It'll be a fun, thriving weekend for events in Lancaster County.
For those who love the county's art scene, be sure to check out a Eurasian celebration in downtown Lancaster, a collaborative ukulele performance, a fundraiser at the Wolf Sanctuary and a teen-led production of "Grease."
Other events include a garden fair, a drag pageant and a throwback party featuring music from the '90s/'00s.
Here are seven events to check out in Lancaster County this weekend.
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Herb & Garden Faire
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum will host its 36th annual Herb & Garden Faire, featuring plenty of garden-focused vendors over two days. Attendees can expect to see plants from the museum's Heirloom Seed Project, as well as other heirloom and hard-to-find plants, food options, home decor and more. The event is rain-or-shine.
More information: Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster | Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), $8 for children ages 6-11, free for children ages 0-5 | More info
'Grease'
It's time to break out your best '50s apparel. Susquehanna Stage will debut its youth and teen edition of the classic, beloved musical, "Grease."
Those who can't attend this weekend can also see the production from May 17-19.
More information: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. | Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta | Cost: $27 for adults, $20 for children | More info
'Work It!' throwback party
If your playlists feature musicians like Missy Elliott, TLC or Nelly, celebrate your love of throwbacks this weekend at Phantom Power. The night will be filled with '90s/'00s R&B and hip-hop throwback songs, perfect for dancing.
More information: Friday from 8-11 p.m. | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | Cost: $15 in advance, $20 the day of | 21+ | More info
Music and Art with the Wolves
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA will host a fundraising event featuring self-guided tours of the sanctuary, activities for children, live music, food and art vendors, educational games and more.
More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 312 Lake View Drive, Lititz | Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 4-11, free for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 | More info
Ukulele Harmonic Convergence
If you have an ear for the beautiful sounds a ukulele makes, Tellus360 is the place to be this weekend. The seventh annual Ukulele Harmonic Convergence kicks off Saturday, welcoming players of all levels for a collaborative performance. Attendees are welcome to sit and watch, too.
More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Cost: Free | 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian ages 25+ | More info
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Lancaster Pride Pageant
The Lancaster Pride Pageant is a gender-inclusive drag pageant where performers compete to win the title of Lancaster Pride Royalty. This year, the theme is Extravagant Pride, and competitors will be judged in categories like Extravagant Pride presentation, question and answer, talent and eleganza (meaning elegance and refinement).
Registration for performers has ended, but attendees are welcome to watch the competition.
More information: Saturday from 7-9 p.m. | The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Cost: $20 | 18+ | More info
'A Celebration of Eurasian Music and Art'
Learn about Eurasia, the geographic area that encompasses Europe and Asia, through music and art at the Saint James Episcopal Church this Sunday. Musical group Eurasia Consort will perform "Silk Road Journey to the East," featuring popular tunes from China's Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D). The concert will feature instruments that would've been used during that time period, like the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and the kugo (Chinese harp), among others.
Afterwards, there will be an art exhibition featuring works from artists Freiman Stoltzfus, Wendy Li and Libby Ethridge.
More information: Sunday starting at 4 p.m. | Saint James Episcopal Church, 119 N. Duke St., Lancaster | Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for students | More info
MARY ELLEN WRIGHT | Staff Writer
