The event calendar is packed in Westmoreland County this weekend, with several communities hosting outdoor activities and local entertainment. Here are five things to do in the area:
Living History Weekend
With America’s 250th birthday approaching, the Compass Inn Museum in Laughlintown will look back at regional history Saturday and Sunday during its Living History Weekend.
Visitors can see what life was like in the 1700s when Pennsylvania was a colony. The event features interactive programs with costumed interpreters, historical artifacts, hands-on activities for children and tours of the museum.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Compass Inn Museum, 1386 Route 30 East, Laughlintown. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for children, and free for age 5 and under. For more information, visit compassinn.org.
‘Fun Home’ at The Theatre Factory
The Theatre Factory will stage performances of the contemporary musical “Fun Home” this weekend. Based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel, the musical explores self-discovery and family dynamics from an adult perspective.
The show premiered on Broadway in 2015, running for more than a year and winning five Tony Awards, including best musical. The story is told through vignettes and narrated by the adult Bechdel as scenes from her childhood play out onstage.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Trafford Performing Arts Center, 235 Cavitt Ave., Trafford. Tickets are $25. The show runs for about two hours. For more information, visit thetheatrefactory.org.
Glass collectors convention
The National Westmoreland Glass Collectors’ Club will host its annual convention Friday and Saturday at Westmoreland County Community College, celebrating the historic glassware produced by the former Westmoreland Glass Co.
Collectors and historians can browse local collections, learn about the company’s regional legacy and purchase pieces from on-site glass vendors.
The convention is free to attend and runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the college campus near Youngwood. For more information, visit westmorelandglassclub.org.
SummerSounds
The SummerSounds free concert series continues Friday night at St. Clair Park in Greensburg.
This week’s featured act is Coastal Country, a group performing beach-themed country music, including original songs and covers of artists such as Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Jason Aldean.
Singer-songwriter Chelsea Biehl will open the show at 6:15 p.m., and the main act begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit summersounds.com.
Salute to Service
Greensburg will honor local veterans and first responders Saturday during its Salute to Service celebration at St. Clair Park.
The event will include live music, theatrical performances by Stage Right and special appearances by Westmoreland Performing Arts. The celebration also features community organization displays, family activities, food vendors and awards recognition.
The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park. For more information, visit discoverwestmoreland.com.