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67Events this week
6Free things to do
87New spots
91New stories

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This week in Scranton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 67 events, day by day →

Broad Highway (AA meeting)

Friday 7am · The Hall

Karaoke Night

Friday 6pm · Abide Coffeehouse

Vintage & Thrift @ 900

Saturday 10am · The 900 Building

New in Scranton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Sake Japanese

Restaurants

Weeknight craving solver: When the sushi itch hits or you want hibachi without the circus, Sake Japanese has you covered with fresh rolls, sashimi, teriyaki and hibachi dinners plus slurp-worthy udon and soba.

sakejapanesepa.com ↗

Brows By Al

Beauty

Brows that behave: If your morning routine needs a miracle, Brows By Al in Archbald is run by certified permanent makeup artist Albana Kabashi, crafting natural-looking brows, subtle makeup touches, and lash enhancements that last.

browsbyal.com ↗

The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Nightlife

Turn it up, Scranton: The Pavilion at Montage Mountain lines up headline tours and festivals on a stage locals love, with lawn chills or pavilion seats.

montagepavilion.com ↗

Scranton’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Scranton’s best →

Most read in Scranton

The five stories Scranton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Scranton After Dark tickets go on sale Friday; other history events planned

    The Lackawanna Historical Society is opening ticket sales for its popular October “Scranton After Dark” walking tours.

    Full story at thetimes-tribune.com ↗

  2. Return to stone: Unifying aesthetic of Nay Aug Park in Scranton with nature

    Scranton's largest park, Nay Aug Park, is embracing a new design aesthetic, combining natural stone with traditional materials.

    Full story at thetimes-tribune.com ↗

  3. Fun for All Ages at Scranton Tomorrow’s Inaugural Fall Festival

    Scranton Tomorrow’s inaugural Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct.

    Full story at discovernepa.com ↗

  4. Rosary Rally to be held at Cathedral of Saint Peter Oct. 17

    Rosary Rally to be held at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, on October 17th at St.

    Full story at dioceseofscranton.org ↗

  5. Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church cash bingo

    Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church will hold a cash bingo fundraiser Oct.

    Full story at thetimes-tribune.com ↗

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