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Painting Night at the Potter County Artisan Center
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Inspire your inner artist to explore your talent this winter by being part of a class at the Potter County Artisan Center in Coudersport.
Oil and Acrylic Painter Gary Perkins will be hosting a ‘Painting Night’ on the first and third Thursday of the month starting at 6:30pm. Bring your in-process paintings and supplies to enjoy an evening of creativity with other painters from the area. Price is $10,00.
To register for these classes or events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street. Hours are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.

Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Eagle Watch at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Calling all bird watchers – Bald Eagle nesting season is upon us!
Join a park naturalist at the Wildlife Viewing Area Gazebo of Sinnemahoning State Park for a view of the park’s active Eagle nest. Stop by anytime, repeat visitors welcome.
Meets at: The Wildlife Viewing Area

Meet Authors Bill Robertson and James Baumgratz - Book Event
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
The Potter County Artisan Center will host a presentation on April 19th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM by authors, Bill Robertson and James Baumgratz. Enjoy an afternoon discussion about their most recent publications. The authors will sign copies of their books, for sale at the Artisan Co-op, after the presentation.
To register, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street. The co-op’s winter hours are Monday through Friday 12 to 4:00 pm and Saturday 9-5pm.
Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Pokemon Club
2025-04-24 15:30, 2025-05-01 15:30, 2025-05-08 15:30, 2025-05-15 15:30 | Pop’s Culture Shoppe, 25 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, United States
Meet other fans at Pop’s Culture Shoppe in Wellsboro every Thursday at 3:30 pm who love to collect the cards and play Pokémon.
Learn the basics, improve your game, and even play in tournaments with our Professor of Pokémon! Free!
Visit the website or call Pop’s Culture Shoppe for details.

Running on Jackson in Wellsboro
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Fans of the classic stylings of the incomparable Jackson Browne will want to mark their calendar and head to the Deane Center in Wellsboro on Friday, April 25th for this unforgettable performance.
. With a career spanning over 50 years, Jackson Browne’s legacy as a singer, songwriter and musician is unparalleled. His iconic hits like “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Rock Me On The Water,” “The Load Out/Stay,” “Somebody’s Baby,” “Tender is the Night” and countless others have captivated audiences worldwide.
Running On Jackson – The Premier Jackson Browne Tribute Concert is the ultimate homage to Jackson Browne’s musical genius, meticulously recreating the electrifying experience of a Jackson Browne show and delivering his most cherished songs and more with astonishing precision. The performance doesn’t just capture the sound of Jackson Browne, it embodies the look and feel of one of Jackson’s concerts right down to the last detail. When Running On Jackson graces the stage, it’s as if Jackson and his band have stepped right into the venue.
Get your tickets and celebrate this great artist at this night of live music in the heart of historic downtown Wellsboro!

Deane Little Beans Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Bring the kids to the Deane Center on Saturday morning, April 26th for an Earth Day Celebration that will offer fun, education, and entertainment.
Celebrating nature and learning about the many wonders of our natural habitat in a fun-filled way is the focus of this entertaining event. RSVP as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (570)-724-6220 or Emma@deanecenter.com

Wildflower Walk at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join a park naturalist and discover the wild blooms that are surefire signs of the spring season across Sinnemahoning State Park.
This free event offers nature enthusiasts an opportunity to observe the coming seasonal transformation across areas of the park. Wear appropriate footwear and gear and join the park staff for this wonderful afternoon presentation. Learn to identify common forest flowers and enjoy some time outside this spring when you join a walk focused on the spring wildflowers blooming on the forest floor.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

HG Improv Club
2025-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Deane Center Warehouse Gallery, 3 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
On Saturday, April 26 from 6-7PM, Hamilton-Gibson Productions will hold its first Improv Club meeting. The Club will be a place where anyone 13 and older can enjoy the fun of improv games and activities.
Improv is short for improvisation and in theatre refers to unscripted scenes, usually comedic in nature. Popular improv shows on screen include “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and “Game Changer,” and live improv shows are becoming more and more common. Improv Club is not a show, though watching other people take their turns is a big part of the fun. The club is for people who want to get more comfortable onstage in a low-stakes situation, meet new friends, and just be silly for an hour.
Improv Club will be in the Warehouse Theatre Gallery at 3 Central Ave., Wellsboro. There is a $5 member fee at the door (kids get in free with a participating parent), and the fee will go toward future club activities. Club members will be asked what types of activities they are interested in and about scheduling. Pre-registration is appreciated. To register or ask a question, email info@hamiltongibson.org or call (570) 724-2079.

Symphonic & Brass Bands Concert at Mansfield
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Mansfield University, Manfield, PA, United States
The music department of Commonwealth University – Mansfield presents a free performance by the Symphonic & Brass Bands at 7:30 pm at the Steadman Theater- Butler Music Center. Experience a fantastic evening of live performance in this amazing venue on the historic Mansfield Campus.
For more information call the School of Music, Theater & Dance at 570-389-4289.

Wildlife Table Talk : River Otters
2025-04-27 12:30 - 14:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Learn about one of the region’s wildlife neighbors on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, from 12:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M during Wildlife Table Talk: River Otters presented at Sinnemahoning State Park.
Stop by the wildlife center and chat with a park naturalist about the incredible river otter. Touch an otter pelt, identify a track, and learn all about the otters return to the First Fork Valley. Attend this program at any time between 12:30 and 2:30.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

Concert Choir Concert at Mansfield
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Mansfield University, Manfield, PA, United States
The music department of Commonwealth University – Mansfield presents a free performance by the Concert Choir at 2:00 pm at the Steadman Theater- Butler Music Center. Experience an afternoon of exquisite music by the famous Mansfield Concert Choir on the historic Mansfield Campus.
For more information call the School of Music, Theater & Dance at 570-389-4289.

57th Annual Potter Tioga Maple Festival
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Coudersport Square, 1 2nd St., Coudersport, PA, 16915
The 2025 Potter-Tioga Maple Fest will take place Friday and Saturday May 2nd & 3rd in the Coudersport Courthouse Square.

Be part of the celebration this weekend filled with fun, good food, entertainment, vendors and all the sweet maple products produced right here in north central Pennsylvania! The festival starts Friday at 11am when maple producers gather in Courthouse Square for a day full of fun for all ages. Performances of music continue all weekend in the gazebo bringing great music to the festivities.
The fun continues with food, vendors and informational exhibits all day Saturday. There will be a basket raffle in the Maple Tent and a Car show featuring classic vehicles in the Consistory from 9 am to 3pm. Tour the Elliot Ness Museum and learn about Potter County’s most famous resident. Come out for this weekend of family fun!

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Get your tickets and sit back for an evening of fantastic music as Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light take to the stage at the Deane Center on Friday, May 2nd.
Fresh off a first-place win at the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass).
Sumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit, singing and writing with the genre-bending Boston group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own, Sumner’s songs have been critically acclaimed, winning the Lennon Award in the folk category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song “Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);” earning her a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition; and being chosen four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as one of the top Massachusetts entries in the Tiny Desk Competition.
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light released their debut LP in the summer of 2022 to critical acclaim.

Potter County Artisan Center Student Art Show
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-17 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
The Potter County Artisan Co-op will host the Second Annual Student Art Show that will run from May 3 – May 17.
Highlighting the artistic talents of students from five participating school districts, encompassing grades Primary through 12, the center encourages our community and visitors to mark your calendar and support the artistic growth of young people from our region..
To open the event, the Co-op will host a reception and a hands-on creative project for attendees as part of The Remake Learning Days on May 3 from 1-3pm. Treats and crafts available for all during this time to celebrate the beginning of the student art show.

Amphibian Adventure at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Come learn about amphibians on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM during this free educational program!
Join the park naturalist and explore the wetlands around the Campground Amphitheatre at Sinnemahoning State Park in search of frogs, toads and salamanders!
Dress for the weather and prepare for wet feet.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a
Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888-
PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).

Hellbenders: Creepy Crawlers or Awesome Amphibians? at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-05-03 20:30 - 21:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Hellbenders: Creepy Crawlers or Awesome Amphibians?
Take an in-depth look at one of the most unique creatures found in Sinnemahoning State Park during this free presentation. Also called a “snot-otter”, the hellbender is North America’s largest amphibian, but populations are in decline and adding the hellbender to the endangered species list has been proposed. This hour-long program will cover the life cycle, habitat, and history of an often-misunderstood animal.
Meet at: Campground Amphitheater

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888- PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).

Bell Bottom Blues
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Head to the Deane Center on Friday, May 9th for an evening of live music featuring a tribute to the immortal Eric Clapton!
The Bell Bottom Blues was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Through its evolution, the band has been carefully constructed to create the essence of the Clapton sound, from his guitar arrangements to his distinctive vocal sound. This is what separates The Bell Bottom Blues from all others and makes us unique in the market. We have been told time and time again by our audiences and fans that “they close their eyes during a show and could swear that they were actually at a Clapton concert”.

Bird Migration Station at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by joining a park naturalist in Sinnemahoning State Park’s 40 Maples Day use Area at 10:00 a.m. for a 2-hour observation of birds that have stopped into Sinnemahoning to refuel.
The staff educator will also be recording data for the PA Bird Atlas along the way. Binoculars provided on a first come first serve basis.
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

King of the Wing
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 | John J. Collins Park, Union Street, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Galeton is the place to be on Saturday, May 10th for what is always one of the region’s favorite events!
The Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its fifth annual King of the Wing chicken wing cook off contest on Saturday, May 10th from 10am-5pm at the John J. Collins Memorial (Centertown) Park in Galeton. Plan now to join friends new and old for a day filled with family fun, great food, and entertainment – all for the love of the “Buffalo Wing” and to raise money for the Galeton Fireworks Committee.
Wings will be judged at 4:30pm. Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Best of show, fan favorite, and most sold.
Competitor registration and vendor information on the website – Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce – King of the Wing

Paint & Pour for Kids
2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Let your kids explore their creative spirit at this fun event at the Potter County Artisan Center!
Paint and Pour for Kids is the second class in the PCAC monthly Kids Art Series, that will be held on May 15 from 3:00-4:30.
Oil and Acrylic Master Painter, Gary Perkins, will teach students how to create a painting using pouring acrylic on canvas. Gary Perkins is a well-known local oil and acrylic painter. He has painted many of Potter County’s most well-known landmarks.
Price of the class is $25.00 and includes all materials. Snack is also provided.

Briskets & Beer Fundraiser
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Mansfield PA, 23 N Main St, Mansfield, PA, 16933
On Friday, May 16th, The Mansfield Foundation presents “Brisket & Beer,” an event benefiting the Mansfield Borough Pool.
Rolling Smoke BBQ will provide Beef Brisket, Veggie Fritters, and Smoked Mac & Cheese.
Meals are priced at $20 each, with both take-out and dine-in options available.
For information or to place orders, call 570-463-4040

Mainesburg Spring Fest 2025 - "Up in the Air"
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Mainesburg Community Center, 103 Williams Rd, Mainesburg, PA, 16932
This year’s Spring Fest is set to take off on Saturday, May 17th at 11:00 am with an exciting theme: “UP in the Air!”

Hosted by Mainesburg PA Hometown Happenings, the festival offers a day of high-flying fun for families and friends of all ages. From colorful kites to paper airplanes, every activity is designed to celebrate things that take to the sky! Festivalgoers can look forward to:

Start the day off with a “Mountain Run” before enjoying a full day of fun activities like…

Kite Building & Decorating – Craft your own kite and watch it dance in the spring breeze. DIY Bottle Rockets – Launch your own rocket and see how high it can go! Paper Airplanes – Test your skills and see whose airplane soars the farthest. Bouncy Houses – Jump to new heights in our inflatable playground. Face Painting – Transform into a butterfly, superhero or anything your imagination desires.

This year’s theme is all about looking up, dreaming big and enjoying the beauty of the sky. The whole community is invited to come out, have fun, and experience the joy of spring in the most uplifting way!

Spring Fest is free and open to the public. Food and craft vendors, music and additional entertainment will also be available. Bring your friends, bring your family and get ready to go UP in the Air!

The Goodyears: Lumber, Iron & Rail - Program at Sinnemahoning State Park
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
The Goodyears: Lumber, Iron, and Rail. – The Goodyear family built an empire logging hemlocks in North Central Pennsylvania. This free one-hour program will discuss what made them so successful, what lead their downfall and the legacy they left behind.
This free event begins at 7:00 PM.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

Dan Shipe & Friends in Concert
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
A truly special event when once again the best in live music takes to the stage of the Deane Center in the heart of historic Wellsboro!
Be there when musicians Dan Shipe, Dave Cavage, Steve Belcher, Fred Lantz, and Molly Cary join musical forces for an evening of sublime bluegrass, folk, and Americana. The fans of Burnt Toast, Hickory Project, and great music will want to get tickets to be part of the audience for this sublime evening!
Audiences know there is always a great performance waiting to be experienced when you book a ticket for a show at the Deane Center.
