Weekend Guide, August 23 to 25

September is just around the corner, so pack in some more summer fun in while you can!

Friday, August 23

Mellow Grand Opening party: 6 p.m . Easton's first hookah lounge celebrates its grand opening with top quality tobacco and tobacco-free steam stones in a variety of the finest hookahs available. Free wifi, music, and food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. Mellow Hookah Lounge, 17 South Second St. www.mellowloungellc.com 

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

Philadelphia Funk Authority, DJ Kevin Rogers: Band at 8 p.m., DJ at 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Anthem: 8 p.m. A Rush cover band. Leaf Cigar Bar and Lounge, 90 Mort Drive, Forks Township. 610-559-1336 or www.leafcigarbar.com

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

Used Grooves Grand Opening Party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ Dogtrane, Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac, DJ DB, and Derrik Foxx, Selectronics, breakdancers, models from Elite Boutique, and more. Free, dress to impress. Click here for more details. Club Jungle, 411 Northampton St. 610-252-8282 or www.usedgrooves.com

Ojespa Jazz Project: 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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, August 24

 

Easton Farmers' Market 7th Annual Tomato Fest: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come savor summer’s finest gift. Whether it’s heirlooms, beefsteaks, or sungolds, it’s hard to beat that burst of summer flavor. Market Marinara Contest from 10 a.m. to noon. Top Tomato Contest with prizes for biggest, best tasting and ugliest tomatoes. Bloody Mary Showdown at 11 a.m. with local bartenders Market Chef demo by Sette Luna at noon.Tomato Golf, tomato beer brewed by Two Rivers Brewing Company, and live jazz with Joe Wagoner too! Centre Square. 610-330-9942 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

FAM(iliarity) Tour: 10 a.m. A walking tour of Downtown Easton. Free. Tour leaves from the west side of Centre Square. www.eastonmainstreet.org

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. 610-253-4422 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org 

Poetry Readings: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Part of the "Reanimated Movements" art show, topics include civil rights, American poverty, women’s suffrage, conscientious objection, laborer’s rights, Roe vs. Wade, and more. Quadrant Bookmart and Coffee House, 20 North Third St. Click here for more details.

"Urban Muse" Opening Reception: 5 p.m. Meet photographer Yevette Hendler and see her latest works. Cosmic Cup, 520 March St. 610-438-3211 or www.cosmiccupcoffee.com

Mellow Grand Opening party: 6 p.m . Easton's first hookah lounge celebrates its grand opening with top quality tobacco and tobacco-free steam stones in a variety of the finest hookahs available. Free wifi, music by DJ No Clue, and food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. Mellow Hookah Lounge, 17 South Second St. www.mellowloungellc.com 

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

Dancing To The Oldies Under The Stars: 7 p.m. with DJ Fran Aiello. Come enjoy a magical night and bring back the memories. Valenca, , 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Mitch from 99 the Hawk, DJ Jus Smith: Mitch at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Saturday Night 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

The Hammers: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Forks Township Movies in the Park: "42" begins at dusk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksburg Road, Forks Township.

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

Decoy Clones: 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

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

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

Dr. Dick: 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

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

Sunday, August 25

DJ Mumbler, DJ Brad Scott: Noon to 4 p.m., during brunch. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com

Blues Jam with BC Combo: 5:30 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458
 
The Easton Municipal Band: 6 p.m. Free. Meuser Park, 22nd and Northampton streets, Wilson Borough. www.eastonband.com

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

Save the Date!   

 The 2nd Annual Greater Easton Open, a four-person, best-ball scramble format golf tournament, will be held on Friday, August 30 at the Riverview County Club, and tournament proceeds will benefit four Easton neighborhood improvement organizations. Tees off at 8 a.m. with a barbeque luncheon at noon. Players receive greens fees, lunch, a GEO t-shirt, GEO collectible golf balls, and gifts and coupons from area merchants and restaurants. Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin prizes will be awarded, along with door prizes. Click here for more details and how to enter!

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