Upcoming events





West Art Welcomes Merce Lemon with Special Guests Abigail Dempsey, Ahna Ell, & zoe lemon!
Merce Lemon’s inaugural Lancaster show- join us!




Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!





Tech Lancaster Meetup
Tech Lancaster gathers once a month for relaxed conversation and two 20-minute tech-inspired talks that anyone can follow!

All Time Dance Party with DJ Rob!
Join us for the ALL TIME DANCE PARTY with DJ Rob! Bring your dancing shoes!


Soulfed Sunday
Soulfed Sunday Open Mic! For Artists, Poets, and Storytellers! The last Sunday of the month from 11am-1pm.

Joel Ansett in Lancaster!
Join Joel Ansett as he makes a stop at West Art for his The Nature of Us 10 Year Anniversary Tour!



Band Together: A Peaceful Gathering of the Bands! Featuring: The Ratskis, Fuzztide Jones, Clockwork, and Barkley Cove
Join West Art as we host four amazing groups from F&M College and Millersville University: The Ratskis, Fuzztide Jones, Clockwork, and Barkley Cove!

Industry Nights Music, Drinks & reset
Sundays are for Lancaster’s service industry and creative crew. After long shifts and late nights, this is your space to unwind, grab a drink, and let the music do the work. Local DJs curate eclectic late-night sets & Local Food Trucks.
What to expect:
Weekly DJ sets that set the tone for the week
Drink specials made for the industry crowd
A laid-back late-night community hang
What to bring:
Your crew after your shift
Energy to dance, chill, or just vibe
When: Sundays at 8:00 pm (weekly)
Where: Coffee Bar
Cost: Free entry + drink specials




West Art welcomes Brennen Leigh w/ Conrad Fisher!
On Oct. 8, West Art welcomes acclaimed songwriter Brennen Leigh and Lancaster’s favorite - Conrad Fisher!
National Suicide Prevention Month Community Event with CeaseFirePa
Join us for an honest, eye-opening presentation and dialogue about the often-forgotten face of gun violence. This is a free community event and all are welcome.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Lancaster
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Lancaster that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails.

Public Disco Porch Album Release Show w/Blair Mills
Join Public Disco Porch at West Art for their brand new album 'Agriculture!'


Community Sculpt Class (SOLD OUT)
45 minute body weight signature sculpt class led by Megan Moore - owner of RIDE + GRIND & Lancaster's lululemon ambassador!


Songwriters in the Raw featuring Leo DiSanto & Danielle Miraglia, hosted by Jessica Smucker
Songwriters in the Raw is an in-the-round concert series curated and co-hosted by Jessica Smucker & Andrew Pauls.
Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!


Alan Massenburg's 10 Year Standup Comedy Anniversary!
Alan Massenburg is celebrating his 10-year stand-up comedy anniversary, right here in Lancaster where he started!






West Art Comedy Show Featuring Andy Haynes!
Join us in The Elbow Room for a comedy night with Andy Hayes!


West Art welcomes BRNDA, Cor de Lux, Pro Human Future, & JASON
Don’t miss DC legends BRNDA!


Reading Club - Quiet Pages, Shared Space
Modeled after NYC’s Reading Rhythms, Reading Club is a simple idea: show up with a book, settle in with others, and spend an hour actually reading. No pressure to prep, no assigned chapters — just the pleasure of reading together, in community. Join us in The Coffee Bar to catch up on your reading!
What to expect:
Bring whatever you’re currently reading (novel, memoir, poetry, anything)
A mix of silent reading + light conversation
Time to share passages, recommendations, or just sit with your book
A reset for your week: calm, quiet, and communal
What to bring:
A book (or we’ll have a few on hand if you need one)
Curiosity and openness to conversation after the pages





West Art Welcomes Ric Robertson & Tuck Ryan
On October 23rd, West Art welcomes two amazing artists: Headlining is Ric Robertson, a genre-bending songwriter whose soulful voice and adventurous blend of folk and Americana has won fans across the nation. Opening the night is Lancaster’s own Tuck Ryan, bringing his smooth blend of soul, jazz, and his signature sound.



Soulfed Sunday
Soulfed Sunday Open Mic! For Artists, Poets, and Storytellers! The last Sunday of the month from 11am-1pm.
Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!




Low Lily Live at West Art with Wild Hymns!
Experience the captivating folk harmonies of Low Lily live at West Art! Wild Hymns will be starting the evening!

Halloween at West Art! With The Nielson Family Band, The Scouts, and Elyse Rubin
Join The Nielson Family Band, The Scouts, and Elyse Rubin for an Annual Halloween Bash!

Industry Nights Music, Drinks & reset
Sundays are for Lancaster’s service industry and creative crew. After long shifts and late nights, this is your space to unwind, grab a drink, and let the music do the work. Local DJs curate eclectic late-night sets & Local Food Trucks.
What to expect:
Weekly DJ sets that set the tone for the week
Drink specials made for the industry crowd
A laid-back late-night community hang
What to bring:
Your crew after your shift
Energy to dance, chill, or just vibe
When: Sundays at 8:00 pm (weekly)
Where: Coffee Bar
Cost: Free entry + drink specials





West Art Welcomes Matt Pond PA w/ Anya Marina & Bathtub Cig.
West Art Welcomes Matt Pond PA w/ Anya Marina & Bathtub Cig.


Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!




West Art welcomes Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Cloud Belly, & Remi Goode
Join us for a fantastic evening of folk songs and stories in The Sanctuary!

West Art Welcomes Dirk Quinn w/ Benjamin Vo Blues Band
Get ready for an exciting night of high-energy jazz-funk and electric blues with the Dirk Quinn Band and the Benjamin Vo Blues Band!


Reading Club - Quiet Pages, Shared Space
Modeled after NYC’s Reading Rhythms, Reading Club is a simple idea: show up with a book, settle in with others, and spend an hour actually reading. No pressure to prep, no assigned chapters — just the pleasure of reading together, in community. Join us in The Coffee Bar to catch up on your reading!
What to expect:
Bring whatever you’re currently reading (novel, memoir, poetry, anything)
A mix of silent reading + light conversation
Time to share passages, recommendations, or just sit with your book
A reset for your week: calm, quiet, and communal
What to bring:
A book (or we’ll have a few on hand if you need one)
Curiosity and openness to conversation after the pages








Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!




Soulfed Sunday
Soulfed Sunday Open Mic! For Artists, Poets, and Storytellers! The last Sunday of the month from 11am-1pm.





Industry Nights Music, Drinks & reset
Sundays are for Lancaster’s service industry and creative crew. After long shifts and late nights, this is your space to unwind, grab a drink, and let the music do the work. Local DJs curate eclectic late-night sets & Local Food Trucks.
What to expect:
Weekly DJ sets that set the tone for the week
Drink specials made for the industry crowd
A laid-back late-night community hang
What to bring:
Your crew after your shift
Energy to dance, chill, or just vibe
When: Sundays at 8:00 pm (weekly)
Where: Coffee Bar
Cost: Free entry + drink specials
Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!



West Art welcomes Fireside Collective w/ Cumberland Honey!
Hailing from Asheville, NC, Fireside Collective is back at West West! The dynamic Americana and bluegrass band is known for its high-energy performances and heartfelt songwriting. Joining them is Central PA's Cumberland Honey, a folk group whose sweet harmonies and heartwarming sound set the perfect tone for the night. Get excited for a night of roots music at its finest!


Reading Club - Quiet Pages, Shared Space
Modeled after NYC’s Reading Rhythms, Reading Club is a simple idea: show up with a book, settle in with others, and spend an hour actually reading. No pressure to prep, no assigned chapters — just the pleasure of reading together, in community. Join us in The Coffee Bar to catch up on your reading!
What to expect:
Bring whatever you’re currently reading (novel, memoir, poetry, anything)
A mix of silent reading + light conversation
Time to share passages, recommendations, or just sit with your book
A reset for your week: calm, quiet, and communal
What to bring:
A book (or we’ll have a few on hand if you need one)
Curiosity and openness to conversation after the pages







Vivace Live: Holiday Strings by Candlelight
An evening of holiday music with this talented string quartet- in the perfect candlelit setting!


Chess & Backgammon Club - Games, Strategy & Community!
Join us for biweekly Chess & Backgammon Club! 7pm!



Soulfed Sunday
Soulfed Sunday Open Mic! For Artists, Poets, and Storytellers! The last Sunday of the month from 11am-1pm.





Gleaners Film Club
Gleaners Film Club
@westartlanc Elbow Room
Mondays 7pm (starting 9/8!)
Weekly visions in the dark. We seek the sublime, sensory, contemplative, melancholic, enraging. Our focus is international art house cinema and experimental film, but we deviate now and then as the spirit moves us. Our cinema sermons are not announced in advance (attn: thrill seekers). Surrender to the unknown & be transfigured!
Organizers: Jeremy Moss + Leigh Moss
Reading Club - Quiet Pages, Shared Space
Modeled after NYC’s Reading Rhythms, Reading Club is a simple idea: show up with a book, settle in with others, and spend an hour actually reading. No pressure to prep, no assigned chapters — just the pleasure of reading together, in community. Join us in The Coffee Bar to catch up on your reading.
What to expect:
Bring whatever you’re currently reading (novel, memoir, poetry, anything)
A mix of silent reading + light conversation
Time to share passages, recommendations, or just sit with your book
A reset for your week: calm, quiet, and communal
What to bring:
A book (or we’ll have a few on hand if you need one)
Curiosity and openness to conversation after the pages


Songwriters in the Raw featuring Hannah Bingman & Owen Walsh, hosted by Andrew Pauls
Songwriters in the Raw is an in-the-round concert series curated and co-hosted by Jessica Smucker & Andrew Pauls.




Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop with Jackie
Join us in City Hall for a kids yoga and mindfulness workshop with Jackie Schultz!
LoveNotes! South Central PA
LoveNotes! is a storytelling show in which real people share real stories about romantic love in all of its incarnations.
Art Battle Lancaster
See local artists battle it out in a race-against-the-clock art competition!




Alan Dynin: Live in the Coffee⚡Bar!
A free show in the Coffee⚡Bar with a fantastic and versatile pianist!


Kevin Reavy meet & Greet (GO phils!) with music from Bailey Run & art by dan zdilla!
For Phillies fans & music fans alike!

Honk 'em Tonk 'em w/ Danny & The Do-Overs & the Cosmic Honky Tonk!
The honkiest tonkiest honky-tonk in modern honky-tonk history!






The Citadels Sanctum Music Festival!
Montclair Breakfast Presents: The Citadel’s Sanctum Music Festival. A gathering you don't want to miss!




West Art Welcomes Goldpine w/ special guest Tess Becket!
Don’t miss this beautiful evening in The Sanctuary!