Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Five Things To Do This Weekend
You've got your pick of Bach, comedy, drums, tequila and the Allentown Band.
1. 104th Bethlehem Bach Festival
Where/When: Packer Memorial Church and Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University; Peter Hall at Moravian Church; First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem; Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 and May 13-14.
Why go: This annual celebration of Bach's music is a national gem in our backyard, features the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Festival Orchestra and renowned soloists. The St. John Passion will be the featured work at 8 p.m. May 7 and May 13.
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Cost: Varies. See program listing at www.bach.org or call 610-866-4382.
2. First Friday Bethlehem: Cinco de Mayo
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Where/When: Shops, galleries and restaurants on the South Side, Bethlehem; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, May 6.
Why go: First Friday is always fun and now it comes with a Cinco de Mayo theme.
Cost: Free to browse and windowshop, some restaurants will offer drink and food specials for Cinco de Mayo. www.firstfridaybethlehem.com
3. Nobodies of Comedy
Where/When: State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton; Friday, 8 p.m. Friday, May 6.
Why go: They've scoured the country for the funniest comics you've never heard of --- but will. See tomorrow's stars of comedy today. They've never heard of you either.
Cost: $25. 610-252-3132; www.statetheatre.org
4. Peas & Q's Family Series: Kids Jam
Where/When: SteelStacks, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7.
Why go: The kids get to make some noise and have fun in a drum circle led by Maureen "Moe" Jerant.
Cost: Free. www.artsquest.org
5. Allentown Band Mother's Day concert
Where/When: Springhouse Middle School, 1200 Springhouse Road, South Whitehall Township; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8.
Why go: Concert features works by Sousa, Rossini, Solo de Concours with clarinet soloist Stephen Reisteter.
Cost: Free.
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