Weekend Guide, December 21 to 23

It's the last weekend before Christmas, and today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter. Some people swear the world is going to end today, but we're pretty sure the Earth will be reborn at sunrise on Saturday morning. So feel free to party like it's the end of the world, and then do it again Saturday, to celebrate that we're all still here...Don't forget--there's free parking Downtown again this weekend!

Friday, December 21

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Chacha lesson with Con Gallagher, 7 to 8 p.m., open dancing with music by DJ Carol Coffinger, 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-258-6271 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Beginner 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

Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer: 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

Trouble City All-Stars & End of the World Party: 9 p.m. Mothers Bar & Grille, 3 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-253-1012

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

Maria Woodford Band's Blue Christmas: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Video DJ Fly: 10 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Saturday, December 22

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Plus holiday arts mart featuring local crafters and exhibits. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Funk Xpress: 7 to 10 p.m. Phenom, 161 Northampton St. 610-258-9777

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

Christmas Party with DJ: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

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

Austin Colon: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131

End of the Earth & Christmas Party with KJAMM: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Schubert & Binder Christmas Extravaganza: 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

DJ Prime: 10 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Sunday, December 23

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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