Weekend Guide, August 16 to 18

This weekend's offerings are as diverse as Easton is...And it's supposed to be a beautiful weekend too. Enjoy!

Friday, August 16

"Block Party": 5 to 9 p.m. Four bars, multiple drink and food specials, pig roast, live band. $10 per person, proceeds go to "Wounded Warrior". Drinky's, Mothers Bar & Grille, Pearly Baker's Alehouse, and Rival's Sport Bar and Nightclub, Centre Square at Lehn's Court. 610-253-9949 or 610-253-1012.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 6 p.m. to midnight. Performances by magician Al Grout at 6 p.m. and Joyous at 8 p.m. Rides, activities, food, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

ALIVE Student Jam Concert and Conference: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. With performers from Philadelphia, New York, and even Texas, plus a motivational speaker from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Activities are planned for students of all ages--register in advance or at the event. Greater Shiloh Church, 403 Pastor Fred Davis St. For more information, contact Brandon Sardik at alivestudentjam@gmail.com or 610-252-5640 or click here.

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

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

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

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


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

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

DJ John Harvey: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

DJ Menson: 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Saturday, August 17

Palmer 5k Run: Race begins at 9 a.m. Awards for top times for both men and women, and age groups ranging from under-14 to 60+, plus raffle prizes. T-shirts for the first 250 participants. Registration is $25--click here to download a registration form. Proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Northampton County. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. www.palmer5k.com

Easton Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peach Party this weekend! Featuring peach specials from many market vendors, a peach bake-off, kids' activities, and live music by Mike Roi and the Secret People. To register for the bake-off, call 610-330-9942. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

 6th Annual Derriere in the Delaware: 10 a.m. Enjoy your day by taking a leisurely float down the Delaware. All proceeds benefit the Easton Area Police Athletic League's Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. $5 per person, plus $10 for a tube, which is yours to keep or can be donated back to EAPAL. Float begins at Eddyside Park, ends at Scott Park. Buses will be available to take tubers from Scott Park upriver to Eddyside for river access. Rain date is Sunday, August 18. Click here for more information.

DJ Dogtrane: Noon to 5 p.m. DJ Dogtrane, the son of Cozmo D of the legendary electro group Newcleus, will be spinning his mix of house, disco, and funk. Plus, Fait de Prince and his breakdancing crew will be performing. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. 610-252-8282

Cartoon Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. Create cartoon characters and anime fantasies with animator and instructor Cottie Kilbanks. Free. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Greater Shiloh Church Block Party: Begins at 4 p.m., with musical performances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free school supplies will be distributed, and students will have a chance to win an iPad. Greater Shiloh Church, 403 Pastor Fred Davis St. For more information, contact Brandon Sardik at alivestudentjam@gmail.com or 610-252-5640 or click here.

Kenyan Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a sampling of authentic Kenyan specialties including samosas, pili-pili, kachumbary, chapatti, cardamom chicken, and more. $15 for adults, $8 for students of any age, free for those 5 and under. Eat in or take out. Reservations recommended. First Presbyterian Church of Easton, 333 Spring Garden St. 610-868-9521 or 610-258-4259 or click here for more info.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 5 p.m. to midnight. Performances by The Inmates and Jeff Bellfy, a K9 demonstration by the Palmer, Wilson, and Easton police departments at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m., plus rides, activities, food, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

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


Concert and a Movie in the Park: The Easton Municipal Band will perform James Bond tunes beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by a showing of the latest James Bond movie "Skyfall". Free, sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive (just south of the free bridge).

Sarah Ayers Band, DJ Nicky K: 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

Riverside Jazz Explosion: 8 p.m. Leaf Cigar Bar and Lounge, 90 Mort Drive, Forks Township. 610-559-1336 or www.leafcigarbar.com

George Kilby Jr.: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Hedda Lettuce: 9 p.m. Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine), has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Tickets are $20 each + tax & city event fee ($22.20 total). Show is sold out, though there are reportedly a limited number of standing room tickets still available. Reservations definitely recommended. Following the show, there will be an art reception for Hedda Lettuce's series of paintings, "The Women" as well as a meet and greet event. Eastonian Gold Room, 140 Northampton St. Click here for more information or to purchase standing room tickets.

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

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

Frederick Douglas: 9 p.m. Widows Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

Gradie Stone: 9:30 p.m. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th Street 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Public Displays of Rejection: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com 

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

"Dance-a-Palooza": 10 p.m. With a DJ. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

Forward Thrust: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, August 18

DJ Mumbler & DJ Brad Scott: Noon to 4 p.m., during brunch. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com
 
Kids' Day at the National Canal Museum: Noon to 5 p.m. Meet the Mule and find out his new name at 1:15 p.m.; guided Heritage Walk at 1:30 p.m.; canal boat rides at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m.--kids ride the canal boat for free today. Plus, canal games including hoop races and conch calling, "Pin the Tail on Hank", face painting, Hugh Moore Park self-guided tours, boat rentals, museum tours, and more. National Canal Museum, Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-923-3548 or click here.

"Get Some Art": Noon to 5 p.m. ACE members will set up to display, perform, and sell reasonably priced art. Talk to artists about their processes, learn more about art, take home a special piece. West side of North Third Street beginning at Centre Square. www.eastonart.org

"Trails From the Dark Side": Doors open at 12:30 p.m., show starts at 1 p.m. An interactive murder mystery and Italian buffet.  Reservations required, $25 per person. Casa Italia Restaurant, 2149 Bushkill Park Drive. 610 252-1920 or click here.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 3 to 10 p.m. Family day for rides from 3 to 6 p.m. with a $10 wristband, activities, food, performances by King Henry & the Showmen and Inch & the Echoes, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

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

Industry Night: 10 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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