Arts Community Calendar

Theatre, music, and visual arts events in Blair County and surrounding areas!

	August 2026
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2 Mean Girls - CLP Mean Girls - CLP August 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Rd, Loretto, PA 15940, USA Get ready for big laughs, big talent, and a whole lot of pink. 💅 🎟 Grab your tickets before they sell out — THAT would be sooo fetch! https://cressonlake.ludus.com/200508230 📅 Mean Girls: The Musical runs July 28–August 8 See more details •	3	4	5 Twisted Stitchers Knit In Twisted Stitchers Knit In August 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Scenic Pine Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA Bring your knitting or crocheting project and spend time with other crafters at Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. The Twisted Stitchers group meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm. No sign up necessary! See more details •	6 ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA August 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Science Dr, Altoona, PA 16601, USA Designed for all levels and abilities, this ballet class provides instruction on barre exercises, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination as well as the fundamentals of turns, leaps, and dynamic traveling movements. Dancers are encouraged to wear athletic or dance attire and ballet shoes. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration is available online. Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes Dates: Thursdays, July 16, 23, and 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 20 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio, room 148. See more details •	7 Mean Girls - CLP Mean Girls - CLP August 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Rd, Loretto, PA 15940, USA Get ready for big laughs, big talent, and a whole lot of pink. 💅 🎟 Grab your tickets before they sell out — THAT would be sooo fetch! https://cressonlake.ludus.com/200508230 📅 Mean Girls: The Musical runs July 28–August 8 See more details •	8 American Fete- BCC Summer Party American Fete- BCC Summer Party August 8, 2026 Baker Mansion, 3419 Oak Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA American Féte \| A Picnic for All Americans Join us for an open-air celebration of the American Spirit. This isn’t just a night on the lawn—it’s an evening of history, community, and a culinary journey through the cultures that built our region. Your $50 Ticket includes full access to the mansion, an abundant food menu, libations, and a direct contribution to keeping the music of the Blair Concert Chorale alive in our community. https://www.facebook.com/events/4513088768926474 See more details FREE ASO event: The Railroader's Life FREE ASO event: The Railroader's Life August 8, 2026 Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA Celebrate the music of the rails with this delightful mix of music and history, performed by the ASO Summer Strings. Be sure to check out Downtown Altoona's ArtWalk nearby. Fun for the whole family! See more details Mean Girls - CLP Mean Girls - CLP August 8, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Rd, Loretto, PA 15940, USA Get ready for big laughs, big talent, and a whole lot of pink. 💅 🎟 Grab your tickets before they sell out — THAT would be sooo fetch! https://cressonlake.ludus.com/200508230 📅 Mean Girls: The Musical runs July 28–August 8 See more details • • •
9 AUDITIONS- Rocky Horror Picture Show - CLP AUDITIONS- Rocky Horror Picture Show - CLP August 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cresson Lake Playhouse, Lantzy Rehearsal Hall, 427 S Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931, USA The highly anticipated return of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is coming back to the CLP stage October 14–17! 🎭 Auditions: August 9 & 10 at 6:30 PM Whether you’re a Rocky veteran or ready to do the Time Warp with us for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions! Find all audition information on our website: https://www.cressonlake.com/auditions See more details •	10 AUDITIONS- Rocky Horror Picture Show - CLP AUDITIONS- Rocky Horror Picture Show - CLP August 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cresson Lake Playhouse, Lantzy Rehearsal Hall, 427 S Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931, USA The highly anticipated return of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is coming back to the CLP stage October 14–17! 🎭 Auditions: August 9 & 10 at 6:30 PM Whether you’re a Rocky veteran or ready to do the Time Warp with us for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions! Find all audition information on our website: https://www.cressonlake.com/auditions See more details •	11	12 Twisted Stitchers Knit In Twisted Stitchers Knit In August 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Scenic Pine Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA Bring your knitting or crocheting project and spend time with other crafters at Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. The Twisted Stitchers group meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm. No sign up necessary! See more details •	13 ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA August 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Science Dr, Altoona, PA 16601, USA Designed for all levels and abilities, this ballet class provides instruction on barre exercises, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination as well as the fundamentals of turns, leaps, and dynamic traveling movements. Dancers are encouraged to wear athletic or dance attire and ballet shoes. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration is available online. Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes Dates: Thursdays, July 16, 23, and 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 20 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio, room 148. See more details •	14	15 Music in the Burg: ASO Family Summer Celebration Music in the Burg: ASO Family Summer Celebration August 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Canal Basin Park, 101 Canal St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA Bring your lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy this FREE outdoor concert. The ASO And the Altoona Youth Orchestra will play a variety of familiar tunes that the whole family will enjoy! See more details •
16	17	18	19 Twisted Stitchers Knit In Twisted Stitchers Knit In August 19, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Scenic Pine Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA Bring your knitting or crocheting project and spend time with other crafters at Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. The Twisted Stitchers group meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm. No sign up necessary! See more details •	20 ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA August 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Science Dr, Altoona, PA 16601, USA Designed for all levels and abilities, this ballet class provides instruction on barre exercises, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination as well as the fundamentals of turns, leaps, and dynamic traveling movements. Dancers are encouraged to wear athletic or dance attire and ballet shoes. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration is available online. Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes Dates: Thursdays, July 16, 23, and 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 20 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio, room 148. See more details •	21	22
23 Open Dance Class for Adults - PSUA Open Dance Class for Adults - PSUA August 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Science Dr, Altoona, PA 16601, USA Penn State Altoona will host summer open dance classes from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Sundays, May 31, June 28, July 26 and August 23 in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. These free classes are open to those 18 and older and will feature movement and engagement through modern dance technique and improvisation. Dancers of all levels, styles, backgrounds and experiences are welcome. The class is presented by Penn State Altoona’s dance program. https://www.facebook.com/events/1403589161627796/ See more details •	24	25	26 Twisted Stitchers Knit In Twisted Stitchers Knit In August 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Scenic Pine Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA Bring your knitting or crocheting project and spend time with other crafters at Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. The Twisted Stitchers group meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm. No sign up necessary! See more details •	27	28	29 Civil War Altoona Historic Walking Tour Civil War Altoona Historic Walking Tour August 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Heritage Plaza, 1401-07 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA As an extension of our A Mansion Divided: The Baker Family and Blair County in the Civil War living history weekend, we are pleased to announce this historic walking tour guided by Dr. Jared Frederick that will further explore Altoona and Blair County's connections to the Civil War era! This tour will see guests navigate through Downtown Altoona and discover the hidden connections that we have to our nation's most pivotal conflict. The meeting and ending point for this event will be at Levity Brewing Co. Altoona located on 11th Avenue here in Altoona, and guests are encouraged to head inside for a drink and bite to eat before and/or afterwards! Tickets for this event are $10.00 per guest and are available now on our website at www.blairhistory.org/events. The tour will begin at 7:00 PM that evening outside of Levity Brewing Co. Altoona, and all ages are welcome! See more details •
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August 5, 2026

Twisted Stitchers Knit In

August 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Scenic Pine Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA

Bring your knitting or crocheting project and spend time with other crafters at Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. The Twisted Stitchers group
meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm. No sign up necessary!

See more details

August 6, 2026

ADULT BALLET CLASS - PSUA

August 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Science Dr, Altoona, PA 16601, USA

Designed for all levels and abilities, this ballet class provides instruction on barre exercises, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination as well as the fundamentals of turns, leaps, and dynamic traveling movements. Dancers are encouraged to wear athletic or dance attire and ballet shoes. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration is available online.

Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes
Dates: Thursdays, July 16, 23, and 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 20
Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio, room 148.

See more details

August 7, 2026

Mean Girls - CLP

August 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Rd, Loretto, PA 15940, USA

Get ready for big laughs, big talent, and a whole lot of pink. 💅

🎟 Grab your tickets before they sell out — THAT would be sooo fetch! https://cressonlake.ludus.com/200508230

📅 Mean Girls: The Musical runs July 28–August 8

See more details

August 8, 2026

American Fete- BCC Summer Party

August 8, 2026
Baker Mansion, 3419 Oak Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

American Féte | A Picnic for All Americans

Join us for an open-air celebration of the American Spirit.

This isn’t just a night on the lawn—it’s an evening of history, community, and a culinary journey through the cultures that built our region.

Your $50 Ticket includes full access to the mansion, an abundant food menu, libations, and a direct contribution to keeping the music of the Blair Concert Chorale alive in our community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/4513088768926474

See more details
FREE ASO event: The Railroader's Life

August 8, 2026
Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Celebrate the music of the rails with this delightful mix of music and history, performed by the ASO Summer Strings. Be sure to check out Downtown Altoona's ArtWalk nearby. Fun for the whole family!

See more details
Mean Girls - CLP

August 8, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Rd, Loretto, PA 15940, USA

Get ready for big laughs, big talent, and a whole lot of pink. 💅

🎟 Grab your tickets before they sell out — THAT would be sooo fetch! https://cressonlake.ludus.com/200508230

📅 Mean Girls: The Musical runs July 28–August 8

See more details

August 9, 2026

AUDITIONS- Rocky Horror Picture Show - CLP

August 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cresson Lake Playhouse, Lantzy Rehearsal Hall, 427 S Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931, USA

The highly anticipated return of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is coming back to the CLP stage October 14–17!

🎭 Auditions: August 9 & 10 at 6:30 PM

Whether you’re a Rocky veteran or ready to do the Time Warp with us for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions!

Find all audition information on our website:

https://www.cressonlake.com/auditions

See more details

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Theatre, music, and visual arts events in Blair County and surrounding areas!

August 2026