ONEUS
South Korean boy band ONEUS will perform Sunday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. The six-member band’s mini-album “Light Us” hit No. 1 on the Top K-Pop Album charts on iTunes, and the video for the song “Valkyrie” has been viewed more than 32 million times on YouTube. Tickets start at $54.50, plus fees, and can be purchased by calling 570-826-1100 or visiting kirbycenter.org.
8th annual One-Acts
Join Diva Theater for its eighth annual One-Acts show from Thursday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Olde Brick Theater, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. Thursday through Saturday shows start at 8 p.m., and Sunday performances begin at 2 p.m.
The one-act productions include “Notions,” written by Michael Pavese and directed by Paige Balitski; “1,000 Cranes,” written by K.K. Gordon and Katy Cook and directed by E.J. Leeson; “The Escape House,” written and directed by Paul J. Gallo; “A Tale of Two Pets,” written by Sawyer Green and directed by Balitski; “Father’s Day,” CQwritten and directed by Laura M. Heffron; and “The Amen Sisters,” written and directed by Margo Azzarelli.
Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 570-209-7766.
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters will show off their skills Saturday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Attendees can see Pittston Area graduate Mia Hopkins during the Spread Game Tour at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets start at $28 and can be purchased by visiting ticketmaster.com.
For more information, visit mohegansunarenapa.com.
Shiver by the River No. 2
Shiver by the River No. 2 takes place Saturday, Feb. 12, along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and the event starts at 10 at the Olive Street trail head in Scranton. Participants can choose to do a 5K or 10K run or a 2-mile walk. Registration for those who signed up for Shiver by the River No. 1, which was set for January but was postponed, has carried over to this event. Prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K and for each age group. Registration costs $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Participants who pre-registered can pick up their packets on Friday, Feb. 11, from noon to 7 p.m. at Scranton Running Co., 3 W. Olive St. For more information, visit runsignup.com/shiverbytheriver2.
The Air Force Heritage of America Band
The Air Force Heritage of America Band will give a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 13, at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the show begins at 2. Audience members must show proof they have received a coronavirus vaccination or of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance. Masks are required. Although admission is free, tickets are required. Those who order tickets by phone or online should note that they may need to pay convenience fees. For more information, call 570-344-1111 or visit scrantonculturalcenter.org
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.
