Ali Wong, known for her standup specials and series such as \u201cAmerican Housewife\u201d and \u201cBeef,\u201d leads the entertainment hitting local and regional venues over the next two weeks.<\/p>\n
The actress\/comedian, winner of multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards, brings her brand of comedy to Wind Creek Event Center. Wong, whose 2019 book \u201cDear Girls\u201d addresses her daughters, voices the role of Lilith in Netflix\u2019s upcoming musical film \u201cSteps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Penn\u2019s Peak welcomes Carl Palmer and others, with \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d finalist Jake Thistle set to play Mauch Chunk Opera House. Two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, meanwhile, perform in the area: The Rascals\u2019 Felix Cavaliere at the Sherman Theater and Beatle Ringo Starr at the State Theatre.<\/p>\n
PENN\u2019S PEAK<\/p>\n
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
866-605-7325, pennspeak.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cAn Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer,\u201d 8 p.m. Friday. Formed in London in 1970, the progressive rock group released nine studio albums through 1994. Drummer Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band perform alongside video performance of the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Robin Trower, 8 p.m. Sept. 25. The English blues-rock guitarist recorded five albums as a member of Procol Harum from 1967 to 1971, scoring hits such as \u201cA Whiter Shade of Pale\u201d and \u201cHomburg.\u201d Trower, who briefly reunited with Procol Harum in 1991, released his latest solo album in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u2022 W.A.S.P., 8 p.m. Sept. 26. Formed in Los Angeles in 1982, the heavy metal band \u2014 featuring founder Blackie Lawless \u2014 has released 16 studio albums. For this show, W.A.S.P. will perform material from its first four albums, which include 1984 debut \u201cW.A.S.P.\u201d and 1986\u2019s \u201cInside the Electric Circus.\u201d<\/p>\n
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE<\/p>\n
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
570-325-0249, mcohjt.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jake Thistle, 8 p.m. Friday. Born in Paramus, New Jersey, the singer-songwriter released his debut album \u201cDown the Line\u201d in 2020. Thistle, earning a top 15 finish on ABC\u2019s \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d in March, has released numerous singles since 2023. New album \u201cA Stranger By Design\u201d arrives Sept. 25.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Selwyn Birchwood, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Born in Orlando, Florida, the blues musician released \u201cElectric Swamp Funkin\u2019 Blues,\u201d his fifth album for Alligator Records, earlier this year. Prior to his Alligator sets, Birchwood released two albums: 2011\u2019s \u201cFL Boy\u201d and 2013\u2019s \u201cRoad Worn.\u201d<\/p>\n
TAMAQUA COMMUNITY<\/p>\n
ARTS CENTER<\/p>\n
125 Pine St., Tamaqua<\/p>\n
570-668-1192, tamaquaarts.org<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jenny Grace, 7 p.m. Saturday, The Stitch. The country singer-songwriter, a U.S. Army veteran, released a number of singles from 2022 to 2025. Grace\u2019s debut EP \u201cHouse on Fire,\u201d which arrived earlier this month, features the title track, \u201cHaunted,\u201d \u201cYou Took the Couch Back\u201d and \u201cBella\u2019s Song.\u201d<\/p>\n
VIC\u2019S JAZZ LOFT<\/p>\n
AT THE STABIN MUSEUM<\/p>\n
268 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n
570-325-5588, vicsjazzloft.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 A Tribute to Lady Jazz Singers, 7 p.m. Friday. The performance features Larry Smith, Christine Cordone, Lew Scott, Skipper Kripitz, Dave Arndt and Mike Gennari.<\/p>\n
THE MAHONING DRIVE-IN THEATER<\/p>\n
635 Seneca Road, Lehighton<\/p>\n
484-613-1314, mahoningdit.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cBack to the Future\u201d Trilogy, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The event features Robert Zemeckis\u2019 1985-1990 \u201cBack to the Future\u201d trilogy, plus an on-site DeLorean. Showtime at sundown.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Weekend of Terror XI: \u201980s Cops vs. Killers, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, 26 and 27. The film lineup includes 1986\u2019s \u201cCobra,\u201d 1980\u2019s \u201cCruising,\u201d 1981\u2019s \u201cNighthawks\u201d and 1983\u2019s \u201c10 to Midnight,\u201d plus a Sept. 26 matinee double feature at the Gap Theatre in Wind Gap. Showtime at sundown.<\/p>\n
COUNTRY JUNCTION<\/p>\n
6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton<\/p>\n
610-377-5050, countryjunction.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 Magical Moonlight Market, noon to 8 p.m. Friday. The event includes 60-plus vendors, food, cocktails, elves, fairies, witches, unicorns, dragons and more. Costumes encouraged.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, Sept. 26-Oct. 25. The event features pumpkins, games, a \u201cWizard of Oz\u201d hayride, a corn maze, Bigfoot Paintball Run, a 3D pumpkin funhouse and laser tag.<\/p>\n
WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER<\/p>\n
77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem<\/p>\n
610-224-4625, windcreekeventcenter.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ali Wong, 8 p.m. Saturday. Born in San Francisco, the actress\/comedian has starred in four Netflix specials. TV credits include ABC\u2019s 2016-2021 sitcom \u201cAmerican Housewife\u201d and Netflix\u2019s dark comedy series \u201cBeef\u201d in 2023, plus Netflix\u2019s animated \u201cTuca & Bertie\u201d and \u201cBig Mouth.\u201d Wong co-wrote, -produced and -starred in the 2019 comedy film \u201cAlways Be My Maybe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tom Jones, 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Born in Treforest, Wales, U.K., the singer made his recording debut in 1965. Jones, whose hit singles include \u201cWhat\u2019s New Pussycat?\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s Not Unusual,\u201d released his 41st studio album \u201cSurrounded By Time,\u201d in 2021.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Boys Like Girls, 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Formed in Andover, Massachusetts, the rock band released its debut album in 2006. Boys Like Girls\u2019 hit singles include \u201cThe Great Escape,\u201d \u201cLove Drunk\u201d and Taylor Swift duet \u201cTwo is Better Than One.\u201d The group\u2019s fourth studio album \u201cSunday at Foxwoods\u201d arrived in 2023, with the singles \u201cHold My Breath\u201d and \u201cWatch the Fire\u201d following in 2024.<\/p>\n
STATE THEATRE<\/p>\n
453 Northampton St., Easton<\/p>\n
610-252-3132, statetheatre.org<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Starr, born in Liverpool, England, usually sang lead on one Beatles track per album while with the group, notably on the hits \u201cYellow Submarine\u201d and \u201cWith a Little Help From My Friends.\u201d The musician\u2019s solo hits include \u201cBack Off Boogaloo,\u201d \u201cPhotograph\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019re Sixteen.\u201d Starr released his 22nd solo studio set \u201cLong Long Road\u201d in April.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Martina McBride, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. The country singer, born in Sharon, Kansas, broke through with her second album, 1993\u2019s \u201cThe Way That I Am.\u201d McBride, who has released 14 studio albums, scored hits such as \u201cIndependence Day,\u201d \u201cWild Angels,\u201d \u201cA Broken Wing\u201d and \u201cThis One\u2019s For the Girls.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 Three Dog Night, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Formed in 1967 in Los Angeles, the band features co-founder Danny Hutton. Three Dog Night, which released 10 studio albums through 1976, scored hit singles such as \u201cMama Told Me (Not To Come),\u201d \u201cJoy to the World\u201d and \u201cShambala.\u201d<\/p>\n
SHERMAN THEATER<\/p>\n
524 Main St., Stroudsburg<\/p>\n
570-420-2808, shermantheater.com<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Rascals, 8 p.m. Saturday. Rascals co-founder Felix Cavaliere will perform hits by the blue-eyed soul band, with whom he recorded nine albums from 1966 to 1972. The Garfield, New Jersey, group scored hits such as \u201cGood Lovin\u2019,\u201d \u201cGroovin\u2019,\u201d \u201dA Beautiful Morning\u201d and \u201cPeople Got to Be Free.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mariachi El Bronx, 8 p.m. Sept. 24. The Bronx, a punk rock band formed in 2002 in Los Angeles, has released six studio albums, plus four albums of mariachi music as Mariachi El Bronx. The latter was the name of The Bronx\u2019s fourth studio album, released in 2009.<\/p>\n
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE<\/p>\n
552 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware<\/p>\n
570-421-5093, shawneeplayhouse.org<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cNeil Simon\u2019s Last of the Red Hot Lovers,\u201d Sept. 27-Oct. 10. Barney Cashman, suffering from a midlife crisis, sets out to have an extramarital affair. \u201cLast of the Red Hot Lovers\u201d premiered on Broadway in 1969 and ran through 1971, earning Tony nominations for Best Play, and Leading Actor and Supporting Actress for James Coco and Linda Lavin, respectively.<\/p>\n
Jake Thistle performs at Mauch Chunk Opera House on Friday.<\/p>\n
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band comes to the State Theatre on Sept. 24. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ali Wong, known for her standup specials and series such as \u201cAmerican Housewife\u201d and \u201cBeef,\u201d leads the entertainment…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":288542,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[153,155,154],"class_list":["post-288541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=288541"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288541\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/288542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=288541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=288541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=288541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}