Plan Your Arts Fest @ 3 Dots!

– by Ellie Aungst

Experience the excitement of Arts Fest at 3 Dots Downtown this Wednesday through Saturday. Enjoy captivating free puppetry performances, followed by paid puppetry workshops suitable for all ages. Explore the Artists' Market@ 3 Dots Downtown and discover the works of 15 talented local artists, makers, and musicians. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, music, craftsmanship and more exciting events at 3 Dots Downtown this Wednesday - Saturday!

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Baby Rave!
Wednesday, July 12

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sidney Friedman Parklet!

In conjunction with Arts Fest – in partnership with the Central PA Festival of the Arts, we’re presenting Gorinto Productions x 3 Dots Baby Rave: Arts Fest Edition! Dancing & grooves for all ages - bring your own baby headphones!

This event, held at Sidney Friedman Park, is FREE to the public – BYOBH (bring your own baby headphones) 

"Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, music, craftsmanship and more exciting events at 3 Dots Downtown this Wednesday - Saturday!"

Laurencio Ruiz: Give Me a Hand
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, July 12-14

  • 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm

Laurencio Ruiz: Give Me a Hand @3 Dots Downtown Patio, free performances followed by paid puppetry workshops for all ages. Come make a puppet hand with Laurencio! Family friendly! For toddlers and older. (3+) Only $5 for workshop admission!

We’ll be outside enjoying the sunshine, and hope you’ll do the same!

  • 1:00-1:30 - Performance (Free!)
  • 1:30-2:30 - Workshop ($5) - Limit to 16 children
  • 3:30-4:00 - Performance (Free!)
  • 4:00-4:30 - Workshop ($5) - Limit to 16 children

Pay cash or Venmo at the door

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 Nico's 30th Birthday Party
Thursday, July 13

  • 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Come celebrate our very own solar soul child numero uno as they enter their fourth decade on terra firma!

DJ Elbow Knee Knee will be crushing the wheels of steel! 

Artist Market
Friday, July 14

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Shop the Dots! Artists' Market@ 3 Dots Downtown Come & shop from local artists, makers, and musicians! Featuring 15 local artists and craftspeople! 

Gorinto & 3 Dots ~ Central PA Festival of the Arts Stage~ Featuring: Big Lazy (Jazz Noir // NYC)
Saturday, July 15

  • 2:00 - 8:00 pm
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In conjunction with Arts Fest - in partnership with the Central PA Festival of the Arts, we're presenting Gorinto Productions Central PA Festival of the Arts Stage at 3 Dots Downtown!

Gorinto Productions is an arts and music programming initiative based in Central Pennsylvania with national scope that works collaboratively to curate transformative, inclusive atmospheres. Gorinto Productions is known for its various residency series, one off extravaganzas and for creating the experimental music and arts weekend, Rhoneymeade Fest, which has come to be a shining annual staple of the region www.GorintoProductions.com

  • 2:00 p.m. DJ Elbow Knee Knee (ALL VINYL) opening/between sets
  • 3:00 p.m. Aaron Rito (CO)
  • 4:00 p.m. Wave
  • 5:00 p.m. Open Music
  • 6:00 p.m. Big Lazy (NYC)

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events