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Best bets: 5 things to do this weekend

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Art walk in Pittston on Friday

Pittston’s 2nd Friday Art Walk is Friday from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Pittston. Enjoy local art, live music by Justin Bravo and the Kind, and vendors selling crafts, snacks, jewelry, pottery and more. The event takes place along South Main Street. A map with a full list of vendors is available on Downtown Pittston Partnership‘s Facebook page. Click on the Facebook event listing for details.

Local theater this weekend

Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents “Seussical” Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Tickets, ptpashows.org. Music Box Dinner Playhouse presents “Merrily We Roll Along” Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Dinner is available before the show. Tickets, musicbox.ticketleap.com. And Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Tickets, ltwb.org.

Pottsville Outdoor Markets in St. Clair on Saturday

Visit Pottsville Outdoor Markets at St. Clair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event at St. Clair Veterans Stadium, 200 N. Nichols St., features local farmers, crafters, food trucks and entertainment. On Saturday, hear music by Eric and Michele, featuring former members of Sapphire, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, visit Pottsville Outdoor Markets on Facebook.

Spring Winefest on Saturday in Scranton

Montage Mountain hosts Spring Winefest on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Enjoy wines from vintners in the region, as well as food, vendors and live music. Tickets cost $39 presale and $50 at the door. VIP tickets are also available and include one hour early entry. For tickets and information, visit montagemountainresorts.com/springwinefest.

Paul McCartney tribute Saturday in Scranton

The Theater at North hosts Live and Let Die – a Tribute to Paul McCartney on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event at 1539 N. Main Ave. cost $40-$45 per person and can be purchased online at thetheateratnorth.org, in person at the box office Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday from 3-6 p.m. or on the day of the show. Find details at the Theater at North’s website.