Weekend Guide, March 21 to 23

The calendar says it's finally really spring...And, this weekend, the weather will even likely agree. After this winter, that's a great reason to celebrate.

Friday, March 21

21st Annual First Day of Spring Italian Ice Giveaway: Noon to 9 p.m. All guests who visit will receive a free limited edition cup of Italian Ice in the available flavor of their choice to celebrate the arrival of spring. Rita's Water Ice, 3730 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township, 610-250-9110 and at 1512 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-250-0790
 
Frozen Yogurt Giveaway: 4 to 6 p.m. Come and enjoy new flavors! Six ounce cups are free to celebrate the shop's opening for the spring. Frozenlandia, 22 Centre Square.

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 Joes, Doc Hollywood: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Paul Kendall: 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

Ali Oop's Juke Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and more. Come on out 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
 
The Brothers Duddy: 10 p.m. With special guest Dave Cahill. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com
 
DJ Discreet: 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

Saturday, March 22

"Trash & Treasure" sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes community vendors as well. Bag sale to follow from 1 to 2 p.m. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St. (across the street from Redner's), Palmer Township. 610-253-1541 or 610-258-0453 

Prom Dress Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local area high school junior and seniors girls can choose from gently-used prom gowns and accessories including formal, semi-formal, and cocktail styles in all sizes. Bring valid school ID, $5. One adult per student will also be admitted. State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. 610-867-4669 ext. 102

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
 

"Can’t Beat Hospital Food" Cook-Off: 11 a.m. Guest chefs Easton Mayor Sal Panto will face off with Easton Area Community Center Chef agains Easton Hospital Executive Chef Timothy Strella over two rounds, using local ingredients to make "hospital-style" culinary creations. "Chopped" Champion Chefs Darius Peacock and Abe Lopez, along with Easton Hospital CEO John Zidansek will act as judges and decide the winner. At the Easton Farmers' Market Wintermart, 325 Northampton St. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Rabeka from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nonsynths from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Kru from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Dogtrane from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Roast Beef Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. Fruit appetizer, roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and water. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12, kids 5 and under are free. Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat. Adults $8, children 5 to 12 $4, children under 5 are free. Prosperity Lodge #567, 520 Easton Road, Riegelsville.  

Movie Night - "The Croods": Doors open at 5 p.m., movie begins at 6 p.m. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township.

St. Patrick's Day Dance: 7 to 11 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. $22 per person, includes full Irish dinner and beverages, served promptly at 7 p.m. Father Farrell Hall, 1922 Washington St, Wilson Borough. For advance tickets or more info, call Donna at 610-365-8699
 
Family Movie Night - "Finding Nemo": 7 p.m. For all ages, popcorn and soda. Bring a blanket to sit on. Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 531 Milford St.

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

A Few Good Men, DJ Mike West: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Laurie Vosburg & 519 South: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Last Small Town: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Louie Franco: 9 p.m. Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com 

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

 
Eric Mintel Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

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

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

Sunday, March 23

Dueling Pianos: 6 to 9 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

The Easton Eccentric's Weekend Guide, Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond, is published every Friday.

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