After their father’s unexpected and mysterious passing, estranged half-brothers Jonny and James are forced to reunite in order to get to the bottom of their broken family’s puzzling situation. Playing the buff (and bloated) siblings are powerhouses Dave Bautista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”) in this fast and furious buddy comedy.

Lyon is a popular destination in France for travelers seeking a taste of authentic French food. It is considered the capital of gastronomy in France. It’s also the third-largest city in France. If you are planning a trip to Europe anytime, you can’t skip Lyon, the birthplace of the finest French food.

Diamonds to Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church in Edwardsville for again hosting their St. David’s Tea this week, an event that celebrates the church’s rich Welsh heritage and brings together folks of all ages to laugh at a few jokes, sing a collection of songs in both English and Welsh, and savor copious amounts of home-made bread and Welsh cookies with tea or coffee. This year the featured entertainment was “Changing Habits,” a collection of exceptionally high-spirited women from Gate of Heaven Church in Dallas who start out singing in black habits as religious sisters but morph throughout their performance into top-hatted formal wear, feather-in-cap marching band members, veiled brides with bouquets, and —for a broadway medley — play characters like Annie Oakley, Dolly Levi, Little Orphan Annie, and Nelli Forbush. The latter, from the South Pacific, had a head of faux suds (cotton balls) with little figures of men she could yank out and toss. Great fun, great food and a great tradition.

It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since audiences were first introduced to the lively teens of Woodsboro and the mad slasher Ghostface. A franchise that has become a touchstone cultural phenomenon has now reached its 7th installment.

America’s military men and women engage in a widening war with Iran (though some seem to find it hard to use the word “war”). Oil and gas prices seem in flux, as does the stock market. Communities try to figure out how to respond to the demand for data centers. A federal crackdown on illegal immigration seemed to slip from front burner to afterthought — yet talk of converting massive warehouses to detention centers increases. And what, exactly, is going to happen with tariffs?

You know the old lament —so old it’s a trope, a teen movie cliche, a stereotype.

While I’m not quite yet a phyllo fanatic, I’ve gotten comfortable with it, thanks in part to a penchant for thawing too much of it for any given recipe. When I recently made the creamy chicken spanakopita to use leftover chicken, I thawed a full box of dough, which said it contained “approximately 36 sheets.” Yet I only used 10 (two more than that recipe called for).

OLD FORGE — With a King Tut coffin and hieroglyphic mural designs, Black Earth Magical Cafe is like being inside a pharaoh’s home — or final resting place. Paintings on the wall depict dogs as pharaohs, just some of the Egyptian-themed restaurant and sanctuary’s decorations.

OLD FORGE — With a King Tut coffin and hieroglyphic mural designs, Black Earth Magical Cafe is like being inside a pharaoh’s home — or final resting place. Paintings on the wall depict dogs as pharaohs, just some of the Egyptian-themed restaurant and sanctuary’s decorations.

HONESDALE — The Wayne County Farmers Market kicks off its 50th anniversary season on Saturday, May 24, marking half a century of connecting local growers, bakers, and artisans with the community.

DICKSON CITY — For spice lovers and chicken lovers alike, there’s a new HOT spot opening in Dickson City. The vibrant air of the casual dining restaurant smelled like pickles and good times — or good brine I should say!

CLARKS SUMMIT — Rose Brutico Fazio has owned Abbiocco for almost nine years and now ownership is shifting to Andrea Araujo, but don’t worry — the food, values and atmosphere of the restaurant will continue on.

SCRANTON — Hardcore for Husvar is a benefit concert taking place at St. Mary’s Center over Memorial Day Weekend to honor the life of NEPA-native Neil Husvar as well as raise funds for Suicide Prevention.

STROUDSBURG — The Sherman Theater announced that Wheatus, the band behind the iconic global hit “Teenage Dirtbag,” will take the stage on Friday, May 23, with special guest MC Lars and Good Stuff.

STROUDSBURG - Emo and pop-punk icons Mayday Parade hit the road in 2025 to celebrate their incredible two-decade career with the “Three Cheers for 20 Years” Tour, stopping at the Sherman Theater on Friday, May 24.

STROUDSBURG — Rochester-based indie trio, Joywave brings their “Here To Perform… Spring 2025 Tour” to the Sherman Theater on May 22, 2025.

WILKES-BARRE – The Vindys are set open for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at their F.M. Kirby Center show on Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.