John Cusack answers fan questions live at ‘Say Anything’ screening at Hershey Theatre on Sept. 19
From a press release: Following a screening of the classic romantic comedy “Say Anything,” the Hershey Theatre will host a live conversation with its star, John Cusack, on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show, which range from $46.15-$148 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. […]
Country music pioneer and actor Dwight Yoakam plays at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 5
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning country singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Dwight Yoakam will be perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50, $59.50, $69.50, and $89.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 15 at 10 […]
Theatrical heavy metal band Ghost appears at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 5
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning Swedish heavy metal band Ghost will bring A Pale Tour Named Death to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $37.75, $49.75, $59.75, and $75, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, June 15 at […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Princess (Rottweiler mix) and Boo (black cat)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
RiffTrax blasts ‘MST3K’ classic ‘Space Mutiny’ live in NEPA theaters June 14-19
From a press release: The side-splitting RiffTrax trio – Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” fame – will present a never-before-seen riffing on the out-of-this-world ’80s adventure “Space Mutiny” during a live simulcast in select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m., followed by a […]
NYC rock band Killcode kicks off beer garden concert series at Border Bar in Pittston on June 9
From a press release: As detailed on the NEPA Scene Podcast last week, local music promotion and production team Camp Rattler will host a series of outdoor concerts in its new beer beer garden at the Border Bar (formerly World of Brew) in Pittston, starting with a performance by Southern-influenced rock band Killcode on Saturday, […]
The Toasters headline ska punk show at River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on June 16
From a press release: One of the original third-wave ska bands, The Toasters, will headline a night of ska punk music at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Saturday, June 16 with The Ladrones, Sgt. Scagnetti, Disposable, and Bunchajerks. The Toasters last played in Luzerne County at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre […]
Lackawanna Music Festival announces afterparty with Will Wood and American Opera in Scranton on July 7
From a press release: After postponing the Scranton date of their tour last month, a makeup date has been announced for New Jersey avant-garde pop/gypsy/experimental rock group Will Wood and the Tapeworms and Brooklyn folk rock band American Opera. Both acts will perform at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Saturday, July 7 […]
Comedic punk band Green Jelly returns to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on June 17
From a press release: After performing there last summer, Green Jellÿ will return to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Sunday, June 17. Known for their sophomoric humor, theatrical performances, crazy costumes, and intentionally crude musicianship, Green Jellÿ will headline after opening sets from local rock bands Kali Ma and the Garland of […]
Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd say farewell at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 30
From a press release: Earlier this year, Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd revealed that, after a career that has spanned more than 40 years and includes a catalog of more than 60 albums with more than 30 million units sold, they would embark on their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Produced by Live […]
