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Saturday, April 25

Join the Hollidaysburg Community Chorus for its gala 40th Anniversary Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Hollidaysburg Area High School. A delightful selection of music awaits with numbers from the past, Broadway favorites and special selections celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. Tickets are available at the Music Emporium, Roaring Spring Dept. Store or Thompson’s Pharmacies for $8 (adults); 18 and younger are admitted free.

An Opening Exhibition Celebration for the The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) special exhibition titled “Our History is Your History — Works by Jewish Artists in the SAMA Permanent Collection,” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Cost to attend is $10 per person and includes refreshments and light appetizers. Tickets can be purchased online at sama-art.org/altoona or by calling the museum.

The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from 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, at 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.

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.

Sunday, April 26

Central PA Progressive Hardcore band Forge will headline the Indiana Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Members include Ethan Keener of Altoona and Damian Searle, Gio Turano and Mason Davis, all of Northern Cambria. Tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fargeband.com/tour

SAMA will present two screenings of the film Woman in Gold (2015), a biographical drama based on the true story of Maria Altmann and her fight to reclaim art stolen by the Nazis during World War II. A matinee screening is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and an evening screening is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, May 1. A suggested $5 donation supports this and future SAMA programs. Popcorn and drinks will be available.

The Allegheny Chorale will celebrate 250 years of America’s independence with a spring concert, “I Hear America Singing.” The Chorale will perform two concerts, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., Altoona, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 13th St. and Logan Ave., Tyrone. At the Tyrone concert, the 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band, a prominent local Civil War reenactment band who performs period-accurate music using 19th century brass instruments, will perform as people are gathering for the concert as well as during the intermission.

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.

Coming up

Cub Scout Pack 3331 will hold an open house at 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg. Cub Scouts is open to boys kindergarten through 5th grade. The pack also meets at 6 p.m. Monday evenings during the school year at St. Mary’s Church Social Hall. For more information, join us at the open house, visit a meeting, or contact Cubmaster Shane Benson at 814-515-6391.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) will present a children’s program to accompany the special exhibition, “Our History is Your History – Works by Jewish Artists in the SAMA Permanent Collection” highlighting prominent Jewish artists represented in its Permanent Collection. Registration is encouraged but not required for these free programs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents do not need to purchase tickets and are encouraged to view the exhibits while their children are participating in the workshop. The Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Through Art Program will help children learn about the principles of Tikkun Olam, the Jewish values of kindness, justice, and care for the world, through a recycled art workshop and kindness stone activity. Workshop dates are Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 9 and Friday, May 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 10 to 14.

The Iron Bridge Dinner Theater is returning to the Bell Mansion in Bellwood, from Thursday, April 30, to Saturday, May 9, to present “The Savannah Sipping Society,” a popular, laugh out loud comedy about four Southern women, an unlikely chance meeting and weekly happy hours to reclaim their lives, find friendship, and embrace second chances. Performances will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. All seats are $38. For tickets, call 814-505-2551.

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 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.

Saint Francis University Shields School of Business students announce Carnival Craze for a Cause, hosted on the Saint Francis University campus. The carnival and vendor fair will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 on the campus mall, with an alternate rain location inside the auxiliary gym behind the Stokes-Twyman gym. The fair will include vendor tables, music, carnival games, food, and a basket raffle. $10 dollars will get 10 tickets, which will allow individuals to purchase food or carnival game tickets. There will be basket raffle tickets sold separately. Individuals from all surrounding communities are encouraged to attend this event to make a difference in their local community. All proceeds will go to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center.

1492 Home Association will present “American Mood” live from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Knights of Columbus, 1508 12th Ave., Altoona. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Blair Creators Festival will be back from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, downtown Altoona and in the Heritage Plaza. The event will feature artisan vendors, food and drinks, hands-on activities and more. Admission is free.

VFW Post 8685 will host its annual Cancer Benefit and Dance at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be pasta, meatballs, salad and a roll. At 8 p.m. the dance band, “Ages” will perform. The event will feature a basket raffle, door prizes, a lottery board, bake sale and more. Tickets are $12 and are available from members or Fort Apache Juniata VFW, 126 N. 16th Ave., Altoona. For more information, call 814-942-1347.

Bottle Works Arts of Third Avenue, 413 Third Ave., Johnstown, will host a 90’s Trivia Night Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Form your dream trivia team (minimum two people, maximum six people) and test your knowledge of all things 90’s — from pop culture and music to movies, TV and iconic moments from the decade. The winning team will take home a fantastic selection of gift cards from local businesses. Tickets are $25. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/6xx7y7yu

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to an unforgettable evening of cinematic and theatrical hits at “Lights, Camera, Music!” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Mishler Theatre. Tickets are $36. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/ or call the Mishler Theatre Box Office, 814-944-9434

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is thrilled to be presenting this year’s first Log Art Theatre-Shortwave production, “Theft & Murder” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum, Johnstown. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at caccc.org or by calling 814-255-6515.

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 W. Pitt St., Suite 2, in Downtown Bedford.

The Women’s Club of Altoona invites you to attend their annual fundraiser, Night at the Races, on Saturday, May 16. Join us for dinner, basket raffles, games of chance, gift card trees, and horse race betting at Father Kelly Hall at 2412 Fifth St., Altoona. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., then it’s off to the races. Tickets are $30 per person and include a dinner buffet. Tickets may be purchased through May 11. Funds raised support the many community service projects undertaken by The Women’s Club of Altoona, and to maintain its historic property on Union Avenue, Altoona. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 814-944-6341.

Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton, will present a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Queen of Peace Social Hall, 600 Palmer Ave., Patton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available by pre-sale only by May 8. For tickets, contact 814-674-8948, 814-674-5740 or 814-674-5434.

Get ready for an exhilarating experience that combines the best of automotive elegance and mouthwatering wing delights. Wheels & Wings is happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in downtown Bedford. Registration for the Car Show will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is free or $10 if you would like to have your vehicle judged. JB Express will perform live music from noon to 3 p.m. Wings will be available for purchase from several vendors throughout the event. For more information, applications and updates, visit downtownbedford.com.

Theater Works USA is back to turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in “The Pout-Pout Fish,” a colorful adaptation of the New York Times bestseller. “The Pout-Pout Fish” is a musical oceanic adventure featuring whimsical puppets and live performers, perfect for families with little ones in pre-K through second grade. The performance will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) continues its 2026 Coffee House series with a performance by Midnight Graffiti at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and a performance by Tim Dabbs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28. 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.

Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 23. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) will host Art for Your Heart 5k Run & Walk, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in downtown Altoona, rain or shine. For more details, visit www.sama-art.org.

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. Come reminisce, relive and reconnect to all things Shaver’s Creek to celebrate 50 years of inspiring discovery on May 23. The day will be filled with walks, programs, ice cream, a campfire and more. Food vendors will be on site for snack and dinner options. Registration is required. Visit https://www.shaverscreek.org/ for more information.

Concerts

– “Tapestry, a Carol 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/

– Singer-songwriter Mike DelGuidice will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Mishler Theater, Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

– Journey’s farewell “Final Frontier Tour” will stop at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College on May 27. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com.

– 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.

Friday, June 5: Slippery When Wet – NJ – Bon Jovi Tribute with Half Tempted

Friday, June 19: Thunderbeard – ZZ Top Tribute with Flying Monkeys

Friday, July 3: The American Ride – Toby Keith Tribute with PletchVello

Friday, July 17: Separate Ways – Journey Tribute with Rock Hazel

Friday, July 31: The Ledbetters – Pearl Jam Tribute with Return To Oz

Friday, Aug. 7: The Amish Outlaws – Lancasters finest with Felix & the Hurricanes

Friday, Aug, 21: Return to Paradise – Styx Tribute with Jimmy Mowery

For tickets and more information, visit rockintheyard.org.

Ongoing events across the area

– The Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) is excited to kick off the 2026 season of First Friday, bringing an evening of art, music, shopping, and dining back to the heart of downtown. Running through December, First Friday transforms downtown into a vibrant, community-centered celebration featuring extended shopping hours, live entertainment, exclusive specials and complimentary refreshments. Live music at MLK Plaza will begin in May. For updates and a full list of participating businesses, visit FirstFridayStateCollege.com

– The Old Canal Inn, Bar & Grill, Hollidaysburg, hosts Music Bingo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday with DJ SteveO. No cover. For more information and cancellations follow their Facebook page or call 814-695-9995.

– Saturday Card Club, 10 a.m. First Saturday of each month. SAMA-Ligonier. $5 a session. Registration can be made by calling 724-238-6015 or emailing ligonier@sama-art.org.

ö Yoga in the Museum, 10:30 a.m. to noon, first Sunday of every month at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona. 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. Show off your knowledge of all things art and compete against other teams in this fast-growing event. No registration required; just show up. Donations welcome but not required.