Entertainment around the area
Singer-songwriter Duane Betts, son of late Allman Brothers Band cofounder Dickey, leads the entertainment highlights coming to local and regional venues over the next two weeks.
The guitarist, along with his band Palmetto Motel, will play the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Betts released his second solo album “Isle of Hope” in June.
Among other entertainment, singer-rapper Coey Redd brings her brand of country-rap to the Signature Brewery & Saloon. Thus far, she has released four singles this year: “How Does That Feel,” “Die for You,” “Horses are Coming” and latest “Beg For It.”
Elsewhere, Wind Creek Event Center hosts country stars Rascal Flatts, Billy Currington and Kip Moore, while composer Alan Howarth showcases his classic movie music during a two-day event at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe
570-325-0249, mcohjt.com
• Who’s Next, 8 p.m. Saturday. The act performs the music of rock band The Who, taking its name from The Who’s same-titled 1971 album.
• Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Born in Sarasota, Florida, Betts performs Southern rock, Americana and blues-rock. The singer-songwriter/guitarist formed his backing band Palmetto Motel in 2023, shortly before releasing his debut solo album “Wild & Precious Life.” Betts cofound The Allman Betts Band in 2018, releasing two albums with the group. The musician, son of late Allman Brothers Band cofounder Dickey, previously was a member of several other groups, including his father’s Great Southern band. Betts, who released his latest solo set, “Isle of Hope,” in June.
• Keller Williams, 8 p.m. on Aug. 15. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the singer-songwriter combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz and funk, among other genres. Williams, who released his debut album “Freek” in 1994, has more than two-dozen albums to his credit. The musician has toured with groups such as Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, with whom he released a collaborative album, and Umphrey’s McGee.
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe
866-605-7325, pennspeak.com
• Deck Parties, 6:30 p.m. Lineup: Hunkajunk, today; Bad Influence, Friday; QBall, Saturday; Band of Brothers, Aug. 13; and Catch 23, Aug. 20.
• Lotus Land, 8 p.m. on Aug. 14. The act performs the music of Canadian rock band Rush, taking its name from a lyric in Rush’s 1980 track “Freewill.”
• Our House, 8 p.m. on Aug. 15. The group pays tribute to rock band Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, taking its name from CSNY’s same-titled 1970 track.
TAMAQUA COMMUNITY
ARTS CENTER
125 Pine St., Tamaqua
570-668-1192, tamaquaarts.org
• A Zeppelin Thing, 7 p.m. on Aug. 14. The group pays tribute to English rock band Led Zeppelin.
VIC’S JAZZ LOFT
AT THE STABIN MUSEUM
268 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe
570-325-5588, vicsjazzloft.com
• Phil Markowitz Trio, 7 p.m. on Aug. 14. Born in Brooklyn, New York, pianist/educator Markowitz started playing with jazz harmonicist Toots Thielemans during the 1970s. Markowitz, a sideman on albums by the likes of Chet Baker and Dave Liebman, has a number of albums as a leader to his credit. The musician, a professor at Manhattan School of Music, plays piano in all-star group Saxophone Summit. Markowitz’s trio also features Joe Michaels and Tyler Dempsey.
THE MAHONING DRIVE-IN
635 Seneca Road, Lehighton
484-613-1314, mahoningdit.com
• Guzzoline Gathering: A Mad Max Fan Event, 6 p.m. Saturday. The theater will screen 1982’s “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The event also includes a DJ, themed eats, merchandise, a replica costume display and photo ops.
• Alan Howarth: Live in Concert, 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 15. Composer Alan Howarth, on Aug. 14, will perform a live score to a digital presentation of John Carpenter’s 1983 film “Christine.” A 35 mm screening of Carpenter’s 1987 film “Prince of Darkness” follows. Howarth performs a career-spanning concert on Aug. 15, with a 35 mm presentation of Carpenter’s 1988 film “They Live” following.
COUNTRY JUNCTION
6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton
610-377-5050, countryjunction.com
• Pickle Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 8. The event features pickle vendors, contests, karaoke, the Big Pickle ride and various pickle-oriented food and beverages
SIGNATURE BREWERY & SALOON
600 Main St., Stroudsburg
570-476-8080, signaturesaloon.com
• Coey Redd, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Born in Vacaville, California, the singer-songwriter, rapper and producer fuses country roots with hip-hop. Redd, previously a writer for major and independent labels, released debut solo single “Church” in 2023. The artist’s singles catalog also includes “Wildcard,” “Sooey,” “When I Drink” and “Gotta Go.” Redd released latest single “Beg For It” on July 31.
WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER
77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem
610-224-4625, windcreekeventcenter.com
• Rascal Flatts, 8 p.m. on Aug. 13. Formed in Nashville, Tennessee, the country trio released its self-titled debut album in 2000. Rascal Flatts’ hits include “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” “My Wish” and “Life is a Highway.” The act’s 2025 album “Life is a Highway: Refueled Duets” features re-recordings of their hits, plus the new Jonas Brothers collaboration “I Dare You.”
• Billy Currington & Kip Moore, 8 p.m. on Aug. 14. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Currington released his debut studio album in 2003. The singer-songwriter’s hits include “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” “Good Directions,” “People Are Crazy” and “Hey Girl.” Currington released his eighth studio set “King of the World” in 2025. Born in Tifton, Georgia, Moore released his debut studio album in 2012. The album spawned the hits “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and “Last Shot.” The singer-songwriter released his seventh studio set, “Reason to Believe,” in May.
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono
877-682-4791, mountairycasino.com
• Lee Alverson, 8 p.m. Saturday. The performer pays tribute to singer-songwriter Elton John.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
552 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware
570-421-5093, shawneeplayhouse.org
• “42nd Street” Youth Edition, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 15, sensory-friendly show at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 14. During the Great Depression, aspiring Allentown chorus girl Peggy Sawyer gets a chance to star in a glitzy new Broadway show. Musical numbers include “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “42nd Street.” The Tony-winning show, based on Bradford Ropes’ 1932 novel and the 1933 film adaptation, debuted on Broadway in 1980. Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble wrote the book for “42nd Street,” with lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer, and music by Harry Warren.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS
212 W. Broad St., Hazleton
570-454-5451, ptpashows.org
• “Annie JR.,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, sensory-friendly show at 2 p.m. Saturday. The PTPA Youth Academy presents the show, based on the popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” and adapted from the Tony-winning 1977 musical. An optimistic redheaded orphan, in 1930s New York City, escapes a cruel orphanage, moves in with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and foils the wicked Miss Hannigan’s kidnapping plot while searching for her real parents. Musical numbers include “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life.”