The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz, which celebrates, music, art and community, returns after a successful run last year.
From June 6-8, venues across Wilkes-Barre will come alive with the sounds of world-class jazz.
The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. June 6 with the opening ceremony at the F.M. Kirby Center.
Following this, jazz enthusiasts can experience the Jazz Walk, featuring incredible artists performing throughout downtown Wilkes-Barre. Friday night wraps up with a special performance by Cindy Bradley at the River Street Jazz Cafe.
Saturday’s festivities start with the Jazz and Java event at 10 a.m. at Abide Coffeehouse. The Circle Centre for the Arts will host an afternoon concert at 2:30 p.m., accompanied by a gallery exhibit.
The festival’s headliner, Endea Owens and The Cookout, will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, joined by a lineup of musicians, including Mountain Top’s Louis Fouché.
The River Street Jazz Cafe will host the inaugural Late Night Jazz Jam, beginning at 9 p.m. The festival concludes on Sunday with a Jazz Brunch at Bank + Vine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Additional artists and performances will be announced in the coming weeks on the festival’s social media pages and website. Tickets for paid events are available for purchase online at wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org and at the host venue box offices.
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