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Tamika Lawrence is one of the performers for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s Tina Turner tribute. (Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic)
Lackawanna County Heritage Fair
The Lackawanna County Heritage Fair is Thursday through Sunday at Montage Mountain in Scranton. It celebrates the region’s history and cultures with displays, traditional food, music, amusement rides and fireworks. The $15 admission includes the waterpark and children under 32” get in for free. The event takes place at 1000 Montage Mountain Road. For information, visit lackawannacountyheritagefairs.com.
Coffee House Cabaret and artists’ open house
The Walk In Art Center Coffee House Cabaret on Friday will feature the SchuylGurlz doing a cappella versions of jazzy pop tunes. Tickets are $10 and include dessert and drinks. The music begins at 7 p.m., but arrive at 6 to visit artists in their studios, along with an exhibit with a “Wizard of Oz” theme. The event takes place at 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. For information and tickets, visit walkinartcenter.org.
Cavalcade of Jazz
The jazz festival, featuring big name and regional talent, includes many free events at restaurants in downtown Wilkes-Barre. It begins Friday and ends with a Sunday brunch. Headliner Endea Owens and the Cookout will take the stage Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Standing tickets are $40, seats are $55. For information, visit wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org.
Orchestra ode to Tina Turner
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will be joined by a trio of singers, including Grammy-winning Broadway performer Tamika Lawrence, in a salute to a rock icon. “Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner” is Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at Mohegan Pennsylvania casino, Plains Twp. The concert will include Turner’s hits, such as “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Better Be Good to Me.” For tickets and information, visit nepaphil.org or call 570-270-4444.
Misfit Market and ska music
A Misfit Market and ska music make for a double attraction at the Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. Find music, artists, vendors, food and drink at 563 Can Do Expressway, Hazle Twp. Admission costs $10. Music ends around 9 p.m., with the venue closing at 10.
Comedian Kevin James
Actor and comedian Kevin James, who starred in “King of Queens” and the “Mall Cop” movies, will do a standup act called “Owls Don’t Walk,” on Sunday. The show at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, begins at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $49. For information, visit kirbycenter.org.
Originally Published: June 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT
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