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Saturday, May 2

Felix & The Hurricanes will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

Two celebrated singer-songwriters will reunite on one stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, for a concert at Pine Grove Hall, 101 E. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. Laurelyn Dossett and Bet Williams are celebrating the release of new albums this year and the revival of a decades-long friendship that began as college roommates at Penn State in the 1980s. After graduating, the former roommates followed different paths. Laurelyn returned to her Southern roots in North Carolina, raising a family while building an acclaimed career writing and producing music theater pieces, performing on the Americana scene and contributing songs to Grammy Award-winning recordings. Bet took to the road, performing at festivals and venues across the United States before touring extensively throughout Europe. Recently returned stateside, she continues to captivate audiences with her signature blend of folk, rock, and storytelling. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/4jta4ute

The Iron Bridge Dinner Theater is returning to the Bell Mansion in Bellwood 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. 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. 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.

Two student-led short films are set for debut at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, in Eisenhower Auditorium State College. The free, public screening will feature the Penn State student films “Earning a Living,” a dark comedy written and directed by Jackson Bonds; and “Muse,” a psychological drama written and directed by Rachel Traub.

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.

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/

Sunday, May 3

Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, will open Sunday, May 3, for Ligonier Valley Museum Day. Join us alongside Antiochian Heritage Museum, Fort Ligonier, Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum, Lincoln Highway Experience, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all to experience the unique offerings at each site. Regular admission will not be charged. Instead, visitors are encouraged to give what they can to further our mission of preserving the heritage and history of the Ligonier Valley for present and future generations.

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 Steel Wheels will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit https://tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Coming up

The Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Concert Band will host its spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in the Price Auditorium. Also performing at the concert will be the Jazz Band Club and the Choir Club.

Comedy night with Andreas O’Rourke at McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, Altoona, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.centralpaticket.com/events/comedy-night-with-andreas-orouke-mcgarveys-5-7-2026

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 Heidelberg CC, Altoona, will host a Mother’s Day Buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Call 814-943-7340 to make a reservation.

Blair County Historical Society will host Historical Headscratchers Trivia at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. The trivia event is free to play and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Groups are encouraged but solo players are welcome. For more information about this year’s Historical Headscratchers Trivia Nights, visit blairhistory.org or check out the Blair County Historical Society’s social pages.

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

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 Symbols of Meaning: The Art of Jewish Tradition Workshop will be a hands-on workshop that will introduce children to the rich visual language of Judaism through symbols such as the Menorah, Star of David, and Hamsa and will also include Pomegranate themed artwork. Workshop dates are Friday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 10 to 14 and Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 9.

P&J Productions proudly presents the Blair County premiere of Disney’s “Frozen — The Broadway Musical” at the historic Mishler Theatre May 15-17. 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 15-16. 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 will host their annual fundraiser, Night at the Races, on Saturday, May 16. The event includes 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 their historic property on Union Avenue, Altoona. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 814-944-6341.

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford welcomes the community to two inspiring new exhibitions that celebrate creativity and imagination. Robin Grass artworks will be on display in the downstairs Titelman Galleries. Lawrice Dolan’s exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Ashe, Jerry and Joan Hawk Gallery, and the Discovery Gallery from May 8 through July 12. An Exhibition Celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Admission to the event is $20 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, visit sama-art.org or call 814-589-3020.

Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton, will present a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, May 16, 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.

Wheels & Wings will be held 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.

The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council will present Music in the Burg, a free summer concert series at Canal Basin Park, Hollidaysburg, with alternate rain location at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Auditorium. DD & The Pub Crawlers will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17.

Blair County Historical Society will present History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series: “The Knickerbocker Historic District in Altoona” with Dr. Michael Farrow at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission is free, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For more information and a complete lineup of this year’s History Speaks lectures, visit blairhistory.org.

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County 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.

Opening day will be celebrated at Baker Mansion History Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 22. The Museum has three brand-new exhibits based upon the America250 celebration.

For admission rates, seasonal hours and more, visit blairhistory.org.

ArtsAltoona will host a Plein Air Painting event Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, with a Wet Sale on Sunday, May 24. The event will offer artists the opportunity to create original works outdoors, capturing the natural and urban landscapes of the Altoona area in real time. Participating artists are required to pre-register, with a registration fee of $35. Artists should report to the ArtsAltoona Center from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 to check in. Painting will take place throughout the day on Friday and Saturday at locations of the artists’ choosing within the designated area. The event will conclude with a wet sale, open to the public, from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the ArtsAltoona Center.

7th Virtue will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art 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.

Get your concert tickets now!

– 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 Moore Brothers will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at The Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg.

– The Rocket Blasters will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

– 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.

Ongoing events across the area

– The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona features a powerful exhibition of portrait photography titled “Into the Light: Survivors of the Holocaust” by acclaimed visual artist Nancy Baron of Los Angeles, California. This moving installation, on display from April 17 through June 12, features Holocaust survivors from the Palm Springs area, capturing their strength, resilience, and humanity through intimate and compelling photographic portraits. For more information, visit sama-art.org.

– 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.

– 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.

– Come explore the past at the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. Learn about the village, built around an inferno, through displays on Greenwood Furnace and ironmaking. The Blacksmith Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 4 to Sept. 4.