Weekend Guide, Aug. 31 to Sept.2

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

Happy Labor Day weekend! Reminder: Don't drink and drive. Not only is it dangerous, but PennDOT has announced that will be extra enforcement with the aim of catching those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs... 

Friday, August 31

Friday Night Dancing on the Odds: Waltz lesson, 7 to 8 p.m. Dancing, 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-258-6271 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Live in the Square - The Billies: 7:30 p.m. “Feel good” low country groove from Lancaster. Presented by the Easton Main Street Initiative.  Centre Square. 610-330-9942 or www.EastonMainStreet.org

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

Ellyot Ray & Hank Jones: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Rocking Horse: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Saturday, September 1

Operation Connect: Noon to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Greater Shiloh Church. Riverside Park amphitheatre, Larry Holmes Drive, just north of the free bridge.  For more inforation, call 610-252-5640 or go to www.greatershilohchurchpa.com

Texas Hold'em: 7 and 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
Dan DeChellis Trio: 9 p.m.The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

New Pony: 10 p.m. This show is age-restricted--no minors. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Start Making Rent: 10 p.m. With Jon Braun, Jon Fadem and Nick Levinos. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Sunday, September 2

Easton Community Spirit Day: 3 to 10 p.m. Main Street Cruisers at 4 p.m., The JoEs at 6:30 p.m., and Don Cunningham and Associates at 8 p.m. Fireworks! -- over the forks of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers at 10 p.m. Scott Park, just south of the free bridge on Larry Holmes Drive.

Save the Dates!

"Easton's Night of Laughs" comedy Show with the city's own Liz Russo has been rescheduled for Friday, September 21 at 8 p.m.. Riverside Park amphitheatre, Larry Holmes Drive, just north of the free bridge.

Riverside Festival of the Arts is set for Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, June 23. More to follow on this site, or visit  www.eastonriversidefest.com

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