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Saturday, July 11

Fort Roberdeau invites the public to an after-hours educational event, “Going Batty at Fort Roberdeau,” from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Join Qualified Bat Surveyor Garrett Harris for an engaging program all about the mysterious and marvelous bats of Fort Roberdeau. This free, family-friendly event begins with an indoor presentation in the upper barn where guests will learn about bat biology, behavior and the essential role these nocturnal creatures play in local ecosystems. Following the talk, participants will head outside to listen for real-time bat calls and observe bats departing the barn and bat boxes. Weather permitting, a mist net will be used to humanely trap bats and process them for conservation research. Come dressed for outdoor activities, bring your own flashlight and bug spray, and a blanket or lawn chair to watch the bats. For more information, call 814-946-0048 or visit facebook.com/FtRoberdeau.

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. Saturday, July 11, at the Huntingdon Area High School. Reserve tickets at https://timelesstown-musical.com.

Off Pitt Street Theater Company, Bedford, will present “Death at a Diner” and “With Her Apron High” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online at OffPittStreet.com. Reservations can be made via email: info@offpittstreet.com or by calling or texting 814-310-1987. Off Pitt Street Theater Company is located at 110 West Pitt Street, Ste. 2, Bedford.

The 10th annual Regional Heritage Festival of Northern Cambria County will take place from 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 11, on Philadelphia Avenue, Northern Cambria. The event will feature a cornhole tournament, food vendors and crafters, children’s activities, live entertainment, a patriotic laser show and fireworks. For more information, call 814-948-4444 or visit the Facebook page, facebook.com/ncheritagefest.

Phoenixville’s favorite movie monster oozes back into town for an epic three-day takeover at the historic Colonial Theatre during the 27th annual Blobfest. The festival, which is set to take place from Saturday, July 11, to Sunday, July 12, pays homage to the Colonial’s starring role in the 1958 Steve McQueen horror classic. Find the full schedule and purchase tickets at thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest.

Modern bluegrass band The Fretliners will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $58 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will host Ray Owen, a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter along with Christine Bass of Gettysburg for an inspiring America 250 performance from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater. The performance is free.

Sunday, July 12

Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The Servello Family will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free and open to the public but donations are welcome. For a complete list of the Baker Mansion’s 2026 Sunday on the Lawn Concerts, visit blairhistory org/events.

Musica Antique of Central Pennsylvania and the Magic of Doc Miller will present a show for children and the young at heart from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Science Tent at the People’s Choice Festival in Boalsburg. The program entitled, “Medieval Fairy Tales with Music,” will feature renaissance dance, the Pied Piper of Hemelin, Elidyr and the Fairies, The Sorcerer’s Magic Show (at 3 p.m.), St. George and the Dragon, and free kazoos for young audience participants.

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present an education about animal tracks from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater. Children and adults are welcome to learn about tracks that our local animals leave and to make a track guide. The program is free.

Coming up

The Altoona City 2026 Chess Championship will be held from through Thursday, Aug. 6, with one round planned to be played per week. Entries close July 16 and the entrance fee is $15. Games may be played during Altoona Chess Club meetings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays or at any time during the week before the date of the next round. To register and for more information, call 801-735-6600 or visit altoonachessclub.com.

The Newburg Fire Association will host a line dancing class, “Line It Up with Steph” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Newburg Fire Company Social Hall, Altoona. Admission is $10 per person.

History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series — “Before Their Stories Fade: Remembering Local Veterans” with Joey Lehman, will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission is free and open to the public but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For a complete list of the Blair County Historical Society’s 2026 lectures, visit blairhistory.org/events.

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

Friends of Canoe Creek invites you to a patriotic celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Canoe Creek State Park beach area. The event will feature a free picnic lunch, flag procession, live music and kids’ activities. Additional food can be purchased at the concession stand. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair and drinks. For more information, visit friendsofcanoecreek.com.

Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The American Mood will take place at 2 p.m.. Sunday, July 19, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free and open to the public but donations are welcome. For a complete list of the Baker Mansion’s 2026 Sunday on the Lawn Concerts, visit blairhistory.org/events.

The Kecksburg UFO Festival will take place from Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24, in Kecksburg, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. This event will feature plenty of food, a corn hole tournament and a UFO-themed parade. For more information, visit kecksburgvfd.com/ufo-festival-latest-news/

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.

Heritage Johnstown will host the Ameriserve Flood City Music Festival Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. Headlining acts are Greensky Bluegrass and The Disco Biscuits. Single-day passes start at $75. For more information and to purchase passes, visit floodcitymusic.com.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its Biennial Exhibition for 2026. This exhibition, a celebration of contemporary art and worldwide talent, will open its doors to the public on Friday, July 24, and runs through Oct. 18. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located at the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is open to the public free of charge. We suggest a $5 admission donation to help support SAMA’s free and low-cost educational services, cultural event programming, and regional artistic exhibitions. For more information, visit sama-art.org, call 814- 589-3020 or email bedford@sama-art.org.

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 Blair County Antique Auto Club will host the Cresson Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, on Front Street in Cresson. Gates open and registration starts at 10 a.m. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Admission for spectators is free. For more information, see their FaceBook page, BlairCountyAntiqueAutoClub.

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, at The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. 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 814-946-4464.

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 2nd through 5th grade. For more information, visit compassinn.org/stagecoach-adventurers

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, 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

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 Mountain Playhouse is proud to be a part of Somerset County’s 25/250 celebration with a special production of “Come From Away,” a Broadway Musical centered around the events of 9/11. Performances will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7, and at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Somerset High School Auditorium. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased by calling 814-629-9220 or online at app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mntpl

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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. for the following dates:

�-� Friday, July 17: Separate Ways — Journey Tribute with Rock Hazel

�-� Friday, July 31: The Ledbetters — Pearl Jam Tribute with Return To Oz

For tickets and more information, visit rockintheyard.org.

EagleMania will bring the Eagles catalog to life at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets start at $53. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Triple A Blues Band will perform Chicago, swing, delta, jug-band, jazz and soul at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 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/.

Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy’s Free Summer Concert continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 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.

The Price Sisters will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Indie folk band The Lone Bellow will bring their “What a Time to Be Alive” tour to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Tickets are $45 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

Miss Melanie & Groove Society will perform funk, soul and R & B at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 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/.

Musikfest, the nation’s largest free music festival, will be held from July 31 through Aug. 9, in Bethlehem. For tickets and more information, visit artsquest.org/musikfest/.

The Keystone Big Band will perform 18-piece swing music at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 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/.

Richard Marx will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $59 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.

Remember Jones brings Joe Cocker and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Tickets are $55 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.