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February 1-19
God of Carnage A polite meeting between upper-class parents quickly descends into chaos in this acclaimed drama. Fulton Theatre, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Wed., Sat. & Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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February 3 & March 2
Argentine Tango Club of Lancaster Experience the sensuous moves of the tango during a free beginner workshop and short social dance. 19 E. King St., Lancaster. 7 p.m. 475-0045 or lancastertango.org.
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February 3-26
Theater of the Seventh Sister The groundbreaking theater presents a variety of performances this month. Feb. 3-5: Brilliant Traces; Feb. 11-12: Mamet’s Women; Feb. 24-26: Emily: An Exploration of Emily Dickinson. Stahr Performing Arts Center. 438 N. Queen St., Lancaster. 396-7764 or seventhsister.com.
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February 9 – March 10
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre stages this off-beat yet heartwarming musical comedy about six competitive youngsters who learn that winning isn’t everything. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. 898-1900 or dutchapple.com.
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February 11
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Music Series Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice will take the stage this month. Goodwill Fire Company, 2318 S. Queen St., York. 7 p.m. 395-7128, 350-4791 or sevenmountainsbluegrass.org.
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February 12
Hershey Theatre Classic Film Series See the irresistible Doris Day-Rock Hudson pairing of Pillow Talk. 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. 2 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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February 16-19
Come Fly Away The music of Frank Sinatra joins with the choreography of Twyla Tharp to create this smooth, sizzling show. Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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February 16-19
Heartfelt Tricks: Two One-Act Plays About Love and Other Deceptions Franklin & Marshall College’s Green Room Theatre hosts this double-feature: one that tells of an elderly bachelor’s late-life marriage and the other about a thief who breaks into a home of domestic non-bliss. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 358-4858 or fandm.edu/box-office.
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February 17
Miranda Lambert The CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will take the stage at the Giant Center with special guests Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. 550 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey. 7:30 p.m. 534-3911 or giantcenter.com.
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February 17
New York Gypsy All-Stars Band Franklin & Marshall College’s Barshinger Center hosts this electric, eclectic music ensemble that combines jazz, funk and Eurasian rhythms. 8 p.m. 358-4858 or fandm.edu/box-office.
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February 18
Garden Spot Village Saturday Evening Concert Series Take in an evening of ladies’ barbershop harmonies by the Red Rose City Chorus. 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 355-6000 or gardenspotvillage.org.
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February 18
Gretna Music Ancient music, Medieval melodies and Renaissance resonances will be performed by Piffaro, the Renaissance Band. Elizabethtown College’s Leffler Performance Center. 7:30 p.m.; Pre-concert Dinner (one-week advance tickets required) at 5:30 p.m. 361-1508 or gretnamusic.org/etown.
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February 18
Pop Goes the Rock! by Cirque Dreams Pop and rock tunes spanning the decades combine with jaw-dropping acrobatics for this unique variety show for all ages. Pullo Center at Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Ave., York. 7 p.m. 505-8900 or thepullocenter.com.
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February 19
Buxtehude Consort Highland Presbyterian Church hosts the only local performance of Handel’s Apollo e Dafne by the Philadelphia-based Baroque ensemble. 500 E. Roseville Rd., Lancaster. 4 p.m. Buxtehudeconsort.org.
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February 23-26
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra This month, the symphony presents pieces by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Leopold “Papa” Mozart. Fulton Opera House, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Symphony in a Snap! preview and reception, Thurs. at 6:15 p.m.; regular performances on Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 3 & 8 p.m. and Sun. at 7:30 p.m. 397-7425 or lancastersymphony.org.
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February 24
Blake Shelton Country music’s reigning Male Vocalist of the Year will take the stage at the Sovereign Center, featuring Justin Moore and Shelton’s The Voice protégé, Dia Frampton. 700 Penn St., Reading. 7:30 p.m. 800-745-3000 or sovereigncenter.com.
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February 25
St. Peter’s Musical Arts Concert Series This month, enjoy a performance by Silver, Wood and Ivory with pianist Cindy Wittenberg and flutist Tracy Dietrich. 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster. Donation requested. 569-9211 or stpeterslutheran-lanc.org.
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February 25
Starlight Tea Concert Series Enjoy a performance by Duo Chiaroscuro featuring cellist Sara Male and pianist Maria Thompson Corley. Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster. 7 p.m. 397-4751 or lancob.org.
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March 3
Hot Tuna Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Performance Theater welcomes the legendary blues-roots duo Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, who just released their first studio album in 20 years. 222 Market St., Harrisburg. 8 p.m. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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March 3
John Prine The legendary songwriter will perform at the Hershey Theatre with special guest, acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke. 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. 7:30 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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March 9-10
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Bumbling knights, flying cows, outrageous Frenchmen and other Tony-winning characters return to the Hershey Theatre by popular demand. 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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March 10 – December 29
Jonah Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theatre debuts its latest epic production filled with incredible special effects, elaborate costumes and the largest single set piece ever built for a Sight & Sound production! Route 896, Strasburg. 800-377-1277 or experiencejonah.com.
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Through March 14
Let’s Murder Marsha Bookworm Marsha Gilmore becomes suspicious when her husband’s unusual behavior starts to mirror the plots of her beloved mystery novels. Rainbow Dinner Theatre, 3065 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30), Paradise. 800-292-4301 or rainbowdinnertheatre.com.
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Ongoing
American Music Theatre Enjoy shows by top-name talent both classic and current. Feb. 3-4: STOMP, 8 p.m. (additional show on Sat. at 3 p.m.); Feb. 10: Howie Mandel, 8 p.m.; Feb. 11: Air Supply and John Waite, 8 p.m.; Feb. 17: America and Jon Anderson, 8 p.m.; Feb. 18: Bill Cosby, 3 & 7 p.m.; Feb. 19: The Golden Boys, 7 p.m.; Feb. 24: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 8 p.m.; March 1: Wynonna and The Big Noise, 8 p.m.; March 3: Peking Acrobats, 3 & 7:30 p.m. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster. 800-648-4102 or amtshows.com.
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Ongoing
Do-Pas-O Square Dance Club The club hosts events for all skill levels. Feb. 12: American Heart Association Benefit Dance, 2 p.m.; Feb. 18: Plus-level Square Dance, 8 p.m.: March 3: Clothing Sale, 6:30 p.m., and Plus-Level Square Dance, 8 p.m. Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 E. Clay St., Lancaster. 367-2988 or dopaso.org.
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Ongoing
Line Dancing with DJ Richard Arment Singles, couples, beginners and seasoned dancers are welcome each Tuesday for country, hip-hop, Latin, rock and more. AMVETS #19, 715 Fairview Ave., Lancaster. Lessons at 6:30 p.m.; dancing at 7:30 p.m. 330-5799 or twosteppinfool@comcast.net.
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Ongoing
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center The York landmark hosts big-name acts and up-and-coming performers. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Feb. 1: Peter Frampton; Feb. 2: Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer; Feb. 7: Bruce Hornsby; Feb. 9: Blast!; Feb. 11: Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Feb. 24: Lisa Lampanelli, 8 p.m.; Feb. 25: The Spinners; Feb. 28: Fiddler on the Roof and Carolina Chocolate Drops, 8 p.m.; March 2: Tartan Terrors; March 8: Lewis Black. 50 N. George St., York. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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Ongoing
Swing Thru Square Dance Club Enjoy a variety of dances for beginners and seasoned steppers. Feb. 11: Special Fun Night Dance for Everyone at Ronks Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19: Special Dance for New Dancers at Neffsville Fire Hall, 2 p.m.; Feb. 24: Plus-level Dance at John Bonfield Elementary School in Lititz, 7:30 p.m. 626-5964 or dekreiter@dejazzd.com.
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