VISUAL ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS
Jeremy Ciliberto and Matthew Mroz art exhibit, now through June 30 in the First Floor Gallery of AFA, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Inspired by the personification of death in the Middle Ages, Ciliberto views bones as an artistic opportunity for a medium. Mroz’s work focuses on balance and the forces that affect it. Cost: free. Info: 570-969-1040 or artistsforartgallery@gmail.com.
Dietrich Film Favorites Series: ‘Dirty Dancing,’ 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14 at the Dietrich Theater. Go back to 1987 and enjoy this hit film, starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Jerry Orbach. Cost: Free; Sponsored by a friend of the Dietrich in memory of Barbara J. Jones. Info: 570-996-1500.
Community Play Factory presents ‘White Matter Surplus,’ June 16-18 at at The Olde Brick Theater in Scranton. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $12. Tickets/info: 570-209-7766.
National Theatre Live on Screen: ‘St. Joan,’ 2 p.m. June 18 at the Dietrich Theater. Bernard Shaw’s classic play depicts a woman with all the instinct, zeal and transforming power of a revolutionary. Josie Rourke directs Gemma Arterton as Joan of Arc in this electrifying masterpiece. Cost: $14 for general admission, $12 for member/senior tickets and $10 for child/student tickets and group tickets (minimum 10 people). Info: 570-996-1500.
Open Mic Night with Jason Vo, 7 p.m. June 23 at the Dietrich Theater. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Open to audiences and performers of all ages, including musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types. This month’s featured artist is guitarist Jason Vo, who specializes in both traditional and percussive fingerstyle. Cost: free.
Shakespeare in the Park: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 7 p.m. June 24 at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Presented by Gamut Theatre Group and sponsored by the Overlook Estate Foundation. The performance will be followed by a talk-back session with the actors. Bring your own blanket or chair to sit on. Cost: Free.
Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars concert, 3 p.m. June 25 at the Dietrich Theater. Doug Smith’s All-Stars take a modern approach to Dixieland music while retaining the deep traditional roots of the medium. A light reception will follow the concert. Cost: free; Sponsored by the Tunkhannock Rotary Club. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
Actors Circle presents ‘Sound and Song: Then and Now, a Musical Review,’ June 30 through July 2 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd. in Scranton. Begins at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Features popular Broadway songs from the golden age through current time. Donations accepted at the door. Reservations/info: 570-342-9707 or tickets@actorscircle.com.
Summer Fest Preview Day, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. July 6 at the Dietrich Theater. See the trailers for the 14 films to be featured in the Dietrich’s Third Annual Summer Fest. Cost: Free admission; discounted concession.
The Gathering Place bus trip: Glimmerglass Festival, July 18. A bus trip to see “Porgy and Bess” at the Glimmerglass Opera House. The price includes bus, lunch, ticket to performance, a post-performance Q & A with the cast and more. Cost: $95. Reservations: Call Glimmerglass directly and ask for Sean Sansevere at 607-547-2255 extension 241 or email ssansevere@glimmerglass.org and tell him you are with the Jean Stark group, then let The Gathering Place know you are coming. Info: call Anne at 570-881-7612.
National Theatre Live on Screen: ‘Peter Pan,’ 2 p.m. July 9 and 23 at the Dietrich Theater. Cost: $14 for general admission, $12 for member/senior tickets and $10 for child, student and group tickets. Info: 570-996-1500.
Dietrich Film Favorites: ‘The Muppets Take Manhattan,’ 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 12 at the Dietrich Theater. Admission: free; Sponsored by the Nicholson Lodge #438. Info: 570-996-1500.
Dietrich Summer Fest Opening Night, 6 p.m. July 14 at the Dietrich Theater. An evening of two acclaimed films, popcorn, cheese and crackers, wine, beer and a strawberry shortcake dessert. Cost: $25. Reservations/info: 570-996-1500.
Dietrich Summer Fest, various show times July 14 through 27 at the Dietrich Theater. Watch some of the best foreign, independent and art films released in past few months – 14 films in 14 days. Cost: tickets are $8.50 each, excluding Opening Night. Info: dietrichtheater.com.
Dietrich Summer Fest Post-Festival Discussion, 1 p.m. July 28 at the Dietrich Theater. Discuss the content and significance of the film festival movies with others. Facilitated by film buff Ronnie Harvey. No need to register. Cost: free.
Open Mic Night with Alex Creamer, 7 p.m. July 28 at the Dietrich Theater. Doors open for sign ups at 6:30 p.m. Open to audiences and performers of all ages, including musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types. This month’s featured artist is local singer-songwriter Alex Creamer. Cost: free; sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee. Seating is limited.
National Theatre Live on Screen: ‘Obsession,’ 2 p.m. Aug. 13 and 20 at the Dietrich Theater. Cost: $14 for general admission, $12 for member/senior tickets and $10 for child/student tickets. Info:570-996-1500.
Dietrich Film Favorites Series: ‘Annie,’ 1 and 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Dietrich Theater. See the 1982 hit movie musical “Annie” on the big screen. Cost: free. Info:570-996-1500.
Gathering of Singers/Songwriters, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Dietrich Theater. An evening of live folk music, featuring Tom Flannery, The Ziegers and Lorne Clarke. Cost: free; donations accepted. Info: 570-996-1500.
Open Mic Night with Angelo Maruzzelli, 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Dietrich Theater. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Open to audiences and performers of all ages and types. This month’s featured guest is Angelo Maruzzelli, member of the local band LondonForce and audio engineer at The Stude at TwentyFiveEight Studios. Cost: free. Info: 570-996-1500.
Cornstock pre-festival concert featuring Hickory Project, 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Dietrich Theater. An afternoon of bluegrass and folk music featuring Hickory Project and friends. Cost: free. Tickets: 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
LITERARY ARTS
Writers’ Group, 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday (ongoing) at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. All genres and levels of writing are welcome. For ages 18 and up. Cost: free. Info: 570-833-5246.
Warrior Writers, 7 to 9 p.m. second Fridays at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. These writing workshops support artistic exploration and expression and provide a safe space to share experiences in the military culture. Open to all veterans and service members. Cost: Free. Info/register: 570-996-1500.
Afternoon Book Club, 2 to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Abington Community Library. “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Info: 570-587-3440.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE
Introduction to Metal Working, from 6 to 9 p.m. July 24 at the Dietrich Theater. For ages 16 and up. Students will learn to use a jeweler’s saw, cut, form, stamp and polish. Everyone will leave with a finished brass pendant. No soldering. All materials and equipment will be supplied. Instructor: Esther Harmatz. Cost: $55. Info/register: 570-996-1500.
All Crafting Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 at the Abington Community Library. Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet your neighbors while working on a craft. Bring any project you’re working on, or come just to be inspired. All levels of experience welcome. Info: 570-587-3440.