Billy Bob Thornton performs with The Boxmasters at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 22
From a press release: Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, best known for his roles in films like “Sling Blade,” “A Simple Plan,” “One False Move,” “Bad Santa,” and “Friday Night Lights,” is also a vocalist and musician. It was announced today that he and his Americana rock band The Boxmasters will perform at Penn’s […]
NEPA Horror Fest returns to Circle Drive-In with 13 short films, music, and punk flea market on Oct. 15
From a press release: A screening of 13 independent short horror films from all over the world will cap off a full day of creative activities at the NEPA Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City. The event begins at noon with the Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market […]
PHOTOS: 2022 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/06-08/22
Geek culture invaded New York City once again on the weekend of Oct. 6-9, and locals who see it all just about every day were once again turning heads and craning necks at the fun and truly bizarre cosplayers at the Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. Pop culture fans donned everything from elaborate homemade […]
Comedian Kevin Hart gives ‘Reality Check’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9
From a press release: Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced the addition of eight new shows to the second leg of his widely popular 2022 Reality Check Tour, including one at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, Oct. 9. The added dates include the Santander […]
‘Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto performs stand-up at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that improvisational comedian, actor, and producer Joe Gatto, best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index,” will perform stand-up live at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Dec. 26. In 1999, he co-founded The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe with his “Impractical […]
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Today, Outback Presents announced that “Jackass” star, stand-up comedian, stunt performer, and New York Times bestselling author Steve-O will take the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of his Bucket List Tour. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never […]
Bar Pazzo serves dinner with culinary movie at Ritz Theater in Scranton on Sept. 12
From a press release: Two downtown Scranton businesses – Italian restaurant Bar Pazzo and the historic Ritz Theater – are pairing up for a special dinner and movie screening on Monday, Sept. 12. “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter” tells the true story of Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In the 2000s, […]
Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27
From a press release: Comedian and actor Kevin James, best known for starring in television sitcoms “The King of Queens” and “Kevin Can Wait,” will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. He previously performed at the downtown Wilkes-Barre theater in 2016. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open […]
After sold-out premiere, ‘Agnes’ documentary adds 2 showings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29
From a press release: After the first screening sold out in just a few days, the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added a second and third showing of “Agnes” on Wednesday, June 29 due to popular demand. The new 90-minute documentary premiered to a crowd of 1,800 people at the Kirby Center on Thursday, […]
NEPA Horror Fest hosts Spooky Summer II with music, movies, and more at Circle Drive-In on June 25
From a press release: Live music, iconic horror films, a celebrity meet and greet, and a one-of-a-kind marketplace will be some of the highlights of Spooky Summer II, an outdoor event hosted by the NEPA Horror Fest and Scranton DIY Punk Collective at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Saturday, June 25. The […]
