Carbondalien Festival
The annual UFO-themed Carbondalien Festival is set for Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the city’s downtown. The festival marks the 52nd anniversary of the infamous incident at Russell Park in Carbondale where many believe a UFO crash-landed on Nov. 9, 1974. Events include unveiling of a new sculpture by local artist Scott Nichols on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Carbondale Public Library and a light parade starting at 6:30 p.m. at PNC Bank, 47 S. Main St. Saturday events include a street fair, interactive 1970s-themed outdoor museum and timed walking tour. Full schedule: carbondalienfestival.com or Facebook page.
First Friday Scranton
First Friday Scranton is taking place Friday at galleries and businesses around downtown, featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, music and performance art. The event features a wide variety of cultural events in some of Scranton’s best restaurants and cafés, as well as galleries, boutiques and other small businesses. Many First Friday events take place starting at 5 p.m., although some venues do not open until 6. A COLTS trolley bus is available for shuttle service at designated stops. For a map, visit firstfridayscranton.com.
Our Jazz Story
Keystone Jazz Orchestra will perform PA 250 “Our Jazz Story” on Friday at 7 p.m. in Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. The concert is one stop on a five-city tour celebrating Pennsylvania’s rich legacy of jazz. The PA Jazz Alliance Inc., in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries, the National Endowment for the Arts and Misericordia University, will present this special concert series. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $12 for students. For tickets and information, visit Pajazzalliance.com/pa250.
Comfort and Joy Harvest Festival
Comfort and Joy Harvest Festival is set for Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville. There will be a $5 charge to sample a wide variety of soups with bread and crackers. Prepackaged to-go pints of soup will be available for purchase, as will bake-sale items and handmade seasonal crafts. The event is the latest in the yearlong Pillars celebration at the church, honoring the past, recognizing the present and investing in the future of the church and community. Visit trucksvilleumc.org.
Renningers Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
Events by Jennifer Lynn & Company LLC is sponsoring Renningers Holiday Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Renningers Farmers Market, 740 Noble Road, Kutztown. The event features 40-plus local crafters, artisans and small-business vendors offering handmade items, home decor, natural self-care products and jewelry, alongside food trucks and drink vendors. The first 150 guests will receive a goodie bag. Information: renningers.net/events/vendor-craft-show.