Comedians Artie Lange, Rich Vos, and Bob Levy perform at Ritz Theater in Scranton on Sept. 21
From a press release: Comedian, actor, radio/podcast host, and author Artie Lange will be back in Scranton for a night of stand-up comedy at the Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton with Rich Vos and the Reverend Bob Levy on Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Presented by Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy and DamnMillennial! Promotions, “The […]
Pulitzer-winning cancer drama ‘Wit’ comes to Providence Playhouse in Scranton July 12-22
From a press release: Community theatre group Actors Circle will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Wit” by Margaret Edson at the Providence Playhouse in Scranton on Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 22. Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., an esteemed scholar of the 17th century poetry, uses her command and love of language to dramatize her experiences […]
Tigers Jaw takes self-titled 10th anniversary tour home to Montage Mountain in Scranton on Oct. 19
Tigers Jaw has been through a lot since the indie rock band formed in Scranton in 2005. When three-fifths of the group quit in 2013 after releasing three albums, their future seemed uncertain, but vocalist/guitarist Ben Walsh and vocalist/keyboardist Brianna Collins pressed on with 2014’s “Charmer,” and last year’s “Spin”, which rewarded them with critical […]
Clarks Summit magician Denny Corby mystifies Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 7
From a press release: Clarks Summit magician, mentalist, and comedian Denny Corby will make audiences believe the impossible in the first of his four-part series featuring industry legends, heart-stopping magic, mind reading, and illusions in the Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. with opening acts […]
EXCLUSIVE: New Lackawanna Music Festival in Scranton releases set times for July 7-8
From a press release: With its lineup in place last month, the Lackawanna Music Festival announced the set times of its inaugural event today exclusively on NEPA Scene. The all-ages music festival will feature both local and national bands that span multiple musical genres, including Kulick, Young Thieves, Black Tie Stereo, and Lucas Hex on […]
Captain, We’re Sinking’s Bobby Barnett goes country and plays solo at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on June 29
It has been four months since Scranton punk rock band Captain, We’re Sinking officially parted ways, but Bobby Barnett is carrying on as a solo musician, releasing a brand new album, “Steady Ache,” on March 30 that marks a new direction for the vocalist and guitarist. With teaching and life outside of music, Barnett doesn’t […]
Local ladies read poetry for free at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit on June 23
From a press release: Two Scranton writers will perform their poetry at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Aptly named “Two Local Ladies Read Poetry,” Laurel Radzieski and Daryl Sznyter will offer selections from their published works. Radzieski’s most recent work, “Red Mother,” is a book of short […]
All-female music festival Burning Roses Jamboree heats up Nay Aug Park in Scranton on July 28
The organizer of Scranton’s only all-female open mic is now organizing its only music festival featuring all women solo artists and female-led bands. On Saturday, July 28 starting at noon, the first-ever Burning Roses Jamboree will be held at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. The all-ages outdoor event is free and open to the public. […]
Metal band Jinjer comes from Ukraine to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on Aug. 1
From a press release: After opening for both Cradle of Filth and Arch Enemy earlier this year, Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will perform at the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton on Wednesday, Aug. 1 as one of their only North American shows this summer. Following their Philadelphia stop at Kung Fu Necktie on Tuesday, […]
VIDEO: Scranton’s Motionless In White revisits Montage Mountain to recall Warped Tour memories
As the final Vans Warped Tour makes it way to Scranton, many local fans are reminiscing about the “good old days” of the annual touring festival, a period of time that varies depending on what generation they’re from. Everyone can probably agree, however, that it was a special event unlike any other, allowing kids to […]
