The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience: July 30 at Whitaker Center – IMAX Theater. Experience the highly anticipated final chapter of the epic Gotham trilogy on Central PA’s largest movie screen, featuring more than an hour of movie footage filmed with IMAX cameras, filling the entire six-story screen with action-packed thrills. 717-214-2787 or www.whitakercenter.org
Guided Covered Bridge Scooter Tour: July 30 at Strasburg Scooters. Enjoy a three hour guided covered bridge scooter tour through the back roads of Amish country. Visit four covered bridges with an experienced guide. Each person will ride a single-seat, Honda Metropolitan. Reservations required and based on availability. 717-344-4428 or www.strasburgscooters.com
Summertime Flavors with Chef Scott Martino: August 1 at The Good Cooking Store. Summer has arrived! Join guest chef Scott Martino, owner of Cortazzo Foods and creator of Cortazzo Sauces, for a demonstration of his culinary techniques. This summertime meal will be prepared by Chef Martino, former executive chef at Donecker’s. Come enjoy this filling four-course menu and learn helpful cooking tips. 717-768-3032 or www.goodcookingstore.com
Lancaster First Friday: August 3 at Downtown Lancaster. Join us in celebrating the arts and the wonderfully diverse arts community in the City of Lancaster each First Friday of the month, 5-9pm. Download a guide with map and get the latest info on exhibitions, performances and more at 60+ venues from www.lancasterarts.com. 717-509-2787 or www.lancasterarts.com
Smoketown Aviation Fair: August 3 at Smoketown Airport. Come out and discover a fun family time at Missions Fest Aviation Fair! Get a ride on a mission plane and helicopter. There will be a flight demo, food and speakers and more! 717-354-3059 or www.smoketownairport.com
Friday Night Adventure: Nature Detective: August 3 at Hands-on House Children’s Museum. Use all your senses and the tools in your backpack to stop…look…listen in our backyard scavenger hunt! Geared to ages 2-10 years old (with adult), this is a drop in event anytime from 5-7 p.m. These outdoor programs may be canceled due to weather. 717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org
“Cathy”: August 3 at Ware Center Millersville University Lancaster. As part of Lancaster First Friday, artist and filmmaker Stephen Barnett will bring his most recent feature-length film, entitled “Cathy,” to The Ware Center. The film champions womanhood and the experience of a young woman living within a metropolitan society. 717-871-2308 or www.millersville.edu/ware-center
The Mavericks: August 4 at American Music Theatre. Fusing traditional country with traditional rock ‘n roll, the Mavericks became one of the most critically acclaimed groups of the early 90’s. The inspiration for their alternative country sound came from great country singers like Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com
Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair: August 4-5 at PA Renaissance Fairgrounds. There’s no event more wondrous than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire of Jousting Knights and Royal Delights at Mount Hope Estate and Winery! Excitement, drama and intrigue envelop the Shire as pirates, peasants and princes celebrate the music, arts, literature and grand traditions of 16th Century, Renaissance England. 717-665-7021 or www.parenfaire.com
Long’s Park Summer Music Series: August 5 at Long’s Park Amphitheater. Come out and see Lúnasa, New York Times acclaimed, “Hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet” Showtime is 7:30 pm. Long’s Park Amphitheater. 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music.
