CLUBS
ANDY GAVINS EATERY AND PUB, 1392 N. Washington Ave.: today, Breathing Easy; Friday, 2 for the Flinching; Saturday, Wanabees.
BAZIL, 1101 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet.
BELLISSIMO, 223 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.: Friday, Dashboard Mary.
BLU WASABI, Route 6, Dickson City: Tuesday, Solo-Tu.
BOMBAY CAFE, 80 S. Main St., Archbald: Saturday, Marilyn Kennedy.
CLAM DIGGERS, Days Inn, Route 6, Dickson City: Friday, Candy and Angel; Sunday, karaoke; Wednesday, Bike Nite.
FASHION LOUNGE, POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.: today, DJ Jason Miller; Friday, Richard Leonori and Crew; Saturday, DJ Walt Luke.
FORMOSA RESTAURANT, 727 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Thursdays, jazz music with Kenny McGraw and Ron Leas.
GUBBIO'S UNIQUE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR, 411 Chestnut St., Dunmore: Friday, Greg Palmer.
HEIL'S PLACE, 1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton: Wednesdays, The Village Idiots.
HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel: Wednesdays, Open Mic Night; Fridays and Saturdays, Wise Crackers Comedy Show.
JJ BRIDJES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Friday, East Coast Trio.
THE KEYS BEER & SPIRITS, 244 Penn Ave.: Friday, Kevin Campion; Saturday, Brain TV & guests.
MANHATTAN DRIVE/BEST WESTERN PLUS, Dunmore: Saturdays, The Girlz.
MCGRATH'S PUB & EATERY, Dalton: today, D West Duo; Friday, Maybe Someday; Saturday, DJ Shamrock.
MENDICINO'S PIZZA AND LOUNGE, Routes 502 and 435, Covington Twp.: Friday, Noodles; Saturday, Tony Vergnetti & Robby Walsh.
MERT'S, 302 Penn Ave.: Friday, Pat McGlynn; Saturday, Phil Hinton & Nathan Knott.
OAK STREET EXPRESS, 729 Oak St.: Friday, Lee Strumski; Saturday, DJ More 2 Love.
PAPPY'S, Routes 690 and 502, Spring Brook Twp.: Saturday, 2 for the Road.
PARKER HOUSE TAVERN, 12 E. Parker St.: Friday, DJ Naomi & Jenn, Strasburger Entertainment; Saturday, DJ Rockin' Al.
POOR RICHARD'S PUB, 125 Beech St.: Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.
RUMRUNNERZ BAR AND GRILLE, 600 E. Drinker St., Dunmore: Thursdays, Speaker Jam Karaoke; Friday, Happy Hour with Mike Snopkowski, Amanda Blest.
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre: Fridays and Saturdays, Jim Waltich Jazz Trio.
SAMBUCA GRILL, 234 Penn Ave.: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Paul Ardito.
SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra; Sundays, jazz brunch with Waltich/Smith Jazz Duo.
STATIC LATIN DANCE CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, Latin DJs.
TOMAINO'S, Archbald: Friday and Saturday, Haze; Sunday, Muzic Mania Bash with Ded & Buryd, Dead Band Walking, Aim & Fire and the Coors Light Girls.
MUSIC
FOLKLORE AND COAL MINING SONGS OF THE NORTHEAST: today, 5 p.m., Spano building, 528 Main St., Forest City, free. 499-4908.
HONESDALE CENTRAL PARK FREE CONCERTS: Joe Stanky and the Cadets, today, 7:30 p.m., free, Honesdale, rain location Grace Episcopal Parish House.
THE QUIETMEN: Friday, 7 p.m., Streamside Park, Mill Street, Dalton, free.
EIGHTH ANNUAL SCRANTON JAZZ FESTIVAL: Friday to Sunday, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel and various downtown Scranton venues. 487-3954. Visit www.scrantonjazzfestival.org.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL: featuring Anthrax, Slayer, Mot?rhead, Slipknot and more, Saturday, 1 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, $31.50/$45.50/$60.50. Visit www.livenation.com.
STEVE KURILLA JAZZ PROJECT: with Nancy & Spencer Reed, Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.
WILDFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Sierra Hull and Highway 111, Saturday, 6 p.m.; Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Aug. 11, 6 p.m.; Elysian Camerata, Aug. 18, 6 p.m.; Wildflower Amphitheater, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills; $11 students/$22 general admission/$32 Mary Wilson show/free for Steppingstones. 253-5500.
PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE GRAND FINALE: Saturday, 7 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Great Hall and Buckingham Performing Arts Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. 270-2186.
THE FACELESS SHADOWS CD RELEASE SHOW: with Down to Six, C.P.A. and Passing Through, Saturday, doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., $7. 878-3970.
THE HIT GIRLS: Saturday, Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville; Aug. 25, Pocono Palace Resort, Marshalls Creek; Sept. 1, Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono; all 9 p.m. Visit www.thehitgirls.net.
NAY AUG PARK SUNDAY CONCERTS: Gene Dempsey Orchestra, Finn & Friend Duo, Brass Majors, student musicians, Sunday, 2 p.m.; Fran Burne Quintet, Aug. 12, 2 p.m.; Mark Montella Quartet, Aug. 19, 2 p.m.; Jim Buckley & Friends, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. 348-4186 or 969-1300.
DAYS IN TRANSIT CD RELEASE SHOW: with Eye on Attraction and Astorian Stigmata, Sunday, doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., $7. 878-3970.
JOE COCKER WITH HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS: Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $26.50 lawn/$45-$127 reserved. 800-745-3000.
THE GURU: with High Pop, Tigers Jaw and Three Man Canon, Monday, doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., $7. 878-3970.
DOUG SMITH JAZZ TRIO: Aug. 9, noon to 2 p.m., Mall at Steamtown, Lackawanna Avenue.
PEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL: featuring Allman Brothers Band, O.A.R., Zac Brown Band, Warren Haynes and more, Aug. 10-12, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Water Park, $99 and up. Visit www.thepeachmusicfestival.com.
BRAD PAISLEY WITH THE BAND PERRY & SCOTTY MCCREERY: Aug. 10; Virtual Opry show with Kristen Kelly, Jana Kramer and Love and Theft, 5 p.m.; main show, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $38 lawn/$81.50 to $101.50 reserved. 800-745-3000.
RIVERFOLK CONCERTS: Cosy Sheridan, Aug. 11, 8 p.m.; Scott Ainslie Blues, Sept. 8, 8 p.m.; Connor Garvey & Barbara Garriel, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.; Joe Crookston & Amy Speace, Nov. 4, 4 p.m.; The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 845-252-6783.
MUSIC IN THE FOREST SERIES: Steveskey & Smeltzer, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary Carriage House, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, $8/$7/free to children under 12; pre-concert dinner, 5 p.m., reserve by Aug. 8. 689-9494.
EIGHTH ANNUAL BUSHKILL BLUES FESTIVAL: Aug. 12, gates open noon, music 1 to 6 p.m., Lehman Twp. Community Park, Winona Falls Road off Route 209, Lehman Twp., free, benefits Bushkill Outreach. 588-3083.
GATHERING OF SINGERS & SONGWRITERS 11: Aug. 12, 3 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 996-1500.
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Irish Balladeers, Aug. 12, 6 p.m., High School Plaza, Archbald, free.
JAZZ ON THE DECK: Wednesdays through Aug. 20; Compass, Aug. 15, 6 to 9 p.m.; The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., Hawley. 226-2993.
NAY AUG PARK WEDNESDAY CONCERTS: Jim Cullen, Aug. 15; 7 p.m., Showmobile, Nay Aug Park, free.
THE FABULOUS JUDY JAYMES SHOW: with lunch, Aug. 16, noon, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., $31, reservations required. 226-6207.
COLLIN RAYE: Aug. 17, gates open 7 p.m., show 9 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. $20/$30. 866-468-7619.
KINDRED SPIRITS ARTS PROGRAMS CONCERTS: Masanobu Ikemiya, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley, and Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Milford Theatre; Feigelson Piano Trio, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Milford Theatre; The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Milford Theatre; The Bachelor Consort, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m., Milford Theatre; $15 advance/$20 at door/$80 season pass. 296-4777. Visit www.kindredspiritsprograms.org.
THE VOICES PROJECT CHAPTER 2: DISABILITY: Aug. 18, 7 p.m., Sordoni High Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, Pittston, free, reservations required. 602-1150.
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: Aug. 18, 9 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40. 866-468-7619.
ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST: with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Leslie West, Rick Derringer, Kim Simmonds and Davisson Brothers Band, Aug. 19, gates open 5 p.m., music 6 p.m., Mount Laurel Pocono Mountains Performing Arts Center, Tamiment, $42.50/$59.50/$72.50.
KELLY CLARKSON: with The Fray and Carolina Liar, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $31.50/$41/$51/$61.50/$71.50/$97. 800-745-3000.
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA CENTENNIAL CONCERT: Aug. 20, rain date Aug. 21, gates open 5 p.m., show 6:30 p.m., Castle Inn, Route 611, Delaware Water Gap, $2.
36TH ANNUAL BILLY FROST CONCERT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS: with poker run, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., Memorytown USA, Grange Road, Mount Pocono, $5.
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS: Aug. 22, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $49.50-$125. 800-745-3000.
CHICAGO AND THE DOOBIE BROTHERS: Aug. 24, 8 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.
JASON ALDEAN: with Luke Bryan, Rachel Farley and DeeJay Silver, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $36/$86.50. 800-745-3000.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL: featuring Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Shinedown and more, Aug. 28, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. 800-745-3000.
DOUG SMITH'S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS: Aug. 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Riverside Park, Mill Street, Dalton. 587-0505 or 563-1693.
ANDERS OSBORNE: Aug. 31, River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 N. River St., Plains Twp., $15 advance/$25 day of show. 822-2992.
DOUG SMITH JAZZ DUO: Sundays through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skytop Lodge, Skytop.
RADIOBOLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: Sept. 2, 1 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp., free.
BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND: with Ben Harper, Sept. 2, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $55-$141.50 reserved/$31.50 lawn. 800-745-3000.
STEAMTOWN ORIGINAL MUSIC SHOWCASE: Sept. 2, Scranton Hardware Bar, 519 Linden St.; Kildare's Irish Pub, 119 Jefferson Ave.; The Keys Bar & Spirits, 244 Penn Ave.; The Banshee, 320 Penn Ave.; New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St.; Trax Bar & Grille, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave.; Scranton JCC, 601 Jefferson Ave.; Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St.; and The Bog, 341 Adams Ave. Visit www.steamtownshowcase.com.
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! TOUR: Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., $29.50/$45/$65. 800-745-3000.
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE POOR FOOLS: Sept. 8, 8 p.m., Event Gallery, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $40. 800-745-3000.
ERIC CHURCH: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., $37.50/$42.50/$47.50. 800-745-3000.
THE FRESH BEAT BAND: Sept. 15, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $31/$51. 800-745-3000.
DOUG SMITH IMPROVISATIONAL ENSEMBLE: Sept. 16, 6 to 9 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.
KISS AND MOTLEY CRUE: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. 800-745-3000.
STEVE GREEN: Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, $20. 675-3616 or 881-9468.
JOE NARDONE PRESENTS DOO WOP PLUS: Sept. 28, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $29.50/$39.50/$49.50. 826-1100.
AN EVENING WITH STEVE EARLE: SOLO & ACOUSTIC: Sept. 29, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $55. 800-745-3000.
JAZZ'IN UP THE JOINT: Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
ELECTRIC CITY LISTEN LOCAL CONCERT SERIES: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, April 5 and May 3; 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
CELTIC THUNDER: VOYAGE: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $65/$75. 826-1100.
COVENANT PUBLIC CONCERTS: Simple Gifts, international folk music, Oct. 7, 3 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave.
SIMPLE GIFTS: Oct. 7, 3 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave.
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD: Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., Event Gallery, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $40 advance. 800-745-3000.
JACKSON BROWNE: with Sara Watkins, Oct. 18, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $41/$58/$68/$170. 826-1100.
STEEP CANYON RANGERS: Oct. 19, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $35 advance. 800-745-3000.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER: Oct. 27, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $29.50/$34.50/$39.50. 826-1100.
LIZA MINELLI - CONFESSIONS: Nov. 3, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $69/$89/$125. 826-1100.
RUSTED ROOT: Nov. 9, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $36.50 advance/$41.50 at door. 800-745-3000.
GEORGE WINSTON: Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $51.50. 800-745-3000.
NORTHERN TIER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School, Tunkhannock. $8/$4 advance, $9/$5 at door, free for service members and their families. 289-1090.
PAUL ANKA: CHRISTMAS MY WAY: Dec. 7, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39/$59/$79/$125.
JUDY COLLINS: with Rachel Sage, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $69.50. 800-745-3000.
THE IRISH TENORS - LIVE: March 8, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39.50/$59.50. 826-1100.
CATHOLIC CHORAL SOCIETY OPEN AUDITIONS AND REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Marywood University IHM Center. 587-2753.
SING IN THE WELSH LANGUAGE: first and third Saturdays of the month, 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, free. 905-9074.
Stage
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: THE MUSICAL: today, 8 p.m., Ritz Theatre, Hawley, $12, benefits Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 253-5779.
WEST SIDE STORY: Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute, today and Friday, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $12/$20. 270-2186.
AVENUE Q: Music Box Repertory Company, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.; dinner 90 minutes before curtain, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, $16-$18 show/$30-$39 dinner and show, for mature audiences. 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.
FOSSE: Phoenix Theatrics, Friday, Saturday and Aug. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Sunday and Aug. 12, 2 p.m.; Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea, $12. 457-3589.
TUNA CHRISTMAS: Scranton Public Theatre, Aug. 10-11, 16-18, 8:15 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., $15/$12.50. 344-3656.
DANCING WITH THE NEPA STARS: Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $16, 21 and older, benefits cultural center. 344-1111.
CINDERELLA KIDS/FAME JR.: Aug. 17-18, 6 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.
LEGALLY BLONDE: Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, Aug. 17-18, 24-25, 7 p.m.; Aug. 19 and 26, 3 p.m.; J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, $10/$14/$16 show only, $20/$28/$32 dinner and show. 454-5451.
ALADDIN JR.: Green Ridge Youth Theatre, Aug. 17, Scranton High School.
HYRONOMOUS A. FROG (THE FROG PRINCE): Applause Theatre, Aug. 24-25, 7 p.m.; Aug. 26, 3 p.m.; Good Shepherd Church, 1780 N. Washington Ave., $8/$10. 430-1149.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: Aug. 24-25 and 31, 7 p.m.; Aug. 26, 2 p.m.; Sept. 1, 2 and 7 p.m.; Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea, $10. 457-3589.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL: Sept. 15-16, 21-23, Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
BELL, BOOK & CANDLE: Actors Circle, Sept. 20-23 and 28-30, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road.
APOCALYPSE: Jason Miller Playwrights' Project, Sept. 20-30, Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St.
UP AND COMING COMEDY SERIES: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Jan. 26, Feb. 16, March 16 and April 13; cocktails 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
CINDERELLA: MPB Community Players, Sept. 28-30, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hazleton. 454-3305.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: Oct. 3-4, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $44/$49.50.
RESURRECTION: A ROCK OPERA: The Glass Prism, Oct. 7, doors open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $25/$40. 344-1111.
SKIPPYJON JONES: Young People's Theater, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $7.
HAL HOLBROOK: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $45/$55.
MYSTERY AT THE MASONIC: Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
WEST SIDE STORY: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Nov. 2-4, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; Dinner at the Theatre, Nov. 2-3, 6 p.m. 342-7784.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: Applause Theatre, Nov. 9-11, 16-17, 65 Church St., Pittston. Visit applausetheatre.webs.com.
BRIAN REGAN: Nov. 10, 8 P.M., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39.50.
SHAOLIN WARRIORS: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $36/$46.
THE TIMES-TRIBUNE CHILDREN'S SERIES: Harry the Dirty Dog, Nov. 24; If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books, Dec. 15; Martha Speaks, Jan. 19; The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle, April 6; 11 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
DISNEY'S PHINEAS AND FERB: THE BEST LIVE TOUR EVER: Dec. 2, 2 and 5 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., $26/$45/$60. 800-745-3000.
GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER: Moscow Ballet, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $27.50, $37.50/$48/$68.
BUDDY VALASTRO LIVE: THE CAKE BOSS: Homemade for the Holidays Tour, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$45/$85. 826-1100.
WINTER WONDERETTES: Applause Theatre, Dec. 14-16, 65 Church St., Pittston. Visit applausetheatre.webs.com.
A CHORUS LINE: Jan. 11, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $30/$50/$60. 826-1100.
MATHEMAGIC: Young People's Theater, Jan. 17, 10 a.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $7.
'THE VIEW' WITH A SCRANTON ATTITUDE: Let's Hear It from the Girls, Jan. 25; Let's Hear It from Both Sides, March 22; Let's Hear It from the Boys, April 26; cocktails 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
MIDTOWN MEN: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Jan. 18-20, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; Dinner at the Theatre, Jan. 18-19, 6 p.m. 342-7784.
ROCK OF AGES: Feb. 15, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $35/$52.50/$62.50. 826-1100.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Feb. 15-17, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; Dinner at the Theatre, Feb. 15-16, 6 p.m. 342-7784.
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG: Feb. 22; Young People's Theater, 10 a.m., $7; 7 p.m., $20/$30; F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.
STOMP: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, March 5-6, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple. 342-7784.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE: NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players, March 22, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $29/$38/$58.
CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, April 5-7, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; Dinner at the Theatre, April 5-6, 6 p.m. 342-7784.
ROMEO AND JULIET: Young People's Theater, April 9, 10 a.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $7.
HAIR: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, April 15-16, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple. 342-7784.
A LECTURE BY JOAN RIVERS: April 27, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39/$47.
THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS: Young People's Theater, May 3, 10 a.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $7.
DREAMGIRLS: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, May 10-12, 2013, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; Dinner at the Theatre, May 10-11, 6 p.m. 342-7784.
HAUNTED! MYSTERIES OF THE BEYOND: daily, 7 p.m., Houdini Museum Theater, 1433 N. Main Ave., reservations only. 383-9297 or 342-5555.
ART
NATURAL ART PAINTING WITH TINA IMEL: today, 2 to 4 p.m., Library Express, Mall at Steamtown, grades seven to 12. 348-3000.
SPCA BENEFIT EXHIBIT: on display through today, Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke.
PASSION: photography by Teri Moore, on display through Friday; Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays as arranged; Widmann Gallery, King's College, free. 208-5900, ext. 5328.
ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY: SELECTIONS FROM THE SORDONI ART GALLERY PERMANENT COLLECTION: on display through Sunday; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.; Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 408-4325.
THE SENSUOUS & THE BEAUTIFUL: on display through Aug. 11, PaPA, 75 Main St., White Mills.
LECTURE & LUNCH SERIES: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LOUIS HENSEL: Aug. 16, Blough Building, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills, $10 members/$12 nonmembers, reservations required. 253-1185.
ICE AGE MAMMALS: on display through Aug. 19, Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park. 963-4804.
SUMMER SONATA: THE PAINTINGS OF SHARON COSGROVE: on display through Aug. 25; Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.; artist presentation, today, 5:30 p.m., free; reception, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., free. 207-1815.
THE MANY EXPRESSION OF FOLK ART: on display through Aug. 31, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.
MIND'S EYE VIEW: photography by Sally Wiener Grotta, on display through Aug. 31, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. 587-3440.
BEEYOND/DIRECTING SUNBEAMS: BEEKEEPING IN NORTHEASTERN PA: on display through Sept. 3, Everhart Museum.
TITANIC: EXPLORE THE LEGEND & 100 YEARS OF HISTORY: on display through Sept. 3, Everhart Museum.
WATER IS THE CARRIER OF MESSAGES: Lackawanna River Corridor Association 25th Anniversary Juried Exhibit, on display Sept. 7-28, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.; opening reception, Sept. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
CAMERA PHONE SHOW: on display Sept. 7-Oct. 2, Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St.
BROTHER KENNETH CHAPMAN -CELEBRATION OF LIFE: on display through Sept. 22, MacDonald Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas.
IGOR KHAZANOV: on display through Sept. 22; Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.; Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6250.
THE WONDERFUL STORY OF PLANTERS PEANUTS: on display through Oct. 27, Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 823-6244, ext. 3.
ELEGANT CORROSION: on display through Oct. 31, Steamtown National Historic Site. 340-5200.
PENN FOSTER: ALMA MATER TO THE MILLIONS: on display through November, Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park. 963-4804.
THE ARTISTIC VISION OF HOWARD D. BECKER: on display through Dec. 31; Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.; Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. 253-3240.
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.
SELECTIONS FROM THE MASLOW COLLECTION: ongoing exhibit; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, Shields Center for Visual Art, Marywood University.
EXCEPTIONAL ART - EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS: works by Verve Vertu Art Studio artists, ongoing, Speech-Language and Hearing Center, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-8255.
WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.
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SAM CLUB AND THE CASE OF THE MOTORCOACH MURDER: audience-participation murder mystery, with lunch, today, noon, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., $31, reservations required. 226-6207.
ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: Classics Discussion Group, today, 5:30 p.m., adults; Teen Read/Summer Adult Reading Program ends, Friday, 9 p.m.; Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., grades four to 12; Belly Dancing, Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., grade seven to adults; Junior Battle of the Books, Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m., Mall at Steamtown center court, grades four to six; Kaffeeklatsch, Aug. 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m., all ages; knitting group, Aug. 13 and 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., adults; Afternoon Book Club, "Pride and Prejudice," Aug. 15, 2 to 3 p.m., adults; Conversations in Our Community, Aug. 15, 7 to 8:15 p.m., adults; Battle of the Books, Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m., Mall at Steamtown center court, grades seven to 12; Families Helping Families, Aug. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., adults; Presentation Series: Disadvantaged Groups in History, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., adults; Mind's Eye View: Discovering Photographic Storytelling, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., adults; Second Saturdays Art Exhibit: Meet the Creator, Aug. 21, adults, and Aug. 22, grades seven to 12; Teen Photography Workshop, Aug. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., grades seven to 12; Woody Allen Film Festival, "Annie Hall," Aug. 23, 6 p.m.; "Midnight in Paris," Aug. 30, 6 p.m., adults; Fourth Fridays Acoustic Music, Aug. 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., all ages; Playing with Words: An Introduction to Playwriting, Aug. 25, 4 to 6 p.m., grades seven to 12; Intermediate Playwriting with Rachel Strayer, Aug. 25, 7 to 9 p.m., grades nine to 12; Freaks, Circuses and Magic Book Discussion, Aug. 27, 7:15 p.m., adults; Anime/Manga Club - Nani, Fridays through Aug. 31, 4 to 6 p.m., grades seven to 12; Story Time Teens, Aug. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., ages 3 to 6; Scrabble, Thursdays, 1 p.m., adults; 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit.
SWEETNESS & LIGHT: mead and honey tasting, today, 6 to 8 p.m., Everhart Museum, 21 and older, reservations required, $35 members/$45 nonmembers/$100 patrons. 346-7186.
GINNY'S JOURNEY: today, 6 to 10 p.m., Legends Saloon, 750 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, benefits cancer survivor's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure effort.
20TH ANNUAL COUNTRY BAZAAR: today and Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 5 to 10:30 p.m., Church of St. Benedict grounds, Newton-Ransom Blvd., Newton Twp., free.
AUTHOR CHUCK MICELI BOOK READING AND SIGNING: today, 6:30 p.m., Pittston Memorial Library, Broad Street, free.
CELLIST STEPHEN STALKER & FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK: today, 6:30 p.m., Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center Inc., 200 Lake Ave., Montrose, $15 members/$20 nonmembers, registration required. 278-9256.
WEEKLY WONDERS: Museum Without Walls, today, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Walk on the Wild Side, Aug. 9, 3 to 5 p.m.; Finding Your Way, Aug. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.; Stargazing at the Sanctuary, Aug. 23, 8 to 10 p.m.; Firefighters and Firetrucks, Aug. 30, 5 to 7 p.m.; Blough Building, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills, $4/$2 members, $6/$3 nonmembers, free for children under 12. 253-1185.
ADULT SWIM NIGHT: today, Sno Cove Water Park, 1000 Montage Mountain Road. 969-7669.
33RD ANNUAL MONTROSE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., village green, Montrose, free, benefits Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association; pancake breakfast, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. 278-1881.
PLAIN SPEAKING: local-history talks; Wilsonville Underwater, Friday; Wayne County's Coal Connection, Aug. 10; Howard D. Becker - His Life, His Art, His Legacy, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16; Hopedale Remembered, Aug. 24; "The Pride and the Lion" Update, Aug. 31; The Spencer Steam Tractor, Sept. 7; all 5 to 6 p.m., Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, free, reservations suggested. 253-3240.
ANNUAL RAMADAN TENT & TURKISH CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS: Friday; calligraphy/ebru, 5 to 7 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.; Wind of Anatolia, 7 to 8 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.; Iftar dinner, 8 to 9 p.m., free, reservations required; Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. 963-6590, ext. 106.
MOONLIGHT PADDLE ON LAKE LACAWAC: Friday, 7 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel, free, reservations required. 689-9494.
AUGUST FIREWORKS SERIES: Friday, 9 p.m., and Aug. 10, 17 and 24; Sept. 1; Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, free.
GO PINK AT POCONO: Friday and Saturday, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond; Go Pink Track Walk, Saturday, follows ARCA race, $10/$20, benefits PA Breast Cancer Coalition. 800-377-8828.
150TH WAYNE COUNTY FAIR: Friday to Aug. 11, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Route 191, Honesdale.
WYOMING TRAIL COUNCIL POW-WOW: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; grand entry, both days, noon; Camp Rotawanis, Drums, $5/free for children under 12. 427-8723 or 443-8267.
CAMERA FOR A CURE: BREATHE EASY: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube on Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, benefits Lung Cancer Alliance; motorcycle show, free.
FIFTH ANNUAL LITHUANIAN HERITAGE DAY: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, $5. 963-4804.
EXPLORE TRUCKS AND VEHICLES GALORE: Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., Elm Street Park, Dickson City, $3/free for children 2 and younger, benefits National Inclusion Project and "Let's ALL Play" Program Partners. 947-1015.
DISCOVERING BUTTERFLIES: A NATURE WALK: Sunday, 2 p.m., Florence Shelly Preserve; meet at preserve parking lot, Route 171 and Stack Road, north of Thompson; free. 727-3362.
A HORSELESS AFFAIR: Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m., Riverview Inn, Matamoras, benefits Jean Work Scholarship Fund for GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center riders.
ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES: Nature Rambles, Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 6 p.m.; Sept. 23, 3 p.m., $5/free for stewards; Mommy & Me Naturally: Go Squirrelly, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., $7/$4/free for children under 2. 836-3835.
BLOCK PARTY: Monday; clam bake, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; music by Warhorse, 8 to 10 p.m.; Moscow Clayworks, 223 N. Main St., Moscow. 357-1627.
MATTHEW F. FLYNN LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES: with author John Anthony Gilvey, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., free, tickets required, available at Lackawanna County Library System libraries and box office.
SECOND ANNUAL MARLEY'S MISSION GOLF TOURNAMENT: Aug. 9, tee times 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m., lunch 11 a.m., cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono; $125 golf and dinner/$50 dinner only. Visit www.playforekidspa.com.
DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES: Rocky, Aug. 9, 9 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.
HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER: Aug. 10, 5 to 8 p.m., Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St., $5, 21 and oler.
LAKE WINOLA LADIES AUXILIARY FLEA MARKET: Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Winola Fire Department building, Route 307, Lake Winola. 240-2239 or 378-3780.
HUNTING FOR TREASURES: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills, $25. 253-1185.
IT'S RAINING CATS AND DOGS: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MudWorks Pottery & Gallery, 3278 Route 115, Effort, benefits Safe Haven Dog Rescue; Once & Done Workshop: Animal Totem Poles, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $22, registration required; artists' reception, 5 to 7 p.m. 872-9MUD.
FREE SAWMILL DEMONSTRATION DAYS: Aug. 11-12 and Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Joel Hill Sawmill, Route 191, Lookout. 224-6722.
ST. JOHN VIANNEY'S CHICKEN BBQ AND OUTDOOR CONCERT: with Choose This Day and Journey to Jesus, Aug. 11, 1 to 5 p.m., St. Pius X Church, Route 106, Royal, reservations recommended. 222-3869 or 267-2374.
DOUG SMITH'S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS AND CHICKEN BBQ DINNER: Aug. 11, dinner 4 to 7 p.m., concert 5 to 6 p.m., Newfoundland Moravian Churh, Main Street, Newfoundland, $8 dinner/$5 concert/$12 dinner and concert.
11TH ANNUAL LEBANESE-AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL: Aug. 11, 4 to 11 p.m.; Aug. 12, noon to 7 p.m.; St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, North Cabrini Avenue near Jackson Street. 343-6092.
OFFICERS MEET-AND-GREET AND WORLD TRADE CENTER ARTIFACT DEDICATION: Aug. 11, 6 to 8 p.m., Pike County Historical Society, 608 Broad St., Milford. 296-8126.
GYPSIES HOUSE DANCE PARTY: with "Jersey Shore's" Vinny Guadagnino, Aug. 11, 10 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $15. 866-468-7619.
FOURTH ANNUAL POCONO DRAG LODGE REUNION: Aug. 11, old Drag Lodge, 648 Meadow Run Road, Bear Creek, $7 spectators/$15 show cars and driver. 845-635-3662.
COMICS, CARDS, RECORDS, TV AND MOVIE EXPO: Aug. 12, early admission 9 a.m., general admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 851, 107 Ball Park Road, Dingmans Ferry, early admission $20/general admission free.
BEACH BLANKET BINGO: Aug. 12, 2 p.m., Germania Fire Hall, Duryea, benefits local hospice patients.
HISTORICALLY INSPIRED BAKED GOODS CONTEST: Aug. 12, 2 p.m., Columns Museum, Milford. 296-8126.
FOURTH ANNUAL PAULY FRIEDMAN 5K WALK/RUN: Aug. 12, Anderson Sports Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas, benefits Help Line.
CARBONDALE ETHNIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Aug. 15-18, Carbondale; Heritage Explorer Train excursion to festival, Aug. 18.
ANNUAL SLAVIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 17-18, 4 to 11 p.m., St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mifflin Avenue and Linden Street. 241-8975.
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: with food, wine, music, art auction and basket raffle; Aug. 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave. $30 members/$35 nonmembers.
VILLA CAPRI CRUISERS CAR CLUB INC. EVENTS: Cruise Night, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, Mall at Steamtown, Wyoming Avenue; Aug. 31, 6 to 9 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City; Reunion Car Show, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nay Aug Park. 344-2014.
GIRLS NIGHT IN: slumber party, Aug. 17, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 21 and older, women only, registration required, benefits Marley's Mission. 343-3000.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CLARKS SUMMIT WEEKEND IN THE WOODS: Aug. 18-19, Camp Lackawanna, 1219 Vosburg Road, Tunkhannock.
29TH ANNUAL BACK MOUNTAIN CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND FLEA MARKET: Aug. 19, registration 8 a.m., show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118, Lehman; free admission; car/driver/flea market registration, fees vary; benefits Lake-Lehman Junior-Senior High School band and music students.
GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER ACTIVITIES: Eagle Lake Community Association Pawsta Dinner and Pet Parade, Aug. 19, parade noon, dinner 1 to 4 p.m., association clubhouse, Gouldsboro; inaugural Family Petnic, Aug. 25, 1 to 5 p.m., South Abington Park, $10 per family; health fair, Oct. 6, noon to 4 p.m., Wright Center, Archbald; Pasta for the Pooches, Oct. 21, noon to 4 p.m., Crystal Fire Company, Jermyn, $8, 876-3026.
WOMEN'S DAY OUT (PLUS MEN): Aug. 19, 2 to 8 p.m., Nails First Salon, 207 S. Main St., Taylor, benefits Tracey's Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals Inc.
155th HARFORD FAIR: Aug. 20-25, 485 Fairhill Road, New Milford; queen competition, Aug. 20; Zero-Turn Mower Challenge, Aug. 25, 10 a.m., 14 and older. 434-4300. Visit www.harfordfair.com.
CLASSICS SERIES: "Jaws," Aug. 23; "High Noon," Aug. 30; "Doctor Zhivago," Sept. 6; "Chinatown," Sept. 13; "The Bridge on the River Kwai," Sept. 20; "The African Queen," Sept. 27; 2 and 7 p.m., Cinemark 20 and XD, Moosic.
A BLACKTOP AFFAIR: Aug. 23, 6 to 9 p.m., Mellow Park left parking lot, Peckville, 21 and older, $15 advance/$20 at gate, benefits Valley Community Library.
WALLY LAKE FEST: Aug. 24-26, Lake Wallenpaupack. Visit www.wallylakefest.com.
20TH ANNUAL HOOK O'MALLEY 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST CANCER: Aug. 26, registration 8:15 to 9:45 a.m., race 10 a.m., McDade Park, $15 by Aug. 23/$20 day of race. 346-1828.
BMX RACE FUNDRAISER: Aug. 26, registration 9:30 to 11 a.m., Cedar BMX, 1826 Red Barn Village Road, Clarks Summit, $10 racers/free for spectators, benefits cancer patient. Visit www.cedarbmx.com.
PROVIDENCE SPEAKEASY: Aug. 26, 6 to 9 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., $20 advance/$25 at door, $5 backstage micro performances, benefits Jason Miller Playwrights Project Dyonisia festival.
NATURE ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE PARK: Wednesdays through Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to noon, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown.
RAILFEST: Sept. 1-2, Steamtown National Historic Site; opening ceremony, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
SUMMER MARKETPLACE: Tuesdays through Sept. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza parking lot, Wilkes-Barre Twp. 970-7600.
NICHOLSON BRIDGE DAY: Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Nicholson. 942-4443.
BROADWAY BUS TRIP: to "Porgy and Bess," Sept. 12, departs 8 a.m., returns 11 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, $220. 996-1500.
PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR SECOND EOTC SUDOKU CONTEST: Sept. 12, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Lackawanna County Children's Library, 520 Vine St., $5, reservations suggested. 348-6484.
SWIM-GYM: Sept. 14, Nov. 9, Jan. 11, March 8 and May 10, 6 to 8 p.m., Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., $10, for people with autism 13 and older. 267-7820.
WAYNE COUNTY WINE AND CHEESE FESTIVAL: Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 270 Miller Drive, Honesdale. Visit www.upstatewinecountry.com.
SATURDAY NIGHT RODEOS: professional rodeos, Saturdays through Sept. 15, 7 p.m.; after-rodeo dance parties, Saturdays through Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m., saloon; Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford. 296-7281 or 800-8MALIBU.
THE ULTIMATE MUD RUN: Sept. 15, Sno Cove Water Park, 1000 Montage Mountain Road. 969-7669.
FIFTH ANNUAL KIDS COME FIRST COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER: Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., benefits EOTC early childhood program and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast PA. 348-6484.
RUMMAGE SALE: Sept. 21-22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; American Legion Raymond Henry Post 327, 101 Willow Ave., Olyphant, benefits 125th Anniversary of SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church. 489-2271.
CARD PARTY BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON: Sept. 21, Glenmaura National Golf Club, Moosic, benefits EOTC family programs. 348-6484.
FARM TO TABLE: Sept. 21, Everhart Museum lawn, 21 and older, $100 general admission/$125 patrons. 346-7186.
CRAFT BREWS & BBQ: Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whipple Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock. Visit www.upstatewinecountry.com.
HEIRLOOM OR JUNK? ASK THE EXPERTS: Sept. 22, 1 to 4 p.m., Historic 1911 Fire House, Route 6, White Mills, $10.
BEANZY BASKET BINGO: Sept. 23, doors open 12:30 p.m., bingo 1:30 p.m., St. Eulalia's Parish Hall, Elmhurst Twp., benefits Moscow Volunteer Fire Company. Email beanzybingo@gmail.com.
ST. MARY'S VILLA SIXTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Sept. 24; registration/lunch, 11 a.m.; tournament, noon; Glen Oak Country Club, Waverly Twp. 842-5274, ext. 216.
SAVOUR WINE-PAIRING DINNER: Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $100 individual/$750 table. 845-295-2500.
WINE FESTIVAL: Oct. 6, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $5/$15. 800-745-3000.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EXCURSIONS: Great Gatsby Express to Gouldsboro, Oct. 7, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m., $22/$29/$34/free to children to age 5; Fall Foliage to Tobyhanna, Oct. 20, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m., $22/$29/$34/free to children to age 5; Holiday Express to Moscow, Nov. 23-24 and Dec. 1, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m., $12/$19/free to children to age 5; Holiday Limited to Gouldsboro, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, departs 11 a.m., returns 3:30 p.m., $17/$29/free to children to age 5; reservations required. 340-5204.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY GALA BANQUET: Oct. 7, noon, Montdale Country Club, Scott Twp.
COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY THIRD ANNUAL GO GREEN BIKE TOUR: Oct. 7, Lackawanna State Park, Dalton, $30 by Sept. 28/$40 after Sept. 28/$35 adult and two children, benefits Countryside Conservancy. Visit www.countrysideconservancy.com.
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND RUSTIC CRAFT SHOW: Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.
THE MENU: Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 28, March 11 and April 15; 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
TUNKHANNOCK ROTARY HARVEST & WINE FESTIVAL: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock, $15 advance/$5 desginated driver or under 21. 836-1247.
SNO MOUNTAIN FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sno Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road. Visit www.upstatewinecountry.com.
GREATER NORTHEAST PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK: Oct. 13, downtown Scranton.
BUDDY WALK: Oct. 14; registration, 11 a.m.; walk, noon; Mellow Park, Peckville, donations accepted, benefits children with Down syndrome. 383-9818.
TRACEY'S HOPE HOSPICE CARE PROGRAM AND DOMESTIC ANIMAL RESCUE BARK-TOBERFEST: Oct. 20, Thomas BBQ, Moosic. 457-1625.
SPRI: GHOST HUNTING 101: Oct. 29-30, 6 and 9 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
SOUTH SIDE FARMERS' MARKET: Saturdays through October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Scranton Iron Furnaces, 159 Cedar Ave.
NOSFERATU FILM SCREENING: with live musical accompaniment by Ben Model, October 31, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $10.
HOLIDAY WINE EXPO AT SPRING BROOK: Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spring Brook Volunteer Fire Company, 20 State Route 690, Moscow. Visit www.upstatewinecountry.com.
1867 GLASSWORKER'S HOUSE FREE ADMISSION DAYS: Nov. 24-25, Charles Street, White Mills.
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES WORKSHOP: Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 and April 6; 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE SHOWING: Dec. 20, 6 p.m., Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
DINNER BY DESIGN: March 2-3, noon, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.; preview party, March 1, 7 p.m.
ST. PATRICK'S PARADE DAY PARTY: March 9, noon, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., free.
EVENING OF FINE FOOD AND WINE: April 28, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE SERIES: Energy, May 6; The Scientific Method, May 7; Motion and Machines, May 8; Flight, May 9; Hot and Cold, May 10, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
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.
PITTSTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: Crochet Club, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., and Thursdays, 6 p.m.; 47 Broad St., Pittston.
HAWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: role-playing game, Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Music and Movement, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Story Time, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Read with Tess, Wednesdays through summer, 3 to 5 p.m.; Read with Twiggy, Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.; Parent/Child Workshop, Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; 103 Main Ave., Hawley. 226-4620.
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., White Mills. 253-1185.
SCRANTON LIMITED SHORT TRAIN RIDES: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, $5 ages 6 and older/$35 cab ride ages 16 and older. 340-5200 or 888-693-9391.
TROLLEY EXCURSIONS: Thursdays to Sundays, 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St. 963-6590.
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS: activities for children, first Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ben-Mar Restaurant, 89 N. Main St., Carbondale, $10 per child. 282-1771 or 282-7477.
WRITER'S GROUP: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free, 18 and older. 996-1500.
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DOWNTOWN SCRANTON WALKING TOURS: First Friday walking tours, first Friday of the month, 5 p.m., through October, departs Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, Lackawanna Avenue; Saturday morning tours, Saturdays through October, 11 a.m., contact society for starting place, 344-3841; custom group tours, most days, noon to 6 p.m., $5, 955-0244.
PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: The Columns mansion tours, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.; museum, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Penn Security Bank parking lot, Main Street, Moscow, free. Benefits North Pocono Cultural Society.
HOUDINI MUSEUM TOUR AND MAGIC SHOW: open weekends by reservation, 1 to 4 p.m., 1433 N. Main Ave. Visit houdini.org.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: daily, 7:30 p.m., $20/$15 reservations required. 383-1821. Visit http://scranton ghosttours.com.
HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR & MAGIC WORKSHOP: year-round, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
A DAY AT THE CULTURAL CENTER: year-round, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
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