Things taking place outside of your house, but close to home.

Drawing People in On Sundays

Scranton artist Ted Michalowski leads Drawing Socials at the AFA Gallery every Sunday from 6-9pm unless otherwise noted. If you've never experienced one of the Drawing Socials, it's something you'll want to experience. Bring a sketch pad or a laptop or just yourself and an open mind. People sketch. Listen to music. Enjoy each other's company.  At each drawing social there is a live musical performance. And the music covers a variety of styles so if you're up for some artful fun, stop by AFA Gallery at 514 Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton. Bring a cup of coffee or water. Enjoy free wi-fi. And get drawn in to this cool Drawing Social! All Ages! $5 General, $2 Student. Contact Ted at: ted@tedmichalowski.com.

Wine & Comedy = Great Pairing

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Make Life A Laughing Matter!


Comedian and author of "He's Not Prince Charming When..." Jeannine M Luby continues her comedy tour "Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming," to spread laughter! Check out Jeannine and her hilarious guest comedians  at the following:

  • July 19 at Mountain View Vineyard & Winery, Tannersville, PA 7:00 PM, $20 - includes glass of wine 
  • July 26 at PersoNELLized Cakes & Cafe, Carbondale, 7:00 PM, $15 includes cupcake & comedy
  • August 23 at Bartolai Winery, Route 92 in West Pittston Twp., PA 7:30 PM. $15

For tickets, call 570-650-7518 or click here.

Looking at Art Looking at Art at
AFA Gallery

Scranton's First Friday Event

Every first Friday of the month hundreds, some times thousands, of people pour into downtown Scranton to experience the energy that is Friday Friday. Galleries, restaurants, bars and shops feature the talent of local artists in the form of paintings, sculpture, music, jugglers, interactive art - you name it! You're guaranteed to meet many friendly faces. Look at art. Listen to music. Talk about something new (besides politics or the economy). Get inspired. Drink a glass of wine. Walk from venue to venue or hop on the Trolly that will deliver you to your destination. Taste what Scranton has to offer! For a complete schedule each month, visit http://firstfridayscranton.com/

Story Time on the Lackawanna River Trail

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Author Jeannine M Luby will be reading her first children's book "Wartz And All" on July 25 at 6:30 PM along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Archbald.  Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and get comfortable. 
The book will be available for sale at $7.99 plus tax with $2 from each sale being donated to the Lackawanna County Library System and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority responsible for maintenance of the Heritage trails. 



"Wartz And All" is the story of a little frog named Wartz and his forest friends. The book is for children ages 5 to 8.  Luby received a 2012 Lackawanna County Community Arts and Culture grant to help fund this book. For more information or to buy your copy of Wartz And All, visit Wartz And All.com. 

Attractions to Like in Scranton

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Lackawanna County Electric CityTrolley Museum: See part of Scranton's "Electric City" history. Visit the museum to see trolleys and read about the proud history that helped to make Scranton so electric. This space is also great for events and parties for big and small kids.


Nay Aug Park: Visit one of the most beautiful spots in Scranton. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a picnic, read your paper while drinking coffee to the sound of birds chirping and water falls gushing or to be a bit more active by hiking, running or walking with your dog, this is your kind of place. Enjoy an incredible view from the tree house and at Christmas time you get to feel like a kid again while you drive through the park with hot chocolate and smile at all of the Christmas lights. And the Everhart Museum located within the park is an amazing building as beautiful on the outside as what's inside. Stop by to see what's on tap there as events take place all year round. It's the best Sunday - or any day- you'll spend in the park. To get a glimpse of the park's scenery, click here.