MARCH 28 and 29 — Violinist John Michael Vaida will perform at the Elm Street Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre on Friday and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Both concerts are at 7:30 p.m. and are free.
MARCH 29 — Smucker’s Stars on Ice at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $23.50 and are on sale at the arena box office or by contacting Ticketmaster at one of its outlets or online.
APRIL 4 — Tanglefoot, a Canadian folk group, will perform at the Chicory House at 8 p.m. Cost is $12 per person or $9 for supporting members. Event in at the community room of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre.
APRIL 5 — A New England Contra dance is set for the Church of Christ Uniting, Sprague Avenue, Kingston at 7:30 p.m. Music is by Contra Rebels. Admission is $8 per adult or $20 for a family.
APRIL 11-24 — Spring 2008 Film Festival at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, offering 14 days of 16 foreign, independent and art films. Tickets prices (excluding opening night) are $6 and $7 for evenings. For a list of films go online at www.dietrichtheater.com.
APRIL 12 — 45th anniversary of The Poets & Frankie & The Corvettes Evolution CD release party at Convention Hall, Pittston Township. Tickets are $35 for show, dinner and dance or $20 for show and dance after 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
APRIL 19 — “A Great Day for the Irish” presented by the Barbershop Harmony Society at Holy Redeemer High School, South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $15 and $20.
MAY 1 — The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights at the F.M. Kirby Center for performances at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center box office, Ticketmaster locations, Gallery of Sound or on line at www.kirbycenter.org.

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