The Juniata College Museum of Art (JCMA) is hosting a double exhibition through April 11, including “Flashback: 150 years of Juniata in Focus” and “Arts/Life Limited Editions.” See more information on page 6. Courtesy photo

Saturday, April 4

Hi-Way Drive-In, Carrolltown, is open for the season. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 11. For more information, visit hiway219drivein.com.

Second Edition will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The cover charge will be $5 and food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

Hop on over to the Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona, for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. Hunt times are 11 a.m. for 1 to 3 year olds and 12:30 p.m. for 4-8 year olds. Cost is free with museum admission or $3 per child without admission. For more information, visit railroadcity.org/visit.

Coming up this week

William Padamonsky, retired Hollidaysburg Area School District administrator, will present “Presidential Memorabilia” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library Community Room, 1 Furnace Road, Hollidaysburg. He will share some of his more than 300 artifacts and attendees can brush up on Presidential trivia. For more information, visit the Keystone State Literacy Association Blair Bedford website at bcrdgcouncil.weebly.com

“Ya Got Trouble” in Happy Valley as Big League Productions’ national tour of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” comes to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Tickets start at $74 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/4efvu2p8 or over the phone at 814-863-0255.

A decade after its previous appearance, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will return to Penn State with its Fourtieth Anniversary Tour. Now officially middle-aged, the cheeky ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Eisenhower Auditorium, State College. Tickets are $56 for an adult, $14 for a University Park student, and $19 for a person 18 and younger and are available for purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/p5hb24d8 or by phone, 814-863-0255.

Join Penn State Extension forestry educator, Cathryn Pugh, for Plants in the Park 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon (meet at the park office) and from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Whipple Dam State Park, Petersburg (meet at the Boat Launch).

During a leisurely walk through a state park, participants will discover common plants and learn the basics of plant identification. The program is free and registration is recommended but not required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/knpdm6jw

The Ligonier Valley Historical & Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, will present a Fireside Chat with Theresa Gay Rohall, Executive Director of the Museum and Kacey Wees, Program and Communications Coordinator, as they open the conversation into the Temperance and Prohibition Movements, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 9, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11. Tickets are $7 and are available at https://tinyurl.com/bde9tk25

Bar-Ann Drive-In, Portage, opens for the season on Friday, April 10. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 11. For more information, visit baranndrivein.com.

The Sierra Club Moshannon Group will host three unique film packages from the 50th anniversary of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the State Theatre, State College. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdejvdw7

Looking ahead

The Moore Brothers will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The cover charge will be $5 and food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

“Cosmic Voyage” will be presented by the Altoona Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Mishler Theatre. Embark on a sonic voyage through the cosmos in this extraordinary concert, where the music of the stars meets the stunning imagery captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Tickets are $41. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

Join Team Winning Attitude, a Walk to Defeat ALS team, at “Brews to Beat ALS” from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Levity Brewery, 1411 11th Ave., Altoona. The event is open to all ages with an adult. The event promises an evening filled with live entertainment, prizes and great beer. Levity Brewery has graciously committed to donating $1 from every beer sold directly to the ALS Association, contributing to the ongoing efforts to find a cure.

The Blair County Arts Foundation will present “Puppy Pals Live!” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Mishler Theatre. Enjoyed by millions on America’s Got Talent, Puppy Pals Live is an action-packed show where adorable adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

There will be a special America250 Screening of “Blair County: A People’s History Film” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Mishler Theatre. Tickets for this award-winning documentary are available now at the Mishler Theatre’s box office and website. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds benefit the Blair County Historical Society’s operations at Baker Mansion. To purchase tickets, visit mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/events.

Penn State Altoona will host an open dance class from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) is proud to present Walker Evans in Cuba: The Ernest Hemingway Collection, a traveling exhibition, featuring iconic photographs by Walker Evans drawn from the private art collection of Ernest Hemingway. The exhibition opens Friday, April 17, and runs through Friday, June 12 at SAMA, 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. Exhibition hours are 12 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit sama-art.org.

7th Virtue will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The cover charge will be $5 and food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) continues its 2026 Coffee House series with a performance by Back Page at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The Coffee House Series will be taking place outdoors on CACCC’s Amphitheatre or indoors in the main space gallery of the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center building in Johnstown. Coffee, teas, and baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

The Bellwood Community Choir will present “An American Tribute” spring concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Bellwood-Antis Elementary School all-purpose room. An uplifting afternoon of patriotic music will be presented by the Bellwood Community Adult Choir, children’s choir and handbell choir. Admission is free.

The annual Tastes of the Town event returns with a tropical twist to The Barn at Ligonier Valley at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Expect an evening filled with great food, fun and energy including tastings from top Ligonier Valley restaurants, auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society and the Compass Inn Museum. Tickets are $65. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3rae9ktv

The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, on the ground floor of the library. Monday is $5 a bag day.

Off Pitt Street Theater Company will present “Harvey,” a live performance radio show based on the 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Bedford Arts Cooperative, 110 W. Pitt St., downtown Bedford. For more information, call/text 814-310-1987 or email info@offpittstreet.com.

The Rocket Blasters will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The cover charge will be $5 and food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

Altoona Community Theatre will present “9 to 5 — the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Tickets start at $23. For more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will present “Lights, Camera, Music!” a celebration of film and Broadway at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Mishler Theatre. Tickets are $41. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/

Comedian Michael Harrison will perform at McGarvey’s Comedy Farm Show from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/u8k76pzb

P&J Productions proudly presents the Blair County premiere of Disney’s “Frozen — The Broadway Musical” at the historic Mishler Theatre May 15, 16 and 17. The beloved Disney classic comes to the Mishler stage for the “first time in forever.” Don’t miss this magical musical celebration of courage, forgiveness and love! Tickets are $20 and are available by calling the box office at 814-944-9434 or order online at mishlertheatre.org.

Tickets are on sale now for Off Pitt Street’s production of “6 Apartments,” an ensemble comedy written by Neil McGowan. Recommended for audiences ages 16+, BYOB for 21+. Show dates are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.OffPittStreet.com. For more information, call/text 814-310-1987 or email info@offpittstreet.com Off Pitt Street Theater Company is located inside the Bedford Arts Cooperative at 110 West Pitt Street, Suite 2, in Downtown Bedford.

Ongoing

The Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) is excited to kick off the 2026 season of First Friday beginning April 3, bringing an evening of art, music, shopping, and dining back to the heart of downtown. Running from April through December, First Friday transforms downtown into a vibrant, community-centered celebration featuring extended shopping hours, live entertainment, exclusive specials and complimentary refreshments. Validated parking is available at the Pugh, Fraser, and Beaver garages. For updates and a full list of participating businesses, visit FirstFridayStateCollege.com

ArtsAltoona’s After School Arts Program is back with creative projects, hands-on learning and a welcoming space for students to explore their artistic side. Grades 2 through 4 meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 22. Grades 5 through 7 meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays March 31, April 7, 21 and 28. All supplies are provided and there is no cost to participate. Email info@artsaltoona.org to sign up.

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 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.

The Juniata College Museum of Art (JCMA) is hosting a double exhibition through April 11. “Flashback: 150 Years of Juniata in Focus” honors the College’s sesquicentennial through a collage of images and glass negatives drawn from Juniata’s historic photography collection and chosen by students. “Art/Life Limited Editions” were the creation of artist and Ventura, Calif., art community leader Joe Cardella (1945-2018). With free admission and extended evening hours, the Museum makes world-class art easily accessible close to home. JCMA is open to the public from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

History and nature lovers have a new reason to explore Central Pennsylvania with the launch of the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal Driving Trail, a self-guided, 125-mile scenic route that winds through six counties along the Juniata River. This immersive trail showcases the legacy of one of America’s most remarkable engineering feats–the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal system–and invites travelers to experience the past while enjoying the beauty of the present. Developed through a collaboration between local visitor bureaus and historical societies, the trail features more than a dozen stops that span from the 1789 Clarks Ferry Tavern near Duncannon to the Allegheny Ridge in Portage. Along the way, visitors can explore a fascinating mix of well-preserved and timeworn canal landmarks. The tour can be found at JuniataRiverCanalTour.com.

The East Broad Top Railroad will operate Winter Train Excursions Saturdays through April 25, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the railroad during the winter season.

Departure times are 10:30 a.m. and noon. With limited Saturday departures, advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Tickets and additional information are available at eastbroadtop.com.

Get your concert tickets now!

– 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

– Turn to Stone, A Tribute to ELO, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Mishler Theatre, Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

– 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 now 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.

– “Tapestry,” a Carole King Tribute Show, will be at the Palace Theatre at 21 W. Otterman, Greensburg, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Tickets start at $33 and are available by calling the box office at 724-836-8000 or online at https://tinyurl.com/5ede9vzy

– Folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky will perform in the Attic at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 2. For tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org/

– The Steel Wheels will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at The State Theatre, State College. After two decades of making music together, The Steel Wheels are still growing, still pushing, still at it … and they’re marking the occasion with the release of their ninth studio album, “The Steel Wheels.” For tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

– Rock bass legend Freebo, known for a decade with Bonnie Raitt, joins award-winning songwriter Alice Howe for a harmony-rich night of folk, blues and soul at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org/