The Alto Model Train Museum’s spring toy train swap meet is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. Courtesy photo

Friday, March 6

1492 Home Association will present Don Osborn & Bill Hunter LIVE @ The Knights of Columbus, 1508 12th Ave., Altoona, from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 6. Doors open at 6:30. Come on in and hang out with two of the area’s most talented musicians at the monthly First Fridays @ The Knights.

Bishop Guilfoyle Academy will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical, “The Sound of Music,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the Mishler Theatre. With cherished songs including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” this vibrant production is appropriate for all ages and promises an evening of emotional resonance and pure theatrical joy. Tickets are $17. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is bringing the second Log Art Theatre production of 2026 with “God’s Favorite” by Neil Simon. “God’s Favorite” is a modern, wildly hilarious twist on the biblical story of Job. The show will be in the Community Arts Center’s M. Josephine Paul Family Museum, which doubles as a black box theatre, located at 1217 Menoher Blvd., in the Westmont section of Johnstown. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6 and Saturday March 7, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Sunday, March 8. For tickets and more information, visit www.caccc.org.

“46 Plays for America’s First Ladies” will be presented by Things Unseen Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at The Sweitzer Theatre/The Church in the Middle of the Block, 217 Fifth Ave, Altoona. Tickets can be purchased at https://thingsunseen.booktix.com/ or at the door.

Saturday, March 7

Mark your calendars for the Third Annual Shamrock Shake 5K Run & Walk at the Johnstown Galleria Mall on Saturday, March 7. Registration is $25. Check-in will be from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Walkers race begins at 8 a.m and runners race begins at 8:30 a.m. More information and online registration can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mv7uuvwd

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) is proud to present its second exhibition of 2026 hosted in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery, “Just Happy Accidents,” a collection of oil paintings by the late Alvin E. Just. The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, March 7 through Friday, April 24. The public is welcome to visit the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is based on a PWYD “pay what you decide” donation.

SUNDAY 8

Musician Mike Viola will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Attic at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $38. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Spheres is bringing their amazing bubble show back to the Mishler Theatre for the fourth time with the debut of their new show called “ORBS” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Tickets are $13. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

Bishop Carroll will host Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Ebensburg. Admission is $25. The event features all cash prizes, complimentary beverages and desserts. $25 admission. For information and tickets, call 814-472-7500.

Coming up

Irish Heritage Days in Tyrone will kick off at 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, with an Irish Toast at Colonial Courtyard. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, the Church of the Good Shepherd will host an Irish Dinner. There are many events Friday, March 13, including an Irish Cookie Crawl from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Irish Heritage Family Fun Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tyrone Library, a performance of the Altoona Brass Collective from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. and Irish Fireworks at dusk. Events continue Saturday, March 14, with the Gold Rush 5k/10k race at 8 a.m., street vendors from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and a Luck of the Irish Parade at 2 p.m. Irish Heritage Days will end at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, with an Irish Worship Service at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

The 2026 Annual International Jewish Film Festival continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Penn State Devorris Downtown Center, 1431 12th Ave., Altoona, with a showing of “Tom.” Admission is a $5 donation, students are free. There will be a Meal before Movie from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Agudath Achim Social Hall, 1306 17th St., Altoona, for $20 per person. Contact altoonafed@gmail.com for reservations (required).

Join herpetologist Angie Spagnoli and Jody Wallace “The Creature Teacher” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Fort Roberdeau for “Peep of Spring.” Learn about spring peepers and other emerging amphibians. Free admission.

Two open hour-long sessions of “coffee and fishing conversation” with 97-year-old Penn State University icon Joe Humphreys are among the highlights of the annual Lancaster Fly Fishing Show, 9 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Admission is $20 for one day and $35 for both days, children under age 5 are free. For information about all seminars, films, door prizes and demonstrations, visit https://flyfishingshow.com/lancaster-pa/ or call 814-443-3638.

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will present “Passport of Sound” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Mishler Theatre. Principal Trumpet George Carpten will bring the brilliance of Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto to life, evoking the excitement of innovation and discovery. The serene intimacy of Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, a peaceful pause along the way, will lead to the spirited energy of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian,” inspired by his own travels. ASO Member Brent Register’s Alegria, an ASO World Premiere, combines the unique sounds of the bass clarinet with the English horn, and explores how the experience of new places sparks profound musical expression. Tickets are $41. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

Mending Hearts Basket Bingo will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Bavarian Cafe, Altoona. Doors open at 12:30. Tickets are $35. Call or text 814-381-3396 to purchase tickets.

“Rhythm of the Dance,” the National Dance Company of Ireland, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets range from $37 to $53.75 and can be purchased online at https://

westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling the Palace Theatre at 724-836-8000.

History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series — “A History of Claysburg” with Richard Allison, will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For more information, visit blairhistory.org.

Jared Frederick and John Homan will present “Into the Code Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Centre Furnace Mansion, State College. John Homan joined the Army Air Forces after the Pearl Harbor attack. Nearly 80 years later, he teamed up with Penn State Altoona history professor Jared Frederick to author a powerfully revealing memoir. For more information and reservations, visit pci.jotform.com/form/260275814885164

Art Journaling for Wellness will be held by artist Elaine Baney from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the ArtsAltoona Center. Participants will be guided through creating a personalized art journal using a variety of prompts and mixed media techniques and will leave with their very first journal entry started. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. To sign up, email ebaneyart@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/44nvwmj6

The Alto Model Train Museum Spring Toy Train Swap Meet is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. The event offers scale-model sizes in electric trains, as well as a wide variety of new and used accessories, railroad memorabilia and books. Food will be available on the premises. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.altoonatrain.com

Lenten fish lunches and dinners

– The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, will serve its annual Lenten fish fry lunches again this year. The lunches will be available from 10:30 to 1 p.m. every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday. Cost is $12 and includes a fish sandwich, macaroni & cheese and coleslaw. Meals are available on a drive-thru basis at the Cathedral Alley door. Orders of 10 or more will be delivered to those who call ahead, 814-944-4603.

– Our Lady of Lourdes Lenten Fish Fry will be held Fridays through Good Friday, April 3, in the church hall. Take-out begins at 3:30 p.m. and eat in at 4:30 p.m. The menu includes fried or baked haddock, a choice of macaroni and cheese or french fries and stewed tomatoes and cole slaw or applesauce. There will be a dessert station for a choice of a dessert. Drinks are included for those dining in and soda is available to purchase. The cost is $16 per meal. Our Lady of Lourdes is at 2716 Broad Ave., Altoona. There is a handicapped entrance off of the alley with an elevator.

– St. Patrick’s seafood buffet, 731 Patrick Lane, Newry, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20-April 3. The buffet includes baked/fried haddock, butterfly shrimp, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, pierogies, french fries, coleslaw, green beans, soup, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $22 for adults ages 13-59; $20 for seniors aged 60 and older; $10 for youth ages 5 to 12 and free to those younger than 5 years old. Cash or checks only.

ö Fish fry dinners are available at the Unter Uns, 1401 Van Buren Ave., Altoona, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. The public is welcome to eat in or take out. Meals are $15 and include choice of baked or batter-fried haddock, choice of scalloped potatoes or macaroni and cheese, with coleslaw, stewed tomatoes and a roll. Ala carte items also are available. Crab cake dinners are $22 and will be available only on March 20 and April 3.

– St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Altoona, will hold Lenten Fish Fry Dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent through March 27 at Father Kelley Hall, 25th Avenue and Fifth Street. Dinners will be available for either eat-in or take-out. Menu includes choice of baked or fried fish, choice of two: stewed tomatoes, coleslaw or applesauce, choice of macaroni and cheese or french fries, rolls and butter, and homemade dessert. Free coffee, tea and water or $1 for soda for eat-in dinners. Cost is $15 per dinner. Optional pre-orders start at 3 p.m. and can be made by calling 814-600-9288.

Get your concert tickets now!

– Tickets are on sale now for Better Than Ezra at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. To purchase tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org

– Singer-songwriter Pat McGee will perform in the Attic at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

– Indie band “Melt” will perform at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org

– “Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen” returns to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24. Tickets are available at

https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org

– Bronx-bred superstar “A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie” takes the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, April 24. The event promises to be an unforgettable night of hip-hop and entertainment. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

– The “Maris Goes to College” tour will visit The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Tickets are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.