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Arts and Cultural Events

Johnstown is swiftly becoming a hub for all forms of artistic expression. This list highlights some of the more unique events happening throughout the local area!

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12

VOMA Presents: The Dave D Quartet

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

The Dave D Quartet is a 4-piece acoustic/electric band out of the Johnstown area featuring Dave Distefano (Guitar), Jono Poltrack (Guitar), Mark Weakland (Drums) and Mike Wozniak (Upright Bass). Four…

$10

One Family’s Experience of the Holocaust

Heritage Discovery Center 201 6th Avenue, Johnstown, PA, United States

While exploring the international exhibition “Let Me Be Myself — The Life Story of Anne Frank,” join us for a powerful personal perspective on the history that shaped our world.…

Oh So Artsy Folk Art Party

Bottle Works 411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown, PA, United States

Get ready for a colorful afternoon of creativity at our Oh So Artsy Folk Art Party! Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of folk art. Designed especially for children…

Free

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA, United States

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing…

$66 – $154
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA, United States

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing…

$66 – $154
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12

VOMA Presents: Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Adler Blues Band

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Jimmy Adler is regarded as one of Pittsburgh’s best blues performers and is no stranger to Johnstown, having performed at past Flood City Music Festivals and Cambria City Ethnic Fest…

$15
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12
“Dare to Dream, Jr”

“Dare to Dream, Jr”

Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, PA, United States

A musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare…

$8 – $12
Theft & Murder

Theft & Murder

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A homage to the Pink Panther films, the story focuses on French inspector Peter Arkin, an incompetent but well-meaning man who is tasked with finding a missing jewel known as…

$15

Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club

Heritage Discovery Center 201 6th Avenue, Johnstown, PA, United States

The final Last Friday of the season! Johnstown favorites The Rusty Shackles will entertain, and guest bartenders are John and Michelle Polacek. The entire Heritage Discovery Center will be open…

Free
Theft & Murder

Theft & Murder

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A homage to the Pink Panther films, the story focuses on French inspector Peter Arkin, an incompetent but well-meaning man who is tasked with finding a missing jewel known as…

$15

Summer Wellness Series

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Find your balance with this NEW Summer Wellness Series. Brought to you by Heritage Johnstown, Redemption Fitness, and Vintage Imports, each registration includes yoga and pilates under the Polacek Pavilion…

$40
Theft & Murder

Theft & Murder

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A homage to the Pink Panther films, the story focuses on French inspector Peter Arkin, an incompetent but well-meaning man who is tasked with finding a missing jewel known as…

$15
Theft & Murder

Theft & Murder

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A homage to the Pink Panther films, the story focuses on French inspector Peter Arkin, an incompetent but well-meaning man who is tasked with finding a missing jewel known as…

$15

Johnstown Concert Series: Philly Street Strings

First Presbyterian Church 309 Lincoln Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Philly Street Strings is a dynamic, new orchestra based in Indiana, PA. The ensemble, founded by violinists Stanley and Swana Chepaitis, features 12 professional string players who have performed and…

$5 – $25
THE NETHER

THE NETHER

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

THE NETHER IS a play by Jennifer Haley. Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn prize. THE NETHER is a serpentine crime drama and a haunting sci-fi thriller that explores…

$12
THE NETHER

THE NETHER

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

THE NETHER IS a play by Jennifer Haley. Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn prize. THE NETHER is a serpentine crime drama and a haunting sci-fi thriller that explores…

$12

Blippi Story Hour

Heritage Discovery Center 201 6th Avenue, Johnstown, PA, United States

Join us for a special Blippi story hour as we get ready to welcome Blippi to the 1st Summit Arena! We’ll have a storytime, craft, Blippi song, and even a…

THE NETHER

THE NETHER

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

THE NETHER IS a play by Jennifer Haley. Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn prize. THE NETHER is a serpentine crime drama and a haunting sci-fi thriller that explores…

$12

VOMA Presents: ELEANOR WALRUS

Venue of Merging Arts 305 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

VOMA is happy to welcome back Eleanor Walrus after their first local show last September. Pittsburgh's premiere psychedelic Beatles tribute band will be performing all of your favorite Beatle’s songs…

$15

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Summer Wellness Series

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Find your balance with this NEW Summer Wellness Series. Brought to you by Heritage Johnstown, Redemption Fitness, and Vintage Imports, each registration includes yoga and pilates under the Polacek Pavilion…

$40

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Highmark BCBS Free Concert: The Hillbilly Biscuits w/ The Old Willow

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

The first in the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Free Summer Concert Series! Hailing from the beautiful Mountain State of West Virginia, The Hillbilly Biscuits have been making and performing…

Free

Little Shop of Horrors, The Musical

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn…

$23

Highmark BCBS Free Concert: Billy Price Band with Smooth Sound Band

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

The second in the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Free Summer Concert Series! Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the…

Free
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15

Rock 4 Child Hunger: An Evening with Dogs In a Pile

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

A great night for a great cause! Rock 4 Child Hunger is a benefit for the Cambria County Backpack Project, which provides weekend meals for food-insecure children. Dogs in a…

$20 – $25
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15
Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company gathers to season audiences with the powerful recipe that is the Bard’s charm. Living voices giving air to something that must be remembered. Band of…

$10 – $15

Night Zero

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

The triple bill of Neon Belly, Flowerchild, and Deadtronica is unmissable! Deadtronica featuring Aron Manger of the The Disco Biscuits and Cloudchord: Inspired by the timeless music and communal spirit…

Free

Summer Wellness Series

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Find your balance with this NEW Summer Wellness Series. Brought to you by Heritage Johnstown, Redemption Fitness, and Vintage Imports, each registration includes yoga and pilates under the Polacek Pavilion…

$40
Une Belle Fleur

Une Belle Fleur

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

This historical fiction play imagines the mystique and courtly drama surrounding the creation of the world’s first authentic ballet, Ballet Comique de la Reine, in the court of Catherine de…

$15
Une Belle Fleur

Une Belle Fleur

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

This historical fiction play imagines the mystique and courtly drama surrounding the creation of the world’s first authentic ballet, Ballet Comique de la Reine, in the court of Catherine de…

$15
Une Belle Fleur

Une Belle Fleur

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

This historical fiction play imagines the mystique and courtly drama surrounding the creation of the world’s first authentic ballet, Ballet Comique de la Reine, in the court of Catherine de…

$15

Highmark BCBS Free Concert: Natalie Brooke wsg The Regal Sweet

Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

The third and final show in the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Free Summer Concert Series — our post-festival celebration! Natalie Brooke is a rock star. A virtuoso funk /…

Free
Une Belle Fleur

Une Belle Fleur

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

This historical fiction play imagines the mystique and courtly drama surrounding the creation of the world’s first authentic ballet, Ballet Comique de la Reine, in the court of Catherine de…

$15

Art Walk in the Park

Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United States

Art Walk in the Park is a community one-day event to be held in Stackhouse Park located in Johnstown, PA. The event will showcase the work of artists, artisans, crafters,…

Free

Who Dunit?

Who Dunit?

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

One of the most original comedy-mystery plots of all time. It first ran as a short story in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and was later a hit on "Alfred Hitchcock…

$19
Who Dunit?

Who Dunit?

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

One of the most original comedy-mystery plots of all time. It first ran as a short story in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and was later a hit on "Alfred Hitchcock…

$19
Who Dunit?

Who Dunit?

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

One of the most original comedy-mystery plots of all time. It first ran as a short story in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and was later a hit on "Alfred Hitchcock…

$19

Who Dunit?

Who Dunit?

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

One of the most original comedy-mystery plots of all time. It first ran as a short story in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and was later a hit on "Alfred Hitchcock…

$19
Who Dunit?

Who Dunit?

Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United States

One of the most original comedy-mystery plots of all time. It first ran as a short story in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and was later a hit on "Alfred Hitchcock…

$19
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