New Cumberland is the place for live music this week, with the West Shore Theatre packing three shows into six days — a Sonny Rollins jazz tribute Tuesday, and a mariachi anniversary bash Wednesday. Add a three-night run of Lettice and Lovage at Camp Hill's Oyster Mill Playhouse, a street fair in Mechanicsburg, and close to twenty library and kids' events strung across the week, and there's plenty to fill a West Shore calendar this weekend. Grab a lawn chair — between the coffee houses, carnivals, and craft classes, this corner of the West Shore doesn't quit.
Live Music This Week
Another expanded list with coverage across a larger area- let’s support our local bands!
Thu 7/23 — Joe Cooney and Friends · Eagles Nest Restaurant & Event Venue, York
Thu 7/23 — Nathan Merovich · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, Mechanicsburg
Fri 7/24 — Nathan Merovich & The Band · Smoke on the Rail, New Freedom
Fri 7/24 — Nothin' Ta Plunder · Appalachian Brewing Company, Mechanicsburg
Fri 7/24 — Brad Bell · Allenberry Resort - The Terrace, Boiling Springs
Fri 7/24 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Big Dog Brewery, Lancaster
Fri 7/24 — Kirk Wise (Solo/Duo) · The Dog House, Linglestown
Fri 7/24 — The VERY FEW · American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg
Fri 7/24 — Derek Avalon · Fratelli's Towne Tavern, New Cumberland
Fri 7/24 — Joe Cooney and Friends · Horn Pub, Lewisberry
Fri 7/24 — Dan Jamison · Mad Chef Craft Brewing, East Petersburg
Fri 7/24 — Neil and Shannon Trio · Sparetime Lounge (patio, at Midway Bowl), Carlisle
Sat 7/25 — Kirk & Bryce Duo · Rotunda Brewing/Restaurant, Annville
Sat 7/25 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Mason Dixon Distillery, Gettysburg
Sat 7/25 — Megan and Dave · Appalachian Brewing Company, Mechanicsburg
Sat 7/25 — Joe Cooney and Friends · McGrath's Pub, Harrisburg
Sat 7/25 — Nathan Merovich · Ventura's, Chambersburg
Sun 7/26 — Joe Cooney and Friends · Hilton Ad-Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar, Harrisburg
Sun 7/26 — Kirk Wise · Captain Bob's Steamed Crabs, Railroad/Shrewsbury
Sun 7/26 — Vince Rollins · Flinchy's, Camp Hill
Tue 7/28 — Kirk Wise · Range + Rye @ Range End, Dillsburg
Tue 7/28 — Dan Jamison · 551 West, Lancaster
Wed 7/29 — Nathan Merovich · The Creekside at Liberty Forge, Mechanicsburg
Wed 7/29 — Ac. Generations · Masonic Homes Lounge, Elizabethtown
Wed 7/29 — Meaghan Farell · Allenberry Resort - The Terrace, Boiling Springs
Business & Networking
Beers & Business Networking
Thursday, July 23 · 4:30pm · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, Mechanicsburg · Free
A casual networking mixer for local business owners and professionals — organizers say they'll likely spill onto the patio if the weather holds. event details
Cloud Storage Thursday, July 23 · 6–7pm · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults A tech class on Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and other cloud platforms for storing documents and photos remotely. event details
Introduction to Google Suite Tuesday, July 28 · 10–11am · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults A tech class on Google's free productivity and creation tools for anyone with a Gmail account; bring your own device. event details
Business Networking: Brand Building & Peer Feedback Session! Tuesday, July 28 · 6–8pm · Coldwell Banker Realty - Camp Hill Office, Camp Hill · Free A monthly networking event. This month the focus is on personal branding — bring a laptop to share your website, social media, and marketing materials for group feedback. Hosted by Sarah Reed (Coldwell Banker Realty) and Central PA Business and Real Estate Networking. event details
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Thursday, July 23
The Addams Family | Summer Stage Junior Thu 7/23 · 10am & 6:30pm · The Pollock Center, Camp Hill · Adults $15+ A youth musical production of The Addams Family, part of the Pollock Center's Summer Stage Junior program, with matinee and evening performances Thursday and Friday. event details
Family Entertainment Series - Zoo America Thu 7/23 · 10:30–11:30am · New Cumberland Public Library - Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free An educational animal show — Zoo America's "Unearth a Story" program brings ambassador animals and a conservation message to the library. event details
Coffee and Conversation - Consciousness Coffee Thu 7/23 · 12–1pm · Consciousness Coffee, Lemoyne · Free admission A casual community social gathering to share thoughts, ask questions, or discuss an issue that matters to you. event details
Cookie Excavation Thu 7/23 · 1:30–2:30pm · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 An archaeology-themed craft activity — kids excavate chocolate chips from a cookie like a dig site, using an excavation grid. Registration required 24 hours ahead; walk-ins welcome while supplies last. event details
Felt Dino Sewing Project Thu 7/23 · 3–4pm · New Cumberland Public Library - Teen Area, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12 A sewing craft activity — teens sew a pocket-sized felt dinosaur to keep as a good luck charm or gift. event details
Drop-In Bouncing Balloon Friend Craft Thu 7/23 · 4:30–7:30pm · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Main Area, Enola · Free A drop-in craft session (no registration) making a silly balloon friend that bops around and lands back on its feet. event details
Beers & Business Networking
Thursday, July 23 · 4:30pm · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, Mechanicsburg · Free
A casual networking mixer for local business owners and professionals — organizers say they'll likely spill onto the patio if the weather holds. event details
Device Advice Thu 7/23 · 5–6:25pm · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults One-on-one tech help sessions (three back-to-back 25-minute slots) for hands-on help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, or e-readers, including library apps like Libby. event details
Cloud Storage Thursday, July 23 · 6–7pm · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults A tech class on Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and other cloud platforms for storing documents and photos remotely. event details
That Acoustic Thang! Thu 7/23 · 6–9pm · 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. event details
Thursday Group Runs Thu 7/23 · 6–9pm · Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · Free A weekly group run at a suggested 3 miles; this week featured a Hoka demo run to test the new Clifton Pro and Clifton 11. No registration required. event details
Cookie Excavation (second session) Thu 7/23 · 6–7pm · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 A second session of the archaeology-themed cookie-excavation craft. Registration required 24 hours ahead; walk-ins welcome while supplies last. event details
Christmas in July Trivia Night Thu 7/23 · 6:30–8:30pm · Gruver Farms, New Cumberland · Free admission A festive holiday-themed trivia night at the Tasting Room — because you don't have to wait until December for Christmas fun. event details
