Penn State football’s Blue-White weekend has arrived. Here are 5 other things to do
Penn State football’s Blue-White game returns Saturday, but that’s just part of a jam-packed weekend for events across Centre County.
‘Rock the ‘80s Concert’
Since 2013, the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund’s “Rock the 80s Concert” has raised more than $100,000 to support local cancer patients who are undergoing treatment, according to a news release from the nonprofit. COVID led to the cancellation of the concert in 2020 and 2021, but it returns on Friday at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre in downtown State College.
Jeff Brown will once again host this year’s concert, which will feature 10 local bands including Anchor & Arrow and Velveeta. A pre-event “Totally Rad Reception” will be held at the Kish Expect More Store, 114 S. Allen St., from 5-6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit The State Theatre’s website.
Earth Fest
Earth Day is Friday, and residents are invited to celebrate from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. The event lets kids and adults spend time outdoors, with activities and games, local vendors and entertainment and a chance to learn about the environment from local organizations. Visit www.crpr.org/special-events for more information.
Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run
The day after the Blue-White game, return to Beaver Stadium after a 5K run or 2-mile family fun walk. The annual event benefits Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The run starts near the Bryce Jordan Center on Curtin Road, goes through Penn State’s campus and ends on the Beaver Stadium field via the stadium tunnel. Visit specialolympicspa.org/beaver-stadium-run to register and learn more.
Recycled Show
Check out how local artists have used recycled materials to create art in the 2022 Recycled Show at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. The show opens Friday with a reception from 7-9 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday; the gallery’s hours are 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit artallianceofcentralpa.org to learn more.
Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk
Community members will join together Sunday to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, the walk starts at Sidney Friedman Park, with proceeds benefiting AFSP. The event is from 1-2 p.m., with registration starting at 11 a.m. Visit www.afsp.org/centre to register and learn more.
