Grace Potter, frontwoman of rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals from 2002 to 2015, ranks among the entertainment highlights set for local and regional venues.

The singer, whose hits include two collaborations with country act Kenny Chesney, will perform at Penn’s Peak. Potter’s cover of the 1970s folk-rock hit “Stuck in the Middle with You” served as the theme song of the Netflix comedy “Grace and Frankie.”

The Peak will also host a number of tribute shows, as will Mauch Chunk Opera House. The latter will also welcome comedian Tammy Pescatelli.

In the retro-film world, the Mahoning Drive-In Theater’s John Waters Filthy Film Fest will include a two-night appearance from the filmmaker himself.

PENN’S PEAK

325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe

866-605-7325, pennspeak.com

• Direct From Sweden - The Music of ABBA, 8 p.m. Sept. 22. The act performs the music of ABBA, whose numerous hits include “SOS, “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen.”

• Grace Potter, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Born in Waitsfield, Vermont, the singer-songwriter’s discography includes five solo albums and four as leader of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Potter’s latest album “Mother Road,” released in August, fuses elements of soul, blues, country and rock. Potter’s hits include “Stars” and “Empty Heart.”

• Daytime shows - The lineup, with shows set for 1 p.m., consists of: The Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed Brothers, Sept. 26; the Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute featuring Terry Goffee, Sept. 27; Rick Larrimore’s Tribute to Rod Stewart, Oct. 3; and the Linda Ronstadt Experience, featuring 2016 “American Idol” finalist Tristan McIntosh, Oct. 4.

• In the Air Tonight, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. The tribute act, performing the music of Phil Collins and Genesis, takes its name from Collins’ 1981 single of the same name.

MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE

14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe

570-325-0249, mcohjt.com

• Late For The Sky, 8 p.m. Sept. 22. The band, a tribute to Jackson Browne, takes its name from Browne’s same-titled 1974 album and song.

• Broken Arrow, 8 p.m. Sept. 23. The band, performing the music of Neil Young, takes its name from Young’s same-titled 1996 album with his band Crazy Horse.

• Tammy Pescatelli, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Born in Perry, Ohio, the comedian was a two-time finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2004. Pescatelli has starred in comedy specials and appeared in films such as 2020s “That’s Amore” and 2007’s “Made in Brooklyn.”

• Romeo Delight, 8 p.m. Sept. 30. The band, based in Philadelphia, performs the music of Van Halen. The tribute act takes its name from the 1980 Van Halen track of the same name.

TAMAQUA

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

125 Pine St., Tamaqua

570-668-1192, tamaquaarts.org

• Gallery Opening, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Jillian Franko, a Tamaqua native, attended Lehigh Carbon Community College and Kutztown University, graduating in 2019. The artist, who works in accounting, hopes her “People, Places, Things and Many Tiny Watercolors” exhibit, on display through Oct. 26, inspires viewers to look for the beauty in everyday life.

VIC’S JAZZ LOFT

AT THE STABIN MUSEUM

268 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe

570-325-5588, vicsjazzloft.com

• Paul Kendall Quartet, 7 p.m. Sept. 22. Aside from veteran woodwind player Kendall, the quartet features George Grund, Roy Cumming and Vernon Mobley.

MAHONING DRIVE-IN THEATER

635 Seneca Road, Lehighton

484-613-1314, mahoningdit.com

• Chiodo Con, Sept. 22-23. The theater and Creature Feature Weekend will celebrate puppeteers/special-effects artists The Chiodo Brothers. The 35 mm lineup includes two screenings of 1988’s “Killer Klowns From Outer Space.” Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiodo, plus “Killer Klowns” composer John Massari, will attend the event, set to include a big-top circus tent, among other features. Gates open at 3 p.m. Showtime at sundown.

• John Waters Filthy Film Fest, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30, 6 p.m. Oct. 1. Exhumed Films and the theater will celebrate Waters’ bizarre and subversive creations with 35 mm screenings. In addition, Waters will attend Sept. 29 and 30. The film lineup includes 1975’s “Female Trouble,” 1972’s “Pink Flamingos” and 1988’s “Hairspray.”

COUNTRY JUNCTION

6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton

610-377-5050, countryjunction.com

• The Great Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 through Oct. 29. The festival includes pumpkins, plus daily activities such as hayrides and a gem mine. Weekend activities include laser tag, a fun house, pony and carnival rides, and a bungee bounce.

BECKY’S DRIVE-IN

4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport

610-767-2249, beckysdi.com

• Pipes 4 Paws Charity Motorcycle Ride, 11 a.m. Sept. 24. Riders will start their journey at Mission BBQ, 1421 Grape St., Whitehall. The ride, helping abused animals, will leave at 1:30 p.m. and travel to Becky’s, which will offer music, adoptable dogs and prizes.

• The Real: 35th Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival and Car Show, 8 a.m. Oct. 1. The event benefits Dream Come True -Blue Ridge Chapter, with proceeds helping seriously, chronically and terminally ill children fulfill their dreams. The Lehigh Township Lions Club hosts the car show. The event will include a flea market, crafts, games, magic and music.

WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem

610-297-7414, windcreekeventcenter.com

• Penn & Teller, 8 p.m. Sept. 22. The duo, combining comedy and magic, features Penn Jillette and Teller. A Las Vegas staple, Penn & Teller has performed since 1975. “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” has aired on The CW since 2015, while Showtime’s “Penn & Teller: BS!” series, addressing the pair’s scientific skepticism and libertarianism, aired from 2003 to 2010.

• Black Veil Brides, 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, the rock band released its sixth album, “The Phantom Tomorrow,” in 2021. Ville Valo, aka VV and known as the frontman of gothic rock band HIM, will also perform.

MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

610-332-3378, steelstacks.org

• Kidd G, 8 p.m. Sept. 27. Born in Hamilton, Georgia, Kidd G’s music merges hip-hop and country. In 2020, he released the full-length project “Teenage Dream: 1000 Miles From Georgia,” which includes the title track and the ballad “Dirt Road.”

• Jay Pharoah, 8 p.m. Sept. 28. The actor and comedian, born in Chesapeake, Virginia, has made numerous TV and film appearances. Known for his impressions, Pharoah - who released the EP “Spittin Image” in 2021 - was a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from 2010 to 2016.

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg

570-420-2808, shermantheater.com

• Yelawolf, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, the rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur released his debut studio album “Creek Water” in 2005, with his seventh solo set, “Mud Mouth,” out in 2021. Yelawolf plans to release a double album in 2024.

• Henry Rollins, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Born in Washington, D.C., the rocker fronted California hard-core band Black Flag in the 1980s. Rollins’s discography also includes spoken-word and Rollins Band albums. His other roles include actor, activist, author and DJ.