Weekend Guide, March 29 to 31

Due to the holiday, this weekend is a bit light on scheduled events, but there are still some great things to enjoy in the city, including live music, not to mention, there are egg hunts happening in several locations for the kids...

Friday, March 29

 For most Christians, today is Good Friday.

Most schools have the day off, and some businesses, government offices, and public services are closed today. Best to call and check before you go, if you're not sure a destination is open.

All branches of the Easton Library are closed today.

Wilson Borough Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Mary Meuser Park, Northampton and 23rd streets, Wilson Borough. 610-258-6142

Palmer Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Best to arrive early, as the hunt begins promptly and the popularity of this event means traffic and parking can result in occasional delays. Palmer Elementary School, 3050 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. (In the event of rain, the hunt will be held indoors at the Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road.) 610-253-7191

Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Rumba lesson with Con Gallagher from 7 to 8 p.m., dancing with music by DJ Carol Coffinger from 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person. Benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-433-7804 or  www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. No lesson this week. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

James Supra Blues Band, DJ Jeze Funk: 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

Dirk Quinn: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Edison's Hot Mess: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

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

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

Wig Party: 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 30

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

Easter Party: 10 a.m. to  1:30 p.m. Egg hunt, coloring contest, two leg race, egg walk, bean bag toss, face painting, marshmallow chew contest, more. Hosted by the Future Stars Torch Club. Free for Boys & Girls Club members; $15 for non-members, includes a year long membership to the club. Boys & Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones Houston Way. 610-253-5846

Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Nevin Park, between East Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue. Free, bring a basket or other suitable container to put collected goodies in.

Kids Explore Easton: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family tour begins on the third floor of the Nurture Nature Center and proceeds to Sigal Museum and MaGik Animation Studios on foot. Meet a historian, scientist, and an animator, special crafts and activities at each location. Free, but registration is requested. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Toga Party, DJ Mike West: 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

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

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

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

Steve Kelly & Mark Fahad: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

The What Nows?! & The Queeftones: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Easter Eve Hip Hop Music Party: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Sunday, March 31

Happy Easter to all who celebrate the holiday!

Many businesses are closed today.

There is no LANTA bus or van service operating today.

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Updated on Saturday, March 30 at 12:56 p.m.