‘The Ultimate Elvis Experience starring Shawn Klush’
Scranton Cultural Center and JZTours presents “The Ultimate Elvis Experience starring Shawn Klush” on Friday, April 14, at Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.
Pittston native Klush, who has made appearances on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and HBO’s “Vinyl,” will perform at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m
Ticket prices range from $40.75 to $52.15 and there is a VIP package available. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com.
For more information, visit scrantonculturalcenter.org.
Sixth annual Buy Local Spring Fling Marketplace
The sixth annual Buy Local Spring Fling Marketplace is set for Sunday, April 16, at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.
Local businesses, artisans and wineries will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the four floors of the cultural center.
Admission is $3 per person and the first 750 shoppers will receive a free shopping bag.
For more information, visit scrantonculturalcenter.org.
‘Into the Woods
Act Out Theatre Group presents “Into the Woods” Friday, April 14, through Sunday, April 16, at Act Out Theatre Group, 802 S. Main St., Taylor.
Performances take place on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and explore Brothers Grimm fairy tales and their characters, including “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Rapunzel” and others throughout the musical in two acts.
Tickets cost $10 to $15 for general admission. Friday’s show is already sold out.
For more information, email info@actouttheatre.com.
Electric City Tattoo Convention
The 12th annual Electric City Tattoo Convention takes place this weekend at HIlton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave., Scranton.
The convention runs Friday, April 14, from 3 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, April 16, noon to 8 p.m. Get some fresh ink from any of the dozens of tattoo artists, shop art and other works from creatives, or visit the various vendor booths.
Single day passes are $20 and three-day passes are $50 and will be available for purchase in the second floor lobby. The event is cash only and passes will be sold at the door.
For more information, visit electriccitytattoo.com/convention.
Second Cornhole Tournament
Chinchilla Hose Company and NEPA Cornhole present the Second Cornhole Tournament Saturday, April 15, at Chinchilla Hose Company, 113 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at noon. The tournament is double-elimination with competitive and social divisions. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers. There also will be beer, food and raffles.
Cost is $50 per team. For more information, email info@station2fire.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.
