Art shows and art events in Scranton, PA tonight and this week

Unfinished Chapter: The First 250 Years of American Liberty, a Lehigh Libraries exhibit on the history of freedom in America, with rare founding-era publications and original documents signed by nine signers of the Declaration of Independence.

An in-person holiday party where the music plays loud and the holiday spirit runs high.

A BYOB paint and sip at Ficco's Coffee, with all supplies included and no experience needed.

Unfinished Chapter: The First 250 Years of American Liberty, a Lehigh Libraries exhibit on the history of freedom in America, with rare founding-era publications and original documents signed by nine signers of the Declaration of Independence.

A talk by Chilean-born photojournalist Marcelo Montealegre about New York's solidarity with victims of Chile's dictatorship in the 1970s. He'll discuss how photography and music can drive social change, followed by a conversation with art historian Florencia San Martín.

A free, relaxed drop-in craft session for tweens and teens to work on collage, journaling, or painting at the library.

An evening honoring Dominican entrepreneurs living abroad, with networking and community.

Unfinished Chapter: The First 250 Years of American Liberty, a Lehigh Libraries exhibit on the history of freedom in America, with rare founding-era publications and original documents signed by nine signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Art Exploration at Allentown Public Library.

Warren County Park's naturalists lead preschoolers through butterfly migration, with a story, a game and a butterfly to make and take home. Preschool children must register.

A free afternoon for any needlework, including knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidering. All levels. Bring a project, or start one with supplies provided.

A sewing class to make a vintage Christmas tree. Bring your own machine; pattern and guidance are provided. Add a star button, jingle bells and more. Bring fabric or use theirs.

A craft session at the Bloomin Cottage for making a seaglass wreath or a Christmas tree.

Two and a half hour intro to stained glass: build your own suncatcher, or a nightlight for an extra $5. You'll cut, grind and foil glass while glass artist Chris Michalek solders the pieces together.

Scattered Seeds of Troy, a new devised performance by director Tannis Kowalchuk inspired by the ancient anti-war tragedy The Trojan Women.

An add-on with a meet and greet with Stewart Copeland before the event, a personal photo with him, and two personal items autographed.

Arts & Crafts Fair in Scranton.

A free 10-week digital photography program for teens at Bethel Woods, ending in a group exhibition and a shared photo book. Students get studio access, cameras and mentoring from teaching artists.

A class where Jen shows how to make macrame candy cane ornaments, using the same knot as friendship bracelets with floral wire.

An adult oil painting workshop where you learn the basics and paint your own landscape using Bob Ross's wet-on-wet technique.

Dreamweaver Painting Workshop at ArtsQuest Creative Factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Intro To Woodworking at ArtsQuest Creative Factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

A hands-on holiday cookie decorating party to unleash your sweet creativity.

Winning photos from the Conservancy's Confluence photo contest, on display at The ARTery Gallery.

A 2.5-hour stained glass workshop to build a suncatcher or a nightlight. $5 extra for a nightlight.

A painting session paired with sound, hosted by Vinhasa at Crystalline Concepts in Binghamton.

An Embroidered Ornament Workshop: learn hand embroidery basics while making a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament. No experience needed.

A theatre production set in New Orleans in 1813, as Louisiana passes from French to American rule, centered on Beartrice Albans.

Creative Family Workshop: Quilt Collages at ArtsQuest Creative Factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Holiday Watercolor Painting Workshop at The Releafery in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Family Day built around Pete the Cat, a fun time for young ones with community partners PBS39, Just Born and Crayola.

Oh, Deer! Reindeer Luminaries Workshop at The Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.

Seth Walker, a modern Americana artist with a gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice, blends blues, gospel and roots in an intimate Sunday matinee at Godfrey Daniels.

Make an autumn leaf suncatcher from colorful tissue paper with Miss Rachel at North Pocono Public Library. All ages are welcome; drop in anytime.