Friday, December 6
Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40,000 books to choose from, along with audio books, CDs, and DVDs. Most hardcover books and media are $1, paperbacks and most children's books are 50 cents. Sale runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Easton Area Public Library, in the Catherine Drake Meeting Room on the lower level, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 393 or www.eastonpl.org or click here for more details.
Lafayette College Student Honors Recital: Noon to 1 p.m. Select student performers and small ensembles will perform. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, Room 123, 730 High St. 610-330-5356 or music.lafayette.edu
Curator’s Annual Luncheon and Tour: Noon to 4 p.m. A behind the scenes look at the Sigal Museum exhibits. Tickets are $25, and reservations are required. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org
James Supra Blues Band, DJ Riske One: Band at 6 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.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
"O Holy Night ~ An Evening of Holiday Song": 7:30 p.m. Internationally acclaimed Italian-American tenor Marco Panuccio's program includes a range of repertoire, including Mascagni's "Ave Maria", David Foster's "Thankful," Britten's "I Wonder as I Wander", and Adam's "O Holy Night." Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students. St. John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119 To learn more about the artist, visit www.marcopanuccio.com
Eastern Hellbenders: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
Hot Bologny: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
Pour Man's Band: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com
Ali Oop's Ole Skool Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and dance. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
Dr. Droll: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com
The Saturday Giant: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net
TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com
Saturday, December 7
Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon. $7 per person, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, children under 5 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, corner of Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762
28th Annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 cats including a variety of pedigreed cat breeds and household pet cats compete for regional and international awards. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098
"Waiting for Christmas": 10 a.m. to noon. "Let’s count the days and make waiting for Christmas seem shorter." Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562
Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com
Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40,000 books to choose from, along with audio books, CDs, and DVDs. Most hardcover books and media are $1, paperbacks and most children's books are 50 cents. Sale runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Easton Area Public Library, in the Catherine Drake Meeting Room on the lower level, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 393 or www.eastonpl.org or click here for more details.
Benjamin Franklin In Northampton County: 1 p.m. John Moore will present a program on Franklin’s appearance in the area during the French & Indian War. Talk is free with regular admission to the museum, which is $7 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 12. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org
Lafayette College Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers: 3 p.m., with a second performance at 8 p.m. The Percussion Ensemble will present a joint concert with the Choir and Chamber Singers, presenting its signature blend of world music and contemporary compositions along with some of your holiday favorites. A special highlight will be the introduction of the new Zimbabwean-style bass marimba. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. 610-330-5366, 610-330-5677, or music.lafayette.edu
Art Opening Reception - "Lovelight": 4 to 7 p.m. "Join us as we celebrate the opening of our 25th collection in Downtown Easton and toast the holiday season!" Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com
"Deck the Walls" Art Opening and Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. 20 local artists, including Chaz Hampton, Dr. Lee Riley, Vynessa Wyker, Christian Walwanis, Mike Cabreza, Desiree Flowers, Chelsea Ondush, Charles Vail, Danny Moyer, Ian Kenworthy, Joseph Ryan Gourniak Alison Bessesdotter, Rob Riegel, Giancarlo DeMarchi, Jenny Miller-Leggett, Jo Irizarry, Tom Evans, John Detrick Jr, Jessica Jones, and Jeremy Smart, have adorned 20 skate decks, each available for purchase at a set price, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting Safe Harbor. Cash or check only, please. DJ Bunnyy will also be on hand spinning the night away. Suddenly Samantha, 140 Northampton St. (on the left-hand side of The Grand Eastonian). 610-559-8590
Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
Notorious Groove, DJ JAE T: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com
Erin McGuirk and Frank DiBussolo: 8 to 11 p.m. Eight-time grammy nominated jazz artists, reservations recommended. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamodernmexican.com
Zaire: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyers: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
Rocky & Friends: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
Funk Xpress: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 15 North Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com
Blue Jean: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com
DJ Realion: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net
TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com
Sunday, December 8
28th Annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 cats including a variety of pedigreed cat breeds and household pet cats compete for regional and international awards. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098
Tunes and Tea at the Tavern: 2 p.m. Music and merriment are on the menu at this Colonial tea party. Enjoy music played on instruments common to the period and learn about the instrumentation and the music. $18 per person, reservations are required. Bachmann Publick House, North Second and Northampton streets. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org
Lafayette College Marquis Consort: 3 p.m. The ensemble will perform a diverse mix of repertories ranging from 16th-century Spanish music to traditional Irish music. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. 610-330-5365 or click here for more details.
Sitgreaves Coffee House Open Mic: 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792 or www.sitgreavescoffeehouse.org
Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com
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