Good morning, Lancaster County. It's a damp one out there today - grab a layer and lean into it, because inside this edition we've got restaurant news that'll make your stomach happy and a week full of live music, laughs, and reasons to get out the door. Let's get into it.
In today's Lancaster Local:
Tang Dumpling is expanding to Manheim Township with a second location near Park City Center
Skip's Chicken is leaving the food truck life behind and putting down roots in Strasburg
Tonight: free open mic at Tellus360 in downtown Lancaster with host Henry DeVorick
Your week is loaded - country stars, farewell tours, improv comedy, and Oklahoma! on stage
Community News
Tang Dumpling Is Growing - And Lancaster Is Here for It
One of Lancaster City's most beloved spots is doubling down. Tang Dumpling, known for handmade dumplings and deeply authentic Chinese flavors, is opening a second location near Park City Center in Manheim Township.
It's a smart move - Tang has built a loyal following downtown, and a Manheim Township outpost puts those dumplings within reach of an entirely new slice of the county.
No firm opening date has been announced yet, but the expansion signals something worth paying attention to: Lancaster County's appetite for quality Asian cuisine is real, growing, and the market is responding.
Skip's Chicken Is Getting a Permanent Home in Strasburg
If you've chased down Skip's Chicken at a food truck event, you already know - their crispy fried chicken and creative sandwiches have a serious following in Lancaster County. Now the truck is trading wheels for a storefront, with a new permanent location opening right next to Strasburg Creamery in Strasburg Borough.
The pairing practically writes itself: grab a sandwich, grab a scoop, call it a perfect afternoon. An opening timeline hasn't been confirmed yet, but Strasburg keeps quietly stacking up as one of Lancaster County's best small-town dining destinations - and Skip's is only adding to that case.
EVENTS
A strong week on the calendar - here's where to be tonight and beyond.
🎩 Enchanted - Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater - Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater - 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562. Begins Running Mon Mar 23, with various showtimes. An immersive dinner theater experience combining world-class illusions with a multi-course meal - the kind of evening that works equally well for date night, family night, or "I have no idea what to do and I want it to be memorable" night. Reservations required. More info →
🎤 Open Mic Artist Sessions w/ Henry DeVorick - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Tonight, Monday Mar 23 at 7:00 PM. Free. Lancaster City's most welcoming musical community gathering returns tonight - whether you're stepping up to the mic for the first time or the hundredth, host Henry DeVorick keeps the energy warm and the bar open. Ages 21+. More info →
🧠 Trivia Night - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Tuesday, Mar 24, evening (check website for time). Free. Rally your group chat and get downtown - Tellus360's weekly Trivia Night is the kind of low-stakes, high-fun midweek reset that Lancaster City does very well. More info →
🎶 MAJOR VIBES: Friends-Days - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Wednesday, Mar 25 at 9:00 PM. Free–$. Mid-week dance party with DJ sets, a lively crowd, and the Tellus360 rooftop - which, if you haven't experienced it yet, is reason enough to go. Bring your crew. More info →
🤠 Oklahoma! - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Opens Friday, Mar 27 and runs through May 10, 2026. It's hard to top Rodgers & Hammerstein for opening-night energy - cowboy Curly, farm girl Laurey, "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," and a full dinner included. Opening weekend at Dutch Apple is always a event in itself; if you've been looking for an excuse to finally go, this is it. More info →
🎸 Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour 2026 - American Music Theatre - 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Friday, Mar 27 at 8:00 PM. Country music fans, this one's for you - Mitchell Tenpenny, the guy behind "Drunk Me," is bringing his Speed of Light Tour to the AMT stage with special guest Jake Banfield. High-energy country on a Friday night at one of Lancaster's best venues. More info →
😂 Black to the Future: A Legendary Round Table - Lancaster Improv Players - 16 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Saturday, Mar 28 at 8:00 PM. Lancaster Improv Players is doing what they do best - sharp, spontaneous, electric comedy - with a celebration of Black voices, futures, and storytelling that promises bold laughs and unexpected turns. BYOB, all ages welcome, $. More info →
🎵 The Oak Ridge Boys: Farewell Tour 2026 - American Music Theatre - 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Saturday, Mar 28 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, Mar 29 at 2:00 PM. This is one of those "you'll want to have been there" moments. The Oak Ridge Boys - 50+ years of gospel and country, "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue," those harmonies - are making their farewell run, and Lancaster gets two shots at it this weekend. Don't let this one pass you by. More info →
Monday, March 23 - High of 51°F with a chance of showers through the day, clearing to partly cloudy overnight with a low around 30°F. A jacket, an umbrella, and maybe a warm bowl of something - today's the day for all three.
Thanks for reading Lancaster Local. Spring is doing its best out there, and Lancaster County is meeting it with new restaurants, live music, and a whole lot of reasons to get outside when the sun shows back up. If you found something useful today, forward it to someone who still gets their local news from a Facebook group - they'll thank you for it.