State College Weekend Plans: Friday, March 16, to Sunday, March 18

Planning for a mid-March 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, March 16

Movies

In ’21 Jump Street,’ two underachieving cops are sent back to high school to blend in and break up a synthetic-drug ring. This movie is playing at the College 9 Theatre and the UEC 12 Theater.

In ‘Wanderlust,’ a Manhattan couple is rattled by sudden unemployment and decides to experiment with living on a rural commune. This movie is playing at  the UEC 12 Theater.

More complete movie listings throughout the weekend are available on StateCollege.com. 

Bars and Clubs

The Autoport will host happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. John and Chad will play at 8 p.m.

At Bar Bleu, happy hour will run from 10 p.m. to midnight. Lowjack will play starting at 10:30 p.m.

And at the Gingerbread Man, DJ Boner will entertain starting at 10 p.m.

For more complete bar specials and entertainment listings, visit StateCollege.com’s Bar Tour page.

Community Events and Performing Arts

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will play at 7:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium.

John Hodgman, most well known for his appearances on ‘The Daily Show,’ will appear at the State Theatre at 8 p.m. (Hodgman also is an author and has appeared as ‘the PC’ in recent Apple commercials.)

A comedy night featuring Mike Eagan is set for 9 p.m. at Celebration Hall.

Saturday, March 17

Community Events and Performing Arts

Biscuit Jam will play with Paul Amato and Steve Mattes starting at 4 p.m. at Zeno’s.

The State Theatre will host a concert by Steve Earle at 8 p.m.

Callanish will bring a concert and Celtic-themed arts and demonstrations to the State Theatre at 1 p.m.

Sports

The Penn State men’s and women’s gymnastics teams and the Penn State men’s lacrosse team will play Saturday. Details are available through this event page.

Sunday, March 18

Community Events and Performing Arts

Ballet Magnificat will present ‘Deliver Us’ and ‘The Arrival’ at 4 p.m. at the State Theatre.