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SATURDAY, MAY 9

A free outdoor concert featuring Oldies Band will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the back Railyard at the Old Canal Inn, 1004 Broad St., Hollidaysburg. For more information, call 814-695-9995.

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 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. All seats are $38. For tickets, call 814-505-2551.

Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown, will present “One Family’s Experience of the Holocaust,” by Susan Robinson Hawkins, daughter of Hungarian Holocaust survivors, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. For more information, visit heritagejohnstown.org/events/one-familys-experience-of-the-holocaust/

The high energy live show “Motown Extreme” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at O’Reilly Theatre, Pittsburgh. Talented stars portray icons like the young Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased online at newhorizontheater.org.

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.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

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.

Treat Mom to Bingo at the Newburg Fire Association Social Hall at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2805 Washington Ave., Altoona. Doors open at noon. The event will feature a mimosa bar, 50/50 drawing and more.

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 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 Sept. 4.

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– 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.

– The Rocket Blasters will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Old Canal Inn, 1004 Broad St., Hollidaysburg. For more information, call 814-695-9995.

– “Motown Mania” will be performing at the Palace Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $33 and are available at westmorelandcultural trust.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.

– 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.

– Alyssa Malvoison will perform on the patio from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. No cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

– “Beatlemania Now,” as seen on Broadway, will be at the Rowland Theatre, bringing the number one live Beatles Tribute Band to the Rowland Theatre stage located at 127 N. Front St. in Philipsburg. The concert is at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at telcott.com

– Code Blue will perform at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free.

– Flaw with Hate Grenade and SamarA will perform from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at McGarvey’s Bar, Altoona. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/yb93rfea

– The Band Oz will perform at the Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, 2805 Washington Ave., Altoona, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 7.

Coming up

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 centralpaticket.com/events/michael-harrison-mcgarveys-comedy-farm-show-5-14-2026

Relax and recharge at a Sound Bath Retreat from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, or 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at The Sanctuary at the ArtsAltoona Center, with certified practitioner Jennene B. Lundy of Halo Sounds for Health. This immersive sound experience uses calming vibrations to promote balance and well-being. $25 per session, space is limited. For more information, visit artsaltoona.org/

upcoming-events.

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 7:00 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 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 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.

East Broad Top Railroad will present a living history event “EBT Goes to War” Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Displays from a timeline of America’s war history including camps from the Civil War, WWI and WWII will be free. Train and tour tickets must be purchased separately. Train tickets start at $25 and the dinner train is $55. For more information and tickets, visit eastbroadtop.com/events/living-history

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 through July 12. An exhibition celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Admission is $20 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, visit sama-art.org or call (814) 589-3020.

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.

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 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.

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. The workshop date for ages 10 to 14 is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 22.

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 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the ArtsAltoona Center. This sale offers a unique opportunity for collectors and community members to purchase freshly completed works directly from participating artists.

This event celebrates the immediacy and vibrancy of plein air painting while fostering connection between artists and the community. Artists can pre-register at ArtsAltoona.org. For more information or questions: info@artsaltoona.org

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is pleased to announce Paint Bedford County, a weekend-long celebration of art, nature, and culture presented in collaboration with the historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. The event will take place Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, across the resort grounds and the greater Bedford community. On Friday and Saturday, visitors can experience plein air painting as regional artists capture scenes of Bedford in real time. Artists interested in participating in the Paint Bedford County: The Premiere Outdoor Painting Event and Sale are required to register by May 22, at sama-art.org/event-details/paint-bedford-county or by contacting the Museum at bedford@sama-art.org or (814) 589-3020. A $35 non-refundable participation fee is required for artists, and participation is limited to 50 entrants. The weekend concludes with a Wet Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Omni Bedford Springs. Admission is free. For more information, visit sama-art.org/bedford.

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 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.

Comedian Kareem Green will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at McGarvey’s Bar and Grill,

McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrsz67at

The music documentary “Texas Music Revolution,” follows the roots radio station and festival crew behind one of the country’s most respected grassroots events. The film will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at The State Theatre, State College.

Tickets are $13. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

The Newburg Fire Association will host a Night at the Races from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Social Hall, 2805 Washington Ave., Altoona. Tickets are $50.

The Bedford Historical Society will present the Paranormal Panel of Authors from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Six noted Pennsylvania authors will gather for an engaging two‒hour panel discussing their research and writing on hauntings, UFO sightings and encounters, legends, folklore and unusual stories from across Pennsylvania and more. Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books and have them personally signed by the authors. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 and are available at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bedford-and-beyond