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Saturday, Aug. 15
Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council continues the Music in the 'Burg series with "From Hogwarts to Honky Tonk," by Altoona Symphony Orchestra at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Canal Basin Park Amphitheatre, Hollidaysburg. The first half of the program will feature Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," along with multiple selections from John Williams's iconic scores for the Harry Potter films. The second half of the evening will shift from Hogwarts to the honky tonk with a celebration of country music. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location for the concert will be the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School Auditorium. The event is free and no tickets are necessary.
Join Tom Keller, furbearer biologist for the PA Game Commission, for an educational program about mountain lions from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater at Blue Knob State Park, Imler. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.go
Canoe Creek State Park will host a campfire with s'mores from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, followed by an outdoor movie at 8 p.m. "Peter Pan Returns to Neverland," in Pavilion 2. Bring snacks, refreshments, flashlights, chairs, blankets and bug spray. The event is free.
The Baker Mansion will host a Victorian Gardening Tea with the Blair Garden Club at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will feature an afternoon tea experience with homemade hors d'oeuvres, selected teas and a special presentation on the history of the Baker Mansion's gardens and Victorian gardening practices by the Blair Garden Club. Tickets are $20 and are available now at blairhistory.org/events or over the phone at 814-942-3916.
Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, will host an Old Fashioned Skills Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Join us to celebrate America with a day of historical demonstrations and artifacts. The blacksmith shop will be open to observe blacksmithing on a newly repaired forge. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Iron Bridge Dinner Theater will present "Drinking Habits," a classic farce that promises laughter and intrigue, from Saturday, Aug. 15 through Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Bell Mansion, Bellwood. The story revolves around two nuns, members of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing, who have been secretly brewing wine to sustain their convent. Their clandestine activities attract the attention of Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancés, who are determined to uncover the truth. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Tickets are priced at $38 for the Dessert Theatre and reservations can be made by calling 814-505-2551.
"Live and Let Die," the music of Paul McCartney, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Mishler Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.
"Taylor's Story," a Taylor Swift tribute experience, will come to The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Tickets start at $37 and can be purchased online at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
The Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, will present "Journey Back in Time: Living History Weekend," Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. Acclaimed interpreter James Harrison will bring Colonel James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, to life. The weekend will include interactive programs with Colonel Monroe and hand-on history activities for kids. Tickets are $14. For more information, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar
Sunday, Aug. 16
Jazz on 16 Strings will perform at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.
Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, will present a Nature Table from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in the breezeway of the Beach House. Stop by and learn about the various animals that live in the water and on land. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present an educational program about owls from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in the Buck Hill Amphitheater. Learn an overview of Pennsylvania's eight owl species and dissect an owl pellet. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.go
Firewheel Music will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, as part of the Baker Mansion's Sunday on the Lawn Concert series. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information, visit blairhistory.org/events or Baker Mansion's social pages.
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The Blair County Historical Society will present "The History of Lakemont Park" with Jim Lowe as part of their History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For a complete lineup of the Blair County Historical Society's remaining lectures for the 2026 season, visit blairhistory.org/events.
Join Penn State Extension forestry educator Cathryn Pugh for a leisurely nature walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Penn-Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon, and from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the CCC Monument, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. Discover common plants and learn the basics of plant identification. The program is free and open to all ages. Register (recommended but not required) at extension.psu.edu/plants-in-the-park.
Chris Canterbury will perform in The Attic at the State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Arts Altoona will present a theatre intensive, "Getting to Know Your Character and Yourself," at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, for ages 13-17 and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, for ages 18 and over, at ArtsAltoona, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona. The class will last five to six hours, depending on class size. Cost is $30. For more information, visit artsaltoona.org/character-workshop
Dr. Jared Frederick will lead a Civil War Altoona Historic Walking Tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, starting outside of Levity Brewing Co., Altoona. The tour will explore Altoona and Blair County's many connections to the Civil War. Tickets are $10 and are available at blairhistory.org/events.
Baker Mansion will host a living history weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. "A Mansion Divided: The Baker Family and Blair County in the Civil War," will feature living history displays, tintype photography, rare artifact exhibits, and a special concert by the 46th PA Regiment Band at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. All outdoor activities are free but standard admission rates apply for tours of the Baker Mansion and the artifact exhibits outside. For more information, visit blairhistory.org/events.
The Indiana Ballroom Dance Club welcomes dancers to kick off the 2026-27 dance season. Their Homecoming themed semi-formal will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Elks in Indiana. The cost for non-members is $15 per person to dance and the dinner buffet is available for an additional $32. Reservations and pre-payment is required by Tuesday, Aug. 25, and can be sent to: IBDC, P.O. Box 233, Indiana, PA 15701. For more information, email indianaballroomdance@gmail.com or 1686mam@gmail.com.
The Jay T. Vonada Trio will be performing from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Bullfrog Brewery in Williamsport.
Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 7. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy will present their 13th annual Wine Festival Experience on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Events will include a Tropical Oasis Wine Pairing Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy, 80 Hickory St., Johnstown. Tickets are $110 for an individual and can be purchased at sandyvalememorialgardens.org. The Wine Festival will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 80 Hickory St., Johnstown. Tickets are $30 each or $25 each for two and can be purchased at the website above.
The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders will sponsor a N-Scale Model Train Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. The event will feature 14 operating train layouts and over 50 vendors. Admission is $8 for one day, $12 for two days and kids 12 and under are free.
In 2026, as it embarks on its 50th year as a place of discovery, Shaver's Creek, Petersburg, is inviting the community to celebrate with a series of events and activities that honor the center's history and future. Discover all that Shaver's Creek has to offer during the annual Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. On this day of discovery, visitors can meet staff and explore the grounds of Shaver's Creek. Visit https://www.shaverscreek.org/ for more information.
Split State will present "Dear Evan Hansen," at The Lamp Theatre, Irwin. The performances will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, and at 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets are $25 and are available at lamptheatre.org.
The Central PA Mushroom Club will present an introductory talk on mushrooms followed by Mushroom Walk from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Penn Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon. The program is free and no registration is required. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/1622673702292887/
The Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia's Shakespeare troupe, in partnership with ArtsAltoona, are bringing their high-energy "Howl at the Moon," a fast and funny take on "The Taming of the Shrew," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Altoona Area High School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at artsaltoona.org/upcoming-events/taming-of-the-shrew.
Tickets are on sale for Penn State Center Stage's upcoming, five-show 2026-27 season, beginning with a sneak-peak celebration from 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at Olsan-Stone Terrance, University Park (if rain, School of Music Recital Hall). Tickets for the celebration are $53 by advance purchase only. For a complete show schedule and ticket information, visit http://tiny.cc/eny7101
A Fall Festival of the Arts will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Garvey Manor's campus, Hollidaysburg. The event will feature homemade soups and sandwiches, live music, art and craft vendors and kids' activities. Parking is available at Grace Bible Church.
Join Dr. Michael Farrow for a historic bus tour of Altoona's Sixth Avenue corridor on Sunday, Sept. 20. There will be two time slots, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Guests will meet at the Baker Mansion. The tour will explore the hidden history of various homes, businesses and schools that have existed along this area, including the Fish Bowl Inn, the old Grand Hotel and Elias Baker's original Grist Mill. Tickets are $35.00 and include a tour book filled with rare photographs of Sixth Avenue history and additional information. To purchase tickets, visit blairhistory.org/events or by call 814-942-3916.
"Clean" comedian Brian Regan will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $55 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
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Rockin' the Yard 2026 is moving to Lakemont Park. Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. and the headliners will perform at 8 p.m. for the following dates:
Friday, Aug, 21: Return to Paradise -- Styx Tribute with Jimmy Mowery
For tickets and more information, visit rockintheyard.org.
The Po' Ramblin Boys will bring their Grammy-nominated bluegrass to The Attic at The State Theater, State College, at 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.thestatetheatre.org/event
Tickets to "Elvis Lives," an Elvis Tribute performed by Bruno Nesci, are on sale for the performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $37. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/k2k9byu2
Porch Party will perform folk, blues and country at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.
Nashville based singer-songwriter Chris Canterbury will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the Attic at the State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $35. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Country-blues singer Tim Easton will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the Attic at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $41. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org
Zeropoint Big Band will perform at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/
ArtsAltoona will present a double tribute concert featuring two of the most iconic bands of the 1970s, the Steve Miller Band and the Doobie Brothers, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. Tickets start at $40 and are available at artsaltoona.org/upcoming-events/doobie-brothers-steve-miller-band
Forever Seger creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. Tickets are available now for the 7:30 performance Thursday, Sept. 10, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets range from $35 – $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit westmorelandculturaltrust.org/the-palace-theatre
Country singer-songwriter Jake Worthington will perform Thursday, Sept. 10, at Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. For tickets, visit jergels.com.
Lil Wayne will bring his 2026 North American tour to the Bryce Jordan Center, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The tour celebrates more than 20 years of the artist's influential "Tha Carter" album series and follows a successful 2025 run. Tickets start at $48 and are available now at ticketmaster.com/event/0200646E763F5878
Saxophone icon Kenny G will host An Evening with Kenny G at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the 1st Summit Arena Box Office.
The tribute band Tusk will bring Fleetwood Mac's catalog to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Tickets are $54 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Hollywood Nights, a Bob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band tribute, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Misler Theatre, Altoona. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased online at mishlertheater.org.
Garrison Starr brings a big voice, flinty songs, and gospel-tinged Americana to The Attic on Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $45 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org
West Coast roots band The Brothers Comatose will perform at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers will bring a night of Appalachian country to The Attic in The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Roots rock-outlaw country songwriter Steve Earle will perform at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org
Magical Mystery Doors will present a blend of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Doors at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Mishler Theatre, Altoona. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased at mishlertheatre.org. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4edtc6zx
Ongoing events across the area
Baker Mansion is open for the 2026 season with tours available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit blairhistory.org.
Yoga in the Museum, 10:30 a.m. to noon, first Sunday of every month at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona. Arya Yoga Studio will lead participants while surrounded by artwork for an hour-long session of yoga, and time afterward to reflect and enjoy the other galleries available at the museum. Guests will receive a free drink token to be used at Levity Brewing. Guests must bring their own mat. Cost: $15 donation to the museum.
Art Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, at Levity Brewing, 411 11th Ave., Altoona. No registration required; just show up. Donations welcome but not required.
Preschool Storytime and Craft Hour for young art enthusiasts and their families is held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona (SAMA). This event is ideal for ages 3-6 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free; no registration required. SAMA is in the Brett Building, 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. Hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.sama-art.org or call 814-946-4464 or email altoona@sama-art.org and like us on Facebook and Instagram @SAMAaltoona.
Model Train Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday. Alto Model Train Museum Association, 1117 Ninth Ave., Altoona. Visits can be arranged by calling 814-942-2676.
Games Night, noon-4 p.m. Last Saturday of every month. Gallery on Gazebo, 140 Gazebo Park, Johnstown. Free.