Weekend Guide, July 20 to 22

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond. Published every Friday!

Friday, July 20

Blood Drive: 1 to 5 p.m. Palmer Post Office, 650 South Greenwood Ave., Palmer Township. Contact is Andy Debalko, 610-252-9967

Community Garden Potluck: 6 p.m. Open to all residents. Bring a dish or something to drink. Corner of South Fifth and Ferry streets.

Comedienne Liz Russo, of Easton,
will host Night of Summer Laughs,
a free comedy show at the
Riverside Park Amphitheatre.

Friday Night Dancing on the Odds: Learn The Hustle, 7 to 8 p.m. Dancing 8 to 10 p.m. $10 benefits Third Street Alliance. At Third Street Alliance, 41 North Third St. http://www.thirdstreetalliance.org/

Easton's Night of Summer Laughs: 8 to 10 p.m. Star-studded comedy night, featuring Pete Dominick, Mark DeMayo. Hosted by Easton's Liz Russo. Free. Must be over 18. Sponsored by the mayor's office of special events. Riverside Park Amphitheatre, just north of the free bridge on Larry Holmes Drive. For more information, email Liz Russo. TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO THE WEATHER!

Karaoke with Nort: 9 p.m. Rip Van Winkle's Pub, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-8873

Surrender the Booty, Citizen Addiction and open mic: Begins 9 p.m. Riverside Barr & Grill, Route 611, six miles north of Easton. 610-258-1008 or http://www.riversidebarr.com/

XVSK: 10 p.m. John Kimock & his drums meet Trevor Extor and his cello. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Thick Leather Brick: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or http://www.pearlybakers.net/

Saturday, July 21

Easton City Hall Open for bill paying: 8:30 a.m. to noon. Bills or fees, including business privilege tax, resident and per capita taxes, property taxes and other outstanding bills can be paid, with the exception of earned income tax. 1 S. Third St.

Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 227 East Lafayette St. Contact is Jessica Mitchell, 610-252-1188.

Zucchini 500 at the Easton Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to noon. Racers carve their vehicles from zucchini, competing for prizes in three categories: sports car, mid size and monster truck. Entry fee is $6. Centre Square. http://www.eastonfarmersmarket.com/

"Youth Explosion": Noon to 3 p.m., fun and games. 3:30  to 7 p.m., special church service. Special guest performances, music, drama, praise dances, fashion show and more. Free admission, refreshments will be on sale. Soul Winners Pentecostal Church, 1913 Freemansburg Ave., Wilson Borough. For more information, call 973-715-2611 or 610-438-1861.

The History of Roseto: 1:30 p.m. Roseto's Mayor Desiree DeNicola will be giving a presentation on the history of Roseto, Pa. 2012 marks the celebration of the centennial of Roseto. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St.

Texas Hold'em: 7 and 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or http://www.lapazza.com/


Double-platinum recording artist
Denise Montana will sing with
Go Trio at the Lafayette Bar on
Saturday evening.

Williams Township Movies in the Park: "Secretariat" begins at dusk. Williams Township Municipal Park, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township. 610-258-6788

Denise Montana and Go Trio: 9 p.m. to midnight. Denise Montana is a double platinum recording artist and a vibrant, spirited, performer, whose singing and acting have earned her worldwide recognition. Lafayette Bar, 11 North Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or http://www.lafayettebarjazz.com/

Adam Web: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or http://www.pearlybakers.net/

Displaced Peoples: 10 p.m. Guitar-driven rock. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or
http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Sunday, July 22

Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church, 129 Davis St. Contact is Karen Corpora, 610-559-9963

Quoit Tournament: 2 p.m. random partners, point system. Riverside Barr & Grill, Route 611, six miles north of Easton. 610-258-1008 or http://www.riversidebarr.com/

Festival Fun Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Free outdoor family festival with live music and kids' games and crafts. Music features Deed da Gospel, and other artists. Sponsored by Olivet United Presbyterian Church. North 12th Street, between Northampton and Spring Garden streets. 610-258-7990 or http://www.olivetupc.org/

Band Concert at Meuser Park - Hackettstown Community Band: 7 to 9 p.m. Meuser Park, Northampton Street, at 23rd Street, Wilson Borough. www.wilsonborough.org/category/community

Save the Date!

Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5 is Lebanese Heritage Days 35th Annual Festival at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, South Fourth and Ferry streets. Lebanese food, pastries, children's activities, market place, and live music and dancing. Free admission. http://www.mountlebanon.org/

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