Activities will take place at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, on First Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, local brass musicians will present TubaChristmas, performing traditional Christmas music arranged for tuba-family instruments such as the tuba, baritone, sousaphone, and euphonium. The annual concert, which once took place in Ewell Plaza, frequently features multiple generations of tuba players wearing extravagant holiday costumes.

TubaChristmas was first conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, who was born on Christmas Day in 1902. Today, TubaChristmas concerts have become a holiday tradition across the U.S., honoring the players, teachers, and composers of tuba-family music.

The Lyet Lobby will be the site of a newly expanded Holiday Maker's Market featuring the handmade crafts and wares of local artisans. Previously open for limited hours during First Friday, this year, the Markers' Market will be open for extended hours on Dec. 6 from noon to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In the Regitz Gallery, a reception will celebrate the opening of the exhibit "Stolen Views II - New Lancaster Scenes" by local plein air artists. The exhibit will feature recent artworks created throughout Lancaster County by a local group of artists who meet every week to paint en plein air. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, Jan. 31.

 All First Friday events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.

For more information on events at the Ware Center, visit http://www.artsmus.com.