Rent – Pride Month Special Showing

In partnership with Rainbow Alliance
Sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee
Join us in celebration of Pride Month with this special showing of the film Rent. Rent is an adaptation of Jonathan Larson's 1996 Broadway musical of the same name, in turn based on the 1896 opera La bohème. The film, which features six of the eight original Broadway cast members reprising their lead roles, depicts the lives of several bohemians and their struggles with sexuality, drugs, paying their rent, and life under the shadow of AIDS in the gritty East Village of New York City from 1989 to 1990. For the evening show, doors open at 6 p.m. where we will have resource tables before and after the film, along with an introduction and a panel discussion following the movie.

Admission: Free admission, small popcorn and small soda!

6/25 1:00 PM

6/25 6:30 PM

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Special Showing

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, June 15 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $8.50 each
There’s nothing more exciting than trying to keep up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), to aid them in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father, save the Grail, and save the day in this non-stop, action-packed adventure the whole family will treasure. Tickets will be available at DietrichTheater.com, at the ticket booth or they can be reserved by calling 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: $8.50

6/14 11:00 AM

6/15 1:00 PM

6/15 7:00 PM

6/18 7:00 PM

Nicholson – The Borough That Grew Around the Railroad

Presented by: the Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee
Explore the profound influence of the railroad on Nicholson’s development, from its first station built in 1849 to the bustling economic growth that followed. Learn how businesses relocated, grand hotels emerged, and factories expanded thanks to increased transportation opportunities. Discover fascinating stories, including Nicholson’s role in early telephone service, its growing agricultural trade, and the transformation of the town’s water system. By 1900, Nicholson was a key hub with 28 daily passenger trains, shaping the town’s rich railroad history even before the construction of the world’s largest concrete railroad bridge-the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct. Join us for an engaging look back at Nicholson’s railroad legacy!

Admission: Free

6/21 11:00 AM

Shakespeare in the Park - Much Ado About Nothing

At Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park
Performed by: Gamut Theatre Group
Please bring your own blanket or chair to the performance.
One of Shakespeare’s liveliest plays, this comedy interweaves two plots and two pairs of lovers. Claudio and Hero, the romantic lovers, inspire poetry and music, but Beatrice, determined never to marry, and Benedick, a confirmed bachelor, are the witty vivacious lovers whose rapid word play will leave you reeling. Dogberry, the buffoonish investigator and his clueless band of watchmen make much ado about everything when they uncover the villainy of the wicked Don John and his plot to destroy the serenity of the town of Messina. Recommended for ages 12 and up, Much Ado is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational engagement style of bridging the most famous scenes from the play together into an easy-to-understand story. This dynamic show is performed by eight highly–talented actors, runs 75 minutes, and features music, dancing, and physical comedy. This performance is followed by a talk-back discussion with the actors and audience.
For more information, please call the Dietrich Theater at 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: Free

6/21 7:00 PM

Summer Fest Preview Day

Discounted concession!
Do you want to get a better idea of what the Dietrich’s Summer Fest movies are about? See the trailers that hooked us and made us choose them. Join us for this pre-event for Summer Fest and screen all 21 movie trails of the films featured in festival.

Admission: Free

6/26 1:00 PM

6/26 6:00 PM

Open Mic Night – The Corbys

Hosted by: Viola Henning
Sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee
Open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage. This month’s featured performers are The Corbys. Don’t miss it! Kristyn and Reed Corby are returning to cover some of their favorites songs and hits from the 80’s to now! Featuring electric and acoustic guitar paired with Kristyn’s vocals, the setlist will be something for everyone to enjoy. The Corbys are excited to share their music with you! Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more information.

Admission: Free

6/27 7:00 PM

Summer Fest 2025

Friday, July 11 – Thursday, July 31
Enjoy 21 films in 21 days!
Sponsored by: People Security Bank & Trust
Visit DietrichTheater.com for movie schedule and more information.

Admission: $8.50

7/11 7:00 PM

7/31 7:00 PM

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – 50th Anniversary Special Showing

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest tells the story of a free-spirited rogue who takes over the ward of a mental hospital by a combination of chutzpah and ingenuity. The film is based on Ken Kesey’s best-selling novel published in 1962. Using the madhouse to symbolize the individual against the system, the story gets its power from its unforgettable ensemble of characters and accretion of details that reveal what life is about inside a mental institution. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest swept the top five Oscars in 1976, the first film to do so since It Happened One Night in 1934. Tickets are available at dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich’s ticket booth while they last.

Admission: $8.50

7/13 1:00 PM

7/13 7:00 PM

7/16 7:00 PM

Kundalini Yoga at the River

At Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park
Instructor: Barbara Tierney
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation and the Endless Mountains Heritage Region and PA DCNR
Celebrate Tunkhannock’s River Day with a morning of Kundalini Yoga class along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Kundalini yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, allows you to explore breath, movement and mantra. Kundalini yoga is challenging to everyone yet can be done by everyone. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and water to drink. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more details.

Ages: 16 & up

Admission: Free

7/19 10:00 AM

Tunkhannock’s River Day 2025

At Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park
Sat., July 19 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation and the Endless Mountains Heritage Region and PA DCNR
Join us for River Day in Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Included in the day’s festivities will be live music, environmental activities and displays for children and adults, a river paddle, mural painting, food vendors and more. Call 570-836-1022 x3 for more information about Tunkhannock’s River Day 2025.

Admission: Free

7/19 1:00 PM

Open Mic Night – Jill Robinson

Doors open for signups at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Viola Henning
Sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee
Open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage. This month's featured guest is Jill Robinson. Jill is a writer from Tunkhannock. She will share some of her latest poetry inspired by nature and life in the Endless Mountains. Jill’s work has previously appeared in Gyroscope Review, The Scop, the Luzerne County Poetry in Transit Program, and others. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more information.

Admission: Free

7/25 7:00 PM

Post Summer Fest 2025 Film Discussion

No need to register. Just show up!
Have you ever wanted to be able to discuss the content and significance of some of the film festival movies with others who have seen them? Or do you have questions about festivals films you have seen? Join us for a post-festival discussion facilitated by Ronnie Harvey, film buff extraordinaire.

Admission: Free

8/01 1:00 PM

Sunset Boulevard – 75th Anniversary Special Showing

Iconic, darkly comedic, and thrilling, the three-time Oscar-winning Sunset Boulevard returns to the big screen for its 75th anniversary. Fame isn’t forever—just ask Norma Desmond. Once a Hollywood legend, now a forgotten relic, she refuses to fade away. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her decaying mansion, he becomes trapped in her web of obsession, control, and delusion. What starts as an opportunity soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Dark, twisted, and eerily relevant, Sunset Boulevard is a haunting look at Hollywood’s unrelenting cycle—where youth is currency, talent is fleeting, and no one stays in the spotlight forever. Are you ready for your close-up? Tickets are available at dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich’s ticket booth while they last.

Admission: $8.50

8/03 1:00 PM

8/03 7:00 PM

8/04 7:00 PM

Open Mic Night – The Vierlings

Doors open for signups at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Viola Henning
Sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee
Open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage. This month's featured guests are The Vierling Duo. The Vierling Duo crafts folk rock that's both gritty and graceful. NEPA natives Samuel and Jamie Vierling formed their duo in April 2024, bringing together years of individual performance experience. They weave tight harmonies and intricate instrumentation through original songs and reimagined covers, drawing from folk, rock, and contemporary influences to create their signature sound. (Photo credits JBaby Photo + Video) Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more information.

Admission: Free

8/22 7:49 AM

Gathering of Singers Songwriters

Featuring: Tom Flannery, Lorne Clarke and friends!
Join us for an evening of live folk music. The annual Gathering of Singers & Songwriters will bring together some of the greatest folk talent this region has to offer, including Tom Flannery, Lorne Clarke and friends. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 for reservations. Tickets will also be available at the door while they last.

Admission: Free, donations accepted

8/24 7:30 PM