Times Leader

THIS WEEK: MARCH 28 to APRIL 3, 2008

Jazz Goes to the Movies with jazz saxophonist Sweet Sue Terry and commentary by Gil Barretto. Backed by pianist Jesse Green and drummer Bill Goodwin. Deer Head Inn, 5 Main St., Delaware Water Gap. Tonight, 7 to 11; $12, $6 after 9:30 p.m.; 424-2000 or deerheadinn.com.

Middleport Wednesday, acoustic versions of ’90s alternative music. Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Tonight, 7:30 to 10:30. Free; 208-4700.

Violinist John Michael Vaida, the renowned musician performs works by Beethoven, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Cesar Franck. Tonight at 7:30 at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton; and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Free and open to the public; 270-2190.

Johnny Winter, the veteran blues guitarist in a concert with emerging bluesman Samuel James. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Tonight at 8; $27; 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

The Disarry Tour with platinum-selling band Lifehouse, the Matt Nathanson Band and indie rock duo Honey Honey. John Long Center, University of Scranton. Saturday with doors at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m.; $15; 941-6233.

Abilene, a benefit concert by the southern rock band to raise money for the Meyers High School Marching Mohawks. Genetti Best Western Hotel, 77 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m.; $10 advance, $15 at the door. 826-7145 or 824-7297.

The Inventions Trio with jazz pianist Bill Mays, backed by Marvin Stamm on trumpet and Alisa Horn on cello. Deer Head Inn, 5 Main St., Delaware Water Gap. Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m.; $12, $6 after 9:30 p.m. 424-2000 or deerheadinn.com.

Evolution – The World’s Greatest Journey Tribute Act, a tribute concert to the pop rock band fronted by a Steve Perry look-alike and sound-alike singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8 p.m.; $15 advance, $20 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Comedy, Music and More. Celebrate April Fool’s Day with the musical comedy of Lucas Carpenter, who brings a renewed sense of fun to today’s popular music. Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-2171.

Bob Weir & Ratdog, the raspy-voiced Grateful Dead founding member and his jam band in concert. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Tuesday at 8 p.m.; $38.50. 420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Fixture Music Series with Bucks County band Illinois and Lewis & Clarke fronted by Honesdale native Lou Rogai. Fuse Martini Club, 41 South Main St., Midtown Village, Wilkes-Barre. Thursday at 10 p.m. 970-7666.