November 3-December 5: Tues- Saturday 10 am-4 pm – A Great and Truthful Medium: Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond plus “Uncle Abe: The Common Image of the Uncommon Man @ Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College
Historic photographs of Gettysburg town and battlefield plus the public image of Abraham Lincoln will anchor two student-curated exhibitions during the fall semester. Free. www.gettysburg.edu/gallery
November 6 from 5 – 7 pm – First Friday Art Exhibition and Reception @ Adams County Arts Council
Join friends for light refreshments and mingle with artists Harley Weigle, Mary Jane Schnurer, and Jim Mackey as you view their art. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org
November 6 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @ Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
Join poetry lovers as they gather for an open mic at 7 pm followed by featured reader Sandra Fees. Come early for coffee, goodies, and a good seat. Free. www.katygiebenhain.com/firstfridays.html
November 6 at 8 pm – Sunderman Conservatory Orchestra Concert @ Majestic Theater
Students from the Sunderman Conservatory of Gettysburg college will present “Brushstrokes and Bravura”, under the baton of conductor Ryan Kozak. Join them for a night filled with mythical flights, submerged cathedrals, operatic storytelling, while concluding with epic adventure through a musical gallery. Tickets are $5 or free with college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 6-14 – Airness (Comedy) @ Gettysburg Community Theatre
In Chelsea Marcantel’s comedy, newcomer Nina enters the world of competitive air guitar thinking she knows what it takes to win. The people she meets have a few things to teach her about friendship, finding her place, and letting loose on stage. Tickets: $25 www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
November 7 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm – Toby: A Tribute to Toby Keith @ Totem Pole Playhouse
This concert will give audiences an opportunity to hear favorites from Keith’s country music career in an intimate concert setting. Tickets: $50-61 www.totempoleplayhouse.org
November 7 at 8:00 pm – Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble @ Majestic Theater
Under the direction of Dr. Amanda Heim, students from the college will present their autumn jazz concert with guest guitarist Jocelyn Gould, a JUNO award winner. Vocal group Camerata, directed by Dr. Rob Natter will also perform on the program. Tickets are $5 or free with college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 10 at 7:30 pm – Yu and I (Chamber Music) @ St. James Lutheran Church
Violinist YuEun Gemma Kim from Korea and Ines Thome, acoustic guitar, from Germany share a passion for chamber music and will delight one and all with their beautiful duet arrangements from the classical repertoire. Tickets are $20. www.gettysburgcca.org
November 11 at 7 pm – Gettysburg 1863 Film Premiere @ Majestic Theater
Sold out! Written and directed by Bo Brinkman, this film is an intimate Civil War drama that brings the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath to life through the experiences of civilians caught in the crossfire. Tickets are $45 and $200 for VIP tickets. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 13 at 8:00 pm – Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony @ Majestic Theater
Under the direction of Dr. Russell McCutcheon, the Wind Symphony presents a program tracing the American story from its Revolutionary roots through Civil War memory to the present day, including Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait plus a variety of classic American band compositions. This concert is an official America 250th-Adams County event. Tickets are $5 or free with college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 13-17 – Lincoln in Gettysburg – America 250 Screenings @ Majestic Theater
Four films – Lincoln (2012), Gettysburg 1863, Gettysburg (1993), and Gettysburg Story (2013) – will be shown at various times on these four days. Check the Majestic website for details. Tickets are $15. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 14 at 8 pm – The Original Civil War Ball @ Eisenhower Hotel
Step into the music, fashion, and social traditions of the Civil War era. Live music from the Civil War Brigade Band sets the tone as the Victorian Dance Ensemble leads classic period dances suitable for experienced dancers and newcomers alike. Tickets are $30 or $55/couple in advance or $35/$65 at the door, subject to availability. theoriginalcivilwarball.svr@gmail.com
November 19 at 7 pm – 64th Annual Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture: Twelve Score and Ten: Lincoln, Gettysburg, and America 250 with Matt Pinsker @ Majestic Theater
In addition to the lecture, A Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland will be performed by the Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony. Free tickets. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 21 at 7:00 pm – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital @ Christ Lutheran Church
The program features a brief history of the church, accounts of people who were in the church during and after the battle, and authentic Civil War music performed by local musicians including songs with audience participation. Free admission. www.songsandstoriesgettysburg.org
Nov. 27 at 7 pm/ Nov. 28 at 2 pm – Home for the Holidays 2026 @ Gettysburg Community Theatre
Enjoy hearing theatre friends perform for their hometown audience. Tickets-$25 www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
November 29 at 7:30 pm – Advent Vespers @ United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
Begin the Advent Season with the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg leading a service of Lessons and Carols, featuring some of the greatest music of expectation and hope from across five centuries. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering collected. www.musicgettysburg.org
