Clubs & Recurring Events
Clubs & Recurring Events
At West Art, our clubs and recurring weekly and monthly events bring people together. Led by passionate members of our community, these gatherings and workshops create space to connect, learn, and belong. From Film Club to Chess Club, Honky Tonk to Old Time Jam, Karaoke to Open Mics, and more, these weekly rituals turn strangers into regulars and regulars into friends. Have an idea for a club? Email us programs@westartlanc.com
Art Clubs
Kids Art & Play
Join Art Educator Christina for a messy, magical art hour where kids get to explore textures, colors, and materials without limits. Think paint, clay, collage, and all the “can I touch this?” moments—yes, they can. Cost $20 per class per family, limited space available. Questions? Contact Christina: christina.e.lukac@gmail.com. Sign up for 10am class: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-art-play Sign up for 11am class: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-kids-art-play
Drink & Draw
Join us every Thursday from 7-9 pm for Drink and Draw! A low-pressure art meetup that's open to all ages, skill levels, and artistic media! Instagram: @drinkndrawlanc
Watercolor Club
A low-pressure, high-play painting hour. This is not a still life class—it’s about painting from within. Come as you are, grab your favorite supplies, and explore color, gesture, and mood. Jo offers simple prompts and intuitive guidance to help you loosen up and discover your own abstract style—no experience needed!
Collage Night
Collage night is a creative party held every 2th and 4th Monday at 7pm. A judgment free expressive zone. Supplies are available, however feel free to bring any supplies (scissors glue magazines).
Music Events & Clubs
Kindermusik
Kindermusik is a globally loved early childhood music-and-movement program focused on experiential learning, process over product, and joyful, community-centered play. Fiona Gillespie is a licensed Kindermusik educator, professional singer and instrumentalist, and longtime advocate for community-centered arts. With 12+ years of teaching experience—from toddlers to college students—she brings warmth, musicality, and a deep understanding of child-led learning.
Old Time Jam
We’re excited to introduce a weekly Old Time Jam right here in the West Art - Art⚡Bar, led by the one and only Danny Mulligan! Join us on Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 pm to play along, or just to listen! We welcome acoustic instruments, but please no drums or amplifiers. We’ve got a tasty menu of coffee drinks, tea, beer, wine & cocktails to enjoy along with the music. Looking forward to a good old time community jam- hope you’ll join us!
Acoustic Open Mic
1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Acoustic Open Mic with local songwriter Andrew Pauls. This open mic will take place in the Coffee Bar and is focused on acoustic music (i.e., no drum kit or amps). West Art will provide up to three inputs for your instrument and voice. Original songs are encouraged, but cover songs are always welcome! Each performer will have enough time to play 2-3 songs (10-15 minutes). Sign-ups at 6:30 pm! If you come to play, come to listen! Be prepared to be an attentive audience member and support the other performers.
Blast Off Open Mic
2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm - BLAST OFF Open Mic with Emily Siegrist. Emily Siegrist has been hosting open mics known as BLAST OFF in different locations in Lancaster City since 2013, aiming to build confidence and motivation for local musicians, rappers, poets, and comedians to reach their goals in the performing arts. This open mic is located in the Art Bar and takes place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Doors and signups are at 7 pm! 18+ (parental discretion) If you come to play, come to listen! Be prepared to be an attentive audience member and support the other performers.
Songwriters Circle
Attention all songwriters! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, here's your opportunity to share and workshop your songs in a welcoming and encouraging space. Led by Lancaster's own Andrew Pauls, this event promises a supportive environment where you can practice and refine your craft. Grab your instrument and join us for an energizing afternoon of creativity and camaraderie in a beautifully inspiring space. All levels of experience are welcome! These will be held at West Art on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 2-4 pm. See you there!
Soulfed Sunday
Welcome to Soulfed Sundays, a sacred space where artists, poets, and storytellers come to pour, uplift, and connect. This is hosted by Lassai every last Sunday of the month from 11 am - 1 pm, presented by HER SZN in collaboration with Speak to My Soul. This isn't a ticketed event, but tips are encouraged!
Square Dancing
Join West Art on the 4th Tuesday of each month for Square Dancing! Live music provided by The Speedwell Forgery and calling by JW Nielsen! Bring your dancing shoes and cowboy hats! No experience needed! $10-$20 suggested donation! Show up! Have fun!
Honky Tonk
Welcome to the West Art Honky Tonk: an evening of free-wheelin' top-shelf honky-tonk at West Art! Danny Mulligan and The Do-Overs want to see YOU on the dance floor. Drawing on classic honky tonk sounds as their foundation, they've got plenty of original music, with a few inspired covers sprinkled in for good measure. Come ready- this music is best enjoyed with scootin' boots! Grab a friend, pick up your dancing shoes, and we'll see ya there! Note: Join us at 6:45 for a pre-show dance lesson! Music is at 7:30! *This is a ticketed event.*
Line Dance with JW
Join us for an evening of guided line dance with your ever-gracious host, JW! This is for all levels, whether you’re just beginning or looking to brush the dust off your boots. We’ll do a line dancing lesson at 6, and the dancing will start at 6:30. This will take place in the lovely City Hall at West Art- and the Coffee Bar will be open w/ a full selection of espresso drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and lots of great non-boozey options as well. Yee-haw! Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door (cash or Venmo)
Ballroom Social Dance
Join us for an evening of music, movement, and connection at our upcoming Social Ballroom Dance! Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time or you've been dancing for years, this event is designed for all. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where you can practice your favorite dances, learn some new moves, meet new people, and have fun. No partner is required—just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable shoes. Come dance, learn, and make memories with us! Doors open at 6:30 pm, with lessons starting at 7 pm! Bring your dancing shoes!
Philly Unplugged
PAUL BUNYAN PRESENTS: PHILLY UNPLUGGED Philly Unplugged is a monthly showcase highlighting some of the most talented songwriters and acoustic performers that Philadelphia’s sprawling and diverse music scene has to offer. It’s an opportunity to catch some fresh voices and connect with the music of a city that’s just a skip, hop and a jump away from Lancaster.
Cathedral of Funk
Cathedral of Funk is bringing the groove to the patio with our Open Air Sessions—four Sundays of sunshine, soul, and serious dance floor energy. Join us Sunday, August 2nd from 2- 4 PM for an afternoon of dancing as we kick off a month of open-format concept grooves. Jam Hot Radio + Special Guests will be playing multi-genre music that will make you move and groove. Different sounds. One mission: keep it FUNKY. This series will go every Sunday in August, leading up to the West Art Bloc Party, and will feature special guest DJs throughout the patio sessions! Cathedral of Funk is more than a dance party—it's a community, started as a way for all walks of life to come together and let the day's stress melt away. No expectations. No judgement. Just free movement, connection, and a whole lot of joy. Open Air Sessions • August 2 • August 9 • August 16 • August 23 2–4 PM For our August series, we're doing things a little differently. Cathedral Of Funk is about building our community of dancefloor-loving humans, and we love seeing faces old and new. Our August Open Air Sessions will be a suggested donation of $10; pay what you can. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. Join us for an afternoon in the sun, enjoy a fun drink, make some new friends, learn some new tunes & get ready to GROOVE.
Social Clubs
Chess Club
All levels (and ages) welcome. Thinkers, tinkerers, & quietly competitive unite. We've got the boards & the booze, all you have to do is show up with the brains. Every Monday of the month. Instagram: @lancasterchesssociety
Gleaners Film Club
Weekly visions in the dark — chasing the sublime, the sensory, the melancholic, the enraging. We orbit international art house and experimental cinema, but we drift where curiosity leads. Screenings are unannounced, surrender to the unknown & be transfigured. Every monday night 7pm in City Hall.
Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a local meetup, sponsored by RegenAll, for all those interested in discussing climate solutions for a more regenerative future. It will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the West Art Coffee⚡Bar- which offers a thoughtfully curated variety of espresso drinks, beer, wine, and plenty of free-spirit (N/A) options. Something for everyone! Originally launched in 2018, Green Drinks went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we’re bringing it back to life as a fun, casual gathering meant to inspire ideas for fighting climate change at the community level. All are welcome! No climate experience required, and we welcome folks from all backgrounds and sectors.
SPiLL LGBTQ+ Social
Inspired by gay tea dances from the 50s, SPiLL is a place for queer joy. Dance along with DJ Stygian, parallel play, share stories, and meet new friends. We’re excited to see you again! $5 cover. 18+.
Latin Dance Night
We’re making it official: monthly Latin dance nights are here. Join us for Salsa & Bachata lessons from Luis Santiago, and then DJ Rumspringa will bring back his high-energy mix designed to keep the floor moving all night long. No experience? Perfect. Been waiting for a sign to try Latin dance? This is your sign to do it. Bring a friend, bring your hips, let’s make the room move! Latin Dance Night will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. *This is a ticketed event.*
The Sunday Picture
The Sunday Picture is a monthly film series hosted by local film buffs Matt Johnson and Skyler Gibbon. The 3rd Sunday of the month at 6 pm. Our theme for 2026 is Resistance, a series that explores the stories of people who refuse to accept the world as it is. Instagram: @filmatwestart
Community Potluck
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Playdate
Remember when you used to call up your friend and ask, "Wanna have a playdate?" This club is that- for your Adult Self. Playdate is a guided experience that blends playful games, improvisation, creativity, movement, guided meditation, and meaningful reflection into one unforgettable evening. Every activity is thoughtfully guided, so there's nothing to prepare or plan, and there’s no pressure to perform. You simply show up, let go of the day, and allow yourself to play. Research in neuroscience and psychology has shown that play does far more than make us laugh. It helps quiet stress, boosts creativity, strengthens social connection, improves cognitive flexibility, and helps us learn and adapt more easily. In other words, play is serious business! During playdate, you’ll get to remember what it feels like to be fully present, to laugh without overthinking, and to try something new without worrying about getting it right. It’s a space to meet new people without the awkwardness of forced small talk and to leave feeling lighter, more energized, and more authentically connected to yourself and the people around you. No acting experience, artistic talent, or "fun" personality required. Just bring yourself! Let’s have a Playdate! Tickets are $15
Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a local meetup, sponsored by RegenAll, for all those interested in discussing climate solutions for a more regenerative future. It will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the West Art Art⚡Bar- which offers a thoughtfully curated variety of espresso drinks, beer, wine, and plenty of free-spirit (N/A) options. Something for everyone! Originally launched in 2018, Green Drinks went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we’re bringing it back to life as a fun, casual gathering meant to inspire ideas for fighting climate change at the community level. All are welcome! No climate experience required, and we welcome folks from all backgrounds and sectors.
Tech Lancaster
Tech Lancaster is a social meetup of people who are interested in technology and want to learn more about it. The group is open to everyone regardless of experience or background. All events are free! Our namesake meetup, "Tech Lancaster Meetup," typically has two presentations surrounded by social time. Generally, these presentations contain topics that are designed to provide a 30,000-foot view of a technology, with maybe a dip or two into some actual code. If you're interested in a purely social meetup without presentations or structure, check out Pub Standards and Open Coffee Club. These are designed to be low-pressure meetups that you can pop in or out of and meet other members of the community.
Spanish 101
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Mahjong Open Play
We're Open Play Mahjong sessions! If you know your tiles, understand how play flows, and have a sense of what you're working toward, this is the spot for you! Whether you joined us for the Loop 101 sessions or you've picked up the fundamentals somewhere along the way, this is your next step. We'll dig deeper into strategy, scoring, and the nuances that separate a curious beginner from a confident player. Open Play is $25. Sharpen your game, meet other players, and maybe finally land that winning hand!
Book Clubs
Sci Fi Book Club
Join us each month, 4 to 6PM on the third Sunday, for a science fiction book club that explores big ideas. Ray Bradbury called science fiction "the literature of ideas" and "the art of the possible," a history of ideas about how science and technology shape our future. But science fiction is also a literature of culture and critique, a genre with its own distinctive literary style and structure that sparks genuine conversation and opens up new ways of seeing the world. We plan to read classic and contemporary science fiction, and we will talk about what these stories reveal about science, society, art, and what it means to be human.
Silent Book Club
Silent Book Club Schedule 10:30–10:45 | Settle In, Grab Coffee, Say Hello ☕ We’ll gather in the main space downstairs to start. Take a moment to get comfortable, grab some coffee at the bar, and ease into the morning with a good read in hand. This is a perfect time to say hello and connect with a few friendly faces before we begin. 10:45–11:30 | Quiet Reading Time 📖 Sink into a peaceful stretch of uninterrupted reading—whatever book you’re in the mood for. If life’s been a little too busy to slow down with a book, this is your gentle invitation to pause, relax, and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading alongside others. 11:30–12:00 | Book Speed Dating 💬 Now for a little fun! Pair up with someone nearby, introduce yourselves, and chat about what you’re reading for a few minutes before moving on to the next person. Along the way, pick up a bookmark to jot down any titles that spark your interest—you might just discover your next favorite book!
Fiction Book Club
From messy relationships to moral dilemmas to strange, unforgettable characters and settings, our lineup is built to spark conversation. Expect dynamic facilitators, thoughtful prompts, a welcome space to share silly and serious takes, and creative extras like book-inspired playlists and themed refreshments. Check out the complete reading list to plan ahead for our monthly meet ups. Bookclub meets the 2nd Monday each month from 7-8:30 PM.
Wellness Clubs
Community Yoga w / Alax
We’re glad to offer community yoga in our beautiful, meditative spaces: Sundays at 9:30 am with Alax. A one-hour Vinyasa-style yoga with kind, experienced teachers to guide you. These classes don’t have a set fee, but all are welcome, and we invite you to pay what you can ($10-$20 value) in order to help keep these classes going. Bring a mat, and come join us!
Kickboxing!
Come learn the basic skills and sharpen your moves with world champion Joshua Buitrago. Engage in calisthenic and plyometric workouts that build a foundation for basic kickboxing skills. Learn kicking, punching, and ring fundamentals in a non-contact environment. No prior experience or equipment is required. This class is pay-what-you-can donation ($10-20 suggested, cash or Venmo).
Community Yoga w/ Lija
We’re glad to offer community yoga in our beautiful, meditative spaces: Wednesday at 5:30 pm with Lija. A one-hour Vinyasa-style yoga with kind, experienced teachers to guide you. These classes don’t have a set fee, but all are welcome, and we invite you to pay what you can ($10-$20 value) in order to help keep these classes going. Bring a mat, and come join us!
Community Yoga w/ Jill
We’re glad to offer community yoga in our beautiful, meditative spaces: Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 am with Jill. A one-hour Vinyasa-style yoga with kind, experienced teachers to guide you. These classes don’t have a set fee, but all are welcome, and we invite you to pay what you can ($10-$20 value) in order to help keep these classes going. Bring a mat, and come join us!
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Craft w/ Jackie
Join us for a yoga & craft workshop with Jackie. Kids of all ages are welcome. Bring a mat & drink bottle :)
Other Upcoming clubs
Chess Club
6:30 - 8:30 pm|Art Bar
6:30 - 8:30 pm|Art Bar
Gleaners Film Club
7:00 - 9:00 PM|City Hall
7:00 - 9:00 PM|City Hall
SPiLL LGTBQ+ Social
6:00 - 9:00 PM|Sanctuary
6:00 - 9:00 PM|Sanctuary
Old Time Jam
6:30 - 9:30 pm|Art Bar
6:30 - 9:30 pm|Art Bar
Playdate
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM|Sanctuary
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM|Sanctuary
Green Drinks!
5:00 - 9:00 pm|Art Bar
5:00 - 9:00 pm|Art Bar
Drink & Draw!
7:00 - 9:00 pm|Art Bar
7:00 - 9:00 pm|Art Bar
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