This weekend features punk rock proms, outdoor music festivals, carnival season comebacks, and so much more to do and see! It’s time to settle into summer with good food, good drinks, and good jams happening throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
All venues/events listed in no particular order, the lineup changes weekly.
This week’s cover photo: Talented Americana rock, roots-rock, and alt-country band, Justin Bravo & The Kind make their rounds at several venues this weekend, starting with an acoustic duo at Litzy’s Lounge in Avoca on Thursday, May 30.
Then, find them Friday, May 31, at III Guys Restaurant & Sports Bar in Edwardsville for an acoustic trio before this multi-faceted band heads to RikasaonMain in Pittston on Saturday, June 1, for a full band acoustic session in Thejoint53. Photo by JD Ashford Arts.
by: Gabrielle Lang
LACKAWANNA COUNTY HERTIAGE FAIR
Various Artists @ Montage Mountain
THURS, MAY 30, THRU SUN, JUNE 2
NEPA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Various Artists
THURS, MAY 30, THRU SUN, JUNE 2
LITZY’S LOUNGE
Justin Bravo Duo
THURS, MAY 30, 9:00 P.M.
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Mixed Up
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:00 P.M.
GROOVE BREWING
The Frost Duo
THURS, MAY 30, 6:00 P.M.
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Tom Waskevich
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
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Marty & Tatiana
SAT, JUNE 1, 4:00 P.M.
JAM ROOM BREWING COMPANY
The Two Taboo
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
BEER BOYS
DJ NIVED
FRI, MAY 31, 10:00 P.M.
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SUPER DJ RICH STEEL
SAT, JUNE 1, 10:00 P.M.
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Peach Polaroid
SUN, JUNE 2, 4:00 P.M.
RIKASAONMAIN
Lush Life Ensemble @ thejoint53
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
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Justin Bravo Band @ thejoint53
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:00 P.M.
SNAPPER’S BAR & GRILL
The Frost Duo
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
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Rachel Bradshaw
SUN, JUNE 2, 4:00 P.M.
THE VSPOT BAR
Jeremy Burke
THURS, MAY 30, 6:00 P.M.
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Mace In Dickson
FRI, MAY 31, 9:00 P.M.
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Dance Hall Devils @ Punk Rock Prom
SAT, JUNE 1, 9:00 P.M.
BENNY BREWING CO.
Eddie Appnel Duo
FRI, MAY 31, 6:30 P.M.
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Mike Elward
SAT, JUNE 1, 6:30 P.M.
MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Nightrain – A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses
THURS, MAY 30, 7:30 P.M.
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DJ Tommy @ Breakers
THURS, MAY 30, 8:30 P.M.
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Social Call @ Hive Taphouse
THURS, MAY 30, 9:30 P.M.
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Sugar Ray Nemetz @ Embers Terrace
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
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Toga Party Band @ Breakers
FRI, MAY 31, 8:30 P.M.
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Jay Orrell Solo @ Embers Terrace
SAT, JUNE 1, 6:00 P.M.
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Piano Night w/ Lee Strubeck @ Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
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Stealing Neil featuring Ashlee @ Breakers
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:30 P.M.
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Jake and Friendz @ Hive Taphouse
SAT, JUNE 1, 9:30 P.M.
INFUSIONS CAFE & LOUNGE
Rebel Sounds Rising presents MSJR
FRI, MAY 31, 9:00 P.M.
III GUYS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR – MOUNTAIN TOP
Tom Noble
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
III GUYS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR – EDWARDSVILLE
Justin Bravo
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
THE MINES UNDERGROUND
DJ Venom X @ Summer Kickoff Party Glow Party
THURS, MAY 30, 9:00 P.M.
TAP AT HUMBOLDT
Fuzzy Park Band
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
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DJ Rockin’ Ray
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
SUMMIT CIGAR
Leighann & Andy
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
Meet Loaf – The Ultimate Tribute
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
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Calamity Chang Presents: Burlesque Through the Ages
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:00 P.M.
SUSQUEHANNA BREWING CO.
Elephants Dancing @ Eat a Peach Release
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – HARVEYS LAKE
Strawberry Jam Duo
THURS, MAY 30, 6:00 P.M.
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Area 52
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
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The Untouchables
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
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Dave Cupano
SUN, JUNE 2, 1:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – WILKES-BARRE
Triple Fret
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – EDWARDSVILLE
Allan Smith
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
AJ’s BAR N’ GRILL
The Scheme Band
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:30 P.M.
SAND SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
Those Acoustic Guys (Gino Solo – Gino Sings the Standards)
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
NORTH SLOPE PUB & EATERY
Phunk Musket
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
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Sting Ray
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
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Dave Brown
SUN, JUNE 2, 4:00 P.M.
OLD FORT BREWING COMPANY
Billy and Bettylou
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
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Kyle Demko
SAT, JUNE 1, 6:00 P.M.
PENN’S PEAK
TimeWhys @ Summer Deck Party
THURS, MAY 30, 6:30 P.M.
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Leonid and Friends
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
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Magical Mystery Doors
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:00 P.M.
CHEAP SHOTS BAR & RESTAURANT
Mike Lambert
THURS, MAY 30, 7:00 P.M.
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DJ Pat Moore
FRI, MAY 31, 9:00 P.M.
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Down By 5
SAT, JUNE 1, 8:30 P.M.
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The Wanabees
SUN, JUNE 2, 4:00 P.M.
ARLO’S TAVERN
Paul Noyd
FRI, MAY 31, 6:30 P.M.
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Dennis Johnson Duo
SAT, JUNE 1, 6:30 P.M.
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Mopar Cams
SUN, JUNE 2, 3:00 P.M.
THE WOODLANDS
Frankie and Toby
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
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The Grunge
FRI, MAY 31, 9:30 P.M.
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Leighann & Company
SAT, JUNE 1, 9:30 P.M.
GOLDSTEIN’S DELI
Allan Cordell Smith Jr.
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
POOR RICHARD’S PUB
Butch Jones
FRI, MAY 31, 9:00 P.M.
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TBD
SAT, JUNE 1, 9:00 P.M.
LAKELAND ORCHARD
Hometown Boyz
SAT, JUNE 1, 1:00 P.M.
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Deja Vu,
SUN, JUNE 2, 1:00 P.M.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
Brendan Michael Smith Album -Release Show
FRI, MAY 31, 8:00 P.M.
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The Taxmen
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
BROADWAY GRILLE
Honey & Nuts
THURS, MAY 30, 7:00 P.M.
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Rhythm Methods
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
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Justin Skyler
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
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Jordan Allen
SUN, JUNE 2, 3:00 P.M.
BREAKER BREWING OUTPOST
Marc Delgado
SAT, JUNE 1, 6:00 P.M.
CURRAN BREWING COMPANY
The Black Layer
FRI, MAY 31, 6:00 P.M.
HARRY’S BAR
Giants of Science
FRI, MAY 31, 9:30 P.M.
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Militia
SAT, JUNE 1, 9:30 P.M.
SHERMAN THEATER
Symphony X @ Sherman Theater
FRI, MAY 31, 7:00 P.M.
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Since the Fire @ Sherman Showcase
SAT, JUNE 1, 7:00 P.M.
Did we miss something? Let our Entertainment Writer, Gabrielle (Gabby) Lang, know about your upcoming shows and events throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania at glang@timesleader.com.
