106th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show
The 106th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show runs from Saturday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.
The farm show features a 1000-pound butter sculpture, farmer’s market, beer competition and much more.
Cash and credit cards will be accepted for parking; however, concession stands will only accept credit cards.
Masks are recommended for everyone 2 and older.
For more information, visit farmshow.pa.gov.
Trivia Nights
A pair of trivia nights with Trivia Master Brad are coming to local breweries.
Marvel Cinematic Trivia will take place Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S. Main St., Pittston. A food truck will be on site. For more information, visit sbcbeer.com or call 570-654-3557.
Harry Potter fans, meanwhile, can participate in trivia focusing on that series on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Breaker Brewing Co., 787 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570-392-9078.
Signups for both nights begins at 6:30 p.m. Participants can bring a pen for bonus points.
‘Wine, Cheese and Murder’
Act Out Theatre Group, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore, presents “Wine, Cheese and Murder” from Friday, Jan. 7, through Sunday, Jan. 9.
Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Space Mead and Cider Works provide tastings in the lobby prior to the shows.
The story focuses on a vineyard owner who invites a wine expert to hold a tasting, but a murder then leads to an investigation.
Tickets cost $18 for individuals and $105 for a table of eight, which includes a complimentary snack tray and sparkling water.
For more information, visit Act Out Theater Group’s Facebook page or visit actouttheatre.com.
Snow activities
Learn more about snow during “Discovering Snowflakes” on Saturday, Jan. 8, at Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville.
The event is geared toward ages 6 to 11, but all ages are welcome to participate. A “Snowy Drop-by Craft” will follow at 3 p.m.; crafters can make a snowy forest work of art.
Registration is required for the Discovering Snowflakes program and is strongly encouraged for the Snowy Drop-by Craft.
Email fcontreras@albright.org for more information.
Dinner and stand-up comedy
Enjoy dinner and a comedy show Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Keystone Stage, 125 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner provided by the Sanderson Street Tavern will be served at 7.
Comedians performing include Aly Davala, Ben Green, Michelle McDonald and Zack Zorovich with headliner Evan Weiss and host Fat Jay.
Tickets cost $30 online and $35 at the door. For tickets, visit keystonestage.com.
Laura Rysz is the features copy editor and calendar editor at The Times-Tribune and runs the Talk of the Times column, which focuses on local fundraisers and other events. She also writes Chef’s Table that profiles restaurants around the region. Additionally, Laura curates events online on AccessNEPA.com. Laura is involved in the special Mother’s Day edition and curates occasional features Marry Memories and Times Travelers. She is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School, New Jersey, and earned an English professional writing degree with a minor in mass communications from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. She also earned a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers Business School. Contact: lrysz@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5228.
