Weekend Guide, August 16 to 18

This weekend's offerings are as diverse as Easton is...And it's supposed to be a beautiful weekend too. Enjoy!

Friday, August 16

"Block Party": 5 to 9 p.m. Four bars, multiple drink and food specials, pig roast, live band. $10 per person, proceeds go to "Wounded Warrior". Drinky's, Mothers Bar & Grille, Pearly Baker's Alehouse, and Rival's Sport Bar and Nightclub, Centre Square at Lehn's Court. 610-253-9949 or 610-253-1012.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 6 p.m. to midnight. Performances by magician Al Grout at 6 p.m. and Joyous at 8 p.m. Rides, activities, food, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

ALIVE Student Jam Concert and Conference: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. With performers from Philadelphia, New York, and even Texas, plus a motivational speaker from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Activities are planned for students of all ages--register in advance or at the event. Greater Shiloh Church, 403 Pastor Fred Davis St. For more information, contact Brandon Sardik at alivestudentjam@gmail.com or 610-252-5640 or click here.

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

John Belfy: 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


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

Modern Romantz: 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

DJ Menson: 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Saturday, August 17

Palmer 5k Run: Race begins at 9 a.m. Awards for top times for both men and women, and age groups ranging from under-14 to 60+, plus raffle prizes. T-shirts for the first 250 participants. Registration is $25--click here to download a registration form. Proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Northampton County. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. www.palmer5k.com

Easton Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peach Party this weekend! Featuring peach specials from many market vendors, a peach bake-off, kids' activities, and live music by Mike Roi and the Secret People. To register for the bake-off, call 610-330-9942. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

 6th Annual Derriere in the Delaware: 10 a.m. Enjoy your day by taking a leisurely float down the Delaware. All proceeds benefit the Easton Area Police Athletic League's Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. $5 per person, plus $10 for a tube, which is yours to keep or can be donated back to EAPAL. Float begins at Eddyside Park, ends at Scott Park. Buses will be available to take tubers from Scott Park upriver to Eddyside for river access. Rain date is Sunday, August 18. Click here for more information.

DJ Dogtrane: Noon to 5 p.m. DJ Dogtrane, the son of Cozmo D of the legendary electro group Newcleus, will be spinning his mix of house, disco, and funk. Plus, Fait de Prince and his breakdancing crew will be performing. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. 610-252-8282

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. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Greater Shiloh Church Block Party: Begins at 4 p.m., with musical performances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free school supplies will be distributed, and students will have a chance to win an iPad. Greater Shiloh Church, 403 Pastor Fred Davis St. For more information, contact Brandon Sardik at alivestudentjam@gmail.com or 610-252-5640 or click here.

Kenyan Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a sampling of authentic Kenyan specialties including samosas, pili-pili, kachumbary, chapatti, cardamom chicken, and more. $15 for adults, $8 for students of any age, free for those 5 and under. Eat in or take out. Reservations recommended. First Presbyterian Church of Easton, 333 Spring Garden St. 610-868-9521 or 610-258-4259 or click here for more info.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 5 p.m. to midnight. Performances by The Inmates and Jeff Bellfy, a K9 demonstration by the Palmer, Wilson, and Easton police departments at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m., plus rides, activities, food, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

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


Concert and a Movie in the Park: The Easton Municipal Band will perform James Bond tunes beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by a showing of the latest James Bond movie "Skyfall". Free, sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive (just south of the free bridge).

Sarah Ayers Band, DJ Nicky K: 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

Riverside Jazz Explosion: 8 p.m. Leaf Cigar Bar and Lounge, 90 Mort Drive, Forks Township. 610-559-1336 or www.leafcigarbar.com

George Kilby Jr.: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Hedda Lettuce: 9 p.m. Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine), has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Tickets are $20 each + tax & city event fee ($22.20 total). Show is sold out, though there are reportedly a limited number of standing room tickets still available. Reservations definitely recommended. Following the show, there will be an art reception for Hedda Lettuce's series of paintings, "The Women" as well as a meet and greet event. Eastonian Gold Room, 140 Northampton St. Click here for more information or to purchase standing room tickets.

Robert Clarkie: 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

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

Gradie Stone: 9:30 p.m. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th Street 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Public Displays of Rejection: 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

"Dance-a-Palooza": 10 p.m. With a DJ. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

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

Sunday, August 18

DJ Mumbler & DJ Brad Scott: Noon to 4 p.m., during brunch. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com
 
Kids' Day at the National Canal Museum: Noon to 5 p.m. Meet the Mule and find out his new name at 1:15 p.m.; guided Heritage Walk at 1:30 p.m.; canal boat rides at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m.--kids ride the canal boat for free today. Plus, canal games including hoop races and conch calling, "Pin the Tail on Hank", face painting, Hugh Moore Park self-guided tours, boat rentals, museum tours, and more. National Canal Museum, Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-923-3548 or click here.

"Get Some Art": Noon to 5 p.m. ACE members will set up to display, perform, and sell reasonably priced art. Talk to artists about their processes, learn more about art, take home a special piece. West side of North Third Street beginning at Centre Square. www.eastonart.org

"Trails From the Dark Side": Doors open at 12:30 p.m., show starts at 1 p.m. An interactive murder mystery and Italian buffet.  Reservations required, $25 per person. Casa Italia Restaurant, 2149 Bushkill Park Drive. 610 252-1920 or click here.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 3 to 10 p.m. Family day for rides from 3 to 6 p.m. with a $10 wristband, activities, food, performances by King Henry & the Showmen and Inch & the Echoes, and more. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

Blues Jam with BC Combo: 5:30 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

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

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This Week in Easton, August 12 to 15

There's pretty much something for everyone happening this week...

Monday, August 12

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Easton Veggie Van Stop: 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will distribute in-season vegetables and produce grown at local community gardens. Free, donations appreciated. South 10th and Pine streets, near the community garden. Click here for more information.

Wilson Borough Council meeting: 7 p.m. Wilson Borough Municipal Building, 2040 Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

Palmer Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Forks Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Trivia Night: 8 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Tuesday, August 13

Duplicate Bridge: 11:30 a.m. Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St.

Easton City Council committee meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED

Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Palmer Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Line Dancing: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beginner lessons 7:15 p.m. Open dancing follows. $5 per person. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Wednesday, August 14

Reusable Bags and Group Mural workshop: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Decorate canvas tote bags and help create a large group mural that will be displayed at the center. Learn how to reduce our waste by using reusable bags and containers. $7 per child. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

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

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Sounds of Summer - Truth and Soul: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience. Free, refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the same time on Thursday, August 15. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksberg Road. Click here for a full schedule of concerts and movies in the park in Forks Township this summer.

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Palmer Township Movies in the Park: 7 to 10 p.m., showing of "Wreck It Ralph" begins at dusk. Free popcorn provided by Charles Chrin. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township.

Brian Moore: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Iron Core Banned: 8 p.m. Riverside Barr and Grill, North Delaware Drive, (five miles north of) Easton. 610-258-1008 or www.riversidebarr.com

The Late Ancients: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Thursday, August 15

 

Fundraiser Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will go to the Easton Firefighters Coats for Kids campaign, sponsored by IAFF Local 713. Plus, tours of the Easton fire station across the street from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 50/50 raffles, and t-shirts for sale. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com Click here for more about the Coats for Kids campaign.

Easton Parking Authority meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

  Art Opening Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Spring Garden Children’s Center Emerging Young Artists "The Sounds of Vision". Cathy Stoops from School of Natural Learning has been working with the children this summer and some of the art work created during classes at the Wild Herb and the Quiet Tea community gardens will be in the exhibit.  Sandy Riley’s class of 8 to 12 year olds also comes to the Easton Urban farm twice a week. Support art in the gardens! Free. Exhibit will run through the weekend. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. For more information, call Patricia Hunter at 610-252-0559 x16

Film Screening - "Baraka": Doors open at 6 p.m., film begins at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a local foods tasting, catered by Willow Haven Farm of New Tripoli. There will also be beer samples provided by Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Registration required, $10 suggested donation.
Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or email gsalazar@nurturenaturecenter.org to register.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 6 to 10 p.m. "Family Night"--$10 wristband allows unlimited access to all rides. Performances by Dance Company of the CCCC and Crazy Heart. Also runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

Forks Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With the Easton Record Exchange. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

YanCarlos Sanchez: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Movies in the Park - "Madagascar 3": 8:30 p.m. Free, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs. Sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Nevin Park, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue. Click here for the full schedule of Easton Movies in the Park.

DJ Dub Shepard: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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