Looking for something to do this weekend? You’re in luck. There’s enough going on from now to Sunday to keep you entertained.
Let’s start with today. If you can swing it, try to get out of work early. Then walk (or drive, if you’re not already in the city) to the Skyline Sports Complex on City Island and grab a ticket ($14) to see Harrisburg’s professional outdoor soccer team, the City Islanders (www.cityislanders.org), take on the Dayton Dutch Lions. Read more …
Pre-Mardis Gras party
On Saturday, Downtown After Dark (www.downtownafterdark.com) will host a “Halfway to Mardi Gras” block party.
Co-sponsored by Harrisburg Young Professionals, the block party will take place at the corner of Second and Walnut streets, outside Bourbon Street Saloon, from 7 to 10 p.m. A $15 donation nets you unlimited beer and a cookout. All proceeds benefit “Save Harrisburg Sports for Harrisburg Youths” via the Harrisburg Public School Foundation. Read more …
Saturday Night Jive
Elsewhere on Saturday, a different kind of fundraiser will be held at Vineyard at Hershey, 598 Schoolhouse Lane, Middletown, with a special edition of Saturday Night Jive.
From 6:30 to 10 p.m., enjoy an open-air concert with Not Quite Einstein for a special event benefiting The Big 33 Foundation. Read more …
Celebration of Children
On Sunday, get inspired and help fund youth arts at a special concert. The Progressive Education of Children in the Arts Network (PECAN) will host a Celebration of Children at The Forum, Fifth and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Read more …
READ: Out with Sara: Weekend events include fundraising parties | PennLive.com
