This weekend in Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Medley Movement brings people together for a full day of in-person energy and connection. Attendees can dance, connect with others, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. The focus is on fresh, shared experiences that celebrate movement and community.

If your child missed a previous session, this combo class gathers favorite moments from across Music and Me and welcomes song and activity requests. Designed for children up to age 4, it offers singing, dancing, and hands-on instrument play in a caregiver and child friendly setting. Each class accommodates up to 15 children with their caregivers. Registration is processed in the order received, and tickets are nontransferable.

Enjoy a relaxed paint-your-own-pottery session where walk ins are welcome and reservations are encouraged. Choose a pre-made, already fired ceramic piece, let the team know what you selected, glaze your design, drop it at the front desk, and pick it up fully fired about two weeks later. If you are short on time or cannot return, you can take your project home to paint with a complimentary acrylic kit. Friendly guidance is available for all skill levels, including help with planning your design and techniques like double loading brushes and creating ombre effects. Stencils are on hand and their outlines disappear in the kiln, leaving only your artwork. Pricing is simple. Each item is individually labeled and the listed price includes glazing, firing, and add ons such as lights, stoppers, or corks. There are no extra charges for glaze, seating, palettes, or kiln use. The selection ranges from simple to ornate pieces, with options starting around $4 and many items commonly in the $15 to $25 range. The studio restocks often and makes many ceramics in house, including vintage pours from early 1900s molds, seasonal flats for decor or magnets with more than 50 themed sets, dishwasher and microwave safe tableware once fired, hand thrown and hand built pottery ready for your touch, and handmade ornaments available year round. Holiday and spooky designs are offered throughout the year. You may bring snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Your time in the studio is only limited by open hours. Reservations made at least 12 hours in advance are recommended and can be arranged by sending a Facebook message or emailing relax@peacefulpotter.com. The studio also hosts parties, organizes off site events, offers wholesale for organizations, and provides clay classes.

Experience a guided 9D breathwork journey at U Yoga & Wellness centered on subconscious mind reprogramming. This immersive session blends sound, intentional breathing, and subconscious reprogramming to support releasing limiting beliefs, softening the inner critic, and reconnecting with a more authentic sense of self. It is designed to create room for clarity, confidence, and purpose, encouraging a turn toward possibility and a gentle letting go of the past.

Spend creative time at The Back Mountain Makery during an Open Paint session, where the process is simple and relaxed. Choose a pre-fired ceramic, settle in, and paint with acrylics at your own pace, then seal it with a brush-on topcoat. Friendly staff can share tips and techniques such as dry brushing and antiquing, making it comfortable for beginners and seasoned makers alike. Pricing is based on the marked cost of each piece, with options for every budget, including children’s items starting at $5 and vintage Christmas trees available year-round from $118, complete with bulbs, a star, and a light kit. All supplies are included, and there are no extra charges for a kiln, paint, palettes, or seating. Stay as long as you like. If you do not finish, take your piece home and bring it back during another Open Paint at no additional cost, or purchase a ceramic to complete entirely at home. Seating for walk-ins is not guaranteed, so reservations are recommended by calling 570-468-2719 or sending a Facebook message with your name, date, number of attendees, and arrival time. Snacks are welcome, and college students receive a 10% discount with valid ID. The studio restocks frequently for seasons and holidays, welcomes all ages and abilities, and is licensed for BYOB. For questions, call 570-468-2719 or message on Facebook. Please do not block the alley near the side entrance or any doors, and avoid parking in front of Gina Storrs Lmt, as vehicles in those spots will be asked to move. The aim is to spark creativity while bringing friends, families, and the community together.

This reception brings together a complete collection of watercolor paintings in one place. The showcase also includes miniature pieces and note cards that will be available.

This event features live music.

The Scranton Jazz Festival presents the Dirty Dozen Brass Band at The Theater at North, spotlighting a New Orleans brass tradition blended with bebop jazz, funk, and R&B and soul. Founded in 1977 and recognized with a Grammy Award, the group describes its distinctive mix as a musical gumbo. Their far-reaching career includes tours across five continents and more than thirty countries, a dozen studio albums, and collaborations with artists such as 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 are priced from $40 to $55, plus fees.

Dance Hall Devils are set to play at The VSpot after a stretch with fewer appearances this year due to family commitments, touring, and everyday life. The announcement encourages sharing beers with the band and includes a friendly reminder to tip the bartenders.

Meet at Coffee Inclusive for breakfast and coffee, then depart from Pittston to follow the PA Tail of the Dragon on Gold Mine Road, Route 125. The route continues to the Carsonville Hotel for lunch, then returns afterward.

Start at Bartolai Winery, where a shuttle transports participants to the Appletree launch for a 6 mile paddle that takes about two and a half hours and passes Campbell's Ledge and Scovell Island. After exiting the river, head straight into the winery for a tasting and snacks. Reservations are required. Pricing is $70 for a single, $125 for a tandem or canoe, and $45 to bring your own boat.

Cuts for Kittens is a fundraiser at Loyalty Barber Shop and Shave Parlor of Scranton celebrating the one year anniversary of The Barbuti Kitten Academy & Charm School. Haircuts and beard trims are offered by appointment, and 100 percent of proceeds from barber services benefit the academy’s work providing food, medical care, and second chances for vulnerable kittens. Guests can meet rescue kittens, browse special event merchandise, and enter raffles. Appointments are required and availability is limited. Loyalty Barber Shop Scranton is donating time and talent to support this milestone for the rescue.

Celebrate the upcoming Harvest Moon with a hands-on class where you design a 10-by-8-inch suncatcher in any color palette you like. The moon piece is mounted on an integrated stand, and all materials are included. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required through The Back Mountain Makery, and registration is handled only by the venue. Offers of tickets from commenters are not authorized. Please plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start to get settled. This is a licensed BYOB setting, and snacks are welcome. Guests may use the side entrance, and parking is available in the side lot. Do not block the alley or park directly in front of nearby businesses such as Gina Storms LMT, Waynes World, and Ochman’s Jewelry and Coin. Cancellations must be made by phone or Facebook message at least 72 hours in advance. No-shows without notice are nonrefundable. Changes within 72 hours may be eligible for store credit or a refund minus a 10 percent fee to cover processing and restocking.

Paint your own pottery during an open glazing session at Peaceful Potter. Choose a piece that has already been crafted and fired to bisque, let the team know what you picked, add your glaze design, then leave it at the front desk to be fired again. Finished pieces are typically ready for pickup in about two weeks. Guidance is available for all experience levels, including help with double loading brushes, creating ombre effects, planning a design, and using stencils that burn away in the kiln so only your artwork remains. Each item has a marked price that includes glazing, firing, and common add ons like lights, stoppers, or corks. The assortment ranges from simple to intricate pieces starting around $4, with many options commonly in the $15 to $25 range. There are no additional charges for glaze, seating, palettes, or kiln use. If you are short on time or cannot return, you can take your project home to paint with an acrylic kit provided at no extra cost. Time in the studio is limited only by open hours. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. The selection is restocked often, with holiday and spooky themes available year round and many pieces made on site. Highlights include Vintage Pours cast from early 1900s molds, Seasonal Flats for decor, magnets, or photo frames with over 50 sets spanning themes from Christmas to dinosaur bones, functional tableware that becomes dishwasher and microwave safe after glazing and firing, hand thrown and hand built pottery by the studio’s artists, and handmade ornaments offered throughout the year. Walk ins are accommodated, and reserving a spot at least 12 hours in advance is recommended by sending a message on Facebook or by email. Parties, off site events, and wholesale options for organizations are also available.

Swoyersville Summer Wheels Car Show brings car lovers together at Roosevelt Field, Home of Swoyersville Legion Baseball. No preregistration is required. Registration is donation based, and all proceeds support the Swoyersville Parks and Recreation Center to help fund upgrades to park and playground equipment for the local community. Awards will be presented, with winners selected through participant voting. Food will be available, with specific vendors and menus to be announced.

Help fill a bus with back to school essentials for students across the Wyoming Area School District. The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club, working with the community, is hosting a school supply drive in the Wyoming Area High School parking lot to collect new items for local children and families in need. Donations of new pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, folders, backpacks, scissors, hand sanitizer, tissues, and other classroom basics are welcome. Those who cannot attend may coordinate a donation with the organizers. Every contribution helps ease the burden on families and equips students with the tools needed for a confident start to the school year.

At The Theater at North, acclaimed tribute artist Ted Vigil leads a heartfelt celebration of John Denver’s music. Recognized as the country’s top John Denver interpreter, Vigil captures the singer’s look and voice with a realism that Denver’s former lead guitarist Steve Weisberg has praised. The set features favorites like Take Me Home, Country Roads, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Annie’s Song, Rocky Mountain High, Calypso, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, and Sunshine on My Shoulders, with more classics rounding out the show. Multi-instrumentalist Theresa Britt appears with Vigil. Based in the Texas Hill Country, she performs as a violinist, fiddler, guitarist, and vocalist, has more than two decades of experience in country and western swing bands, plays with regional Texas orchestras and string quartets, arranges and composes for string orchestra, and is also a singer and songwriter. Her recent focus is the Dirty Rotten Swing Band, a project with a rotating roster that blends Western Swing, jazz, and blues. Tickets are $35 to $40 plus fees, available online and at the box office.

Players can test their Yu-Gi-Oh! decks against local competitors in an open play session using the Advanced Format, featuring four Swiss rounds. There is no entry fee. Every participant receives one OTS Pack for playing, with additional OTS Pack giveaways awarded at random.

This event features music performed live.

Enjoy a live performance by Ron Carter at the Scranton Cultural Center. The show is scheduled for 6:00 PM, and ticketing is available through Ticketmaster.

H2O Glow is a seasonal favorite, celebrating all things bright at Kingston Community Pool. Everyone who enters receives a glow bracelet while supplies last, and bringing your own glow items is encouraged to help light up the night. Members receive free admission, and guests are $8 per person. A waiver is required for anyone entering the Kingston Community Pool, so please bring a valid driver’s license or state ID to complete it.