Thrash metal band Brotality ventures into ‘The Woods’ for Scranton album release show on June 4

From a press release: “Never stray from the path” – it’s a warning that’s been ingrained in the human psyche through the ages. Folklore and fairy tales from every culture speak of the dangers awaiting those who succumb to curiosity, temptation, or bravado, those who fail to heed the lessons of their forefathers. There are […]
Comedian Chelsea Handler returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4
From a press release: It was announced today that Chelsea Handler will be back at the F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, Dec. 4 as part of her Vaccinated and Horny Tour. She last performed at the downtown Wilkes-Barre venue in 2007. Handler is a comedienne, television talk show host, bestselling author, and advocate whose humor […]
Scranton metal band Motionless In White hosts album release party at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 10

From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton metal band Motionless In White will hold a release party for their new album, “Scoring the End of the World,” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 10. Presented by 97.9X, Gallery of Sound, and Roadrunner Records, this fan meet and greet […]
‘Disney Junior Live’ brings Mickey and Spider-Man to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 26

From a press release: Young Disney and Marvel fans can dress up and join the party when “Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza” comes to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The all-new show announced today features the first appearance of characters from Marvel’s “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” in […]
Virginia garage pop/indie rockers 7th Grade Girl Fight play at Wilkes-Barre Curry Donuts on May 19

From a press release: Hailing from Charlottesville, Virginia, 7th Grade Girl Fight woos audiences with their fun, loud blend of garage pop and indie rock. With contagious energy and hooky choruses, they offer a polished, mature brand of alternative post-punk that feels both nostalgic and brand new. They’re bringing it all to Curry Donuts of […]
Ride the trolley from Scranton to PNC Field in Moosic to see RailRiders games through September

From a press release: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders took their name from the region’s rich railroad past, and the Electric City Trolley Museum in downtown Scranton will once again honor that history by offering 11 excursions to PNC Field in Moosic this spring and summer. Select Sunday games through September will offer baseball fans an opportunity […]
REVIEW/PHOTOS: Limp Bizkit ‘Still Sucks?’ Wilkes-Barre fans beg to differ at fun, crowd-pleasing concert

What does the ’90s most divisive band do when they’ve passed middle age? Well, they embrace their “Dad Vibes” and keep on rollin’, baby. On Saturday, May 7, following performances by $NOT, Wargasm UK, and Scowl, vocalist Fred Durst meandered onto the stage of the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township in […]
Disney a cappella group DCappella ‘Deck the Halls’ of F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 13

From a press release: Today, Disney’s premier a cappella singing sensation DCappella announced a fall U.S. tour, “Deck the Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella,” including a date at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Kicking off Nov. 4 in Spokane, Washington, the cross-country trek goes right through the holidays, concluding on […]
570 Day is back for 2nd year to highlight best of NEPA region online and in person on May 7

From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania packs a whole lot into one corner of the state. Last year’s inaugural 570 Day was proof as residents, businesses, and organizations spent the day flooding social media with photos and videos of some of the best people and places in the region. 570 Day is back again this […]
‘Agnes’ flood documentary premieres at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on 50th anniversary, June 23

From a press release: “Agnes,” a new 90-minute documentary, will premiere on Thursday, June 23 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, one of the many buildings caught in the devastating flood throughout Wilkes-Barre five decades ago. The film was produced in cooperation with the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society to note the 50th anniversary […]