January 2 from 5-7 pm – First Friday Art Exhibition and Reception @ Adams County Arts Center
Stop by to meet artists Doreen Lakiewicz and Lynn James and view their art while enjoying some free refreshments and convivial conversation. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org
January 2 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
Poet Jennifer Browne opens the poetry series at the Ragged Edge for 2026. The evening starts with an open mic followed by the featured poet reading her work. She directs the Center for Literary Arts at Frostburg State University in Maryland and has been published in many poetry magazines. Arrive early for fresh-roasted coffee and other treats. www.theraggedegecoffeehouse.com
January 11 at 4 pm – Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra Baroque Ensemble @ United Lutheran Seminary
A smaller group of the Orchestra, under the baton of Conductor Ryan Kozak, unites for a lively and moving concert of Baroque concertos from the 18th century. Freewill donations accepted. www.musicgettysburg.org
January 12 at 12 and 7 pm – National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession @ Majestic
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Tickets are $21. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 16 at 7 pm – Dancing With the Local Stars @ Majestic Theater
An annual amateur dancing contest featuring local “stars” competing for audience vote, it benefits the YMCA Gettysburg and the Adams County Arts Council. Witness the magic as local icons team up with talented dance instructors, transforming from community heroes to ballroom and stage stars. Tickets are $45. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 16 – Feb. 1 – Matilda the Musical @ Gettysburg Community Theatre
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical is a high-energy production filled with hilarious characters, spectacular dancing, and unforgettable songs. This Tony-Award-winning musical reminds us that even the smallest person can create the biggest revolution. Tickets are $25. www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org
January 23 at 7:30 pm – Mountainfilm on Tour @ Majestic Theater
Mountainfilm on Tour is an evening of adventure-packed, culturally rich, and inspiring documentary short films curated from the annual Mountainfilm Festival held each May in Telluride, CO. Films explore themes connected to the festival’s mission to use the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 24 at 11:00 am – Shirley @ Majestic Theater
Gettysburg College’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion presents a free public screening of a film about Shirley Anita Chisholm, the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress in 1968, and the first woman to campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 1972. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 25 at 4 pm – Robert Burns Night @ United Lutheran Seminary
We honor the great Scots poet by reading his greatest works (featuring Jeff Greenawalt), singing hissongs, and enjoying dances he would have known (led by Cormorant’s Fancy), then feasting on haggis and shortbread. Admission is free. www.musicgettysburg.org