Good morning, State College.

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. held its annual Take Back the Night event on April 2 in State College (during Sexual Assault Awareness Month), where community members and students shared survivor stories and received key resources (counseling, advocacy and case management) before ending the event with a glowstick vigil outside Old Main.

Director Vagner Mendonça Whitehead leads an interactive performance called Left Listening: Conversations on Freedom, Care and More today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in HUB-Robeson Galleries’ Art Alley—he will talk with visitors and record his exchanges through knitting.

Penn State researchers used a new 3D printing method to fuse low-carbon stainless steel and bronze into a complex gyroid shape—demonstrating a process that once required welding.

They plan to improve the technique with in-process monitoring and different build orientations, which may lead to production-ready parts for heat exchangers and biomedical implants.

On April 6, Penn State Kinesiology’s Master of Athletic Training program will hold a simulated mass casualty incident with the College of Medicine, Nese College of Nursing, and Penn State EMS on the HUB-Robeson Center lawn from 10 a.m. to noon, where student actors will pose as injured athletes so athletic training students can practice emergency care while nearby residents are asked not to call emergency services.

The Penn State Climate Consortium announced that Nemonte Nenquimo—an Indigenous activist and Waorani Nation leader from Ecuador's Amazon—will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium.

The event will be held May 19 and 20 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center and is expected to boost local environmental efforts.

Penn State softball will host Rutgers at Beard Field this weekend for a three-game Big Ten series as they start conference play.

The Nittany Lions hold a 2 to 5 record while the Scarlet Knights are 1 to 6, and standout player Brooke Klosowicz—who has a .484 batting average—leads Penn State's offense.

Victor Wooten Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience the innovative sounds of the Wooten Brothers redefining multiple genres.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025

7-9 p.m. — The State Theatre — Get your tickets now — Experience the thrill of the best fly fishing films on tour in this annual community celebration.

Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.

Mosaic Workshops in State College, PA

6 p.m. — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Unleash your creativity at these engaging mosaic workshops in a peaceful neighborhood.

Marty Stuart Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — $66-$72 — Experience a cosmic country journey with Grammy winner Marty Stuart as he explores new musical horizons.

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

N/A — Freeman Auditorium — N/A — Experience a tribute to the iconic music of Pink Floyd by The Machine with passionate performances and immersive stage displays.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $15+ — Celebrate the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse with a full revival of her Grammy Award-winning album.

The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run

11:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Beaver Stadium — Check event page for costs — Participate in a community-focused run supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

The Steel Wheels Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of tradition and innovation with The Steel Wheels' captivating Americana sound.

Ashley Cooke Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost Info TBD — Experience heartfelt storytelling through the music of rising country artist Ashley Cooke.