Key Takeaways
- Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, will perform at Wind Creek Event Center on January 16 to support the Sidewalk Angels Foundation.
- Various tribute acts, including Unforgettable Fire (U2), Don Jovi (Bon Jovi), and Superunknown (Chris Cornell), will play at Mauch Chunk Opera House and Musikfest Café.
- Comedians Andrew Santino and Josh Johnson will perform at Wind Creek Event Center and F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, respectively.
- The Poconos Punk Rock Flea Market and Winter Drag Fest will take place at Sherman Theater, featuring live music, vendors, and drag performances.
- Disney on Ice Presents: "Jump In!" will be held at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, featuring 50-plus Disney characters.
Introduction to Upcoming Events
The new year is off to a great start with a wide range of entertainment options in the local and regional area. From concerts and comedy shows to theater productions and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Rob Thomas, the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, will kick off the year with a performance at Wind Creek Event Center on January 16. The show will support the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides funding and support to no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues.
Tribute Acts and Concerts
In addition to Rob Thomas, several tribute acts will take the stage at Mauch Chunk Opera House and Musikfest Café. Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute act, will perform on January 12, followed by Don Jovi, a Bon Jovi tribute band, on January 16. Superunknown, a Chris Cornell tribute act, will play on January 17. Other tribute acts, including Damn the Torpedoes (Tom Petty), Hey Nineteen (Steely Dan), Wannabe (Spice Girls), and Kashmir (Led Zeppelin), will perform at Musikfest Café throughout the month.
Comedy Shows
Comedy fans won’t be disappointed, as Andrew Santino and Josh Johnson will bring their hilarious antics to Wind Creek Event Center and F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, respectively. Andrew Santino, known for his roles on MTV’s "Punk’d" and FXX’s "Dave," will perform on January 17, while Josh Johnson, a rotating host and correspondent on Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show," will take the stage on January 12.
Theater Productions and Family-Friendly Events
The Sherman Theater will host a production of the rock musical "Spring Awakening" on January 13 and 14, as well as the Poconos Punk Rock Flea Market on January 17. The flea market will feature live music, vendors, and tattoo artists, while the Winter Drag Fest: "Where the Frost Meets the Fierce" will take place on January 18, featuring drag performances, vendors, and sets from DJ Eve. Disney on Ice Presents: "Jump In!" will be held at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza from January 11 to 14, featuring 50-plus Disney characters from popular films like "Zootopia," "Inside Out 2," and "Frozen."
Other Events and Activities
Other events and activities are also scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. The State Theatre will host a tribute to ABBA on January 12, while the Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center will feature a poetry and comedy night on January 12. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts will host a stand-up comedy show by Josh Johnson on January 12, and the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza will host Disney on Ice Presents: "Jump In!" from January 11 to 14. With so many exciting events to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the local and regional area.
