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The Outlet: Music and Poetry Open Mic. Join hosts PAN, Sir Dominique Jordan and Shelby Speaks for The Outlet, a spoken word and music open mic. 7 p.m. Thursday at the Studio at the Appell Center, 50 N. George St., York. Free.
Celtic Classic Dog Show. Best in Show is up for grabs again when the Celtic Classic Dog Show returns to the York Expo Center, bringing with it thousands of the top dogs and an estimated $6.3 million in economic benefits for the community. The five-day event offers free admission, giving York County residents an excellent opportunity to learn more about different breeds and the art of showing dogs. About 8,000 entries are expected. Dog Show Tours are available, and guests may sign up at the Club Table inside the Arena. Thursday through Sunday, at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York. Free.
Ben Folds with special guest Lindsey Kraft. Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Ben Folds has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the Strand Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets start at $63.61.
“God of Carnage.” A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Belmont Theatre, 27 S. Belmont St., York. Tickets $32 for adults, $30 for seniors 62+ and $20 for 18 and under.
St. Patrick’s Beer & Dessert Pairing. Enjoy four St Patrick’s Day Beer Choices and four decadent desserts from Generation Sweets: cheesecake with Irish whiskey ganache, pecan pie, death by chocolate cupcake and caramel brownies. Friday through Sunday, at Alecraft Brewery, 15 S. Main St., New Freedom.
39th annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A long-standing tradition that brings together residents from York County and beyond to celebrate Irish culture, community, and the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day returns. This year’s parade will feature Sean Kenny, the executive director of the Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County, as the Grand Marshal. The parade promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly event with colorful floats, lively performances, and plenty of Irish spirit. It’s also an excellent opportunity to support local businesses in downtown York. 1 p.m. Saturday, downtown York.
Film Appreciation: Peter Weir. “Dead Poets Society.” In 1959, at a prestigious New England preparatory boarding school, a brand-new English teacher inspires his students through his charismatic teaching of poetry. This film was not included in our previous Robin Williams’ series because it stands out in film history as an ensemble piece. Peter Weir’s skillful and haunting direction lifts this original screenplay above its ostensibly boring subject matter. This is an emotional and controversial story that obviously struck a chord with audiences in 1989, being the fifth-highest grossing film as well as one of the most critically acclaimed. 3 p.m. Saturday, at the West Classroom at the Appell Center. Series price $75 ($60 for ages 65+).
CapFilm: “Becoming Led Zeppelin.” “Becoming Led Zeppelin” explores the origins of this iconic rock group and its meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film about the group. 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Capitol Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets $10.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. 2024 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose created CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest who turns out to be the district attorney prosecuting Sophia. What could possibly go wrong?! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! This new comedy is for fans 18 and older … because they’re not the same girls from the ’80s. 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Strand Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets start at $39.85.
CapFilm — Hans Zimmer and Friends: “Diamond in the Desert.” “Diamond in the Desert” captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, including music from “Dune,” “Gladiator,” “Interstellar,” “The Lion King” and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena and beyond. From the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer’s most loved and renowned movie soundtracks. 7 p.m Wednesday, at the Capitol Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets $15.