Good morning, Lancaster County. The long weekend may be behind us, but there's plenty to look forward to - from live music rolling through the weekend to a look back at one of the most delicious afternoons downtown has seen in a while. Pull up a chair and let's get into it.

In today's Lancaster Local:

Downtown Got a Global Taste of What Lancaster Is Becoming

Last Friday, the Lancaster City Welcome Center at 38 Penn Square became a hub of something genuinely special. The Lancaster International Food Experience, hosted by Unique Lancaster Experiences, brought together local chefs, international flavors, and the stories behind the food - giving attendees a window into the cultural richness that makes this city tick. Guests moved through a "global taste adventure," sampling dishes and hearing directly from the people who make them. It's the kind of event that reminds you Lancaster's food scene isn't just thriving - it's telling a bigger story about who we are.

A big week for live music in Lancaster County - with something for nearly every taste on the bill.

🎸 Hillhaven - Mickey's Black Box - 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, PA. Thursday, May 29. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. Lancaster-area rock and metalcore act Hillhaven takes the stage with support from Making A Mockery and RUINESS, and every ticket sold benefits HeartSupport, a nonprofit mental health organization. This is an all-ages event, 21+ with valid ID to drink. More info →

🎸 The Fall of Troy w/ Lofting & Santosha - Phantom Power - 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville, PA. Thursday, May 29. Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM. Influential post-hardcore and math-rock band The Fall of Troy makes a stop at Phantom Power with Lofting and Santosha in support. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 day of show; all ages welcome. Get tickets →

🎤 Lee Brice with Special Guest Payton Smith - American Music Theatre - 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA. Friday, May 29. Show at 8:00 PM. Country hitmaker Lee Brice brings his catalog - including "Hard to Love," "I Don't Dance," and "One of Them Girls" - to AMT for what promises to be a packed Friday night. Tickets range from $99 to $139. Get tickets →

🎵 Shakedown Citi - Phantom Power - 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville, PA. Friday, May 29. Show at 8:00 PM. Grateful Dead tribute and jam band Shakedown Citi keeps the good vibes going at Phantom Power for a Friday night that'll feel like a mini summer festival. Get tickets →

⚾ Lancaster Stormers vs. Long Island Ducks (Lebanon Weekend) - Penn Medicine Park - 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. Friday, May 29. First pitch at 6:45 PM. The Stormers kick off Lebanon Weekend, playing as the Lebanon Ironmasters for the three-game series. The Ironmasters jersey auction benefits the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce - a great reason to get out to the ballpark and grab a seat for opening night. More info →

🎸 Rob's Rock School Presents: Summer Jam Showcase - Mickey's Black Box - 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, PA. Sunday, May 31. Doors 2:30 PM, show 3:00 PM. Students from Rob's Rock School - ranging in age from 5 to 70 - perform two hours of summer-ready music, pulling from Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, My Chemical Romance, Social Distortion, and more. All ages; 21+ with valid ID to drink. More info →

Wednesday, May 27 - Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and a high near 80°F. Not a bad afternoon to slip into a favorite coffee shop or start making your weekend plans - there's plenty worth showing up for.

Thanks for reading Lancaster Local. Whether you're heading out to the ballpark Friday or catching a show in Lititz or Millersville, there's no shortage of good things happening around here this week. If you found something useful, forward it to someone who still gets their news from a Facebook group.