Planning for an autumnal weekend in central Pennsylvania? We’re here to help. StateCollege.com highlights many of the State College area’s scheduled activities every Friday in Weekend Plans.
For even more suggestions, check out our calendar of events, weekly newsletter, yard-sale classifieds and open-house listings. Or visit our weather page for the latest forecasts.
Friday, Sept. 30
In ‘Moneyball’ — starring, in part, Brad Pitt — the manager of the Oakland As pulls together a ball team on a budget, with help from computer-generated analysis. It’s playing this weekend at the College 9 Theatre and the UEC 12 Theater.
’50/50′ offers a comedic account of a 27-year-old’s cancer diagnosis — and his struggle to beat back the disease. The film is showing at the UEC 12 Theater.
Starting Friday, the State Theatre will host the Workers of the World Film Festival. Put on by the Penn State Institute for the Arts and Humanities, the festival will spotlight 16 films that explore the world of work, from West Virginia coal mines to Tokyo noodle shops.
More complete movie listings throughout the weekend are available on StateCollege.com.
Performing Arts
Renowned jazz singer Gretchen Parlato will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium. Shuttle service from the Eisenhower Parking Deck will be available.
The State College Downtown Farmers Market continues on Locust Lane (across from the HUB lawn) between College Avenue and Beaver Avenue. The market is held Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Most of the fruits and vegetables sold are seasonal. Some of the vendors sell baked goods, canned goods and crafts all season long. All vendors produce or grow what they sell.
Other area farmers markets are included in the StateCollege.com community calendar.
Sports
The Penn State women’s volleyball team will take on Wisconsin at 7 p.m. at Rec Hall.
Bars and Clubs
At Otto’s Pub and Brewery in State College, the Sveltones will play starting about 10 p.m.
The Autoport in State College will have happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Chris Good is scheduled to play at 8 p.m.
At Bar Bleu in State College, happy hour will run from 9 to 11 p.m. Lowjack will play starting at 10:30 p.m.
In Toftrees, the Down Under Steakhouse will host happy hour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Rusty will play at 8 p.m. And at the Gingerbread Man in State College, DJ Boner will entertain starting at 10 p.m.; happy hour will run from 10 p.m. to midnight.
For more complete bar specials and entertainment listings, visit StateCollege.com’s Bar Tour page.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Community Events
The 12th annual Downtown State College Fall Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hayrides, pumpkin-carving, pony rides, a community-resources fair, a dessert competition and other attractions are planned. Earlier in the morning, borough officials will host a dedication ceremony for Mayor Welch Plaza and a celebration of the borough’s domestic-partner registry. Details about those events are available in this news report.
Starting at 9 a.m., Otto’s Pub and Brewery will host the Fall Fest Brewery Collectibles Show. Collectors from several states will be on hand to display, buy, sell and trade collectibles from breweries past and present.
The State College Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds in Boalsburg.
Sports
The Penn State football team will take on Indiana in Bloomington. The game is slated for a noon kick-off and will be carried by ESPNU. Full Penn State football coverage is available through StateCollege.com’s football page. (For those traveling to Bloomington, here’s a look at some dining and entertainment options there.)
The State College Area Rollers will host a Fall Brawl at Penn Skates, 2210 High Tech Drive. The doors will open at 5 p.m.
The Penn State field-hockey team will play Northwestern at noon at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex.
The Penn State women’s volleyball team will play Minnesota at 6 p.m. at Rec Hall.
The Penn State men’s soccer team will play Michigan at 7 p.m. at Jeffrey Field.
Sunday, Oct. 2
Community Events
The State College Jaycees and Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host a Punt, Pass and Kick competition. It’s scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at Holuba Hall.
Hot Peas ‘n Butter, a children’s-music group, will play at Eisenhower Auditorium at 2 p.m.
Celebrate the Harvest, a reception of local cuisine paired with a presentation about the Centre County Farmland Trust, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Cafe and Aleworks, in Millheim.
