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Saturday, June 13

The Friends of Canoe Creek will hold its annual Family Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13. To sign up, call 740-424-0534. Supplies and staffing are limited for 25 kids aged 6 to 12 (accompanied by an adult). This is a free activity.

Fort Roberdeau Legacy Weekend will take place at Fort Roberdeau, 383 Fort Roberdeau Road, Altoona, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. For more information, visit fortroberdeau.org

The Bedford County Players invite audiences to step into a world of mystery, suspense and shocking twists with Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Bedford County Playhouse, 1044 Centerville Road, Bedford. Make your reservations online at bedfordcountyplayers.org or by calling the box office at 814-623-7555.

The Ligonier Valley Historical Society will host Journey Back in Time: Living History Weekend at Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, from 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13 through 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14. The weekend will include interactive programs, curiosities on display and hands-on history. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County will present the Log Art Theatre musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum, Johnstown, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, and Sunday, June 21. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased by calling the Arts Center at 814-255-6515 or visit caccc.org

Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton, will be celebrating National Get Outdoors Day from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Muskrat Beach Area 2. This free outdoor recreation event is for people of all ages and skill levels to learn a new outdoor activity or find tips on current favorites. There will be a variety of stations set up for everyone to visit at their own pace including disc golf, fly fishing, spin cast fishing, archery, kayaking, geocaching, volunteering (Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park) and more. Registration is not required. All equipment for these activities will be provided, and fishing licenses are not required while fishing under an instructor’s direction. Pickup volleyball games will begin at 2 p.m. In addition, kids can bring their bikes for a safety check and a fun skills course at Muskrat area 1 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. A full schedule of events and a map can be found on the Prince Gallitzin State Park Facebook page, as well as by contacting the park office at 814-674-1000.

The first of the “Music at Muskrat 2026” concert series will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, with the band Reminiscence, at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton, at Muskrat Beach Area 2.

Join park staff and the PA Master Naturalists to enjoy a day of outdoor recreation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Whipple Dam State Park, Petersburg. Activities include fishing, kayaking and geocaching. Additionally, there will be guided hikes at 10 a.m. and noon, yoga at 11 a.m. and forest bathing at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages and skill levels. Registration is not required. For more information, visit dcnr.pa.gov

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art proudly announces SAMA’s Golden Gala: 50th Anniversary, a landmark celebration honoring five decades of artistic excellence, education, and community engagement across the region. The 2026 Gala will commemorate SAMA’s rich history while looking ahead to a vibrant future for the arts and will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Scotch Valley Country Club, 18 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg. Tickets are $150 per person. To purchase tickets and for sponsorship information, visit sama-art.org/gala or call 814-946-4464.

Sunday, June 14

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present a wildlife water coloring program from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater. Come learn about some of the area’s wildlife and their habitats, then make a watercolor masterpiece to take home with you. The program is free of charge. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Nittany Knights, an a capella barbershop chorus, will perform at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

The Sunday on the Lawn Concert series continues with the 814-5 Brass Quintet performing at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For a complete list of the Baker Mansion’s 2026 Sunday on the Lawn Concerts, visit www.blairhistory.org/events.

The Westmoreland Historical Society will host their annual Antiques & Collectibles Market from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 14, at Historic Hanna’s Town, Greensburg. Admission is $5 per car. For additional information, visit westmorelandhistory.org.

Coming up in June

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company presents “A Workshop Reading of ‘Muffed’: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day as Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company” (or “Muffed” for short), continues at The Playhouse at McConnellstown through June 21. Evening performances on Friday and Saturday will be at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased at mcconnellstownplayhouse.ludus.com. Reservations can also be made over the phone by calling the Box Office at 814-627-0311. Tickets are $18 for regular admission. For more information about “Muffed” and other upcoming productions at The Playhouse at McConnellstown, visit littletheater.com

Jay & Clay will be performing from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, 312 Penn St., Huntingdon.

The Baker Mansion will host a Bunko Tea at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The event will feature selected teas with hors d’oeuvres and rounds of Bunko with prizes. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.blairhistory.org/events or over the phone at 814-942-3916. For more information, email info@blairhistory.org.

ArtsAltoona Center will host a Door Hanger Paint Party at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the Board Room at the ArtsAltoona Center. Select between two designs. Cost is $45 and all supplies are included. For more information and to register, visit artsaltoona.org/upcoming-events/door-hanger-paint-party

Kevin Stiver will present History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series — “What’s in a Name? Exploring the

History Behind Blair County Locations” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission is free but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For more information, visit www.blairhistory.org/events or check out the Blair County Historical Society’s social pages.

The Baker Mansion will present “Finding Dory,” at 8:45 p.m. Friday, June 19, as part of the Mansion Movie Night series. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. For more information, visit www.blairhistory.org/events.

The 2026 Chester County Balloon Festival offers fun for the entire family from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Chester Springs. Attendees can witness hot air balloons flying between 6 and 8 a.m. and 5 and 7 p.m., with tethered balloon rides available for purchase on-site for $25. This rain-or-shine event ensures plenty of activities and sights, including a kids zone and other attractions throughout the day. Free parking is provided. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ccballoonfest.com

Tony Sands will bring the “Rat Pack Together Again” to Altoona’s Historic Mishler Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Audiences are invited to relive the golden age of Las Vegas during this recreation of the legendary magic, music and comedy of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Tickets start at $30 and are available at mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/events

Monster Jam will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh. The Pit Party will be open from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com

Registration is now open for Choral Institute 2026 offered by the Academy of Sacred Music. Academy founder and Hollidaysburg native Robert Long will lead singers who are interested in developing their skills in the art of choral singing. Participants will learn techniques including breathing, posture, pronunciation, phrasing and dynamics through a challenging, yet rewarding, repertoire taken from Part One of The Messiah and the Hallelujah Chorus. The choral intensive workshop consists of two evening skill development sessions on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lakemont. Registration is $20 and high school and college students are encouraged to participate for free. To register, send your name, voice part and email address to academyofsacredmusic@gmail.com.

Jay T. Vonada will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Magic 5 Wine Bar, 26 E. Main St., Bloomsburg.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford’s Summer Painting Workshops series continues with “Explore the Wonders of Watercolor,” a three-session watercolor workshop led by Susan Bragg from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Friday, July 3, and Friday, July 31, in the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. Participants will build skills in color mixing, shapes, shadows, substrate and abstract watercolor exploration. Designed for all experience levels, the workshop encourages creativity and confidence in a supportive environment. The cost is $30 per class, and participants must be 18 or older. Students are required to bring their own supplies, and a recommended supply list will be emailed upon registration. For more information or to register, visit sama-art.org/bedford

The Jaffa Shrine will host Little Mania Midget Wrestling at 8 p.m. Friday, June 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are available at the Jaffa Shrine, Greenwood Pools and Spas, Frederick Lock and Key or online at littlemaniawrestling.com.

The annual Pennsylvania Firefly Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at the Market Village, Tionesta. No registration is needed for the exhibits, music, fun and merchandise. For more information, visit pafireflyevents.org

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona, is proud to present Conversations with Light, an exhibition of photographs by Skip Allen, opening Friday, June 26, and on view through Sunday, Oct. 4. An exhibition celebration featuring the artist will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Reservations are encouraged and can be purchased for $10 per person at sama-art.org/altoona. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is open to the public free of charge.

Explore a curated selection of beautiful homes in the Ligonier Valley during the Inside Ligonier: A Home Tour, from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27. Preorder tickets are $50. For more information, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar

The Friends of Canoe Creek will hold Saturday Night at the Movies on Saturday, June 27, at Canoe Creek Park, Pavilion 2, Williamsburg. A s’mores campfire will start at 7:30 p.m. and the movie, “How to Train Your Dragon,” will begin at 8:45 p.m. Bring snacks, refreshments, flashlights, chairs, blankets and bug spray. The event is free.

The annual Huntingdon County Juneteenth Celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Portstown Park in Huntingdon. This year’s celebration includes entertainment by fan favorites Urban Fusion and Eric Ian Farmer. Joining them are the Standing Stone Kickers, the Servellos and storyteller Janice Bishop.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford’s Summer Painting Workshops series concludes with “Intro to Casein Painting Workshop,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. Led by artist Collin Cessna, the class introduces participants to casein paint, a versatile medium known for its matte finish and vibrant color. Students will explore casein painting techniques for landscapes, portraits, wildlife and still life subjects. The workshop is open to beginners and experienced artists alike, with all supplies provided. Cost is $35 per person for ages 18 and older. Registration is encouraged by June 22. For more information or to register, visit sama-art.org/bedford

P&J Productions, Penn State Altoona, and the City of Altoona proudly present “Let Freedom Ring!” a musical tribute celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Paul R. & Margery Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State Altoona Campus. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 814-944-5452 or order online at tinyurl.com/psualtoona

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is pleased to present Under a Glowing Sky, an exhibition of paintings by acclaimed American artist Philip Koch, opening Friday, June 26. An exhibition celebration featuring the artist will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Reservations are encouraged but not required in advance of the event and can be purchased for $10 per person at https://www.sama-art.org/altoona.

Mrs. Roper Romp of Blair County is visiting Levity Brewing from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, for some “Three’s Company” trivia with DJ Steveo. Everyone is welcome. Colorful caftans, bling bling and laughs.

The Sunday on the Lawn Concert series continues with Strings performing at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For a complete list of the Baker Mansion’s 2026 Sunday on the Lawn Concerts, visit www.blairhistory.org/events.

Ongoing events

The East Broad Top Railroad is back in motion. Trains run Friday through Sunday. Typical departures are 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit eastbroadtop.com/ride/

Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, Johnstown, will hold their annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through June 20. For more information, visit sandyvalememorialgardens.org.

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is proud to present its third exhibition of 2026 hosted in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery, Johnstown, “From Fine Art To Folk Art.” In this collection of artworks, the Cambria County Historical Society presents a collection of fine art and folk art from around Cambria County, dating from as early as the 1870s to present day. The exhibition will be on display until Friday, July 24. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is “pay what you decide.”

Get your concert tickets now!

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 19: Thunderbeard — ZZ Top Tribute with Flying Monkeys

Alicia Blue, a Nashville-based Americana songwriter pulling from classic country, folk, and a background in poetry, will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the Attic at The State Theatre, State College. General admission is $30. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

The Wood Brothers, one of roots music’s most revered acts, will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at The State Theatre. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Tony Sands’ Rat Pack Together Again will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Mishler Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

Singer-rapper TobyMac will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. Tickets start at $25 and are available at ticketmaster.com/event/0200645A95EA99DB

Nashville bluegrass legend Jim Lauderdale will perform with his band, The Game Changers, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org

Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will perform at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

The new all-star trio of Bela Fleck, harpist Edmar Castaneda and drummer Antonia Sanchez will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at The State Theatre. Tickets are $78 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

The Beat Goes On, starring Lisa McClowry as Cher, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Mishler Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

“In the Air Tonight,” the music of Phil Collins & Genesis, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Mishler Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit mishlertheatre.org or call the box office at 814-944-9434.

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 Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Auditorium. The Band Oz will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28.