Shakespeare in Scranton
The community theater group Actors Circle presents William Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Providence Playhouse in Scranton on Thursday through Sunday and again the following weekend. See actorscirclescranton.com or Facebook for ticket prices and times.
Mauch Chunk Opera House is busy
The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe has three days of music suitable for St. Patrick’s Day. Kathleen Parks is on stage Thursday. The fiddler and singer-songwriter plays many genres and has a grounding in Celtic and American roots music. It’s the Kilmaine Saints’ Celtic rock on Friday and the Tartan Terrors with rock music and step dance on Saturday. See: mcohjt.com.
St. Patrick’s Day parties at the Mines Nightclub in Wilkes-Barre
The Mines Nightclub in Wilkes-Barre is throwing two St. Patrick’s Day parties this week, on Thursday and Saturday, with doors opening at 9 p.m. both nights. On Thursday, DJ VENOM X will play and only those age 18 and up with a valid college, trade school or military ID and proof of age will be admitted. On Saturday it is open to all, age 18 and up, and will feature a bagpipe band at 10:30 p.m. The Mines will stretch out the St. Patrick’s season with an event on March 19. 105 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
“Heated Rivalry” night in Scranton Friday
There is a “Heated Rivalry Rave” at the Ritz on Friday, celebrating the hot hockey gay love story with dancing, a photo booth, giveaways and more. Age 18 plus, with ID. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the event starts at 9. 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Ticket link at theritztheater.com.
Saturday Shamrock Shindig in Pottsville
The Shamrock Shindig at Hucklebucks on Saturday features the Backroad Burners, Margie Trick and Gleasons Drift. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the music starts at 3. 114 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. There will be more music on St. Patrick’s Day itself.