'Puppy Mountain' photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside A mountain in China's Hubei Province has gone viral after a tourist posted it on social media, captioning it "puppy mountain." The mountain, which resembles a dog resting its head on the ground, is located on the bank of the Yangtze river, and has now become a draw for tourists.

Creative Careers. Returning for the 2024-25 school year, the Appell Center for the Performing Arts is offering hands-on career days for high school students to explore all the opportunities that exist for creative work off the stage in live theater and film. This year, industry professionals will lead interactive workshops for students in film props and art, stage direction, film production and sound and light design. Students are welcome to attend as part of a school or other education group or individually. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Appell Center, 50 N. George St., York. $7.50 per student.

Appell Center Member Appreciation Night. The Appell Center is offering a free night of entertainment and is bringing the New York City Piano Bar vibe to York. Flock to the Strand Theatre Lobby for an evening you won’t soon forget, featuring special guest, NYC piano man extraordinaire, Joe Regan. You’ll hear your favorite Broadway tunes and American Standards, plus rock n’ roll, oldies, pop, country and more. Regan will take requests and even invite you to join him piano side, should you care to dazzle the crowd with your vocal stylings. 7 p.m. Friday, at the Strand Theatre lobby at the Appell Center. Free to all members with registration.

Tot Rock. This early childhood music learning program got its start in West Chester and is taking the show on the road to share a well-rounded musical experience with infants, toddlers, and their families — an experience rooted in melody, rhythm, repetition and collaboration. Even more important than these musical concepts is the quality time Tot Rock will provide you and your children in a safe, fun, positive space full of music, laughter, and shared experiences. 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Studio at the Appell Center. Tickets are Pick Your Price (recommended $15 per family).

CapFilm. 2025 Oscar Shorts: Animation. For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners. Animation films include “Magic Candies,” “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” “Yuck!,” “Wander to Wonder,” and “Beautiful Men.” 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Capitol Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets $12 per screening, $10 for members.

Film Appreciation — Peter Weir: “Picnic at Hanging Rock.” On Valentine’s Day in 1900, a group of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock, and some were never to return. Peter Weir’s second film was a huge critical and box office success and has been voted best Australian film of all time. Adapted from a hugely popular novel classified as historical fiction, the movie is a stylistic masterpiece, it is the film that launched his career and now, our series. 3 p.m. Saturday, at the West Classroom at the Appell Center. Series $75, $60 for seniors 65+.

CapFilm. 2025 Oscar Shorts: Live Action. For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners. Live action films include “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent,” “Anuja,” “I am not a Robot,” “A Lien,” and “The Last Ranger.” 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Capitol Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets $12 per screening, $10 for members.

U.S. Naval Academy Band Superintendent’s Combo. The Superintendent’s Combo is the U.S. Naval Academy Band’s jazz combo designated to support the many events hosted by the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. The group regularly performs for local military officials and visiting dignitaries from around the globe at the Superintendent’s residence – Farragut House – and around the Naval Academy. The Superintendent’s Combo also performs public concerts in and around Annapolis. The group has appeared at The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival, the Frederick Festival of the Arts, and at annual summer concert series throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Pullo Center, 1031 Edgecomb Ave., York. Free.

“Something Rotten.” Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Belmont Theatre, 27 S. Belmont St., York. Tickets $32 for adults, $30 for seniors 62+, $20 for youth 18 and under.

Gun Show. The Tri County York Gun Show features firearms, accessories, and military memorabilia from vendors all around the area. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at All Trans Memorial Hall at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York. Tickets $10, children 11 and under free.

Special Olympics Pennsylvania Indoor Winter Games. Special Olympics Pennsylvania is thrilled to bring its fourth annual Indoor Winter Games to York County. The competition will kick off on Saturday and will feature an Opening Ceremony, Unified sports events, and the lighting of the Flame of Hope torch with the help of local law enforcement. This indoor competition follows SOPA’s Winter Games, which highlighted sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Indoor Winter Games fulfills the second half of Olympic-style winter sports, showcasing the talents of athletes in sports including figure skating, speed skating, bowling, floor hockey and for the first time ever, floorball.

In addition to this year’s competition, Olympic Village will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the York Expo Center and include 25 clinicians offering free dental exams and health screenings through the Healthy Athletes and Special Smiles Program. Opening Ceremonies will begin later Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the York Expo Center as well. The ceremony will be combined with the event’s Victory Dance and Olympic Village. The Flame of Hope will be lit at the end of the ceremony, signifying the official start of the Games. Events will be held at the York Expo Center, York Ice Arena. Colony Park Lanes and Laser Alleys Family Fun Center. For more information visit https://specialolympicspa.org/indoor-winter-games.

CapFilm. 2025 Oscar Shorts: Documentary. For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners. Documentaries include “Instruments of a Beating Heart,” “Incident,” “I Am Ready, Warden,” “The Only Girl in the Orchestra” and “Death by Numbers.” 3 p.m. Sunday at the Capitol Theatre at the Appell Center. Tickets $12 per screening, $10 for members.