Weekend Guide, March 22 to 24

It's finally spring, even if it doesn't quite feel like it yet. Definitely a good weekend to dust off the Easter baskets and go out hunting for eggs, or just go out...

Friday, March 22

New Easton City Hall and Transportation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony: 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. At the site of the planned new complex, 123 South Third St.

Lenten Fish Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. Cod, french fries, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, dessert and more. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; children $5; children 4 and under are free. Carry out available. Knights of Columbus, 1922 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Nakked Soul, DJ Kevin Rogers: Band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Ojespa Jazz Project: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Naked Jake: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Mike Frank & Friends: 10 p.m. With special guest Ellyot Ray. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Saturday, March 23

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

YWCA of Bethlehem's annual Prom Dress Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. High school junior and senior girls are invited to attend with valid school I.D. Each girl is allowed one additional female guest to shop among hundreds of dresses arranged by color. Children may not attend.  Admission iss $5. (Admission charge will  be refunded if nothing is selected.) State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. www.ywcabethlehem.org

EAHS IMA Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefits EAHS music programs. Easton Area High School, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. 610-252-5208

"How to Dye Easter Eggs with Natural Ingredients": 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Marianne Phifer will give instruction on how eggs were dyed before commercial products became the norm. $5 fee, includes one adult and two children. Bachmann Publick House, 169 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmusuem.org

Weyerbacher 2012 Riserva Release Event: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Be one of the first to taste 2012 Riserva. All of Weyerbacher's available styles of beer will be set up at different tasting stations located throughout the brewery. Tours will be cancelled for the day, however, full-time staff and tour guides will be positioned throughout the brewery to answer any questions you may have about the equipment. See the new cellar, the whole bottling line and get up close to all of the equipment. Free, you must be 21 or over to sample beers. Weyerbacher Brewery, 905 Line St. 610-559-5561 or www.weyerbacher.com

Annual Williams Township Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-7648.

Forks Township Egg Hunt and Baby Parade: 1 p.m. Open to all children up to 10 years of age. Toddlers up to age 2 are invited to enter the Baby Parade in strollers, wagons, etc. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. Bring baskets or bags to collect the eggs and treats. Springy the Bunny will also be available for photos with children--bring a  camera. A $2 donation is requested per child, to be used towards programs for needy children in the community. In case of rain, the event will be postponed and held on Sunday, March 24. Forks Township Municipal Park, just off Zucksville Road, near the amphitheatre. 610-252-0785 or www.forkstownship.org

Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat. Adults, $8; children 5 to 12, $4; children under 5, free. Prosperity Lodge #567, 520 Easton Road, Riegelsville.

Tommy Zito: 7 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

The Large Flowerheads, DJ LAX: Band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Dance: 8 to 11 p.m. Music by King Henry & The Showmen. $10 per person. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Kevin O'Connell: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Earth Hour: 8:30 p.m. The City of Easton encourages everyone to participate, turn off power and go dark for one hour as part of the World Wildlife Fund's annual event to encourage environmental awareness.

Soft Focus: 9 p.m. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Presti: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

KJAMM: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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

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

Sunday, March 24

Breakfast and Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon. All blood donors receive a free breakfast. All are welcome. Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9, 2260 Corriere Road, Palmer Township. 610-559-8838
City of Easton Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 11:30 a.m. For children ages 4 to 7, there will be a special visitor for pictures, dancing, and a magic show, in addition to the traditional hunt. To be held rain or shine. Free. Cottingham Stadium, just off Northampton Street on North 11th Street. 610-250-6711

Artist Talk: 2 to 5 p.m. Insights from "You're Not Invited," the work of artists whose work contains taboo, controversial, and previously censored material. Exhibit on display through March 30. Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House, 20 North Third St.  610-252-1188

Artist Talk: 2 p.m. Will Hubscher will discuss his exhibit, "A Journey Through Mongoland," which is on display through April 7. Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton St. 610-250-7627

Lenten Concert: 3 p.m. Featuring the Easton Musical Arts Chorus. Tickets are $6. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-759-8638

Blues Jam with BC Combo: 5:30 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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