

# Art Events in Altoona | Shows & Galleries

- **Subtitle**: Discover art and theatre events in Altoona — gallery openings, exhibitions, plays and live shows. Find dates, venues and tickets near you.
- **Category**: Art
- **Display Name**: Arts events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Altoona. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Altoona for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Altoona too.</p>
<p>Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Altoona.</p>

## Art Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/golden-girls-the-laughs-continue/2300030187517920
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Murder on the Orient Express - Presented by Altoona Community Theatre
  - **Description**: Agatha Christie’s
Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

November 12, 13, &amp; 14 at 7:30 PM
November 15 at 2 PM

Directed by Kalyn Everett

AUDITIONS EXPECTED TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 27 &amp; 28. More information will be posted a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Nov 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/murder-on-the-orient-express-presented-by-altoona-community-theatre/200030576428050
  - **Venue**: The Mishler Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, sports
- **Event Name**: Murder on the Orient Express at Mishler Theatre
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/murder-on-the-orient-express-at-mishler-theatre/2400030673512327
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Shakespeare in Love
  - **Description**: AAHS Drama will present Shakespeare in Love on November 6 and 7 in the AAHS Auditorium. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare’s creative process – and explores his inspirat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/shakespeare-in-love/200030821003045
  - **Venue**: 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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  - **Categories**: art, entertainment, theatre, performances, music, literary-art
- **Event Name**: SAMA Art Across Generations
  - **Description**: Art Across Generations is an intergenerational workshop series connecting participants through creativity and collaboration. Led by artist-instructors Emily Russell and Stan Snyder, each session offers hands-on artmaking, conversation, and opportunities t
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/sama-art-across-generations/200030955532000
  - **Venue**: 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16601
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  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Barnes & Noble Altoona with L.A. Detwiler
  - **Description**: Come celebrate the release of The Whispering with Podium Entertainment and USA Today Bestseller L.A. Detwiler. We will have books for sale and signing; photo opportunities with the author; and special giveaway bags for the first 20 in line.

Share with yo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/barnes-and-noble-altoona-with-la-detwiler/200030824826311
  - **Venue**: Barnes &amp; Noble (Altoona, PA)
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Something Rotten at Mishler Theatre
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 29 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 02 2027 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/something-rotten-at-mishler-theatre/2400030674994830
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: AIC General Membership Meeting
  - **Description**: Meeting in the Board Room at the Altoona Public Library. We will be featuring guest speaker Scott Riner at this meeting. Scott was will be presenting his work as a playwright.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/aic-general-membership-meeting/200029680665030
  - **Venue**: Altoona Area Public Library
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Layered Sign Painting Party
  - **Description**: 🦃🍁 Gobble or Grateful? You Pick!

Join us November 6 for a festive Thanksgiving craft event!

Will you choose something playful and full of gobble, or something sweet and thankful? The choice is yours!

🍂 Pick your favorite, get creative, and enjoy a litt
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/thanksgiving-layered-sign-painting-party/200030892262329
  - **Venue**: Just Breathe Salt Spa &amp; Yoga Studio
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, thanksgiving, parties, entertainment

## Trending Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Saving Abel @McGarvey's with Maul, Audiobox and Nathaniel Mowery
  - **Description**: Saving Abel returns to McGarvey's with Maul, Audiobox and Nathaniel MoweryAbout this EventSaving Abel returns to McGarvey's for another round of incredible rock music. With Local favorites Maul and Audiobox. The show kick
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Best of the 90's tribute show
  - **Description**: Best of the 90s tribute show featuring
Tributes from, Alice In Chains, Tool, Soundgarden and NirvanaAbout this EventBest of the 90's tribute show with tributes to Alice in ChainsToolSoundgarden
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: 27th Annual Red Tie Gala
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening of support for the families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa - November 7th, 2026 at Prairie Meadows ! Registration is now OPEN!

Don't miss out on:

-Cocktail hour featuring signature drinks and full
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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- **Event Name**: The Queers at McGarvey's Nov. 11, 2026 with X's for Eyes and The BSXpress.
  - **Description**: You saw them last time. You loved them last time! they are back! Don't miss this inedible show.About this EventIconic punk rock band, known for fast, loud and melodic pop-punk songs will hit the McGarvey's stage again. Th
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night with Dale Jones & The Comedy Farm @McGarvey's
  - **Description**: Hyper, energetic, rapid-fire comedian Dale Jones @ McGarvey's. Get extra sleep ahead of time, Dale is gonna tire ya out.About this EventDale Jones Headlines this manic show with Ridge Hershberger and Adam Holt.Door
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue at Mishler Theatre
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Magical Mystery Doors - Tribute to The Beatles  Led Zeppelin and The Doors
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Cake Gala 2026 | The Beacon
  - **Description**: This is our annual fundraiser, and one of the most meaningful nights of the year at The Beacon.

At The Beacon, birthdays matter.

For many of the women we support, birthdays have been overlooked, painful, or simply another day to get through. So we do so
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Conference Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (Mon Nov 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mishler Theatre), Murder on the Orient Express - Presented by Altoona Community Theatre (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Mishler Theatre), Murder on the Orient Express at Mishler Theatre (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mishler Theatre), Shakespeare in Love (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602), SAMA Art Across Generations (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16601).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in Altoona this weekend November 6–8, 2026?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in Love (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602), Thanksgiving Layered Sign Painting Party (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at Just Breathe Salt Spa &amp; Yoga Studio).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in Altoona in November 2026?
  - **A:** Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (Mon Nov 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mishler Theatre), Murder on the Orient Express - Presented by Altoona Community Theatre (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Mishler Theatre), Murder on the Orient Express at Mishler Theatre (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mishler Theatre), Shakespeare in Love (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602), SAMA Art Across Generations (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16601).
- **Q**: How can I find Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Altoona on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Altoona include Mishler Theatre, The Mishler Theatre, 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Altoona include Ticket Network Events, Altoona Community Theatre, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Art events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Altoona.

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