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A group of acrobats circle to catch another in midair.

Acrobatic cirque company Circa’s ‘Duck Pond’ comes to Penn State on March 22

March 04, 2025

An acrobat pins another by bending her body backwards at the waist.

Flip Fabrique takes theater to new level with wrestling-inspired ‘SLAM!’

October 17, 2024

A man wearing a crocheted sweater and pants holds a microphone with both hands as he sings into it.

BJ The Chicago Kid will headline free Move Mix Festival on Sept. 14

August 21, 2024

A 3-D miniature model depicts the design intended for a performing-arts venue.

Take a closer look at Eisenhower Auditorium’s design

June 12, 2024

A large audience in an auditorium

Dear Old State: Eisenhower Auditorium celebrates 50 years

May 07, 2024

A master of ceremonies standing at a lecturn addresses a seated audience.

Eisenhower Auditorium gets the gold treatment

May 07, 2024

A man of color stands and plays an acoustic guitar while a woman stands and sings near a microphone.

Performance artists invited to audition for Sept. 14 'Move Mix Festival'

April 23, 2024

Penn State DuBois to welcome comedian Hayden Kristal on April 23

April 12, 2024

A young man smiles as he stands in a satin fashion jacket and backward baseball cap.

‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian Marcello Hernández to perform March 22

February 08, 2024

cast of Urinetown

Penn State Centre Stage presents 'Urinetown: The Musical'

February 08, 2024

A diverse audience sits in a dimly lit auditorium and watch a performance on the stage.

Families invited to apply for discounted arts event tickets

January 14, 2024

Picture of Rosa Eberly and Harry Shearer standing on balcony

Faculty member helps create digital archive of 'Le Show' radio program

December 07, 2023

A woman of color wearing a large plastic drum on a strap around her neck and shoulders, looks up and raises a hand holding a drumstick.

‘Stomp’ returns to Eisenhower Auditorium Nov. 15

October 25, 2023

Auditions for This Is My Brave

Penn State Abington invites public to share personal stories to help others

July 26, 2023

Photo of Bill Burr wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt on a white background

Comedian Bill Burr returns to Penn State University Park this fall

June 27, 2023

Members of a large orchestra are shown in close up playing their instruments while a video screen in the background shows an orangutan.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 6-13

April 05, 2023

A Black man wearing dreadlocks looks pleasantly chill at the photographer.

Campus Comedy Night set for April 12 in Eisenhower Auditorium

March 20, 2023

Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder being kissed by a llama

DuBois to welcome comedic talents of Derrick Knopsnyder on Jan. 10

January 06, 2023

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 11-18

November 09, 2022

Two dancers in pose in mid-air bookend a grounded dancer in a lunge pose.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 23-30

September 20, 2022

Comedian AJ Wilkerson, also known as Florida’s own comedic superhero: Captain Autism

Comedian AJ Wilkerson, 'Captain Autism,' to perform at Penn State DuBois Aug. 30

August 23, 2022

Comedian Nate Bargatze is Coming to the Bryce Jordan Center November 17, 2022

Comedian Nate Bargatze brings 'Raincheck Tour' to Bryce Jordan Center Nov. 17

May 19, 2022

A short, stout girl with a large beehive hairdo looks on as a large woman wearing a frilly housedress sings emphatically.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 7-14

April 06, 2022

A short, stout girl with a large beehive hairdo looks on as a large woman wearing a frilly housedress sings emphatically.

Tickets on sale now for ‘Hairspray’ April 14 at Eisenhower

March 22, 2022

A woman stands surrounded by baked pies.

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 24-March 4

February 22, 2022

A woman stands surrounded by baked pies.

'Waitress' to play Eisenhower Auditorium on March 3

February 10, 2022

Catherine Crimmins rehearsing for A MidSummer Night's Dream

Centre Stage presents Shakespeare's transformative 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

November 17, 2021

A graphic that reads, "Bert Kreischer; the Berty Boy tour; Relapse"

Comedian Bert Kreischer coming to the BJC in April 2022

October 26, 2021

Centre Film Festival ticket image

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 28-Nov. 4

October 26, 2021

two people touch hands

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 30-Oct. 7

September 29, 2021

A diverse group of artists stand on a stage and perform.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 9-16

September 08, 2021

"Sanitize This" film poster banner with nine people on red carpet in front of Emmaus theatre marquee reading, "Sanitize This Private Premier"

Schuylkill professors earn dozens of awards for romcom short, 'Sanitize This!'

May 27, 2021

two men are sitting at a bar, one man talking animatedly, and a woman is sitting backward at a piano bench listening

Berks' mainstage production, 'Now and Then,' to stream online

April 22, 2021

Lucille Corcos, Everybody’s Downtown, 1948

Palmer Museum of Art showcases the exuberant art of Lucille Corcos

March 23, 2021

Illustration of woman in astronaut suit in space

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 10-20

December 09, 2020

lucky boy rehearsal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 13-20

February 12, 2020

A man propped up on one arm holds up another acrobat with his other arm.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 16-23

January 15, 2020

Shaver's Creek fall festival

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 24-31

October 23, 2019

Arboretum Pumpkin Festival 2012 - jack-o'-lanterns

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 10-17

October 09, 2019

College of Education Alumni

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 3-10

October 02, 2019

A group of people dressed in casual clothing listen to a man dressed as a Mormon talk about his religion.

Q&A with Penn State alumni Brinie Wallace, Patrick Graver

September 30, 2019

A group of men wearing matching button-down shirts and slacks smile while they stand in a row.

Lottery ticket policy announced for ‘The Book of Mormon’

September 30, 2019

A person dressed in a costume featuring straw, beads and feathers gestures at two men wearing matching button-down shirts and slacks and toting luggage.

Tickets on sale now for 'The Book of Mormon'

September 11, 2019

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 12-19

September 11, 2019

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 5-12

September 04, 2019

Comedian Shawn Felipe to perform at Penn State Mont Alto

September 03, 2019

Man in red shirt standing in center of circle of students and gesturing with hands.

Improv teaches chemical engineering REU students valuable skills

August 28, 2019

Pullo Season 2019-20

The Pullo Center at Penn State York announces 2019-20 season of entertainment

July 17, 2019

A man dressed in garb made from straw, feathers and beads waves his hand as he sings while two man dressed in similar outfits of pants, a button-down shirt, and tie and holding on to luggage watch and smile.

'The Book of Mormon' performances begin Oct. 8 at Eisenhower Auditorium

July 08, 2019

Things to Do at Penn State: April 18-25

April 17, 2019

Things to Do at Penn State: April 11-18

April 10, 2019

Student Programming Association presents Michael Che

April 04, 2019

illustration of six students on stage

Harrisburg theatre program to present '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

March 25, 2019

Shaver's Creek Maple Harvest Festival - cultural history interpretation

Things to Do at Penn State: March 21-28

March 20, 2019

A woman throws her head back and sings while playing at a grand piano.

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 21-28

February 21, 2019

Arts Business Ideas Competition

2019 Art Business Ideas Competition now accepting entries

February 05, 2019

Saturday Night Live's Michael Che to perform March 22 at Penn State Behrend

January 22, 2019

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 8-15

November 07, 2018

carved pumpkins

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 18-25

October 17, 2018

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 4-11

October 03, 2018

An image of Trevor Noah and information about upcoming Bryce Jordan Center show

Comedian Trevor Noah to come to Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 7

August 21, 2018

Comedian Adam DeVine to perform April 24 at the Bryce Jordan Center

March 22, 2018

Metallica Concert 2018

Metallica to make first appearance at Bryce Jordan Center since 1997

February 26, 2018

Glovers Reef photo by XL Catlin Seaview Survey - The Ocean Agency - Christophe Bailhache

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 22-March 1

February 21, 2018

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 8-15

February 07, 2018

Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour

Comedian Kevin Hart to appear Sept. 22 at Bryce Jordan Center

January 29, 2018

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