Comedian Jo Koy performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 29
From a press release: Comedian Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries as he sells out venues across the nation. He’ll bring his unique brand of humor to the Sands Bethlehem Event […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 3, 03/15/16
For the first time in the history of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, the audience vote was tied between two acts, so rather than break the deadlock and choose one ourselves, we decided to declare both the winners of Week 3 on Tuesday, March 15, so while they […]
NEPA Art Fair showcases art with music and comedy for free at The Leonard in Scranton April 1-2
From a press release: Art, music, and comedy – you’ll find all three at the NEPA Art Fair on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at The Leonard in downtown Scranton. The NEPA Art Fair is an art exhibit created to showcase the work of prominent artists from the region who are locally, nationally, […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 2, 03/08/16
Another crowd-favorite comedian from past seasons of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent won the audience vote on Tuesday, March 8 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, proving once again that the area’s comedy scene is stronger than ever. Dan Hoppel, a 33-year-old Dunmore resident who came in a close second place in the Season […]
Comedian and former ‘Tonight Show’ host Jay Leno returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 16
From a press release: Before Jay Leno became the host of the top-rated “Tonight Show,” he honed his comedy in clubs all over the country, often exceeding 300 dates per year. He opened for the likes of Tom Jones and John Denver and, after moving to Los Angeles, began his career in television and film, […]
Girls-only open mic GRRRLS Night returns to Ale Mary’s in Scranton on March 25
After taking a few months off, GRRRLS Night, the only girls-only performance night in Northeastern Pennsylvania, returns to Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Created by Jess Meoni, graphic designer and founder of the Scranton Zine Fest and Ruthless Zine, the monthly open mic platform began in July 2015 […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 1, 03/01/16
Season 3 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition got off to a strong start on Tuesday, March 1, pulling in 20 acts and a great crowd to keep the night busy at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. The show was an even split of local musicians and comedians […]
Comedian and ‘Undateable’ star Chris D’Elia performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 25
From a press release: Chris D’Elia is quickly becoming one of the most sought after comedians and actors in the comedy world. He currently stars as Danny on the NBC comedy series “Undateable,” which centers on a group of friends who are living in Detroit and helping each other figure out their lives. The series’ […]
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay gets raunchy at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 13
From a press release: Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. When he released his debut album, “Dice,” the parental advisory label simply read, “Warning: This album is offensive.” Always raunchy and hilarious, the Diceman returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, May 13 at 8 […]