From crickets bouncing on trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting into all sorts of shapes, OVO exudes an extraordinary sense of spectacle that tickles the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO enchants our inner child with its gentle exuberance. Made up of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 53 artists, OVO ("egg" in Portuguese) showcases high-level acrobatic acts that redefine the limits of the human body.

The weather outside might be frightful, so why don't you come inside and enjoy a live performance at the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State? From the traditional holiday favorite The Nutcracker to the immersive and multimedia spectacular What does PURPLE sound like?, there is something for everyone to take the chill out of the air this winter season.

Join the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra and Maestro Gerardo Edelstein for our annual Holiday Concert and celebrate sounds of the holiday season! Experience a dramatic retelling of the Christmas story with the majestic Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns, featuring the State College Area High School Master Singers. Enjoy the familiar sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and sing along with Handel’s Hallelujah from Messiah, featuring a collaboration with State College Advanced String Orchestra students. Join us for a concert that will fuel your holiday spirit!

The holidays are a magical time, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by finding the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift at the 2024 Holiday Market hosted by the Bellefonte Art Museum!

The sixth annual Centre Film Festival recently wrapped after bringing nearly 200 thought-provoking independent films spanning multiple genres and formats to audiences in theatres throughout Happy Valley, PA, as well as to virtual audiences throughout the Commonwealth.

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd—Stephen Sondheim’s twisted story of love, revenge, and infamous meat pies! In the dark heart of Victorian-era London, Sweeney Todd, a wrongly exiled barber, seeks retribution against the lecherous Judge Turpin, the architect of his ruin.

If you are interested in making State College an easier place to drive through, or if you want some more information about the architecture in the Centre County region, or if you simply need some gift ideas for the holiday season, the Centre County Historical Society has multiple events that you can enjoy!

The Blue Band was founded in 1899, but it only took one year for the organization to realize a Drum Major would be needed to help lead the band.

Though the weather outside has been comfortable, the Penn State School of Music is offering many opportunities for you to come inside and enjoy live music. May it be at the Pavillion Theatre, Recital Hall or Eisenhower Auditorium, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy!