Good morning, Lancaster County. It’s that time of year - graduation banners are going up across the city.

Today we're celebrating a big weekend ahead - pomp, circumstance, and a few low-key ways to enjoy the spring air.

In today's Lancaster Local:

A Pro Bowl cornerback takes the F&M commencement podium

Franklin & Marshall College will hand diplomas to 416 graduates Saturday morning, and the keynote is coming from someone who knows a thing or two about high-pressure moments. Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations since 2014 and a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, will deliver the address at the 239th Commencement at the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Vincent spent eight seasons with the Eagles during a 15-year playing career and has built a second act defined by humanitarian work. He'll receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters alongside the recognition.

Three more honorary degrees go to leaders with deep local ties

Joining Vincent on stage will be John Fry, the 14th president of F&M and current president of Temple University; Susan Eckert, who spent 25 years leading the United Way of Lancaster County; and MaryAnn Robins, president of the Circle Legacy Center, which supports the Indigenous community in Lancaster. President Andrew Rich will preside, with Board Chair Eric Noll '83 also addressing graduates. The ceremony runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at 929 Harrisburg Ave.

Cap and gown, candle wax, or a little Harry Styles - your weekend, your call.

🎸 WXPN Welcomes Mo Lowda & The Humble - "Tailing the Ghost" Tour - Tellus360 - 24 E King St, Lancaster. Saturday, May 9, 7 p.m. The Philly indie-rock trio rolls through King Street with their layered, atmospheric sound on a stop that will sell out fast. Get tickets →

💃 Harry's House Party - A Harry Styles Tribute Dance Party - Tellus360 - 24 E King St, Lancaster. Tomorrow night, May 8, 8 p.m. Treat people with kindness, then treat yourself to a night of watermelon-sugar-fueled dance floor catharsis. Get tickets →

🎓 F&M's 239th Commencement - Alumni Sports & Fitness Center - 929 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster. Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A morning of regalia, honorary degrees, and Troy Vincent's keynote - open to the F&M community and credentialed guests. More info →

🎶 Take Me Home - The Music & Life of John Denver - American Music Theatre, Lancaster. Sunday, May 10, 3 p.m. A Sunday afternoon journey through "Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High," and the songs that shaped a generation. Get tickets →

🕯️ Mother's Day Candle Workshop at The Beauty Co - Lancaster. Pour your own candle alongside spring cocktails and a charcuterie spread, with a professional artisan guiding the way. Tickets $60. Get tickets →

🎨 "The Light in the Dark" by Kenston Lafleur - Regitz Gallery at the Ware Center, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster. On display through May 29. A First Friday opening already came and went, but the work stays up all month - worth a slow afternoon walk-through downtown. More info →

🌿 "The Botanical Show" at Third Story Art - 44 N Christian St, Suite 300, Lancaster. On display through May. Tucked into a third-floor studio off Christian Street, this group show is a quiet little oasis if you're already wandering downtown for lunch. More info →

🇺🇸 G. Robert Wagner's 250th Anniversary Proclamation Artwork - Discover Lancaster Art Gallery, 501 Greenfield Rd, Lancaster. Ongoing window display. A drive-by art moment marking America's semiquincentennial - easy to catch if you're already heading out toward Greenfield. More info →

Thursday, May 7 - A pleasant spring day ahead with mild temperatures and the kind of light breeze that makes the lilacs do their thing. Light jacket weather in the morning, t-shirt by lunch.

Thanks for reading The Lancaster Local. Whether you're walking across the F&M stage this weekend, cheering on someone who is, or just enjoying a quiet Saturday with the windows open - we're glad you're here. If you found something useful, forward it to someone who still gets their news from a Facebook group.