One of the most electrifying and visionary artists in contemporary music is coming to downtown State College. On Thursday, September 4, GRAMMY-nominated drummer, producer, and composer Kassa Overall brings his critically acclaimed CREAM Tour to Manny’s Live Performance Space, offering an intimate, high-voltage night of musical innovation.

At Harrison's Eat Well Catering, we believe that every event deserves more than just a meal; it deserves a memorable culinary experience that enhances every moment. Since 2000, we’ve proudly served the State College area with flavorful menus, reliable service, and thoughtful hospitality. Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a business conference, or gathering with friends to celebrate life’s milestones, our team is here to make it seamless and delicious.

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State presents a special exhibition giving extra weight to the democratic ideal of power of the people, titled “Shaping American Histories, Dreaming American Futures,” on view now through July 27. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to voice their reflections on the nation’s past, present and future via a community response wall. Ideas contributed to the response wall will help shape the Palmer’s upcoming invitational exhibition in summer 2026, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The America250PA initiative, in proud partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, celebrated a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony at the Centre Furnace Mansion on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

A new 47-foot-long photographic streetscape of contemporary College Avenue from University Drive to Atherton Street is now on permanent public exhibit in the State College Municipal Building.

One of the newest businesses within Titan Energy Park in Bellefonte is an art studio that is giving kids, families, and creatives of all experience levels a space to slow down and make something meaningful. Very Veronica Art, owned by local artist Veronica Yoder, is now open and offers public classes, private parties, and camps focused on fun, functional art.

The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest is the premier event for craft beer lovers and Penn State fans. Held for the first time in 2024, the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest took place on the field of Beaver Stadium at the Pennsylvania State University campus. These are hallowed grounds for any Penn State Football fan. This beer festival was a celebration of Pennsylvania breweries and other breweries with ties to Happy Valley, featuring 75 different craft beverage producers sampling their creations for the attendees.

The Nittany Knights will be performing Just SING! at 7 pm on May 17th, 2025 at the State Theatre in downtown State College. The annual spring show will feature 2024 International Barbershop Harmony Society GOLD Medal Quartet Winners, Three and a Half Men, Penn State Barbershop Quartet The Valley Four and choirs from State College High School, Mount Nittany Middle School, and Park Forest Middle School.

For nearly a century, the Nittany Lion Inn has been a cherished gathering place at Penn State University, welcoming alumni, students, and visitors alike. Whether for milestone celebrations, game day traditions, or a quiet retreat in the heart of campus, the inn has long been an integral part of the Happy Valley experience. Now, after a thoughtful transformation, the Nittany Lion Inn reopens its doors, blending historic charm with a fresh, modern approach.