Lancaster County has several events in store for those who love musical performances and crafts.
Featured events this week include a performance by a Lancaster metalcore band, a tribute to revered ’60s black singers, and a late-night Valentine’s Day dance party.
Be sure to check with the respective venues before traveling to events to see if there are any COVID-19 related requirements or cancellations, or to see if the events are full.
Here are five events to attend this weekend in Lancaster County.
‘Scooby-Doo! and the lost city of gold’
The American Music Theater will host a live show featuring Scooby-Doo, singing, dancing and puppetry. It is a kid-friendly event and features audience response videos and other engaging songs and dances. The 2 p.m. show is already sold out, but at press time there are still tickets available for a 6 p.m. show.
More information: Friday, February 18 at 6 p.m. | American Music Theater, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster | Cost: $29 to $49 | More information
A scent of wolf
Lancaster metalcore band A Scent Like Wolves will perform at Tellus360 along with girl rock band Eternal Frequency and metal band Zombieshark.
More information: Friday, February 18 at 7 p.m. | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Cost: $12 in advance, $15 the day of | 21+ | More information
Bessie, Billie and Nina
The Ware Center will host a performance of “Pioneering Women of Jazz”, featuring singers who will sing songs by Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. The concert will feature the voices of Charenée Wade, Tahira Clayton and Vanisha Gould. Face masks are mandatory regardless of vaccination status.
More information: Friday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. | The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Cost: $29 | More information
Black Hearts Ball
This dance party is a belated celebration of Valentine’s Day with alternative and new wave music from the 80s and 90s. DJ Paul will be spinning tunes.
More information: Saturday, February 19 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. | The Village, 205 N. Christian St., Lancaster | Cost: $5 in cash only, ATM available on site | 21+ | More information
brunch art
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse will host artist Nichole Madonna for a metal embossing workshop, where attendees will create projects with foil. People aged 10 and over are welcome and coloring will be offered to children under 10. Masks are mandatory regardless of vaccination status.
More information: Sunday, February 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster | Cost: Suggested donation of $5 | More information