Friday, August 17, 2012

Weekend Guide, August 17 to 19

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Friday, August 17


Community Garden Potluck: 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish or beverage. All are welcome. Garden at South Fifth and Ferry streets.

Palmer Township Community Days: 6 p.m. to midnight. Anthony Zucchero & Peacekeeper, plays 6 to 7:30 p.m. Joyous, plays 8 p.m. to midnight. Plus, carnival rides and other attractions. Fairview Park, Fairview Avenue and Mine Lane Road, Palmer Township. http://palmertwp.com/comm_weekend/weekend2012/weekendSchedule.html

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

Philadelphia Funk Authority: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Weather permitting. Riverside Park Amphitheatre, Riverside Park, Larry Holmes Drive, just north of the free bridge. www.eastonmainstreet.org
canceled
due to threat of severe weather

Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band: 7:30 p.m. Special guests Daniel Rodriguez and artist Scott LoBaido. Proceeds benefit a "smart home" for local hero Sgt. Adam Keys. Tickets: $75, $50, $35. State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. 610-252-3132 or www.statetheatre.org.

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

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

LGBT Community Event: La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888

Saturday, August 18


Wilson Borough Community-wide Yard Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meuser Park, , Northampton and 23rd streets. 610-258-6142 or www.wilsonborough.org

Palmer 5K Walk and Run: 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Business, Industrial & Professional Association of Palmer Township. All proceeds will go to the Miracle League of Northampton County. www.palmer5k.com

Tomato Fest: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contests, live music, heirloom tomato seed exchange, and more. Tomato sauce contest at 10 a.m. Easton Farmers' Market, Centre Square. 610-330-9942 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Artful Alliance Community Days: Noon to 3 p.m. Join us for a fun family day at Third Street Alliance as we present fun crafts, projects, and games for the whole family! The learning Center will be hosting an open house for interested families to come and see the program and meet the teachers. Each classroom will also be hosting a hands-on art project for kids and visitors to enjoy! Refreshments, games, and prizes! 41 North Third St. 610-258-6271 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Book Signing and Talk with Oberon Zell: Noon to 6 p.m. Have your book signed, sneak a picture with a real wizard! Metaphysion, 121 North Third St. 484-714-0626 or www.metaphysion.com

Battle of the Burgers: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sample a slider from participating local restaurants and vote for the Best Burger in the Lehigh Valley, entertainment, photobooth. Benefits the Allentown Rescue Mission. $7 for adults; $3 for children 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under. Green Acres Outdoor Living, 3850 Newburg Road, Easton. 610-330-9600

Palmer Township Community Days: 5 p.m. to midnight. Inch & The Echos play 5 to 8 p.m., Jeff Bellfy plays 8 p.m. to midnight. K9 demonstration by the Palmer, Easton and Wilson Police Departments, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.  Plus, carnival rides and other attractions. Fairview Park, Fairview Avenue and Mine Lane Road, Palmer Township. http://palmertwp.com/comm_weekend/weekend2012/weekendSchedule.html

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

Go Trio + Viktorija Gecyte: 9 p.m.The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Jordan White: 9 p.m. The Pickled Egg, 2049 Northampton St. 610-258-1576

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

Kill the Broadcast: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Cover Story with Mook Stanton: Valenca, 62 Centre Square. 610-923-5142

Sunday, August 19


Book Signing and Talk with Oberon Zell: Noon to 6 p.m. Have your book signed, sneak a picture with a real wizard! Metaphysion, 121 North Third St. 484-714-0626 or www.metaphysion.com

Heritage Walk: 1:30 p.m. Presented by Charles Derr, Park Ranger Retired. Free. Elaine and Peter Emrick Technology Center at Hugh Moore Park, Lehigh Drive, Easton. 610-991-0503 or www.canals.org

Palmer Township Community Days: 3 to 10 p.m. "Family Night" for carnival rides, wristbands are $10. Easton Area High School Girls' Softball Team Steak Bake, 4 to 7:30 p.m. Plus, Balloons the Clown, That's the Way It Is Show Band, and Jay Allan - The Ultimate Elvis. Truth and Soul plays 7 to 10 p.m.  Fairview Park, Fairview Avenue and Mine Lane Road, Palmer Township. http://palmertwp.com/comm_weekend/weekend2012/weekendSchedule.html

Pete Petinelli Band: 7 to 9 p.m. Meuser Park, Northampton and 23rd streets. http://wilsonborough.org/category/community

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