Sherwood Park Summer Festival
The Summer Festival at Sherwood Park will be held Thursday, August 15th through Saturday, August 17th, 5-10pm. There will be nightly entertainment, great food, drinks, raffles, games and bounce houses!
It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Sherwood Youth Association, and members ask that you please come out and support the park!
La Festa Italiana
La Festa Italiana, the annual celebration of food, culture and music, will be held Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2) on Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Scranton. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.lafestaitaliana.org for details and updates.
SCC Beatles Tribute
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute on October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Voted as ‘New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band’ by “The Boston Globe,” Beatles tribute band, Studio Two will return by popular demand with their iconic show in celebration of The Beatles coming to America.
The show will take place in Shopland Hall, located on the building’s fourth floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:30 p.m..
Tickets are $33.25 in advance, and will increase to $43.25 on the day of the show. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets are available at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Drag Me to Dinner
The Rossetti Foundation for Arts and Culture presents a night of sheer fabulousness, “Drag Me to Dinner,” where glamour meets a dash of naughtiness. The program takes place on Sunday, August 11, from 5-9 p.m. at The Rossetti Estate, 1005 Vine Street, Scranton. The evening includes live shows, libations, and hors d’oeuvres.
The event is organized by Frank Carey, and hosted by Chlamydia Berns, plus other dazzling divas Megan Thomas, Hussy Galore, Trixy Valentine, and BellaCentric DeFlair. The cost is $30 and reservations are required. Visit: https://givebutter.com/fNwfkS.
“Drag Me to Dinner” promotes the visibility of our LGBTQ+ community. This event aims at building an anti-hate, diverse and inclusive community through love.
Tommy Davidson comedy
Prolific comedian Tommy Davidson is bringing ‘A Night of Laughs’ to the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Performing with Davidson will be comedians Jacob Williams, Kevin Lepka, and the Picture Perfect band. Ticket prices are $54.50 and $64.50 plus fees.
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org and ticketmaster.com. Tickets can be purchased in person or by phone through the F.M. Kirby Center box office during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or call 570-826-1100.
Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the stars of the hit television show In Living Color, his visibility has allowed him to become a household name known for his innovative talent.
Sam Grisman Project
The Sam Grisman Project will honor the musical legacies of David Grisman and Jerry Garcia when they play at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Chandelier Concert Series. Tickets are on sale to the public for $27.50 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.., or by calling 570-826-1100.
Learn more about the Sam Grisman Project at https://www.samgrismanproject.net/
Andrew Dice Clay
Comedy legend Andrew Dice Clay to perform live in concert at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $75.50, $59.50, $45.50 and $32.50 plus fees.
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during our regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.. until 5p.m., or by calling 570-826-1100.