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Upcoming Events 
*All event times and dates are subject to change

July 10: Kids of all ages are invited to a FREE event at the Boal Barn Amphitheater from 4-5pm with a full hour of music and stories with Reggie Harris about the Underground Railroad. Reggie is a master song leader who loves to help people discover that they can make a difference at any age, wherever they may live. The Underground Railroad is one of the most important chapters in American History, and one of it’s stops is very close by in Bellefonte. This engaging, interactive concert of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom reveals the hope, power and eventually, the triumph that was accomplished by shared by a network of multicultural allies. Through song, story, audience invlvement and a multi-media presentation, Music and the Underground Railroad provides an understanding of the secrets and passion of this powerful era. RSVP so that we can prepare the space. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
'Acoustic Brew' at 7-8:30pm ~ Reggie Harris/Underground RR to perform. Adult tickets-$20, Children under 18- $5

July 16: Adam Swartz Puppet Show 

July 23: Miguel Espinoza Fusion​ at the Boal Barn Amphitheater from 7pm. Tickets: $15
Thank You! Your receipt is your ticket
Miguel Espinoza Fusion twists jazz, flamenco, Cuban and classical Indian musical forms into intoxicating journeys that thrill audiences! Described by Guitar Player Magazine as “mesmerizing”, Miguel Espinoza has recorded and performed with Bela Fleck, Kai Eckhardt, Kitaro, Tuck and Patti, Rita Moreno and Ben Vareen. April 2022 saw the release of their third CD - Living in a Daydream - featuring Grammy-winning pianist and Hamonicist Howard Levy.
Miguel Espinoza Fusion performs to sold out audiences across Colorado, and were the honored winners of Denver’s Westword Magazine 2019 “Best of World Music.” Their first CD, Turtle Dreams, is the winner of Indie Acoustic’s Best Instrumental Album of 2019 - full of original music that has been described as “colorful and vibrant”, “emotional”, a “stunning combination of jazz, flamenco, and subtle world music”, and ”sophisticated rhythmic elements…emotional, natural and organic”. Their second CD, Veneta, was released in August 2020. Visually and aurally stunning, with flamenco/jazz guitar, fiery cello, riveting salsa and Indian tabla, a Miguel Espinoza Fusion show is like nothing else!

July 30: 'Acoustic Brew 30th Anniversary Fest' at the Boal Barn Amphitheater from 3-9pm. Join us for an afternoon of music celebrating the Acoustic Brew's 30 years of presenting folk and acoustic music to the Centre Region with Music, Munchies and Memories!  Bands will include Richard Sleigh, Simple Gifts and more. Tickets $10 or $5 for children under 18 years of age

Aug. 7: "Happy Birthday Louis Vuitton"- a historical lecture and exhibit on the fashion and society in the guilded age. 
*see flyer below for details.

Aug. 18-20: Blitz Sisters in the Boal Barn Amphitheater

Aug. 27: 'Kirtan Fest'

Aug. 28: Kids of all ages are invited to a FREE event from 4-5 pm with a full hour of music catered just to them.
Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid-century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Kids dance, laugh, and sing along. Grown-ups appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. Call it children’s music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly it’s sure to please listeners of all ages.
Click here to read more about Matt and “toddlerbilly.”
RSVP so that we can prepare the space. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
'Acoustic Brew' at 7-8:30pm ~ Boston-based husband-and-wife Matt and Shannon Heaton play masterfully crafted updated and traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, and voices. Free family & kid show at the Boal Barn Amphitheater. Adult tickets- $20, Children under 18- $5

Sept. 9-11: Centre Playhouse presents 'Hanzel & Gretel' in the Boal Barn Amphitheater


Sept. 13:  'Happy Valley Kids Expo' 

Sept. 22-23: 'Lady Grey's Lovelies

Sept. 24 & 25: 'A Teddy Bear Picnic' at 10am-12 pm on the Boal Mansion lawn
​*see flyer below for more details

Sept. 25: 'Oktoberfest Celebration' w/ PA Brewers Association

Oct. 1: 'Teddy Bear Picnic'


Oct. 9:  'Boalsburg Renaissance Faire' from 11:00-6:00 on the Boal Mansion grounds

Oct. 10: Columbus Day Mass in Columbus Chapel; Reservations required!

Oct. 21: 'A Night at the Museum' with Springhill Paranormal Investigators

Dec. 2: Candlelight tours

Dec. 3: Kristkindle Market in the Boal Barn Great Room

​Dec. 4: Christmas Tea & Candlelight Tour
We're so glad to have the Acoustic Brew Concerts back at the Boal Amphitheater this summer!
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  • About
    • Boal Mansion
    • Columbus Chapel
    • Exhibit Rooms
    • Richard Henry Lee and The Declaration of Independence
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Group Tours
  • Events at the Museum
    • Venue Rentals
  • Weddings and Private Events
  • In the News
  • Volunteer Information
  • Join Our Mailing List
  • Newsletters
  • Become a Member
  • Make a Donation
  • Contact Us
  • Museum Director
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Links to Other Boalsburg Websites