This weekend in Scranton, PA

Broad Highway is an AA meeting held at The Hall, a recovery support space that hosts a variety of weekly recovery meetings.

4th Step Workshop is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held at The Hall in Scranton. The Hall serves as a community recovery space and offers a range of weekly support meetings.

To help Scranton area kids prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, a school supply collection will take place at Walmart Dickson City. The goal is to fill a truck with collected supplies so students have what they need when classes begin.

Scranton Anime-Fest is an in-person celebration for anime fans, featuring cosplay, panels, and lots of time to connect with other otaku pals. Come for the fun, stay for the fantastic vibes, and enjoy the day exploring all things anime.

An Al-Anon meeting for relatives and friends of people affected by addiction, held at The Hall, a recovery-focused venue that hosts weekly support gatherings.

Donna's Walk is a community benefit supporting Donna as she battles pancreatic cancer. Held at Nay Aug Park, it features a walk along with basket raffles and refreshments. Additional activities may be added, with updates to be shared as planning progresses.

Better Way of Life is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held at The Hall in Scranton, a recovery-focused space that hosts a range of meetings that support recovery each week.

Wrap up summer with a colorful, hands-on tie-dye session from Danger Club for children in grades 4 through 6. Hats and socks will be provided to dye, and a limited number of T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Participants are welcome to bring their own items to personalize. The activity is planned for outdoors if the weather allows. Registration is requested. Presented by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library.

Presented by the Scranton Jazz Festival, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band brings its New Orleans sound to The Theater at North. Founded in 1977 and now more than 45 years in, this Grammy Award-winning ensemble blends brass band tradition with bebop, funk, and R&B and soul. The group has performed on five continents in over thirty countries, released twelve studio albums, and collaborated with artists including Modest Mouse, Widespread Panic, and Norah Jones. The lineup features Roger Lewis on baritone sax and vocals, Gregory Davis on trumpet and vocals, Kirk Joseph on sousaphone, Trevarri Huff-Boone on tenor sax and vocals, Stephen Walker on trombone and vocals, Julian Addison on drums, and Takeshi Shimmura on guitar. Tickets range from $40 to $55 plus fees and are available online or at the box office.

Unplugged acoustic sets performed in person at uka-vets, offering a stripped-down sound that puts the music front and center.

Stay Connected is an AA meeting held at The Hall in Scranton. The Hall serves as a recovery support space and hosts a variety of weekly meetings focused on recovery.

Dance Hall Devils are back at The V-Spot Bar for a live music night. The band’s set starts at 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 8.

Dance Hall Devils appear at The VSpot after a slower year of shows, with family, tours, and life keeping them busy. Enjoy beers with the band and remember to tip the bartenders.

This men’s AA meeting is held at The Hall, a dedicated recovery space that holds different recovery support meetings each week. It offers a supportive setting for those working on recovery.

This Alcoholics Anonymous meeting takes place at The Hall in Scranton. The venue is a recovery support space that offers multiple recovery support meetings each week.

At Cuts for Kittens, haircuts and beard trims fuel a fundraiser at Loyalty Barber Shop Scranton celebrating the first anniversary of The Barbuti Kitten Academy & Charm School. Barber services are by appointment only, and 100 percent of proceeds from those services will be donated to help provide food, medical care, and second chances for vulnerable kittens. Alongside the cuts, attendees can meet rescue kittens, check out exclusive event merchandise, and enter raffles. Appointments are limited, and the shop is donating time and talent to make it all possible.

The Worst Is Over is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held at The Hall in Scranton. The Hall is a dedicated venue for recovery, with support meetings taking place each week.

At The Theater at North, Ted Vigil leads a heartfelt salute to John Denver. Billed as the country's top John Denver tribute artist, he mirrors the legend's look and voice, delivering a performance that Steve Weisberg, John Denver's lead guitarist, has called uncanny. The set features favorites such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," "Annie's Song," "Rocky Mountain High," "Calypso," "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," and more. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Theresa Britt joins the show, bringing experience as a violinist, fiddler, guitarist, and singer. Based in the Texas Hill Country, she has more than two decades in country and western swing bands, performs with regional orchestras in Texas and with string quartets, and works as an arranger, composer, and songwriter. Recently she has focused on her Dirty Rotten Swing Band project, which features a rotating lineup and blends Western Swing, jazz, and blues. Tickets are priced at $35 to $40 plus fees and are available online or at the box office.

Scranton Jazz Festival celebrates more than twenty years with a finale led by the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band under the direction of Marko Marcinko. The evening begins with the PA Jazz Institute at Marywood Student Ensemble, followed by the SJF Big Band featuring special guest bassist Ron Carter. The performance is set in the Grand Ballroom of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple with reserved seating only. The seating map shows a general layout and may be adjusted without notice. Prices may change based on demand, and event details are subject to change. Venue security policies apply. All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.

A weekly meditation gathering for women takes place at The Hall in Scranton, a recovery support meeting space that hosts a range of weekly recovery support gatherings.