The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will perform their traditional bluegrass tunes at the South Hills School of Business & Technology’s 2026 Music Picnic Series on Sunday, June 21. The entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. at South Hills’ main campus, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Courtesy photo

Saturday, June 20

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will perform a Star Spangled Symphony concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at PNG Field. The gates will open at 6:30 for pre-concert entertainment. Admission is free.

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

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present several mushroom-themed programs on Saturday, June 20. From 3 to 4 p.m. in the Buck Hill Amphitheater, join John Plischke III from Western Mushroom Club to take a hike on Chappells Field Trail while learning about all the mushrooms in the area. If you have a mushroom that you would like identified, feel free to bring it with you. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. you will have the opportunity to make your own oyster mushroom bag kit in the Buck Hill Amphitheater. All supplies are provided. To reserve a kit, call Jessie Kohan at 814-608-3039. From 8 to 9 p.m. in the Buck Hill Amphitheater, John and Kim Plischke will identify any mushroom species that participants bring, answer questions and provide education about preserving and cooking mushrooms in our area.

ArtsAltoona will host the “America 250 Photography Exhibition” from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona. The event is free and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States through a juried photography exhibition featuring selected works from area amateur photographers. Guests are invited to view the exhibition and participate in Fan Favorite voting from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Voting tickets will be available, with $5 getting you six votes to use for your favorite photos. The photograph receiving the most votes will be recognized with the Fan Favorite Award.

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 20, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased by calling the Arts Center at 814-255-6515 or visit caccc.org.

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.

“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 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Tickets can be purchased online at mcconnellstownplayhouse.

ludus.com. Reservations can also be made over the phone by calling the Box Office at 814-627-0311. Ticket prices are $18 for regular admission. For more information about “Muffed” and other upcoming productions at The Playhouse at McConnellstown, visit littletheater.com.

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.

Sunday, June 21

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will celebrate First Day of Summer, Longest Day of the Year and Father’s Day by taking a hike from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Pavia Look Out parking lot. Wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water.

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/.

Coming up

ArtsAltoona will host Arts in Action Summer Camp: Ice Age, June 22-26 in the education building at the ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona, for kids entering grades 2, 3 and 4. Registration is closed.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford is excited to welcome young artists this summer for five days of hands-on creativity, imagination and artistic exploration led by teaching artist Emily Russell. Designed for children and teens who love to create, SAMA’s summer camps encourage students to experiment with new materials, techniques, and ideas while having fun in an inspiring museum setting. The camp will run from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art located at the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. The first camp for children aged six to nine will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and the second camp for students 10 to 14 will run from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $125 per child. For more information or to register, visit Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or call the museum at 814-589-3020.

Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy’s Free Summer Concert Series will begin its third season at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 25, at 80 Hickory St. in Johnstown. The newly formed Johnstown Civic-Reed Band will be performing. Admission is free. For more information, visit sandyvalememorialgardens.org.

Iron Bridge Dinner Theater proudly presents “Doublewide, Texas” playing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Doublewide Texas is a comedic farce, deliberately designed to be played over the top and it reaches for the broadest laughs possible. The show will be performed as a dessert theatre at The Bell Mansion in Bellwood. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased by calling 814-505-2551.

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, substrates, 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 Spa, Frederick Lock and Key or online at littlemaniawrestling.com.

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 hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is open to the public free of charge.

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. The celebration this year includes entertainment by fan favorites Urban Fusion and Eric Ian Farmer. Joining them are the Standing Stone Kickers, the Servellos and storyteller Janice Bishop. There will also be new food vendors offering such down-home favorites as brisket, chicken, ribs, greens, baked beans and more. The Morris Family will be there serving hamburgers and hot dogs. The event is free of charge.

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.

Schlow Centre Regional Library, State College, will host a Summer Puzzling & Swap event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Swap your gently used jigsaw puzzles and stay to casually puzzle with friends.

The Sunday on the Lawn Concert series continues with Strings performing at

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

Mark Riccadonna Comedy Showcase will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7ap26y.

Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona, will present Main Line Mania, Wing Fest & Firework Show Friday, July 3.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Live music from K4 Kountry, 7th Virtue and Josh Gallagher will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk. Walk-in admission is $5 per person, parking is $10 per car.

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 1 to 4 p.m. Friday,

July 3, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.

ArtsAltoona will host Arts in Action Summer Camp: Star Wars, from July 6-10 in the education building at the ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona,for kids entering grades 5, 6 and 7. The cost is $10 and the deadline for registration is June 26. To register, visit artsaltoona.org/upcoming-events/star-wars-summer-art.

The Big Boy Train Food Truck Festival will be held from 10 a.m to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in downtown Tyrone. Enjoy great food, unique vendors, family fun and see the Big Boy Train up close. For more information, contact the Tyrone Chamber of Commerce, 814-684-0736.

The Huntingdon Area Performing Arts Booster Club is partnering with the Huntingdon County America 250 Committee to present an unforgettable musical, “Timeless Town,” written, set and performed in Huntingdon County, at

7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at the Huntingdon Area High School. Reserve tickets at

https://timelesstown-musical.com.

Foreign Journey is a group of five journeymen musicians brought together by their admiration for the legendary sounds of Journey and Foreigner. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $37 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.

The annual Picklesburgh Festival will be held from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, July 19, in downtown Pittsburgh. Picklesburgh goes beyond the dill pickle to feature handcrafted food and artisan drinks featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants, as well as pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, contests and entertainment. For more information, visit picklesburgh.com.

Legendary pop duo Air Supply will bring their “A Matter of Time Tour” to The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Tickets start at $75 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling the box office at 724-836-8000.

Juniata Civic Association will host Community Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Pavilion, 206 W. 12th Ave., Altoona. For more information, including information for craft vendors and sponsors, email juniatacivic@gmail.com or follow the Juniata Civic Association Facebook page.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona is excited to welcome young artists this summer for five days of hands-on creativity, imagination and artistic exploration led by teaching artist Emily Russell. Designed for children and teens who love to create, SAMA’s summer camps encourage students to experiment with new materials, techniques and ideas while having fun in an inspiring museum setting. The camp will run from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31.

The first camp for children aged 6 to 9 will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and the second camp for students 10 to 14 will run from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $125 per child. For more information or to register, visit Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or call the museum at 814-946-4464.

Ligonier Valley Historical Society and Compass Inn Museum will host Stagecoach Adventurers — Time Travelers Summer Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 27-31 for students who have completed second through fifth grade. For more information, visit compassinn.org/stagecoach-adventurers.

McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, will host Comedy Night with Ashley Gutermuth and Mark Riccadonna at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5zxdyyya.

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. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will perform at

6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.

Experience the wonder and excitement that is the Centre County Grange Fair from Friday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 29. With a 152-year history, the fair is a home-away-from-home to families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs. It is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. For more information, visit grangefair.com.

Join Penn State Extension forestry educator, Cathryn Pugh, for Plants in the Park 2026, from 1 to

2:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Penn Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon. Meet at the CCC Monument. 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 extension.psu.edu/plants-in-the-park.