Cars, community, concerts and comic books — it’s what’s on tap in Lancaster County this weekend.
Events to add to your calendar include a bluegrass concert, a Hispanic community night, ArtWalk, Free Comic Book Day, MayFest, a car show and a concert led by immigrant and refugee families.
Here are seven events to check out in Lancaster County this weekend.
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Hispanic Community Night
In celebration of Lancaster County’s Hispanic community, Clipper Magazine Stadium will host several dance performances, a concert from the Mariachi Flores band and salsa classes before the game from Lancaster Salsa. Those interested can register for four free tickets, which include admission to the Lancaster Stormers game against the Lexington Legends.
More information: Friday at 5:45 p.m. (Salsa classes are at 5 p.m., game is at 6:45 p.m.) | Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Cost: Register online for up to four free tickets | More info
Colebrook Road concert
This weekend, catch a performance from bluegrass band Colebrook Road at West Art. It’ll be one of the only concerts the band will perform in the area through at least the summer, according to bass vocalist Mark Rast.
More information: Friday at 7:30 p.m. | West Art, 800 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster | Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $12 for students | More info
Free Comic Book Day
Visit some local comic book stores in the area, and leave with a few free comics. Free Comic Book Day takes place Saturday and is a national, informal holiday with several local participants.
Here’s more information about local shops participating.
— The Comic Store, 28 McGovern Ave., Lancaster. Open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discounted bagged back issues of comics are 20% off.
— Complete in Box, 368 N. Reading Road, Ephrata. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sales on comics, including buy two, get one free, 20% off graded comics and 20% off comic book superhero-themed action figures and busts. More info.
— 4th Wall Comics, 1224 Millersville Pike, Lancaster. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three free comics per person. More info.
— Just Press Play, 1637 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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MayFest
MayFest is a celebration of all things Maytown, about 3 miles northwest of Marietta. There will be a makers market featuring around 100 handmade vendors, a maypole celebration, activities for kids and adults, food trucks and more. This event is a collaboration between the Maytown Historical Society and the Shank Shoppe.
More information: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Legion Park, 20 N. King St., Marietta | Cost: Free admission | More info
Spring ArtWalk
More than two dozen local galleries, businesses and artists are participating in this year’s Spring ArtWalk, an event that brings people to Lancaster city to have a self-guided art tour. Many galleries will host special events, exhibitions and talks, among other activities.
More information: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. | Several Lancaster city businesses and galleries — here’s a full list | More info
Vagabonds Car Show
East Petersburg Community Park will be filled with cars for the 14th annual Vagabonds Car Show. The event will feature many cars, food vendors, a live performance from Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods, door prizes, a fundraiser auction and more. In the event of rain, the event will move to Sunday.
More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | East Petersburg Community Park, 6080 Pine St., East Petersburg | Cost: Free admission, $20 registration for cars | More info
Symphony of Home concert
Music nonprofit Music for Everyone has a program dedicated toward giving free piano lessons to refugee and immigrant families in Lancaster. Saturday, listen to a free concert from those participating in the Symphony of Home program.
“Everyone in our community brings something important to the table, and music is an incredible medium for celebrating that truth,” says program coordinator Jordan Redfield in a press release.
More information: Saturday at 6 p.m. | James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James St., Lancaster | Cost: Free | More info