Places to Go: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania (2024)

CLUBS

AMICI, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Saturdays, Chris Gratz; Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Group.

BLU WASABI, Route 6, Dickson City: Tuesdays, Solo-Tu.

CLAM DIGGERS, Days Inn, Route 6, Dickson City: today, Krystal Blu; Sunday, karaoke; Wednesday, Bike Nite.

COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, Lakeville: Cove Haven Resort: today, comic John Carfi and Chapter 2; Sunday, Somethin’ Else; Paradise Stream Resort: today, comic Jay Black and Scene Changer; Pocono Palace Resort: today, comic Mike Jones and The Byrd Pressley Band; Sunday, Group Du Jour.

FORMOSA RESTAURANT, 727 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Thursdays, jazz music with Kenny McGraw and Ron Leas.

GUBBIO’S, Dunmore: today, Millenium; Sunday, The Falling.

HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel: Wednesdays, Open Mic Night; Fridays and Saturdays, Wise Crackers Comedy Show.

MANHATTAN DRIVE, Best Western Plus, Dunmore: Saturdays, The Girlz.

MCGRATH’S, Dalton: today, Langan & Wags.

MENDICINO’S PIZZA AND LOUNGE, Routes 502 and 435, Covington Twp.: today, Robbie Walsh.

MERT’S, 302 Penn Ave.: today, Phil Hinton.

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT, Mount Pocono, Gypsies Nightclub, today, DJ Red Bull Ron; Red’s Piano Bar: today, CJT Band; Sunday, Spencer and Nancy Reed; Jazz Brunch: Sunday, CJT Jazz Trio.

NEW PENNY, 1827 N. Main Ave.: today, DJ Hammer.

PARKER HOUSE, 12 E. Parker St.: today, Rebar Brothers.

POOR RICHARD’S PUB, 125 Beech St.: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.

RADISSON AT LACKAWANNA STATION HOTEL, 700 Lackawanna Ave.: Saturdays, Tony Costa Trio.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre: Fridays and Saturdays, Jim Waltich Jazz Trio.

SAMBUCA GRILL, 234 Penn Ave.: Fridays and Saturdays, The Incredible Paul Ardito.

SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.

STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Latin Night Club.

TOMAINO’S, Archbald: today, Rockit.

VILLA MARIA II, 1610 Washburn St.: today, Windfall.

WELLINGTON’S, Clarks Summit: today, Last Call.

MUSIC

VINTAGE THEATER SHOWS: 119 Penn Ave.; D.C., Babylon and Sound Logic, today, 8 p.m., $5.

DOWNTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Lackawanna County Courthouse Square: Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars, today, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Daddy-O and the Sax Maniacs, 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Upper Valley Winds Tribute to Stan N. Kenton, Aug. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.; St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.: Kofi and Sankofa Drum & Dance Ensemble, Saturday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; The Jerad Lippi Trio, Aug. 5, 6 to 7 p.m.; free.

OH, WHAT A TIME! TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS: today, 6 p.m., Wildflower Amphitheater, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills. 253-5500.

NAY AUG PARK CONCERTS: Bill Arnold Band, Sunday, 2 p.m.; Music Festival featuring student musicians, Sunday, 3:30 to 8 p.m.; West 3rd Street, Aug. 7, 2 p.m.; Brass Majors, Aug. 14, 2 p.m.; Tom Hamilton Jazztet, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.; Paulette & Tony Costa Quintet, Aug. 28, 2 p.m.

MOTLEY CRUE, POISON AND NEW YORK DOLLS: Sunday, 7 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

DOOBIE BROTHERS: Sunday, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $40/$25.

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Tom Heinze and Marywood Concert Band, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Commons, Marywood University.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: all begin at 8 p.m., Irem Temple Country Club Pavilion, Dallas; The Whery Family, Sunday; Irem Chanters, Aug. 7; Orpheus Choral Society, Aug. 14; Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus, Aug. 21; Irem String Band, Aug. 28; free.

NAY AUG PARK WEDNESDAY CONCERTS: all at 7 p.m.; Old Friends, Wednesday; Crimson Tears, Aug. 10; Gene Dempsey Orchestra, Aug. 17.

NOONTIME CONCERTS: all concerts, noon to 1 p.m., Linden Street side of Lackawanna County; Paul LaBelle and All That Jazz, Friday; Joe DeMark, Aug. 12; Jim Cullen/Dani-elle & Friends, Aug. 19; George Wesley, Aug. 26.

SCRANTON JAZZ FESTIVAL: Aug. 5 to 7, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel and downtown venues. Visit www.scrantonjazzfestival.org.

FESTIVAL OF THE WOOD PERFORMANCES: Fiddlin’ Around, Aug. 6, noon to 3 p.m.; Little Bear, Native American flutist and dancer, Aug. 6, 4 p.m.; Cold Springs Band, Aug. 7, noon to 3 p.m.; Kofi Donkor, West African drumming and dancing, Aug. 7, 3 p.m.; Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford.

WELSH TENOR JONATHAN FREDERICK HYER: guest soloist, with sopranos Patricia Longo and Kendall Griffiths and guest organist Miriam Ann Jones Hyer, Aug. 7, 10 a.m., Jackson Street Baptist Church, 1206 Jackson St.

INXS: Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $35/$25.

SUMMER CONCERTS: Shepherd’s Grove Pavilion, behind East Benton United Methodist Church, off Interstate 81, Exit 201, East Benton; Jim Reeves, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.; The Helmsmen, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.; Lenoxville Band and others for Patriotic Night, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

DOUG SMITH JAZZ TRIO: featuring Erin Malloy, Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave.

BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND: Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

ROB COLE EP RELEASE SHOW: featuring music by CPA, The Amadans, 27 Birds and Eye on Attraction, doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 to 11 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., $5.

HIPPIE FEST 2011: featuring Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and Gary Wright; Aug. 13, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $32.50/$39.50/$49.50/$57.50. 826-1100.

10,000 MANIACS: Aug. 13, Jerad Lippi Trio8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40.

GUEST SOLOIST JONATHAN MAZZEI: with guest organist Miriam Ann Jones Hyer, Aug. 14, 10 a.m., Jackson Street Baptist Church, 1206 Jackson St.

BOWZER: Aug. 14, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $20/$16.

CONCERTS AT THE PLAZA: Irish Balladeers, Aug. 14, 5 to 8 p.m., High School Plaza, Archbald Memorial Park, free.

JIM BUCKLEY JAZZ TRIO: with Doug and Jimmy Tigue, Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mall at Steamtown.

LAWN CONCERTS: Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars, Aug. 20, 2 to 4 p.m., Chinchilla United Methodist Church lawn, 411 Layton Road, South Abington Twp., free. 226-6207.

THE FIXX: Aug. 20, 8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH THE OLDIES: with the Cadillacs and Dani-elle, Aug. 20, Villa Maria II, Washburn Street, $15. 457-2808.

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE: Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $65/$45.

COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH MUSIC EVENTS: Hymn Sing, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.; Spiritual Commentary with Wit and Music, featuring SpiriTed, Aug. 26, 7 p.m., Countryside Community Church, Newton.

STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES (AND THE DUCHESSES): Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$35.

AUSTRALIA’S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER: male revue, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, Aug. 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m., $25.

ALICE COOPER: Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

COUNTRY MEGATICKET: Jason Aldean with Chris Young & Thompson Square, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Toby Keith with Eric Church, Sept. 15, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

STABINSKY-SMITH JAZZ TRIO: with Bob Ventrello, Aug. 26, Hawley Silk Mill, Route 6 and Bellemont Avenue, Hawley.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL: Aug. 27, 2 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

TONY ORLANDO: Aug. 29, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $25/$15.

JOE NARDONE’S DOO WOP: Sept. 10, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, $39.50/$49.50. 876-1100. Visit www.kirbycenter.org.

REFLECTIONS OF THE RAT PACK: Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

DIANA ROSS: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

CELTIC THUNDER – HERITAGE: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $75/$60/$49.50.

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

LISTEN LOCAL SERIES: Oct. 7, Dec. 2, Feb. 3, April 6, 7 p.m.; Jan. 13 and March 30, 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

JAZZIN’ UP THE JOINT’S CURTAIN CALL FUNDRAISER: benefits Shopland Hall stage draperies, Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

NEPA PHILHARMONIC: John Williams Pops Spooktacular: “Harry Potter and Friends,” Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Joy! A Celebration of Christmas, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; Broadway Love Songs, Feb. 11, 8 p.m.; S’Wonderful! Music of Gershwin and More, April 13, 8 p.m.; Brahms, A German Requiem, April 27, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

CLASSIC ALBUMS: ABBEY ROAD, THE BEATLES: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

MANHEIM STEAMROLLER: Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES: Feb. 24, 8 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 and 8 p.m.; Feb. 26, 1 and 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

STAGE

MY HUSBAND’S WILD DESIRES: today and Aug. 5 and 6, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.; Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea, $12, recommended for 18 and older. 457-3589.

A BED FULL OF FOREIGNERS: today, Sunday and Aug. 4-7, 12-13, 8 p.m.; and Aug. 14, 2:30 p.m.; Showtime at the Ritz fundraiser, Thursday, 8 p.m., benefits Wayne Memorial Hospital, 253-5779; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley, $12. 226-9752.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Keystone Players, Thursday through Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Brooks Theater, Keystone College, LaPlume, $8/$10. 351-2959.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM: Thusrday and Friday, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $18 adults/$10 students and seniors. 270-2186.

THE MUSIC MAN: outdoor production, Aug. 5 and 6, 6:30 p.m., and Aug. 7, 2 p.m., St. Martin of Tours Church, Jackson. 756-2887.

CABARET: through Aug. 7; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.; buffet dinner, 90 minutes before curtain; Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED): Aug. 11 to 13, 8 p.m., and Aug. 14, 2 p.m., Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave., $8, not recommended for children. 851-9479 or 352-6226.

SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS: Aug. 11 and 12, 18 to 20, 25 to 27 and Sept. 1 to 3, 8:15 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St. 344-3656.

THE ALTOS – LIKE THE ‘SOPRANOS’ ONLY LOWER: interactive comic mystery, Aug. 18 to 20, 6:30 p.m., and Aug. 21, 3 p.m., Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 Main St., Carbondale, $23. 282-7499.

A GIRLS’ NIGHT TO WINE COMEDY EVENT: featuring Jeannine M. Luby, Aug. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Vartolai Winery, Route 92, $12. 650-7518.

DANCING WITH THE NEPA STARS: Aug. 19, 5:30, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $16.

PINKALICIOUS: featuring Ritz Bitz Players, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., and Aug. 20 and 21, 2:30 p.m.; $10/$5, free to children under 5; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

CAMP ROCK: Aug. 19 to 21 and 26 to 28, 7 p.m.; Aug. 20 and 21 and 27 and 28, 2 p.m.; Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY: Aug. 26 to 28 and Sept. 2 and 3, 8 p.m., and Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m., Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

THE ELEPHANT MAN: Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton.

UP AND COMING COMEDY SERIES: Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and April 21, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

CLEVER DICK: Sept. 16 and 17, 23 and 24, 30 and Oct. 1, 8 p.m., Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

THE CITIZENS VOICE CHILDREN’S SERIES: “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” Oct. 8, 11 a.m.; “Henry and Mudge,” Nov. 5, 11 a.m.; “Are You My Mother?” Jan. 14, 11 a.m.; “Stuart Little,” March 31, 11 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

PAULA POUNDSTONE: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: Oct. 15, 2 and 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

YO GABBA GABBA: Oct. 18, 3 and 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

HAUNTED ILLUSION: Oct. 23, 2 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

MYSTERY AT THE MASONIC: Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

IN THE HEIGHTS: Nov. 11, 8 p.m.; Nov. 12, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Nov. 13, 1 and 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

WINNIE THE POOH – KIDS: Nov. 11 to 13, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESENTS THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

RUGRATS: A LIVE ADVENTURE: Dec. 2 to 11, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

SWEENEY TODD – SCHOOL EDITION: Jan. 20 to 29, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

SHREK THE MUSICAL: Jan. 20, 8 p.m.; Jan. 21, 2 and 8 p.m.; Jan. 22, 1 and 6 p.m.; Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

‘THE VIEW’ WITH A SCRANTON ATTITUDE: Let’s Hear It From the Girls, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; Let’s Hear It From Both Sides, March 30, 7 p.m.; Let’s Hear It From the Boys, May 4, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY – JR.: Feb. 17 to 19, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC: March 23, 8 p.m.; March 24, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 25, 1 and 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

THE TIMES-TRIBUNE LUNCH BOX SERIES: “A Year with Frog & Toad,” May 1, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and May 2, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: May 18, 8 p.m.; May 19, 2 and 8 p.m.; and May 20, 1 and 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

ART

WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE NINTH OPEN STUDIO TOUR: today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Willow River Gallery & Cafe, 118 Willow Ave., Honesdale. 253-6850.

ED PARKINSON ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS: today and Sunday, the Hanson Gallery, 1037 Main St., Honesdale.

SUMMER MEMBER SHOW: featuring more than 40 works, on display through July, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

IRON SCULPTURES AND WATERCOLORS: Iron Sculptures, from Keystone Iron Works/Arts Engage!/Arts on Fire Festival, on display through July; 5 from the American Watercolor Society, on display through today; ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMUEL STAHLLER: on display through July, The Bog, 341 Adams Ave.

LEAVING MY FOUND EDEN: A POETOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: photography by Ronald Zheng, on display through July, Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St.

ARTWORK BY ARTISTIC TIGER: hand-painted stemware by Bill Slater, on display through July; Cangiano’s, Chocolate Creations and Nimble Hill Winery, 400 Spruce St.

MARK CIOCCA: featuring collection of silk screen and relief prints and pen-and-ink illustrations, on display through July, Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

ENAMEL FUSED TO COPPER BY JENN BELL: on display through July, Casey Laundry Building, 515 Center St.

STUDENT ARTWORK: from eight regional schools, on display through July, Connell Building, 129 N. Washington Ave.

WINDOW GLASS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: painted glass by John Nelson and photography by Barbara Nelson, on display through July, The Crazy Pineapple, 317 Linden St.

LAURIE’S COMMUNITY GARDEN ART & EDIBLES: featuring urban gardeners, Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St.

WATERCOLOR BY JENIFER TROTIER: on display through July, Electric City Tattoo Gallery, 620 Spruce St.

GUITAR LEGENDS: paintings by Sam Barrese, on display through July, Exhale Hookah Lounge & Kabob Grill, 136 Wyoming Ave.

DANGLES AND DOODLES: jewelry and acrylic paintings by Maura Cummings and acrylic paintings by Trinity Pelosi, on display through July, The Fanciful Fox, 342 Adams Ave.

52 RINGS – 52 WEEKS: sterling silver and precious stones by Reagan Hayhurst, on display through July, GreenBeing, 334 Adams Ave.

CHEAPER THAN THERAPY: paint and mixed media by Ian “Zero” Shield, on display through July, The Keys, 244 Penn Ave.

THE TALENTED TRIO: SHEERIN, MUELLER, LEVINE: photography by Danielle Sheerin, paintings by Marisa Levine and oil paintings by Kendra Mueller, on display through July, Kildare’s Scranton, 119 Jefferson Ave.

CANDID MOMENTS: by Sarah Edwards, on display through July, Pierre’s Fine Clothing and Accessories, 406 Spruce St.

MULTIPLE MEDIA: acrylics on canvas by Nina Davidowitz and hand-built clay by Frank Mariano, on display through July, Marquis Art & Frame, 515 Center St.

RUST AND PATINA: metal assemblage sculpture by Eli Marsh, New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St.

PICTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: photography by Michael Orrick and Jeanine Peske Mayer, on display through July, Rudis Cuts Barber Salon, 626 Spruce St.

ARTS ALIVE EXHIBITION & EXHIBIT: multiple media from local students, on display through July, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.

A SALUTE TO ALL VETERANS: pencil art by Zyga Phillips and papier mache by Keystone Community Resources, on display through July, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES: featuring artists from Women’s Resource Center, Star Gallery, on display through July, Steamtown Mall second-floor atrium.

MASQUERADE: masks by John Bromberg and Cara Seuthers, on display through July; Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave.

THE ART OF MARLEY’S MISSION: mixed media by Casey Heyen and various artists, on display through July, Well-Heeled, 140 Penn Ave.

AT THE RITZ: pen and ink by Jeremy Melody, on display through July, Wendell & Co. Interior Design, 214 Wyoming Ave.

ECLECTIC MIX OF GALLERY ARTISTS: on display through July, Windsor Studios, 408 Spruce St.

ROOTS & RHYTHM MUSIC ART COLLECTION TRIBUTE: on display through July, The Hanson Gallery, 1037 Main St., Honesdale.

BRIDAL TREASURES: on display through July, open during scheduled movie times and by appointment, Dietrich Theater Earnshaw Gallery, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 996-1500.

NANNETTE BURTI, RUTH JANISZESKI AND JOYCE ELLEN WEINSTEIN: on display Aug. 4 to 27, Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m.; reception, Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.; AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

BROWNSCOMBE EVENTS: guided tour of Brownscombe’s home, Aug. 5, 4 to 6 p.m.; gallery talk, Dec. 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. 253-3240.

NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB JURIED SUMMER EXHIBIT: Aug. 5 to 30, Tuesdays to Sundays, noon to 6 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St.; opening reception, Aug. 5, 5 to 9 p.m. 610-636-9684.

ARTS ALIVE FINAL EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE: Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $10 adults/$5 children 12 and under.

RECENT IMAGES OF OLD TRAVELS, BY JUDITH YOUSHOCK AND METAL SCULPTURES BY MIKE TROVOTA: on display Aug. 5 to Sept. 1, Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; opening reception, Aug. 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

SUMMER BRIGHTS: Colored Pencil Society of America Wilkes-Barre District Chapter 115 eighth annual exhibit, Aug. 5, 7 to 9 p.m., VGogh Gallery & Custom Picture Framing, 281 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.

CARBONDALE, A HOME TOWN THROUGH THE ARTIST’S EYE: on display through Aug. 5, The Main Street Gallery, Carbondale. 282-1690.

INTER CANEM ET LUPUM (BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF): on display Aug. 5 to 26, Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; opening reception, Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. 207-1815.

THE HEALING POWER OF ART: exhibition by artists from The Aaron Center, on display Aug. 5 to 31; opening reception, Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m., STAR Gallery, second floor, The Mall at Steamtown.

ARTS ALIVE FINAL EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE: Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $10 adults/$5 children 12 and younger.

HOMECOMING: featuring mixed media by Maron Craig Bielovitz, on display through Aug. 12, The Cabin Cafe, 135 N. Main St., Moscow.

BUDS, BLOOMS & BERRIES: Aug. 12 through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

FOURTH ANNUAL POCONO MOUNTAINS ART MEANDER: Aug. 13 and 14, noon to 5 p.m., 13 stops in Pocono Mountains. 610-381-6188.

A TESTAMENT TO THE WISDOM & POWER OF NATURE: featuring abstract painter Koval Grippo, on display through Aug. 21, BlueStone Gallery, 104 E. Ann St., Milford. 296-9999.

ART ON EDGE: on display through Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. 253-6850.

MARY WILSON SUPREMES’ COLLECTIONS: gowns worn by Mary Wilson of The Supremes, on display through Oct. 17, The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University. 674-6250.

ART WALKS: second Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Clarks Summit venues.

WATERCOLORS: by Jeff Lewis, permanent display, Linda Kays Restaurant, Sanderson Avenue.

WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.

ETC.

KANE FAMILY BENEFIT: performed poetry fundraiser for local family dealing with cancer, today, 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., $8. 899-5067.

LACKAWANNA KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOWS: today, 8:30 a.m., Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, free tours.

THIRD ANNUAL SOUND FOR SCOLIOSIS: Today, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday, noon to 2 a.m., Heil’s Place, 1002 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 558-9247.

FRANK J. VALVANO MEMORIAL 10K RUN AND 5K WALK/RUN: today; registration, 6:30 a.m.; race, 8 a.m.; Lake Carey Station 69 pavilion; $15; preregister, Dick Daniels, 240-1932 or dick.daniels@gmail.com.

PAWN STARS GOLD & SILVER ROAD SHOW: today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $15 participants/$10 spectators.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EXCURSIONS: to Tobyhanna, today; Aug. 27; Oct. 2, 22, 23 and 30, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m.; to Moscow, Aug. 6, 13 and 20; Sept. 3 and 4; Oct. 1, 8 and 9, 16 and 29, departs 11 a.m., returns 1 p.m.; to East Stroudsburg, Oct. 15, departs 9 a.m., returns 5 p.m.; “Holiday Express” to Moscow, Nov. 25 and 26; Dec. 3, departs 11 a.m., returns 2 p.m.

BARRETT PARADISE FRIENDLY LIBRARY ANNUAL SUMMER HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: today, 12:30 to 4 p.m., $25 advance/$30 day of tour; tea, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., library, 6500 Route 191, Cresco. Maryann Miller, 595-7390, or Cindy DeLuca, 595-7171.

POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ACTIVITIES: Dingmans Ferry; summer waterfall tour, today, 1 to 5 p.m., $20; full-moon drumming workshop, Aug. 13, 7 to 10 p.m., $30 adults/$15 children; Frog Frenzy II, Aug. 20, 1 to 4 p.m., $5; Nature at Night, Aug. 20, 7 to 9 p.m., $5 nonmember/free to members; Sunday for Singles hike, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 1 to 3 p.m., free; Flip Flop Fundraiser, Aug. 27, 7 to 10 p.m., $75; Harvest Festival, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 per car; fossil trail hike, Sept. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., $5 nonmembers/free to members; Introduction to Canoeing, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to noon, $5; bird migration weekend, Sept. 23 to 25, $195; tricky tray, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free; Introduction to Fishing, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to noon, $5 per child; Fungus Among Us, Sept. 25, 1 to 4 p.m., $5. 828-2319. Visit www.peec.org.

HAVE A HISTORIC SUMMER AT THE SWETLAND HOMESTEAD SERIES: Victorian Kids, today, Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; reservations, 823-6244, ext. 3.

SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS: Bike the D&H Rail Trail, Forest City to Herrick Center roundtrip, Sunday, 10 a.m., meet at YMCA parking lot, Dunmore, free, 388-2338.

BARK AT NAY AUG PARK’S PICNIC IN THE PARK: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., Nay Aug Park, benefits the American Red Cross of Lackawanna County and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Visit www.barkatnayaugpark.org.

POCONO GREYHOUND ADOPTION EVENTS: Picnic in the Park, Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., Nay Aug Park. 856-0377.

GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER EVENTS: Picnic in the Park, Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., across from Nay Aug Park pool pavilion; car show, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nay Aug Park pavilion.

SNYDER QUALITY LLAMAS OPEN BARN DAY: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Foster Hill Farm, Milford, free.

FOURTH ANNUAL LITHUANIAN HERITAGE DAY: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, reservations recommended. 963-4804.

LACAWAC SANCTUARY PROGRAMS, Lake Ariel: Pocono Blues and Jazz Band, Sunday, 7 p.m., $5 members/$8 nonmembers, 689-9494; Tommy Prall, Aug. 13; Bugs – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Aug. 14, 10 a.m., free; Just Wild about Wildlife, Aug. 21, 10 a.m., free.

AARP SCRANTON CHAPTER 3731 ANNUAL PICNIC: with food, prizes, entertainment and bingo, Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., McDade Park, $7; reservations, 330-0181.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY AT MOSCOW CLAYWORKS: Monday, 5 to 9 p.m., 223 N. Main St., Moscow. 357-1627.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Wednesday, 6 p.m., Nay Aug Park. 348-4150.

NASCAR DRIVER KASEY KAHNE SIGNINGS & SIGHTINGS: Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m., Sky Bridge, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

32ND ANNUAL MONTROSE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: benefits Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association, Aug. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Village Green, Montrose, free admission. 278-1881.

GUIDED TOUR OF JENNIE BROWNSCOMBE’S HISTORIC SITES: Aug. 5, 4 to 6 p.m., meet at Wayne County Visitors Center, 303 Commercial St., Honesdale, $10 Wayne County Historical Society members/$15 nonmembers, reserve by Saturday. 253-3240.

SUMMER DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: part of First Friday and sponsored by Lackawanna Historical Society, Aug. 5, 5 p.m., begins at Bosak Bank Building.

SECOND 5K RUN/WALK: benefits Dr. Thomas E. Zukoski Endowed Scholarship at Scranton Preparatory School, Aug. 6, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race, Lake Winola firehouse, $15.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER: with food and raffles, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; rain date, Aug. 7; Oakwood Terrace, 400 Gleason Drive, Moosic; benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WOOD: with live music, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, free. 296-9630. Visit www.greytowers.org.

BLUEGRASS MASSES: Aug. 6 and Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m., St. James Church, Dundaff. 878-4670 or 222-2366.

TEAM FOX NIGHT AT SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE YANKEES: benefits Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., PNC Park, Moosic, $15. 973-462-2565.

17TH ANNUAL ART IN OUR BACKYARD SHOW AND SALE: benefits Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Barrett Elementary Center, Route 390, Mountainhome, free. 629-2727.

NATURE WALK: Aug. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve, Route 171, Thompson, free. 727-3362.

YMCA SENIOR CITIZENS OUTING TO GOULDSBORO STATE PARK: Aug. 11, 9 a.m., meet at YMCA, Dunmore, $5 members/$8 nonmembers. 343-5144.

CAR CRUISE: benefits Ronald McDonald House, featuring Ricky “Z,” Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, 6 p.m., McDonald’s, Route 590, Hamlin.

16TH ANNUAL CHRISTY MATHEWSON DAYS: Aug. 12 and 13, Keystone College, LaPlume, and Christy Mathewson Park, Factoryville.

SUMMERFEST: Aug. 13, 3 to 10 p.m., Providence United Presbyterian Church, 1145 Providence Road.

SIXTH ANNUAL WEEKEND LATIN FESTIVAL: with music, food and fun, Aug. 13, festival and Aug. 14, parade, Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. 871-1651.

PRINCESSES, FAIRIES & PIXIES ENCHANTED AFTERNOON: benefits American Cancer Society’s Camp Can Do, Aug. 14, 1:30 p.m., Willowbrook Senior Living Community, 150 Edella Road, South Abington Twp., $15. 586-6028.

MIRACLE FOR AVA BENEFIT: proceeds go to 4-year-old with brain cancer; Aug. 14, 2 to 5 p.m., McMullen’s Restaurant, Market Street, Scranton, $20/free to children 10 and younger. Visit www.miracleforava.info.

FOURTH ANNUAL COCKTAILS ON THE COURT: Aug. 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m., State Street Grill, Clarks Summit, $25. 586-8191, ext. 2.

ANNUAL SLAVIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 19 and 20, 3 to 10 p.m., St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Mifflin Avenue and Linden Street.

HERITAGE EXPLORER TRAIN TO CARBONDALE PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL: Aug. 20, departs Steamtown National Historic Site 10 a.m., returns 4 p.m. $5/$4 seniors/free to children 12 and younger; reserve by Aug. 17 at Lackawanna County libraries.

THOUSANDS ARE SAILING: THE IRISH IN LUZERNE COUNTY EXHIBIT: on display through Aug. 20, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; $5 adults, $2 children 5 to 12, free to members and children under 5. 822-1727.

INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY: featuring pet blessing, pet walk, live music, raffles, vendors, animal rescue meet and greets and pet supply drive, Aug. 20, 4 to 8 p.m., Nay Aug Park.

EVERHART MUSEUM NATURE WALK: in conjunction with Alfred Twining herbarium specimen exhibit, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. Call 343-5144.

PENNSYLVANIA BIRDS IN FLORIDA: Lackawanna State Park slide presentation, Aug. 20, 8 p.m., park amphitheater, free. 343-5144.

MUDBALL FESTIVAL WITH LARGE PUPPETS: Aug. 20 and 21, PMS Farm, 639 S. Preston Road, Lakewood.

19TH ANNUAL HOOK O’MALLEY 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST CANCER: Aug. 21; registration, 8:15 a.m.; race, 10 a.m.; McDade Park, $12 advance/$15 race day. 346-1828.

GEOCACHING HUNT ON D&H RAIL TRAIL: Aug. 21, 9 a.m., Rails to Trails office, Union Dale, free. 343-5144.

154TH HARFORD FAIR: Aug. 22 to 27; $5 advance, $6 at gate, free to children under 12; 485 Fair Hill Road, New Milford. 434-4300. Visit www.harfordfair.com.

DIETRICH THEATER EVENTS: 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 10, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., free. 996-1500.

YMCA SENIOR CITIZENS WALK AROUND LAKE SCRANTON: Aug. 25, 9 a.m., meet at YMCA, Dunmore, $5 members/$8 nonmembers. 343-5144.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SQUARE DANCE AND POLKA PARTY: Aug. 26, Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas.

WALLY LAKE FEST: featuring open-market fair, outdoor experiences, grand boat parade and other events, Aug. 26 to 28, downtown Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack. 226-2141. Visit www.wallylakefest.com.

PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER CO. WILDFLOWER WALK AT LAKE SCRANTON: Aug. 27, 10 a.m., meet at water company parking lot, Route 307. 343-5144.

POCONO STATE CRAFT FESTIVAL: Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Quiet Valley Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, $6 adults; children 12 and younger, free. 476-4460. Visit www.poconocrafts.com.

YMCA HIKE TO TUBS NATURAL AREA: Aug. 28, 9:15 a.m., meet at YMCA, Dunmore, $5 members/$8 nonmembers, 343-5144.

SECOND SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE PAGAN & PROUD FESTIVAL: Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lazybrook Park, Route 6, Tunkhannock; $5 per car; canned goods accepted for Noxen Food Pantry; harvest ritual, 3 p.m.

AFA GALLERY FAMILY REUNION: Sept. 3, 4 p.m.; directions, visit http://jeffershomestead.com; $10. 969-1040.

RAILFEST 11: Sept. 3 and 4, Steamtown National Historic Site. 340-5204 or 888-693-9391.

LA FESTA ITALIANA: Sept. 3 to 5, Sept. 3 and 4, noon to 11 p.m.; Sept. 5, noon to 9 p.m.; Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Scranton, free. 348-4921. Visit www.lafestaitaliana.org.

FUNFEST: Sept. 10 and 11, downtown Hazleton. 455-1509 or 800-OKF-FEST.

FRIENDS OF SALT SPRINGS PARK INC. EVENTS: Salt Springs State Park; Autumn birding hike, Sept. 10, 8 a.m., free; Leaf Project Day, Sept. 10, 1 to 3 p.m., free; botany walk, Sept. 17, 2 to 4 p.m., free to members/$5 nonmembers; fall mushroom foray, Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m., $5 members/$10 nonmembers; Green Gardening: Harvest Preservation, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., $5.

68TH ANNUAL WAVERLY ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE: Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, $6.

TOUR OF WEST PITTSTON HOMES: sponsored by West Pittston Historical Society, Sept. 17. Visit www.westpittstonhistory.org.

POLISH FOOD FESTIVAL: Sept. 18, St. Stanislaus Elementary School, 539 E. Locust St. 342-2224.

FOURTH ANNUAL LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMUNITY FRANDRAISER: benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA and EOTC, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

A FINE ROMANCE: JEWISH SONGWRITERS, AMERICAN SONGS, 1910 TO 1965: Schemel Forum Collaborative Programs, University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library, both 7 p.m.; opening reception, Sept. 22; The Genre and Its Place in the History of American Music, featuring Ricky Ritzel, Oct. 11;

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: Sept. 24, Sno Mountain, Moosic.

SECOND FAMILY DAY: Sept. 25, noon to 5 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, free.

QUEEN VICTORIA’S COURT FASHION SHOW: benefits American Cancer Society, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., Posh at the Scranton Club, 402 N. Washington Ave., $30. Margaret Messana, 587-5264, or ACS, 562-9749.

SPRI HAUNTED TOURS: Oct. 24 and 25, 6 and 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

SCRANTON STEP OUT WALK: Oct. 30, Nay Aug Park.

FOURTH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION: benefits Kiss Theatre Co., Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Bentley’s, 2300 Route 309, Ashley.

SECOND DINNER BY DESIGN FUNDRAISER: benefits Scranton Cultural Center and Lackawanna Historical Society, March 3 and 4, 10 a.m.; preview party, March 2, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE DAY PARTY: March 10, noon, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

AN EVENING OF FINE FOOD AND WINE: April 29, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SERIES: The Human Body, Life in Space Developed in Conjunction with NASA, May 7, 10 a.m.; The Human Body, May 8, 10 a.m.; and How To Build a Storm: The Weather Show, May 9, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EVENTS: short train rides run Wednesdays through Sundays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 1:45 and 2:30 p.m., $5. 340-5200.

COAL CRACKER CRUISERS CAR CLUB: car cruise on first Friday of each month through September, 6 to 9 p.m., Advance Auto, Route 6, Carbondale. 876-4034.

VINTAGE THEATER ACTIVITIES: 119 Penn Ave.; Ellen Doyle Dance Experience workout, Tuesdays, 8 to 10 p.m., free; writers critique group, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m., free.

GREY TOWERS MANSION TOURS: daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 296-9630. Visit www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: daily, 7 and 8 p.m., reservations required. 383-1821.

PITTSTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS: 47 Broad St., Pittston; crochet club meetings, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays, 6 to 7:45 p.m.; ages 12 and older; registration; summer reading program, ongoing through summer. 654-9565.

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: optics exhibit, Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., Timmy’s Town Center, Mall at Steamtown. 341-1511.

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