Laini’s List of 9 Things To Do in the Lehigh Valley This Weekend – February 18, 19 & 20
1. Benefit for the 13th & Allen Community
Sunday from 5 to 11 pm, Pitchers Sports Bar & Grille, 570 Union Blvd., Allentown
Are you wondering what you can do to help the people who lost their homes in last week’s gas explosion? Well, here it is. All you need to do is show up, pay $10 at the door, and have a good time with lots and lots of other Lehigh Valley people who want to help. This is an all-ages event so bring the whole family!
2. FriendFest 2011
Saturday from 2 to 9 pm, Kutztown Fairgrounds, Beltzner Hall, Kutztown
Want to take a little drive and support a good cause? Check out FRIENDFEST, the third annual Benefit Beer and Wine Festival. Enjoy international craft beer and decadent local wine as vendors share their artistic and delicious spirits!
3. Fresh Voices: Performed by Anne Losq and Mariel Iezzoni
Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. 4th St., Bethlehem
Original actor-created, ensemble-based works in progress. Touchstone hosts two apprentices for its 2010-11 season: Anne joins the company for her second year, all the way from France, and Mariel comes to us much closer to home from right here in Bethlehem. See what this year’s class creates while training with the Touchstone Ensemble. Always fresh, sometimes provocative, never ordinary.
4. Maria Woodford and Jake Heck with Rob Fraser Live
Saturday from 10 pm to 1 am, Porters’ Pub, 700 Northampton St., Easton
Check out this super-talented trio in the ever-intimate space that is Porters’ Pub.
5. Dancing on the Thirds
Friday from 8 to 11 pm, Third St. Alliance, 41 N. Third St., Easton
Just dance. There. I quote *her*.
6. Latin Night
Friday from 10 pm to 2 am, Sangria, 840 W. Hamilton St., Allentown
Put on a fun dress and get out for a different kind of dance – Salsa, Meringue and Bachata (I don’t even know what that is!) There’s no cover and it looks like there’ll be great music. This looks like it may become a weekly event. Thank you, Sangria!
7. The 9th Annual Easton PA Spring Home Show
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Allentown Fairgrounds Agriplex, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown
Almost time for spring cleaning, renovations, sprucing, redecoration. All those things. Here’s some inspiration for you.
8. Get Inspiration for Your Garden
All Weekend
For the garden version of #7, check out yesterday’s post on this very website. The local resources abound! http://www.llpg.wpenginepowered.com/five-cool-places-to-start-planning-your-garden/
9. Take Some Time to Help the People Affected by the Explosion in Allentown
Because I’m sure these people are going to need ongoing help, here are some other ideas of ways you can help.