Mechanicsburg is the place to be this week, with the 68th Annual Steam Show rolling into Williams Grove for more than a week of tractors, pulls, and parades. Meanwhile New Cumberland's West Shore Theatre stacks three concerts into three straight nights, Camp Hill and Enola keep kids busy with half a dozen storytimes and craft sessions, and live music fills bars and breweries all over the West Shore and beyond. Corvette fans might want to make the short drive to Carlisle this weekend — just don't forget your parking money.
Live Music This Week
Catching live music at a local spot this week? Here's who's playing across a larger region:
Fri 8/28 — Bitsy McCann · N Railroad Ave (Mechanicsburg Borough Railroad Rhythms), Mechanicsburg
Fri 8/28 — Joe Cooney and Friends · West Shore Elks, Camp Hill
Fri 8/28 — Nathan Merovich · Country · Snitz Creek Brewery, Lebanon
Fri 8/28 — Clifton Bryan Country · Dillsburg American Legion, Dillsburg
Fri 8/28 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · Gift Horse Brewing Company, York
Sat 8/29 — Joe Cooney and Friends · The Wharf, Harrisburg
Sat 8/29 — Ben Simcox · Oak Grove Farms, Mechanicsburg
Sat 8/29 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Dela Ches Fishing Association, Lancaster
Sat 8/29 — Nathan Merovich · Country · Stony Creek
Sat 8/29 — Dance Fever - PA · Disco / dance covers (70s-2000s) · Carlisle Corvette Show Parade, Carlisle
Sat 8/29 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · Hell In A Bucket Brewing, Marietta
Sun 8/30 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Big Hill Cider, Gardner
Sun 8/30 — Nathan Merovich · Country · Pine Ridge Campground, Biglerville
Sun 8/30 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · Mad Chef Craft Brewing, East Petersburg
Tue 9/1 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · 551 West, Lancaster
Business & Networking
PA State Jobs — Tips on the Process of Applying for Civil Service Jobs
Thursday, August 27 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop with representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's recruitment team on how to apply for civil service positions and navigate the state hiring process. event details
Solopreneur Roundtable
Friday, August 28 · 12:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center (BCC), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A monthly roundtable discussion for small local business owners (fewer than 5 employees) to share support and insight; this session's theme is "Level Up Roundtable." Registration required. event details
Career Exploration
Tuesday, September 1 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A career guidance workshop to help identify skills and interests and connect with library career resources, education, or training options. event details
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Thursday, August 27
🧒 Disney Story Time
Thu 8/27 · 9:30 AM · Fredricksen Library - Booknook (Children's Library), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A themed monthly Disney storytime where kids can dress as their favorite character and enjoy a related coloring page or craft. event details
🧒 Elementary Design Lab
Thu 8/27 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
An after-school STEAM drop-in where kids build new designs with everyday materials. event details
That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 8/27 · 6:00 PM · Metropolis Collective, Mechanicsburg · No Cover
A weekly open mic for singer/songwriters to share their music and network — come to play or come to listen. All ages, BYOB. event details
PA State Jobs — Tips on the Process of Applying for Civil Service Jobs
Thu 8/27 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop with representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's recruitment team on how to apply for civil service positions and navigate the state hiring process. event details
🧒 Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie
Thu 8/27 · 6:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Children's Library, Enola · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A story time and craft session sponsored by Karns Foods; registration required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. event details