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BEST BET: If ten men in perfect harmony piques your interest, the a cappella group Straight No Chaser is your ticket. The guys, who got together at Indiana University, then got the attention of a record company with their 15-million-hit YouTube performance, promise lush arrangements of popular songs through the ages. They arrive Saturday at the F.M. Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre for an 8 p.m. show priced at $39.50, $34.50 and $29.50. Get your tickets at 826-1100.

THIS WEEK: OCT. 26 to NOV. 1, 2012

Mostly Gershwin, the music of George Gershwin performed by Mostly Opera and the Mostly Opera Orchestra. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Tonight with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6 and dinner and concert at 7. $60. Reservations: 346-3693.

Jesse and the Christian Jam Band. Ekklesia Coffeehouse, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Tonight with food menu at 6, concert at 7 and open mic at 9. Free. 717-503-7363.

William Doney, the Christian-music recording artist. Voice of Hope Christian Coffeehouse, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 E. State St., Nanticoke. 7 to 9 tonight. Free. 735-1760.

Ghosts! A program of supernatural songs, tunes and spoken-word pieces with folk singer Judy Cook. The Bookhouse, Eastern Monroe Public Library, 1002 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 tonight. Free but donations accepted. 421-0800.

Blackmore’s Night, the legendary Deep Purple guitarist Richie Blackmore’s Renaissance-era acoustic band including mandolins, whistles, violins, and hurdy gurdies. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 tonight. $39.50, $36. 420-2808.

The Badlees, the Pennsylvania rock band performing highlights from the recently released See Me As a Picture: The Best, So Far. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 tonight. $17. 325-0249.

Paul Revere and the Raiders, the veteran pop-rock group (Louie, Louie, Indian Reservation). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. $32, $27. 866-605-7325.

Mike Lewis, the singer-songwriter in a concert of Christian music. With opener Stroudsburg singer LeeAnn Lemperle. Main Bean Christian Coffeehouse, 161 Main St., Luzerne. Saturday with food menu at 6:30 p.m. and music 7 to 9 p.m. Free. 899-2264.

Hallow-Queen Drag Show, with drag stars from the TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. Saturday with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $10. 866-468-7619.

Aztec Two-Step, the veteran folk-rock duo. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $35. 588-8077.

Halloween Concert and Movie, with bands Silhouette Lies, Midnight Mob and Sucker followed by the 1968 zombie classic Night of the Living Dead. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Saturday with music at 8 p.m. and movie at 11 p.m. $7; discounts to those in costume. 878-3970.

Badge: A Tribute to Eric Clapton, a retrospective tracing Clapton’s career from the Yardbirds onward with Lehigh Valley musician Craig Thatcher. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $23. 325-0249.

Ambrosia, the ’70s pop-rockers with country-rock group Firefall. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Sunday Afternoon at Sem, a recital with John Vaida on piano and John Michael Vaida on violin performing music of Handel, Kreisler, Kroll and more. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 2 p.m. Sunday. 270-2192.

Love: The Journey in Voice and Verse, jazz standards, madrigals and art songs on the theme of romance sung by the Lyric Consort along with the Broadway husband-and-wife team of Tom Hammond and Maura Molloy who share poetry and proverbs on love by Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Sara Teasdale and more. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Sunday. $10. Followed by a reception with desserts by Ah! Some Chocolates. 343-6707.

Gymanfa Ganu, the 28th annual Welsh hymn sing with special guests the Orpheus Choral Society. Followed by a Te Bach (Welsh Tea). Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, 668 Main St., Edwardsville. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 287-4581.

The JCC Crooners Sing the Crooners, music of the 20th century in song and dance. Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 4:30 p.m. Sunday. $5 includes dinner. Reservations: 824-4646.

Catholic Choral Society, performing inspirational, classical, Broadway and popular songs. St. Gregory’s Church, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green. 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. 587-2753.

Martina McBride, the singer-songwriter performing selections from her latest release Eleven. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sunday. $85, $62. 866-605-7325.

Uriah Heep, the 1970s English hard-rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Thursday. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Bruce Hornsby, the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist in a solo performance. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $75 (limited), $49.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Montana Skies, a guitar-and-cello fusion duo performing classical, jazz and rock. With openers Victor and Penny playing antique pop on vintage instruments. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $18. 325-0249.

Umphrey’s McGee, the innovative rock band with special guests The Bright Light Social Hour. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $21.50 advance, $24 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Aaron Lewis, the former frontman of rock group Staind and cross-over country artist. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 9 p.m. Nov. 2; 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $55, $40. 866-468-7619.

Marching on the Mountain, a cavalcade of marching bands and color guards from Pittston, Nanticoke, East Stroudsburg and other high schools. Crestwood High School, Mountain Top. Hosted by WNEP’s Tom Clark. With soups and other hot foods, baskets and raffles. Nov. 3 with gates at noon and show at 1 p.m. $5, $3 seniors and children. 902-5362.

Alexis P. Suter Band, blues. River Street Jazz Café, 667 N. River St., Plains Township. Nov. 3 with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 822-2992.

In Concert, with the University of Scranton Concert Band. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 941-7624.

Liza Minnelli: Confessions, the legendary performer, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special Legends Grammy, two Golden Globes and an Emmy. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $150, $125, $89, $69. 826-1100.

Foam and Glow Party, with high-energy music, ultraviolet dancers, fire performers, CO2 shows and foam. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Nov. 3 with doors at 8 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. $30. 420-2808.

Crossing Borders: A Musical Journey, Latin-American music including Ariel Ramirez’s Argentinean folk Mass, Alberto Ginastera’s Psalm 150, selections from West Side Story and folk music of Cuba and Argentina. Presented by the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania at St. Luke’s Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Nov. 4. $15. 343-6707.

Young Artist’s Recital, an organ recital by 17-year-old Karen Christianson, a student at the Curtis Institute of Music. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. Nov. 4. $12, $8 seniors and students. 881-2301.

Joe Crookston, the singer-songwriter and Album of the Year winner by the International Folk Alliance. With folk/Americana singer Amy Speace. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 4 p.m. Nov. 4. $15. BYOB. 845-252-6783.

Bill Medley, the baritone half of the popular Righteous Brothers duo. Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 7 p.m. Nov. 4. $52, $27. 855-945-8743.

Theory of a Dead Man, the platinum-selling Vancouver rock quartet. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. $20 advance, $22 day of show. 420-2808.

Ryan Pelton, the Elvis Presley tribute artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $27, $22. 866-605-7325.

Claire Lynch and the Front Porch String Band, the emotive bluegrass singer and her group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $20. 325-0249.

Motionless in White, the Pennsylvania band mixing gothic and industrial influences. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 420-2808.

Brian Regan: All by Myself, one of the nation’s premier comedians delivers a perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $39.50. 826-1100.

The Last Waltz Celebration, a tribute to The Band’s iconic final performance by a group of tribute artists called ‘The Band’ Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $25. 325-0249.

Fall Concert by the Children and Youth Choirs of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Nov. 11. $10. 343-6707.

University of Scranton Jazz Band, with saxophonist Victor Goines and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 941-7624.

Falling in Reverse, the post-hardcore Nevada-based band headed by former Escape the Fate frontman Ronnie Radke. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Nov. 11. $18 advance, $20 day of show. 420-2808.

Lamb of God, In Flames, Hatebreed and Sylosis, a quadruple dose of heavy metal. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Nov. 14. $35 advance, $38 day of show. 420-2808.

University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 941-7624.

Lonestar, the multiplatinum country recording artists. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 16. $45, $40. 866-605-7325.

Suzuki School for Strings, a holiday performance in the lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free.

A Night in Vienna, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 along with waltzes, polkas and marches by the Strauss Family. With guest soprano Katy Williams performing arias from Die Fledermaus. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. 341-1568.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, performing Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, Enesco’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 and Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis. Tunkhannock High School, 200 Franklin St., Tunkhannock. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $9, $5 students. 289-1090.

Bret Michaels, the reality-TV star and frontman of rock group Poison on his solo tour. Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $72, $45. 855-945-8743.

Get the Led Out, the Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $33, $28. 866-605-7325.

Start Making Sense, a seven-piece Talking Heads tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $20. 325-0249.

Centennial Concert, with the Adult and Teen Vocal Choirs from the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. 4 p.m. Nov. 18. Free but donations accepted. 586-6306.

Megadeth, the pioneers of 1980s thrash/speed metal. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Nov. 19. $35. 420-2808.

Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute band returns for its traditional Thanksgiving show at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Railroad Earth, the New Jersey sextet performing straight-ahead, blue-collar rock with Celtic and Cajun touches. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Nov. 23-24. $30, $50 both days. 420-2808.

The Eric Mintel Quartet, a holiday show with music from A Charlie Brown Christmas along with jazz versions of other holiday classics. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23. $15. 325-0249.

Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. Quality Inn & Suites, 880 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Admission is a hat, gloves or scarf for local charities. Tickets must be reserved at 824-8885, ext. 3.

A Gershwin Holiday: Michael Feinstein, the multiplatinum-selling Ambassador of the Great American Songbook performing classic Jazz Age songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $72, $37. 855-945-8743.

Shawn Klush & the Sweet Inspirations, a tribute to Elvis Presley by the look-alike artist deemed the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 24. Proceeds benefit the Pittston Memorial Library. $75 (VIP), $45, $35. 826-1100.

The Trammps, the Philadelphia-based disco and soul group. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $30, $20. 866-468-7619.

The Funk Ark, the eight-member ensemble performing Afrobeat and big-band funk. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $20. 325-0249.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the symphonic-rock group performing its multiplatinum rock opera The Lost Christmas Eve, set during a single enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25. $60.50, $40.50, $32.50. 800-745-3000.

Christmas with the Choral Society, a holiday program by the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania joined by the five children and youth choirs. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Nov. 25. $15. 343-6707.

The Vienna Boys Choir, the 25-chorister group of boys age 10 to 14 performing the classical sounds of 15th-century Vienna. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Nov. 29. $45, $35, $25. 420-2808.

Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. Knights of Columbus, 57 Parry St., Luzerne. 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Admission: an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. 899-2264.

Celebrate Christmas with Travis Tritt, a special holiday show with the country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 30. $42, $37. 866-605-7325.

Christmas with a Twist, a holiday concert by local Christian-music performers along with a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Dec. 1 with concert at 6 p.m. and game at 7 p.m. $16, $14, $10. Advance tickets only. 970-3607.

Noel Night, the 45th annual concert with the University of Scranton Singers, Chamber Choir, Strings and small instrumental ensembles. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. Dec. 1 with a prelude at 7:05 pm and concert at 8 p.m. Free. 941-7624.

Twelve Twenty Four, a holiday show by the symphonic-rock band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $23. 325-0249.

Gloria! Christmas Music for Brass, Choirs and Organ, a holiday concert by the Robert Dale Chorale, joined by the Wilkes University Choral Ensembles. Included: John Rutter’s Gloria and traditional Christmas carols. 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 871-0350.

Christmas with the Celts, a holiday celebration of Celtic music and dance, Irish and Scottish humor and ancient Celtic carols and readings. Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $36, $20. 855-945-8743.

Raymond the Amish Comic, an adults-only stand-up routine by the born-and-bred Amish comedian. Applause Theatre Company, 64 Church St., Pittston. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $15. 430-1149.

Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Admission: a toiletry item for homeless men and women. 899-2264.

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, with the University of Scranton Bands, Choirs and Strings. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Admission is a new toy, children’s clothing or a cash donation. Free. 941-7624.

The Virgin Consort, a holiday concert with New York’s finest choral singers performing sacred and period choral works. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 7 p.m. Dec. 6. $20. 955-1455.

Paul Anka: Christmas My Way, the enduring singer-songwriter brings his signature hits and holiday classics to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 7. $125 (VIP Meet and Greet), $79, $59, $39. 826-1100.

Blue Oyster Cult, the influential hard-rock and heavy-metal band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 7. $27 advance, $32 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus, a Christmas show by the quirky quartet performing a whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. $26. 325-0249.

The Lettermen: The Christmas Tour, the romantic male harmony ensemble mixing big-band with R&B. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 8. $32, $27. 866-605-7325.

A Ceremony of English Carols, a concert by the adult chamber choir of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania joined by the premier treble ensemble Cantare and organist Mark Laubach. Included: Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and choral music from the traditional Anglican Service of Lessons and Carols. Followed by a wassail reception. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 p.m. Dec. 9. $15. 343-6707.

The Midtown Men, the four stars of the 2005 hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys, performing 1960s doo wop, pop and rock favorites. Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. $34.50, $19.50 children. 389-4409.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, contemporary southern gospel. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. Dec. 9. $25, $20. 866-605-7325.

Matisyahu: Festival of Light, the one-of-a-kind vocalist and songwriter mixing traditional sounds with futuristic electro beats. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. $30, $35. 420-2808.

Twelve Twenty Four, the high-energy, holiday symphonic-rock orchestra performing music from its debut album Miracle on Rock Street. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Dec. 13. 420-2808.

Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Admission: a non-perishable food item. 899-2264.

Twelve Twenty Four, the sixth annual concert by the holiday orchestra with a string section, rock musicians, five lead vocalists and an angel storyteller. Tunkhannock Area High School, 120 W. Tioga St. 7 p.m. Dec. 14. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 205-5751.

Season Celebration, with bluegrass and folk band Cabinet along with MiZ, a group fusing folk, rock, bluegrass and blues. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14. $20. 325-0249.

Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer and violinist for a concert of holiday favorites. 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

A Rockin’ Christmas, with Craig Thatcher and Friends performing rock versions of traditional Christmas carols. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. $23. 325-0249.

A Rita Coolidge Christmas, the award-winning songstress celebrates the holidays at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. $24, $19. 866-605-7325.

Messiah Sing-Along, the 29th annual holiday tradition with the Robert Dale Chorale performing Handel’s choral masterpiece. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. Dec. 16. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 871-0350.

The Tartan Terrors, a kilted octet performing Celtic music, comedy and dance. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 30. $28. 325-0249.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, with Baroque Music by the Poulenc Trio. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10. $29. 270-4444.

Green Day, the punk-pop band with singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10. $49.50, $26. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

Scranton Brass Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Free. 941-7624.

Midtown Men, a concert of 1960s music by the quartet of singers/actors from the Broadway musical Jersey Boys. Presented by the Broadway Theatre League at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. Jan. 18; 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 19; 1 and 6 p.m. Jan. 20. 342-7784.

Billy Cobham’s Spectrum 40 Band, a 40th-anniversary celebrating the jazz drummer’s seminal album Spectrum with violinist Jerry Goodman, guitarist Dean Brown and more. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18. $40. 325-0249.

An Evening with Savoy Brown, the British blues-rock band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Jan. 19. $27. 325-0249.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, with the Mozart Kegelstatt Trio and the Francaix Trio. The Colonnade, 401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. $29. 270-4444.

I’ll Take Romance, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell in a selection of favorite love songs. 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

The Marvelous Wonderettes, a 1950s musical revue set at the 1958 Springfield High School prom. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. Feb. 8. $30, $25. 955-1455.

The Pink Floyd Experience, a re-creation of a Pink Floyd concert by the tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 15. $35, $30. 866-605-7325.

The Sound of Brazil, Grammy-winning jazz singer Luciana Souza with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo. Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. $29.50, $16.50 children. 389-4409.

Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang, the Grammy Award-winning blues legends. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $99 (Pit), $69, $59, $49. 826-1100.

Michael Bolton, the soulful, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 7 p.m. Feb. 24. $58 to $90. 855-945-8743.

Essence of Joy, a concert by the Penn State Gospel Choir. First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. 4 p.m. March 3. Free but donations accepted. 586-6306.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, with the Mozart Oboe Quartet. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 6:30 p.m. March 6. $29. 270-4444.

Mendelssohn and Mozart Festival, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 Jupiter and Mendelssohn’s selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and his violin concerto performed by young violinist Shanshan Yao. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. March 8, 2013. 341-1568.The Irish Tenors, Ireland’s premier ambassadors of song with Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 27. $47, $39. 826-1100.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Bach Festival, a three-day celebration. Begins at 4 p.m. March 16 with an Organ Concert by Kevin O’Malia at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton, followed by a Chamber Music Concert at 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, offering Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 performed by the Bach Festival Orchestra. Culminates with Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor performed by the Robert Dale Chorale, the Wilkes University Chamber Singers and Bach Festival Orchestra 3 p.m. March 17 at St. Luke’s Church. 871-0350.

America’s Got Talent Live: All-Stars Tour, the most popular acts from the TV show’s last two seasons with emcee Jerry Springer. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. March 16. $89.50, $49.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Tim Warfield’s Organ Band, a jazz tribute to the legendary Shirley Scott by the tenor saxophonist and his group. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. March 22. $30, $25. 955-1455.

Bobby Vinton, the pop balladeer known as the Polish Prince. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 23. $40, $35. 866-605-7325.

DALA, the Canadian folk duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, winners of the Canadian Folk Music’s Vocal Group of the Year Award. Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. April 5. $29.50, $16.50 children. 389-4409.

Bill Cosby, an evening of comedy and storytelling with the famed actor, author and philanthropist. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 5. $125 (Pit seat and meet and greet), $75, $55, $37. 826-1100.

Spring Concert by the Children and Youth Choirs of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. April 7. $10. 343-6707.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, presenting The Music World of John Quincy Adams. The Colonnade, 401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 6:30 p.m. April 11. $29. 270-4444.

The Streisand Songbook, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and award-winning vocalist Anne Hampton Callaway performing Barbra Streisand favorites. 8 p.m. April 12, 2013, at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and 8 p.m. April 13, 2013, at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 341-1568.

A Night at the Oscars, the annual cabaret-style Pops Concert by the Robert Dale Chorale with guests the Doug Smith Jazz Trio. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 19. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 871-0350.

American Voices, a program of contemporary British and American composers by the Choral Artists Ensemble of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 20. $15. 343-6707.

The Four Freshmen, the second incarnation of the veteran vocal harmony group begun in 1948. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 20. $30, $25. 955-1455.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, in an all-French concert including Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique, Ravel’s La Valse and Saint Saens’ first cello concerto with soloist Alberto Parrini. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 26, 2013. 341-1568.

Kathy Mattea, the triple Grammy Award winner performing her collection of timeless melodies and uplifting narratives. Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. April 26. $34.50, $19.50 children. 389-4409.

Joan Rivers, the comedian, Emmy-winning talk-show host and bestselling author. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 27. $47, $39. 826-1100.

Tanya Tucker, the vibrato sounds of the Texas Tornado country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 4. $34, $29. 866-605-7325.

Graduation Concert by the Children and Youth Choirs of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. May 5. $10. 343-6707.

War and Peace, two of the greatest choral works to arise from World War II: Zoltan Kodaly’s haunting Missa Brevis and Maurice Durufle’s Requiem. Performed by the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 11. $15. 343-6707.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, with Music for Flute and Percussion. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. June 7. $29. 270-4444.

Maestro at the Movies, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing favorites from the silver screen. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. June 8, 2013. 341-1568.