Free concerts, from the PA 28th Division Band to Badfish to Celtic, plus Third in the Burg events, movies, a cleanup at City Island and plenty of activities for children and families are on top this weekend in central Pennsylvania. Events are pulled from the PennLive events calendar.
"Weaving through the Countryside"
The exhibit features paintings by Valerie Moyer and basketry by Teena Beutel.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perry County Council of the Arts Gallery, 1 S. Second St. Newport, PA 17074, 717-567-7023
Daniel Zampogna, PennLive
Third in the Burg at the Susquehanna Art Museum
Friday 6 to 9 p.m., Susquehanna Art Museum, 1401 N 3rd St, Harrisburg. Each third Friday of the month, the Susquehanna Art Museum is open free for 3rd in the Burg.
From the Facebook event page: "Join us for The Great Summer Switch, a join effort between SAM and The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Tina Sell, SAM's Director of Education, will conduct a tour at 6 PM of Art of the State at the State Museum, then visitors can walk up the street to hear PHMC's Commissioner and artist Ophelia Chambliss give a tour of "Art in Balance: Motorcycles and Fine Art" at SAM at 7:30 PM. … Artwork featured in Art in Balance is on loan from the permanent collections of the Samek Art Museum and the Woodmere Art Museum. Visit the vault in the historic bank building for the special pairing of a 1992 Ducati Super Sport with a 3D animation made specifically for Art in Balance by new media artists Christopher Kaczmarek and Jerzy Klebieko!"
MidAtlantic Fiber Association, A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities
Friday, July 21, noon to 10 p.m, and Saturday, July 22, noon to 8 p.m. Millersville University, Student Memorial Center, 21 S. George St., Lancaster. 717-871-4636. Admission and parking are free.
The Mid-Atlantic region’s premier fiber art workshop weekend is hosted biennially by the MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA), a nonprofit volunteer organization. Spend the day in the Marketplace with 30 vendors, a Fashion Showcase, mini-seminars, and knit- and spin-ins. For an in depth learning experience in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, and/or other fiber-related arts, register for a workshop online.
Friday, July 21, 2 to 4 p.m., New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza. 717-774-7822
Youth, ages 11 and older, are encouraged to read the book, then come to the library to watch the movie and discuss them both. This month's book/film is "The Book Thief." Registration required.
Dan Gleiter | [email protected]
Friday, July 21, 5 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church135 W. Simpson St. Mechanicsburg. 717-639-5888
The Food Truck Feasts have a new location and will be held the third Friday of the month through October. Trucks could include MAD Sandwiches, Up In Smoke BBQ, The Chicken Truck, Soul Burrito, It's All Greek to You, Potato Coop, One Love Cafe and Kona Ice.
Friday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St. Camp Hill. 717-761-3900
The library will be showing a G or PG rated movie Free popcorn will be served. All ages welcome and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration
Badfish, the Sublime tribute band
Friday at 8 p.m., Sawyer's, 210 N 2nd St. Badfish, the Sublime tribute band, plays a free show as part of the Sawyer's Summer Free Concert Series.
Greater Harrisburg Concert Band begins 34th season
Friday, July 21, at 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church132 E. Main St. Mechanicsburg, and Sunday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at Faith United Church of Christ, 1120 Drexel Hills Blvd., New Cumberland.
The theme of this summer's concert series is "Harmony, High Notes, and Humidity." The band is led by music director/conductor Dr. William Stowman -- chair of the music department at Messiah College where he teaches trumpet and conducts the jazz and trumpet ensembles.
Comedy Night at Midtown Scholar for 3rd in the Burg
Friday, July 21, at 8 p.m., Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg. 717-236-1680. Free comedy night at the Scholar for 3rd in the Burg.
Free Outdoor Movie Night
Friday, July 21, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 890 Ebenezer Road, Lower Swatara Twp. 717-939-0766 or email [email protected]
Free refreshments offered at 8:30 p.m., with movie beginning at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets.
Friday, July 21, McCormick Riverfront Library101 Walnut St. 717-234-4976.
Stop in to experience a photography exhibit featuring the work of local student artists. This show is displayed at The Library in partnership with Jump Street and the Boys and Girls Club
Students were led by photographer Charlie Smith in building their own camera from a kit and then using these cameras to capture the cycle of water and river life in Harrisburg. This residency blended science, engineering, biology, storytelling and the arts, resulting in some impressive shots of our riverfront.
Saturday, July 22, at 8 a.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 700 E. Market St., York, . 717-845-8023
This breakfast is provided by community donations and volunteers. The parking lot is accessible from the alley on Sherman Street.
Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harris Tower Railroad Museum, 637 Walnut St. Harrisburg.
Substantial rehab, a new exhibit, an enhanced data link, new memorabilia and expanded displays are highlights of the Harris Tower Railroad Museum.
Dan Gleiter | [email protected]
HYP City Island Clean Up
Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Harrisburg Young Professionals City Beautification will partner with Harristown Development Corporation and its International House program to clean up and beautify a rest area on City Island. Weeds will be removed and replaced with flowers and mulch. Volunteers will also, sand and repaint park benches. A simple breakfast will be provided with snacks and water available through the event. Hand tools and other garden gear will be provided.
Saturday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza. 717-774-7822
Dash and Dot Robots are back by popular demand. Sign up for a 30-minute block to try out beginning robotics. Registration required.
Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg. 717-234-4976
Create a mixed-media work of art celebrating coffee with the guidance of a staff member. All supplies are included. Registration is required.
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"The Battle for Another Tomorrow: Civil War Surgery and Anesthesia"
Saturday, July 22, 1 to 2 p.m. at the National Civil War Museum1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. 717-260-1861. Lecture is free, but regular museum admission applies for entrance to the galleries.
This Lessons in History lecture will be presented by Frank Feyock, CRNA, and Rick Schroeder, M.D., Gettysburg licensed battlefield guides.
Pennsylvania 28th Division Band
Saturday, July 22, 6 p.m. at Italian Lake ParkThird and Division streets, Harrisburg. 215-837-4769.
Enjoy an evening of music by Pennsylvania's 28th Division Band whose members will be traveling from all corners of the state to play a variety of music, old and new, topped off with John Phillip Sousa marches. Held to honor the National Guard. Bring your own seating.
7:30 p.m. July 22 at Long’s Park Amphitheater.
Courtney = roots, blues, folk. With Mark DeRose & The Dreadnought Brigade. Free.
Farmers Flea Market at Williams Grove
Sunday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Williams Grove Steam Engine Show Grounds, Williams Grove Road, Monroe Twp. 717-766-4001 (leave a message) or [email protected]
The Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association will hold a Farmers Flea Market sunrise to 2 p.m. every Sunday throughout the year, weather permitting. Vendors welcome at Steam Engine Hill. Weather permitting.
Sunday, July 23, 1 to 3 p.m., Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center,500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle. Contact Sarah Berg at [email protected] or 717-486-3799
Come to the mansion terrace and join one of the park educators for a short discussion while enjoying the view. Terrace Table Talks are informal 10-15-minute sessions that are repeated from 1-3 p.m. This month's theme is Mammals of Pennsylvania. Try to guess the animal by its fur and teeth.
Fullset at Long's Park Summer Music Series
7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Long’s Park Amphitheater, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. Celtic.
More events for kids and the family:
Saturday, July 22, noon to 3 p.m. at Bass Pro Shop, 3501 Paxton St., Swatara Twp. 717-565-5200
Features games and crafts for kids, and activities and workshops where families can learn the skills needed to enjoy outdoor adventures together. Families can learn the basics of camping, fishing, shooting and archery. Other workshops include hiking and backpacking, water safety for boating and kayaking, and learning about animals in the wild. All workshops are approximately 20 minutes in length and kids will get a free lanyard and then earn a free, collectible pin for every workshop completed. When kids have finished all six workshops they will receive a completion pin (while supplies last). Contact the store for the schedule.
Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. at the East Pennsboro Branch Library, 98 South Enola Drive, East Pennsboro Twp. 717-732-4274
Kids can drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for building STEM activities for all ages.
Friday, July 21, at 11 a.m., East Pennsboro Branch Library, 98 South Enola Drive East Pennsboro Twp. 717-732-4274
Drop by any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration necessary. The theme for the third Friday of the month is trains.
Play Day for Families
Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m., Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave. 717-533-6555, ext. 3708
Families with children ages 3-6 are invited to 60-minutes of center-based play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practices of "Early Literacy" -- talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. (Older siblings may play board games in the adjacent room.) Registration is required.
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