids—Color, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 8: Curiosity Kids—Wild Canines of PA, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 13: Colonial Pennsylvania Holiday Traditions, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Dec. 15: Virtual Program—The Ice Volcanoes of Erie, 12:15-12:45 p.m.Dec. 22: Toys and Games—1950s and 60s, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 23: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Dec. 27: Light up the Night, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m.Dec. 27: Family Gallery Tour—William Penn, 2:30 p.m.Dec. 28: Discover PA with the Giant Map, 1:30-3:30 p.m.Dec. 30: Noon Year’s Celebration, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifaxwheeloflightstudio.com
Dec. 2: Winter Luminaries, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 2: Clay Snowmen, 1-2:30 p.m.Dec. 2: Wine Bottle Lights, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Dec. 9: Clay Trees, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dec. 9: Winter Second Saturday Holiday Open HouseDec. 9: Winter Luminaries, 1-2:30 p.m.Dec. 16: Clay Sampler, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wildwood Park100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
Dec. 2: Girl Scouts Cadettes—Night Owl, 4-8:30 p.m.Dec. 3, 10: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Dec. 9: Birds and Coffee with Appalachian Audubon, 10-11 a.m.Dec. 14: Make and Take Holiday Décor, 6-8 p.m.Dec. 17: Reindeer Workshop, 1:30-3 p.m.Dec. 22: Sunset Winter Solstice Hike, 4-5:30 p.m.Dec. 30: Kids Discover—Winter (ages 9-12), 12-2 p.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library200 W. Second St., Hummelstown717-566-0949; dcls.org
Dec. 2: Dance Me a Story, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Live Music
American Music Theatre2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Dec. 1-30: “The 2023 Christmas Show—The First Noel”
Appell Center for the Performing Arts50 N. George St., York717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 1: Jazz in the CityDec. 1: Tab Benoit with The Dirty Dozen Brass BandDec. 3: A Holiday Celebration with Nathan & Claire AvakianDec. 14: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Christmas CanteenDec. 16: Zoso—The Ultimate Led Zeppelin ExperienceDec. 16: Dru Hill
Arts on the Square20 S. Second St., Harrisburg717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
Dec. 10: Carols by Candlelight—A John Rutter Christmas
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar204 Locust St., Harrisburg717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 31: Ted AnselDec. 2, 16, 30: Anthony HaubertDec. 6, 20: Mathias CabbellDec. 7, 9, 23, 27: Chris EmkeyDec. 13: Chris PurcellDec. 14, 21, 28: Andrea BrittonDec. 22, 29: Roy Lefever
Central PA Friends of Jazzfriendsofjazz.org
Dec. 10: George Burton—The Yule Log (HACC, Rose Lehrman Center)
Cumberland Singerscumberlandsingers.org
Dec. 3: Christmas Coffee House at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, MechanicsburgDec. 15: White Winter Hymnal Concert at Community Church of New CumberlandDec. 16: White Winter Hymnal Concerts at Fishing Creek Salem UMC, EttersDec. 17: St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg
East Shore Area Library4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 6: Holiday Music with Ray Holland and Lizzy Baldwin
The Englewood1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
Dec. 9: Sugar Mountain—Tribute to Neil Young
Fredricksen Library100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Dec. 11: Harp & Handbells Concert
Gettysburg Choral Societygettysburgchoralsociety.org
Dec. 1: Christmas Concert at United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg
Greystone Brew House303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: Kirk Weiss
HMAC1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 1: Nonpoint, (hed)p.e., Sumo CycoDec. 8: The Egyptian LoverDec. 9: Styles PDec. 12: Knuckle Puck & FriendsDec. 15: DMVU & ToadfaceDec. 16-17: From Ashes to NewDec. 30: That Arena Rock ShowDec. 31: Emo Night
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorusharrisburggaymenschorus.org
Dec. 2: Holiday Concert at Heidelberg UCC, YorkDec. 3: Holiday Concert at Unitarian Church of HarrisburgDec. 16: Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church, EphrataDec. 17: St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Middletown
Harrisburg Singerstheharrisburgsingers.org
Dec. 2: Carol Concert at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, MechanicsburgDec. 3: Carol Concert at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
Harrisburg Symphony OrchestraThe Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Dec. 2-3: A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration
Harrisburg University Presentsconcertseries.harrisburgu.edu
Dec. 7: The Maine at XL Live
Hershey Theatre15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 2: Hershey Symphony presents “Holiday Spectacular”Dec. 8: Girl Named TomDec. 10: Straight No Chaser
Hollywood Casino777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
Dec. 1: 3 AM TokyoDec. 2: Downtown SoundDec. 8: Cellar SessionsDec. 9: Shake Shake ShakeDec. 15: Until SunriseDec. 16: FunktionDec. 22: CazhmiereDec. 23: HoneypumpDec. 29: Vertigo VulturesDec. 30: Smooth Like ClydeDec. 31: Sapphire, The Luv Gods
Keystone Concert Band145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com
Dec. 2: Concert at St. Andrews in the Valley Episcopal Church, HarrisburgDec. 9: Concert at All Saints Episcopal Church, Hershey
Luhrs Performing Arts Center1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 5: Glenn Miller OrchestraDec. 10: Tanya TuckerDec. 12: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Majestic Theater25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 1: Symphony Orchestra Concert
Messiah UniversityOne University Ave., Mechanicsburg717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 3: Messiah University Christmas ConcertDec. 5: Messiah University Musica Nova—Student CompositionsDec. 8: Christmas with the Annie Moses BandDec. 9: Josiah Provan and Joseph La MarcaDec. 10: Messiah University Guitar EnsembleDec. 15: Susquehanna Chorale Concert—“A Candlelight Christmas”
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Dec. 15: Luca Savarino Quartet
Open Stage of Harrisburg223 Walnut St., Harrisburg717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 8-22: “A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas!”Dec. 10: Tony Wayne & The Figgy Pudding Band
Susquehanna ChoraleOne College Ave., Mechanicsburg717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org
Dec. 15: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Messiah UniversityDec. 16: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Elizabethtown CollegeDec. 17: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Dec. 15: An Irish Christmas with John Doyle & Mick McAuley
The Ware Center42 N. Prince St., Lancaster717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 8: The Swingin’ Jazz Nutcracker Suite
West Shore Theatre317 Bridge St, New Cumberland717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 8: Motown with a Twist with Shea Quinn, Erica Lynn Everest, Dr. Nyce & FriendsDec. 9: Adam PascalDec. 22: The Uptown Band Holiday ExtravanganzaDec. 29: Acute Inflections
Whitaker Center222 Market St., Harrisburg717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 1: Judy CollinsDec. 2: An Evening of Rush by Solar Federation
XL Live801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Dec. 1: Jazz in Dead, Alphonso Johnson, Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli, Bobby Lee RodgersDec. 2: Lil SkiesDec. 7: Harrisburg University presents The MainDec. 8: Caligula BlushedDec. 9: EPMDDec. 15: The Dirty Sweet & FriendsDec. 16: Big Something, The Ries BrothersDec. 22: The Warped Tour with The Airwaves & Age Against the MachineDec. 23: Back in Black ACDC TributeDec. 29: Start Making SenseDec. 30: Observe the 93rd, Take the Name Dinosaurs in Paris, The After Hours, Pine Creek AcademyDec. 31: Yam Yam, AMFM, Chalk Dinosaur
The Stage Door
Appell Center for the Performing Arts50 N. George St., York717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 2: Cat & Nat UnfilteredDec. 9: Greater York Dance presents “The Nutcracker Ballet”Dec. 10: Greater York Dance presents “Holiday Show”
The Belmont Theatre27 S. Belmont St., York717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
Dec. 1-10: “Elf”
Carlisle Theatre44 West High St., Carlisle717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
Dec. 8-17: “A Steampunk Christmas Carol”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Dec. 1-31: “A Christmas Carol The Musical”
Gamut Theatre Group15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Dec. 1-3: Gilbert & Sullivan’s “M.S. Pinafore”Dec. 31: Last Laughs of 2023
HMAC1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 14: Filthy & Fabulous Holiday Drag Show
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown717-939-9333; thehcpac.org
Dec. 8-10: “Seussical Jr.”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Dec. 1: The Divas Down Under “Jingle Bell Rock” Drag ShowDec. 1, 2: Matt Holt and David BeckDec. 8, 9: Kevin McCaffrey and Zach SimsDec. 15, 16: Jay Nog and Mike KeeganDec. 29-31: Jeff Leeson
Harrisburg Improv Theatre1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburghbgimprov.com
Dec. 1: Free Improv Jam, REAL Fast Coast Wives of Central PA, All Over the Place, Bandito, Rites of Passage, Elderprov, GingersnapsDec. 2: Kid Friendly Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Clown Car, Love Triangle, EuphoriaDec. 8: Free Improv Jam, 4th Cousins, Naïve Scammers, Our Bizarre Adventure, Leg of LampDec. 9: Free Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, Ham Juice, Barbra, Tiny French CigarettesDec. 15: Free Improv Jam, Original 6, Holy Moly, Bondfire Society, Girlzilla, Team Z, Same EachDec. 16: Free Mixer, Next Level, Uncomfortable, Rockstar Goes Supernova, Blackest Thing EverDec. 22: Free Improv Jam, 4th Cousins, Naïve Scammers, Our Bizarre Adventure, OffbeatsDec. 23: Free Mixer, Phil’s Arcade, Cosmic Trash, Elderprov
Hershey Area Playhouse830 Cherry Dr., Hershey717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Dec. 7-10: “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Hershey Theatre15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Dec. 6: Dr. Neil deGrasse TysonDec. 16-17: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”Dec. 21: Cirque Dreams HolidazeDec. 26-31: “Come From Away”
Keystone TheatricsThe Playhouse at Allenberry1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com
Dec. 1-17: “White Christmas”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Dec. 1-11: “One Christmas Eve at the Evergreen Mall”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 14: Terry Fator—”A Very Terry Christmas”
Majestic Theater25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 8-17: “A Christmas Carol”
Open Stage of Harrisburg223 Walnut St., Harrisburg717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 1-23: “Who’s Holiday!”Dec. 2-23: “A Christmas Carol”Dec. 9: Slayride! with Paige Turner
Messiah UniversityOne University Ave., Mechanicsburg717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 1, 3, 8, 10: Fall Senior Series
The Ware Center42 N. Prince St., Lancaster717-871-2308; artsmu.comDec. 13: Irish Christmas in America
West Shore Theatre317 Bridge St, New Cumberland717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 1-3: Black Nativity presented by Sankofa African American Theatre Company
Whitaker Center222 Market St., Harrisburg717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 9-10: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”Dec. 16: Studio 22 Dance Academy presents “A Holiday Classic”
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