Places to go and things to do: Your weekend guide to area entertainment events

CLUBS

AMICI, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Group; Saturdays, Chris Gratz.

THE BANSHEE, Penn Avenue: today, Retro Rocket; Tuesday, Irish Balladeers.

BLUE SHUTTERS INN, Moscow: Fridays, Tony Costa Trio.

CAESARS POCONO RESORTS, Route 590, Lakeville: Cove Haven: today, DJ Dr. Jay; Sunday, Wildfire; Paradise Stream: today, Byrd Pressley; Sunday, The Band; Pocono Palace: today, Wildfire; Sunday, Group D Jour.

CASTALDI'S PASTA HOUSE, Railroad Avenue: today, Last Call; Tuesday, Ron P. of The Wannabees; Wednesday, Jackson Vee.

DIONYSUS DOWNTOWN, 244 Penn Ave.: Fridays, Ian Ritter; "Lion Thursdays" happy hour to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, every third Thursday.

ELEANOR RIGBY'S, 603 Route 6, Jermyn: today, Cancer Benefit Show; Tuesday, Rev Theory.

G'S WOOD GRILL, Bundy Street: Fridays, Solo-Tu.

J.J. BRIDJES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: today, The Wannabees.

MCGRATH'S PUB, Clarks Summit: today, A Pair of Nuts.

MERT'S, 302 Penn Ave.: today, Take Three.

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT, Mount Pocono: The Glass Bar, today and Sunday, CJT Band Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, today Mike Mittman Disco Dance Party; Red's Piano Bar, today, Bud Noble; Sunday, Pete Beggs.

NEW PENNY, 1827 N. Main Ave.: today, Destination West.

O'NEIL'S BAR & GRILL, 1959 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit: today, Whiskey Inc.

POCONO BREWING COMPANY, Swiftwater: Saturdays, Comedy Club.

SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.

STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Rocken Bob.

TOMAINO'S LOUNGE, Archbald: today, DJ Boogie Man with karaoke.

WEGGY'S BAR AND GRILL, 439 E. Drinker St., Dunmore: Wednesday, Dashboard Mary.

WELLINGTON'S, 926 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit: today, Jonny D.

WHISTLES PUB & EATERY, Franklin Avenue: Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke with DJ Tony Piazza; today, Old Friends.

VFW POST 4909, Main Street, Dupont: Sunday, Joe Stanky & Cadets.

SEASONAL

ANNUAL AFA HOLIDAY AUCTION: Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., $25.

FALL POLKA DANCE: featuring music by Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, Nov. 21, 7 to 11 p.m., St. John's Center, 703 Hill St., Mayfield. 479-1244 or 876-3423.

VAMPIRE BALL: Nov. 21, 7 to 10 p.m., Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., grades 7-12. 348-3000.

HOLIDAY EXPRESS EXCURSIONS: Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 5, departs 11 a.m., returns 2 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, $10/$16.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY'S U.S. HOLIDAY TRAIN STOP AND SHOW: featuring live entertainment, Nov. 28, 5:30 to 6 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Music Box Players, Nov. 28 through Dec. 20; Thursdays through Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1:30 p.m., Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville.

CHAMBER SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT: Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Marian Chapel, Marywood University, free.

ANNUAL PIONEER CITY CHRISTMAS BALL: Dec. 4, 6 to 11 p.m., Heart Lake Lodge, benefits local charities.

THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS: Dec. 4-13; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea, $5/$8/$10.

ANNUAL NOEL NIGHT: featuring University of Scranton Singers, Chamber Choir and small instrumental ensembles, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free.

PAM TILLIS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: Dec. 5, 6 and 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $30.

YULE HOLISTIC NEW AGE CRAFT FAIR: Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave., $3.

CHRISTMAS IN MONTROSE: Montrose Community Chorale, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Montrose Area High School auditorium, free-will offering accepted.

EMPTY STOCKING BENEFIT FUND: featuring Santa Ron Leas and The Christmas Big Band, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, toy, clothing or monetary donation accepted as admission.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Electric Theatre Company, Dec. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 3 p.m., The Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., $10-$75.

WINTER CONCERT: featuring chamber singers, concert chorale and featured soloists and ensembles, Dec. 11, 8 p.m.; Dec. 12, 3 and 8 p.m., Baptist Bible College & Seminary, $5/$10.

GERMAN CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA: featuring St. Nicholas, holiday music and demonstration, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, $7. 963-4804.

WALLY GORDON COMMUNITY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway.

MICHAEL MCDONALD THIS CHRISTMAS AND GREATEST HITS: Dec. 18, F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALL: hosted by Tops Hats and Lace Inc., dance workshop, Dec. 19, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; annual ball, Dec. 19, 7:30 to 11 p.m., The Hideout Lodge, Route 590, Lake Ariel, $7.50/$17.50. 689-9835.

MUSIC

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT: today, 8 p.m., Sette LaVergetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University, free.

SYMPHONIC CHORUS OF CHORAL SOCIETY OF NEPA: today, 8 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, $15.

KIWANIS IDOL 2009: featuring local celebrity judges, today, 7 p.m., Carbondale Area High School auditorium. 282-3741.

DAUGHTRY: Monday, 7:30 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. $32/$42. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

STAR WARS: IN CONCERT: featuring live music, exhibit and video presentation, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $35/$55/$75.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Friday, 8 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $25/$39.50/$49.50/$59.50.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON CONCERT BAND: Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE TO THE LORD: Nov. 22, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit, free-will offering accepted.

CHUBBY CHECKER: Nov. 28, 6 and 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $35.

SHAWN KLUSH TRIBUTE TO ELVIS: Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College. 800-775-9610.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE CIVIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free.

A VERY SPECIAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE WITH BRYAN ADAMS: Dec. 9, F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNUAL CANTATA: Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Abington Heights High School, Noble Road, Clarks Summit.

THE LETTERMEN: Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $25-$40.

STAGE

COMPANY: Live Arts Company, today, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Leahy Hall, University of Scranton, $5/$10.

DON'T SAY GOODBYE, I'M NOT LEAVING: Actors Circle, today, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, $8/$10/$12.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE: today, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., The Vintage Theater, Penn Avenue, $5/$8.

ARCHBISHOP MARCINKUS: today and Sunday, 8 p.m., Studio 411, Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, $12.

CONTEMPRADANCE THEATRE: today, 7:30 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University. 348-6211 ext. 2161.

UP AND COMING COMEDY: featuring Freddie Stone and Rich Carucci, today, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $15.

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER: Moscow Ballet, today, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

BRIAN REGAN: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

ROSA LOSES HER FACE: Electric Theatre Company, through Nov. 22; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m., The Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., $7/$15/$20.

LILY TOMLIN: Nov. 22, F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

SEAMUS KENNEDY: Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, 8 p.m., Irish Cultural Society, corner of Beech Street and Wintermantle Avenue, $20. 909-8420 or 309-8467.

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE AND OTHER STORY BOOKS: Dec. 5, workshop at 10 a.m.; show at 11 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $10.

DIETRICH RADIO PLAYERS PERFORMANCE: Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, free.

HAUNTED! MIND MYSTERIES & THE BEYOND: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Houdini Museum, 1433 N. Main Ave.

ART

WILLIAM CHICKILLO, EARL W. LEHMAN AND NANNETTE M. BURTI: Friday through Jan. 3, Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville.

ANNUAL ARTISANS' MARKETPLACE: Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, $5.

VARIOUS ARTISTS: through Nov. 22, Hanson Gallery and Decorium, 1037 Main St., Honesdale. 253-2525.

SPECULATIONS: DRAWING OUT POSSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECTURE: through Nov. 23, Marywood University School of Architecture Gallery, 2300 Adams Ave.

BENEATH THE SURFACE: ceramic sculptures by Mark Chuck and Gyotaku by Barry Singer, through Nov. 30, Lackawanna State Park Environmental Learning Center, Route 407, Dalton.

IN COLOR: WORKS BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Nov. 30 through Dec. 11; reception, Friday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: collage/mixed media by Maron Craig Bielovitz, through November, City Cafe, 309 N. Washington Ave.

CAMERA FOR A CURE: photography by Timmy Walsh, through November, Duffy Accessories, Linden Street.

IN THE LIGHT OF ITALY: CELEBRATING OUR GRECO-ROMAN HERITAGE: by various artists, through November, Laura Craig Galleries, Linden Street.

LAST BLAZE OF COLOR: through November, STAR Gallery, second floor of The Mall at Steamtown.

A WITNESS TO MY TIME: by Serge Hollerbach, opening reception Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m.; through Dec. 26, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.

ANNUAL GLENBURN TWP. ART SHOW AND SALE: through Dec. 10, Glenburn Twp. Building, 3110 Waterford Road, Dalton.

ART FACULTY BIENNIAL: through Dec. 11, Mahady Gallery, Marywood University.

GRADUATE EXHIBITION: through Dec. 11, Suraci Gallery, Marywood University.

SCARCE BOOKS AND ELEGANT EDITIONS: SAMUEL JOHNSON AND JAMES BOSWELL: selections from the Edward R. Leahy Collection, through Dec. 11, Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton.

ARTIST MARKET AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., STAR Gallery, second floor of The Mall at Steamtown.

SCENES FROM WHITE MILLS: photography by Jeff Hiller, through Dec. 31, Historic White Mills Fire House, Route 6.

CELEBRATING ANCESTORS: STUDENT ART AT THE EVERHART: through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

DAY OF THE DEAD: ART & CULTURE IN THE AMERICAS: through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

ISAIAH'S CORNER: FIESTA FUN WITH CALAVERAS: interactive children's exhibit, through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

THE NATURAL WORLD OF NEPA AND OTHER PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKS: by Robert Kareka, through Dec. 31, Creedon's Gallery and Flower Shop, 323 N. Washington Ave.

HAVE YOU SLEPT IN A WIGWAM LATELY? A TRAVELOGUE: through December, Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St.

ETC.

ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS: West Grove Street, Clarks Summit: Holiday Marketplace, today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Make-It, Take-It Thanksgiving Crafts, Monday, 3 to 5 p.m.; Spanish Story Hour, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.; Hello Kitty Tea, Friday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; Creative Puppet Workshop: The Ugly Duckling, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., grades 2-4; Anime Club, Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m., grades 7-12. 587-3440.

NORTHEASTERN GROUP SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS: Explore Promised Land State Park, today, meets 9 a.m., Greater Scranton YMCA, Dunmore, call 388-2418; Fall Hike at Frances Slocum State Park, Nov. 29, meets 10:30 a.m., call 819-2147.

ROCKY GLEN DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: today, 2 p.m., Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, free.

ADVENTURES IN WILDERNESS WITH NATURALIST JANE FRYE: meets at Greater Scranton YMCA, Dunmore parking lot unless otherwise noted, Devil's Hole Hike, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.; Cary Mountain Hike, Nov. 22, 9:15 a.m. 343-5144.

DEUTSCH INSTITUTE CELEBRITY BRUNCH: IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary's Center, Mifflin Avenue, $10/$17/$20/chidlren 5 and under, free. 348-1968.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE EVENTS: Energy Conservation Toolbox, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.; Animal Sculpture for Kids, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon; Wind Energy, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.; Pine Cone Wreath-Making, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to noon; "On the Wing" exhibit, through Dec. 11, Route 435, Covington Twp.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN'S LIBRARY EVENTS: 520 Vine St.: After-School Gaming: Board Games, Friday; Santa Day Parade Activities, Nov. 21, noon to 2 p.m.; Thanksgiving bake sale, Nov. 21, noon to 4 p.m.; Sippy Cup Art Cafe: Fall Prints, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m.; Films on Fridays: "Night at the Museum 2," Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m.; Winter Stars! Stories and Crafts, Dec. 1, 3 p.m.; All Aboard the Polar Express Storytime, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.; Jingle Baby Ma Goose Lap Rap, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.; Fractured Christmas Stories, Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m.; "It's a Very Muppet Christmas Movie," Dec. 29, 2 p.m.; First Night Stories and Crafts, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. 348-3000 ext. 3015.

TIMMY'S TOWN CENTER MUSEUM: Tornadoes by Dave Kuharchik, Nov. 21-22, 1 and 2 p.m.; "Where Does Food Come From?" Healthy Lifestyles Nutrition-Based Family Program, Nov. 28-29, 1 p.m. in Spanish; and 2 p.m. in English, second floor of The Mall at Steamtown.

LIPIZZANER STALLIONS: Nov. 22, 2 and 6 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $24-$31.

ALBRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENT: 500 Vine St.: Socrates Cafe, Nov. 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

DALTON FIRE CO. LADIES AUXILIARY 25TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW: Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dalton Fire Hall.

SCRANTON LIMITED TRAIN RIDES: Wednesdays through Sundays; through Dec. 5, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, $3.