Weekend Guide, September 20 to 22

There's something--or several somethings--for everyone this weekend!

Friday, September 20

 AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. Sale runs through Sept. 28--Sept. 26 is half-price day and bag days are Sept. 27 and 28. Sept. 27-28 is bag day. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.

Tackle Hunger Food Drive: 5 to 8 p.m. Join hip hop artist Young Chizz and the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Pro Indoor Football Team at this event that benefits the Third Street Alliance. Donate five items and get a voucher to attend a Steelhawks game for free! Donation suggestions include non-perishable food items, new toys, personal care items, and school supplies. Drink specials and light refreshments will be available. Drinky's Pub, Centre Square. www.drinkys.com

"An Evening with John Adams": 6 p.m. Dinner theatre, with Christopher Black. Limited seating available, $50 per person. Reservations required--call 610-253-1222. Bachmann Publick House, corner of North Second and Northampton streets.

 Easton Area Democratic Committee Third Annual Gala in Blue: 6 to 10 p.m. Dinner, awards, and dancing, with Mayor Sal Panto as Master of Ceremonies and Congressman Matt Cartwright delivering  the keynote address. $85 per person. Bank Street Annex, 316 Bank St. Email strategy@eastondems.com or call 484-373-9689 for tickets. Click here for more details.

Easton vs. Allentown Central Catholic High School: Kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, $3 for seniors and kids in grades K through 12. Cottingham Stadium, 12th and Northampton streets. Click here for more ticket information.

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

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

School of Rock presents Jane's Addiction, DJ Menson: 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

Todd Wolfe: 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

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

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

Selectronics: 10 p.m. An audio visual extravaganza with Josh Fink--always an amazing show.  Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

 

Saturday, September 21

Rummage Sale: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods will also be available. Arndt's Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Palmer Township. 610-253-3732 Click here for a list of more rummage sales in the Easton area this fall.

Easton Farmers' Market Chile Pepper Fest: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features cooking demos, salsa and hot sauce contests, Mexican dancers, live music, and more at the oldest continuous open-air in the United States. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

 First Annual Fallen Heroes Motorcycle Run: Registration at 10 a.m. Join hundreds of motorcyclists in honoring of two police officers--Brad Fox and Joe Wargo--whose lives were cut short in the line of duty. Ride stands up at 12:15 p.m., with an after-ride buffet at Drinky's Pub, 5 Centre Square. $10 per rider, $5 per passenger. Buffet with a cash bar is $5 per person. Begins on Larry Holmes Drive. Click here for more details about this event.

"Celebrate Hispanic Heritage": 10 a.m. to noon. Come and share this special time by learning & celebrating Latino culture, spirit and achievement reflected in our community. Safety ID fingerprinting for children with parent present. Participants receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

17th Annual Riverside Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 70 juried artists and artisans will be on hand showing and selling their works at Easton's longest-running arts festival. Live music, a plein air art competition, and regional authors and poets doing readings--some with accompanying interpretive music and dance--make the event a comprehensive celebration of art and creativity. Free admission. Riverside and Scott parks, Larry Holmes Drive (around the free bridge). Click here for more details.

AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. Sale runs through Sept. 28--Sept. 26 is half-price day and bag days are Sept. 27 and 28. Sept. 27-28 is bag day. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.

 Lafayette Day: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 400 Lafayette College students and faculty are expected to descend on Downtown Easton to explore the heart of the city, in this Easton Main Street Initiative-created event designed to further the town-gown relationship and welcome Lafayette back for the fall. College-affiliated participants will be able to check out local retail and restaurants, get free food, enjoy games, and possibly win one of more than 20 gift certificate. Various locations. www.eastonmainstreet.org

Forks Township Community Days: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Includes free tethered hot air balloon rides, ballon launch, amusement rides, skate demonstration, hay rides, and more. Live music, food, and a beer and wine tent too. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Forks Township.

FAM(iliarity)Tour: 11:30 a.m. Mayor Sal Panto returns as the leader for this walking  tour designed to re-acquaint and/or introduce downtown Easton to visitors. The tour takes about 45 minutes and explores the business, residential and hidden spots within the downtown. Free and open to all ages of the public. Departs from the west side of Centre Square. www.eastonmainstreet.org

Forks Township Historical Society Log Cabin Tours: Noon to 5 p.m. Members of the Forks Township Historical Society will conduct tours in period dress, describing the life and times of that period. Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Forks Township. 610-253-1035

"Getting the Film Made": 1 to 3 p.m. Film making discussion seminar with Morgan Spurlock. Aspiring filmmakers will be able to hear Spurlock's account of how he got the documentary "Supersize Me" made as well his insights into the differences between making independent films and studio films. A Q&A segment will follow the seminar. Free, but a RSVP to info@moviesatthemill.com is highly recommended due to limited seating. Easton City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St. Click here for more details.

Ham Supper: 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $9, children $4 at the door, $1 discount if tickets are purchased in advance. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. 610-258-4762

John Carelli, tenor: 6 to 9 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Movies at the Mill V: 6 to 10 p.m. Seven short films, including a number by local filmakers, along with live music by the Floyd King Quartet, and victuals from local bistros make this annual event not to be missed. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Hugh Moore Park, just off Lehigh Drive. Click here for more information about this event, or visit www.moviesatthemill.com

School of Rock presents Jane's Addiction, UFC 165, DJ Riske One: SOR at 6 p.m., band at 10 p.m. followed by, DJ.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Brook Shive and the 45s: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

The Hoochie Coochie Men: 9 p.m. Black and Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

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

Mississippi Pig Farmers: 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

Floyd King and friends: 9:30 p.m. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Quimby Mountain Band - Only Living Boy mash up: 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

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

"Dance-a-Palooza": 10 p.m. With a DJ, blazer required for men, dress to impress. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

Sunday, September 22

Masonic Open House and Child ID Program: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The CHIP program Offers parents a free ID kit for their children. Pic, short video, fingerprints, and DNA samples are gathered and all turned over to parents. Masonic Temple, Suite 3, 22 South Third St. 610-252-6881

17th Annual Riverside Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 70 juried artists and artisans will be on hand showing and selling their works at Easton's longest-running arts festival. Live music, a plein air art competition, and regional authors and poets doing readings--some with accompanying interpretive music and dance--make the event a comprehensive celebration of art and creativity. Free admission. Riverside and Scott parks, Larry Holmes Drive (around the free bridge). Click here for more details.

Forks Township Community Days: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Includes free tethered hot air balloon rides, ballon launch, car show, amusement rides, skate demonstration, hay rides, and more. Live music, food, and a beer and wine tent too. Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Forks Township.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Log Cabin Tours: Noon to 5 p.m. Members of the Forks Township Historical Society will conduct tours in period dress, describing the life and times of that period. Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Forks Township. 610-253-1035

AAUW Book Sale: 1 to 6 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. Sale runs through Sept. 28--Sept. 26 is half-price day and bag days are Sept. 27 and 28. Sept. 27-28 is bag day. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.

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

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