There are plenty of events scheduled for Luzerne County. Check out what’s happening in:
Ongoing Events
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May
| May 2 | · |
NEPA Philharmonic Pres. Passion For Perfection –Masterworks IV at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton at 8pm, 570-346-7369 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org |
| May 2, 3, 4 | · |
Greek Food Festival, The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Wilkes-Barre, 32 East Ross Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Call Christine Stelmack - 417-4465 for any information and for take out orders. 11 - 7pm fri/sat & 11 - 6pm sun. |
| May 3 | · |
Alumni Flea Market at the Luzerne County Community College Parking Lot, Nanticoke from 8am-2pm, 570-740-0735 |
| May 3-4 | · |
Treasures of the Earth Gem Mineral Fossil Jewelry Show |
| May 4 | · |
34th Annual Cherry Blossom 5 Mile run, 1 Mile Fun Walk, Starts in Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, for more information please contact Vince at 570-474-5363 or wyovalstr@aol.com |
| May 4 | · |
Dual Sport (street legal dirt bike) at Allen’s Farm , 9am, Lawton, 570-736-6580 |
| May 04 | · |
34th Annual Cherry Blossom 5 mile run, (New venue –South Wilkes-Barre, start & Finish in Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, for more information call Vince Wojnar at 570-474-5363 or e-mail wyovalstr@aol.com |
| May 6 | · |
Affair on the Square, Bandshell set up on the square where Mayor Leighton will speak and Dave Jones of the Monkies fame will speak. |
| May 6-8 & 13-14 | · |
Penn’s Peak Studio Theatre Presents: “Nunsensations –The Vegas Revue” at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, Doors open at 11:30am, Lunch 12pm, Showtime 1pm, 1-866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com |
| May 9-11 | · |
Mother’s Day Weekend at Moyer’s Grove Campground, Hobbie (bring mom for a breakfast of pancakes and sausage on Saturday morning from 9am-11am. Moms eat free) for more information call 570-379-3375 |
| May 9 | · |
“Madeline and the Bad Hat” at the F.M. Kirby Center at 10am, 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org |
| May 10 | · |
Whitewater Rafting Dam Release at the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Weatherly, all day event, 570-443-9532 |
| May 10 | · |
Max & Ruby (Children’s Series) at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton at 11am, 570-346-7369 or scrantonculturalcenter.org |
| May 10 | · |
“Tom Chapin” at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre at 2pm, 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org |
| May 11 | · |
Mother’s Day Buffet at Patsel’s, Clark Summit, seatings are 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm, 570-563-2000 |
| May 11 | · |
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre from 10am-3pm, 570-824-7100 |
| May 11 | · |
Mother’s Day Special at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, Wilkes-Barre (honor mom this Mother’s Day and have fun! Mom bowls for FREE when her family bowls with her) 9:30am-midnight, 570-208-2695 |
| May 11 | · |
Grand Mother’s Day Buffet at Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites, Hazleton from 11:30am-2:30pm, 570-454-2494 |
| May 11 | · |
17th Annual Spring Trail Run 5.3 miler at 1pm , Frances Slocum State Park, for more information call Vince Wojnar at 570-474-5363 or e-mail wyovalstr@aol.com |
| May 11 | · |
Dallas Horse & Pony Club Open Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, starts at 8am. 570-675-4182 |
| May 13 | · |
“Jesus Christ Superstar” at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre at 7:30pm, 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org |
| May 15 | · |
Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Business Exposition and 116th Annual Dinner at Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites, Hazleton, 570-455-1509 |
| May 15 | · |
“Frankly Ben” at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre at 10am, 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org |
| May 15-18 | · |
2008 Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Thursday – Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 11am -6pm. 1-888-905-2872 or www.fineartsfiesta.org |
| May 16 | · |
“Huck and Tom & the Mighty Mississippi” at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre at 10am, 570-826-1100 or www.kirbycenter.org |
| May 16-18 & 23-25 | · |
The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts and the Hazleton Philharmonic Orchestra will present the classic American Broadway musical “HELLO DOLLY!” at the J.J. Ferrara Center for the performing Arts in downtown Hazleton, May 16,17,23,24 at 7pm & May 18&25 at 3pm, 570-454-5451 or www.ptpashows.org |
| May 17-18 | · |
West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival on the Banks of the Susquehanna River, West Pittston |
| May 17 | · |
Drive, Pitch, Putt & Pig Roast at the Mount Laurel Golf Club, White Haven for more information call 570-443-7424. |
| May 17 | · |
Royal Tz Car & Truck Show at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, starts at 7am. 570-760-6294 |
| May 18 | · |
A.M. Pugh Open Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, starts at 8am. 570-760-7999 |
| May 20 | · |
Mammoth Follies at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton at 10am & 7pm, 570-346-7369 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org |
| May 20 & 22 | · |
King Henry & The Showmen present: “ Doo Wop Idols at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, doors open at 11:30am, lunch at 12pm, Showtime at 1pm, 1-866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com |
| May 21 | · |
King Henry & The Showmen present: “ Do you Wana dance?” at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, doors open at 11:30am, lunch at 12pm, Showtime at 1pm, 1-866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com |
| May 23-25 | · |
Back Mountain Cow Pie Bingo includes entertainment, food plus much more. Hrs: Fri. 6pm-11pm, Sat. 3pm-11pm and Sun. 1pm-9pm at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, 570-779-9628 or www.cowpiebingo.com |
| May 23-26 | · |
Memorial Day Weekend at Moyer’s Grove Campground, Hobbie, (Celebrate the weekend with bingo, mini-golf, beach volleyball and much more) for more information call 570-379-3375 |
| May 24 | · |
1st Annual Italian Festival to be held at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazleton, for more information call Galade at 570-501-1200. |
| May 24-25 | · |
Whitewater Rafting Dam Release & Free BBQ at the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Weatherly, all day event, 570-443-9532 |
| May 25 | · |
Carrie Martin Memorial Motor Cycle Benefit Ride starts at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, registration starts at 9:30am. 570-639-5020 |
| May 27 | · |
King Henry & The Showman at the Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites, Hazleton, doors open at 5pm, dancing from 6pm-10pm, 570-454-2494 |
| May 29 | · |
Richard Marx at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe at 8pm, 866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com |
| May 30 | · |
Blackfoot & Nazareth featuring Manny Charlton at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe at 8pm, 866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com |
| May 30 – June 1 | · |
Movin’ Out at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, the 30th at 8pm, 31st at 2pm & 8pm and June 1st at 2pm & 7pm, 570-346-7369 or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org |
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