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The 2026 Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour will make a stop at Peoples Natural Gas Field at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The show will feature the world's top stuntmen in FMX, BMX, Skate, Scooter and more. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at nitrocircus.com.
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present an educational program, "Introduction to the Night Sky," from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater and Chappell's Field. See a close-up of the silver moon, the large moons of Jupiter, Mars and some of the interesting stars. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.go.
Sunday, August 9
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present an educational program about backyard and forest birds from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at Buck Hill Amphitheater. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.go.
La Fiesta Band will perform a blend of salsa, cumbia, merengue and more at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 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/.
The Altoona Brass Collective will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 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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Musikfest, the nation's largest free music festival, will be held through Aug. 9, in Bethlehem. For tickets and more information, visit artsquest.org/musikfest/
Smile Empty Soul with Revis, Fiction Parade & Mashbrotato will perform at McGarvey's Bar & Grill, Altoona, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are $18 and are available at https://tinyurl.com/3evm8bxb
Modern bluegrass singer Dan Tyminski will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $53 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org
"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.
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/.
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. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/
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Iron Bridge Dinner Theater will present "Drinking Habits," a classic farce that promises laughter and intrigue, from Thursday, Aug. 13, 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.
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 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. Enjoy nature crafts, activities, educational programs and more while learning about all the opportunities Shaver's Creek offers throughout the year. 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 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