Featured Events in University Park in May, 2025 (June Updated)

The panther is the state animal of Florida, the last big cat surviving east of the Mississippi River, and an icon of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. A subspecies of the puma, the panther was driven to extinction throughout its range in the eastern United States, except for a small remnant population that persisted in Florida’s Everglades. Panther numbers had dwindled to fewer than 20 individuals by the 1980s, but conservation efforts have helped the population rebound to nearly 200 today. The biggest obstacle to the panther’s continued recovery is access to enough of its historic territory throughout Florida and adjoining states.

Cuban-born Agustín Fernández (1928–2006) was a modern master, incorporating a non-dualistic visual language of figuration and abstraction. Juxtaposing anatomical images with subdued coloration, Fernández is an artist difficult to position within the color-saturated Cuban canon. His ambiguous forms are evocative of flesh and eros, represented through a monochromatic palette. Resonating with the broader modernist movement, Fernández’s work explores themes of exile, separation, and abandonment. Self-identifying as a “painter of the brush,” Fernández was also an undisputed master of drawing. A first-rate draftsman, his works include depictions of ripped and folded paper, pins, hooks, belts, lines, and spikes. His aesthetic in both painting and drawing revolves around these iconographic elements, reflecting a world of aggression and conflict, physical pain, and metaphysical contemplation. Fernández examines these themes through a psychological lens.

Don't miss the chance to experience the electrifying KANE BROWN: THE HIGH ROAD TOUR in University Park at the renowned Bryce Jordan Center. The event is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2025, at 127 Bryce Jordan Center, PA, 16802. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening filled with sensational performances by Kane Brown and his talented crew. Get ready to be captivated by his chart-topping hits and dynamic stage presence. Secure your tickets now for a night you won't want to miss.

1623 and Wrestling Resurgence present Midsummer MayhemShakespeare goes barcore!Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem is a ground-breaking collaboration between the incredible Wrestling Resurgence and the award winning 1623 theatre company. Get ready for a night of epic battles and Shakespearean drama in the wrestling ring. Join us on Sat May 10 2025 at 18:30 at Lakeside Arts for an unforgettable event. Witness fierce rivalries, dramatic betrayals, hilarious mischief, and breathtaking athleticism as Shakespeare’s iconic characters leap into the wrestling ring. Don't miss out on this unique event that combines the excitement of wrestling with the passion of Shakespeare. Grab your tickets now and prepare for Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem! BSL and audio description are integrated into the creativity into the show! Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking performance where the Bard's words become electrifying action! Information Source: 1623 & Wrestling Resurgence | eventbrite

1623 and Wrestling Resurgence present Midsummer MayhemShakespeare goes barcore!Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem is a ground-breaking collaboration between the incredible Wrestling Resurgence and the award winning 1623 theatre company. Get ready for a night of epic battles and Shakespearean drama in the wrestling ring. Join us on Sat May 10 2025 at 18:30 at Lakeside Arts for an unforgettable event. Witness fierce rivalries, dramatic betrayals, hilarious mischief, and breathtaking athleticism as Shakespeare’s iconic characters leap into the wrestling ring. Don't miss out on this unique event that combines the excitement of wrestling with the passion of Shakespeare. Grab your tickets now and prepare for Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem! BSL and audio description are integrated into the creativity into the show! Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking performance where the Bard's words become electrifying action! Information Source: 1623 & Wrestling Resurgence | eventbrite