Friday, October 8

The Rocky Horror Show comes to Civic Theatre in Allentown and now’s your chance to catch one of the showings. Tickets are $26-$31. Tonight’s show begins at 8 p.m. For info, click civictheatre.com.

Saturday, October 9

Visit Historic Downtown Bethlehem for the 5^th Annual Bethlehem Harvest Festival from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wristbands are available for purchase for unlimited beer tasting. The Harvest Soup contest and sampling is only $5. Open air produce market. Delicious food. Coca Cola pong tournament. Grape stomping. Harvest Pie contest and much more. Visit bethlehemharvestfestival.com.

Sunday, October 10

The event of the decade is finally here! Join the Style staff as we celebrate our 10^th Anniversary on 10.10.10. The party goes down at 5 p.m. at 74 W. Broad Street in Bethlehem at the Liberty Street Center above American Hairlines. DJ Cyn and DJ Sweetlife will be spinning on the 1 and 2’s. Lots of dancing! Stylish contests with prizes. A photo booth. Delicious food from some of the area’s finest restaurants. Cash only cash bar, please. The Styletini is the featured drink of the night. Dress to impress! There are a limited number of tickets still available at lehighvalleystyle.com. Don’t miss this! Proceeds benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley.

Saturday, October 2

Eat, drink, and stink! The Easton Garlic Fest at the Farmers’ Market in Centre Square is back again for another year beginning at 9 a.m. Enjoy all things garlic all day! Food, drink, music events, and garlic-inspired contests. Visit eastongarlicfest.com.

Saturday, October 2

‘Tis the season for pumpkin ale! Welcome in the month of October in Allentown with the Third Annual West End Oktoberfest beginning at noon. Six live bands, a selection of food vendors, arts and crafts, and lots of beer. Proceeds benefit West End Alliance and Lehigh Valley Arts Council. For more info, visit westendoktoberfest.com.

Sunday, October 3

Build a biodegradable cardboard boat to race in this year’s Float Your Boat Race at Sand Island in Bethlehem beginning at 1 p.m. The course is 250 feet on the Lehigh River. Rain or shine. $10 entrance fee. Spectator are free.

Saturday, September 18

Hop on the bus! The Downtown Bethlehem Association presents Loopapalooza from 2-8 p.m. featuring food, live music, special shopping discounts, and more. The event is a hop-on, hop-off The Loop bus between North and South sides and is to encourage people to use public transit. Also check out the Go Green Indie Mart with vendors, arts, crafts, and more. Advance tickets are $10 or $15 on event day. Purchase them by calling 610.841.5831 or myloopapalooza.com.

Sunday, September 19

Love your heart! This year’s Lehigh Valley Start! Heart Walk steps off this Sunday at Lehigh Valley Industrial Park IV in Bethlehem at 8:30 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. The 2.4-mile non-competitive course is great for families and is stroller- and dog-friendly. Register for free at americanheart.org/lehighvalley.

Sunday, September 19

After the Heart Walk, make your way to Sand Island in Bethlehem for Paws 4 a Beat from noon-8 p.m. This benefit concert event will feature live music from local bands, a silent auction with great items from local retailers, and a meet-and-greet with dogs from The Center for Animal Health and Welfare. A $5 donation will be taken at the door.

Friday, September 10-Sunday, September 12

Tonight kicks off the 33^rd Annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (Exit 310 off I-80). Enjoy an entire weekend filled with jazz performances, strolling musicians, arts and crafts, food vendors, storytelling, and so much more. Find info at cotajazz.org.

Saturday, September 11

Gone, but never forgotten. In honor of the 9/11 victims, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Burn Recovery Team presents Community Remembrance Day honoring 9/11 at Starters on 378 in Bethlehem from 1:30-5:30 p.m. This must-attend fundraiser event benefits LVHM burn survivors and will feature Audio Dynamikz DJs, free arts and crafts to send to our troops, fire education by The Burn Prevention Foundation, silent auction, a butterfly and dove release, and more. Food specials, goodie bags, event t-shirts will be available.

Sunday, September 12

If you like good food and want to support sustainable agriculture, head to Taste of the Valley 2010 at Melt at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley from 1-4 p.m. Taste test a selection of savory foods and beverages from more than 20 Valley restaurants and purveyors. Proceeds benefit Buy Fresh/Buy Local Lehigh Valley. $30 tickets are available at Melt or online at puresprouts.com.

Friday, September 3

First Friday in Bethlehem has recently received a facelift and now it’s better than ever! There is so much going on tonight on and around Third and Fourth Streets on the South Side including the opening reception for “More Serious Business: Art of the Valley” at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center on Third Street featuring more than 55 local artists. For the rest of the lineup, visit firstfridaybethlehem.com.

Saturday, September 4

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Crest College Butterfly Garden, the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley will host The Wings of Hope Butterfly Release. Free and open to the public. Help release 250 butterflies in honor and memory of those who have faced a cancer diagnosis. Crafts, raffles, refreshments, and more.

Sunday, September 5 & Monday, September 6

Get your last Great Allentown Fair fix in on Sunday and Monday. Catch the Jeff Dunham show on Sunday and the J & J Demolition Derby on Monday plus so much more (including my favorite part: the petting zoo!).

Friday, August 20

Happening now and until about midnight tonight, join DJ Cap Cee at Red Robin at Tilghman Square in Allentown for the End of Summer Bash featuring a balloon artist and face painter, flaming hula hoop girls, food eat contests, drink specials, giveaways and more.

Friday, August 20

Another great Friday night event is happening in Easton beginning at 8 p.m. Tonight the Third Street Alliance presents Dancing on the Thirds where you can learn the West Coast Swing. A free dance following will end at 11 p.m. It’s the perfect night to dance! Admission is $10. Visit eastonmainstreet.org for more.

Saturday, August 21

Allentown Brew Works will host a unique event from 5-8 p.m. this Saturday called Bourbon, Beer, and Bryson featuring an evening of Bourbon, brews, bountiful bites, and Bourbon round table seminars hosted by the award-winning writer Lew Bryson. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by calling 610.433.7777 ext. 25. Visit thebrewworks.com for more info.

Friday, August 6

It’s a double whammy in Bethlehem tonight! Take your pick or be a little adventurous and check out both. Dust your mug off and let the official ‘festing begin at Musikfest’s kick off night beginning at 5 p.m. featuring the Counting Crows concert at Sands RiverPlace. Hop over the bridge for South Side’s First Friday, too. I’m stopping by Apotheca Salon & Boutique for its grand opening celebration. The Wildflower Café is also having a 6^th Anniversary party with six of the best local bands and BYOB.

Saturday, August 7-Sunday, August 8

If you’re into classic cars, arts and crafts, and fireworks, check out the 47^th Annual Das Awkscht Fescht event at Macungie Memorial Park. Entry fee is $7 or $2 for kids 14 and younger. This year’s event highlights the T-Bird. Fireworks are on Saturday  night. For additional info, click awkscht.com.

Friday, July 30

It’s the perfect night to sit out under the stars and enjoy the movie theatre outdoors. Grab your lawn chairs, a blanket, and even some snacks and watch “Where the Wild Things Are” at Community Arts Park at 5^th and Court Streets in Allentown. The show begins at dusk, but I suggest arriving early to score a good seat. For more, visit allentownpa.gov.

Saturday, July 31-Sunday, August 1

Immerse yourself in the rich Lebanese culture and all of its delicious foods and authentic dancing at this year’s Lebanese Heritage Day on Saturday from 5-11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon-11 p.m. Enjoy two fun-filled days at this annual event that takes place at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Easton. Visit mountlebanon.org.

Sunday, August 1

For the Philadelphia Eagles fans, training camp is back! Practice begins at 8:15 a.m. and again at 2:45 p.m. at the Lehigh fields at Stabler Arena. There will also be an autograph session. Don’t forget to pick up your official football merch! For a schedule and more, visit philadelphiaeagles.com.

Friday, July 16-Sunday, July 18

A moment in Bethlehem’s history worth attending! This weekend enjoy the 3-day Bethlehem Skateplaza Grand Opening event across from the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem beginning with an official ribbon cutting on Friday at 4 p.m. If you missed the ribbon cutting, you can still check out a benefit concert with Sandlot Hereos and a free skate session Friday until 8 p.m. Wake up early Saturday morning and get your spot for an all-day skateboarding only event with demos, raffles, giveaways, pro autograph sessions and free skate. On Sunday, BMX riders are invited for an all-day BMX only event with demos, pro autograph sessions, and more. For info, click bethlehemskateplaza.com or homebase610.com.

Saturday, July 17

Join the rain or shine “Inspiration for Your Garden” tour and discover eight prestigious gardens in the Parkland Garden Club. Event runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased at numerous places in Allentown including C. Leslie Smith, Dan Schantz Greenhouse, Phoebe Floral Shop, and more. For a complete list, call 610.398.7182.

Sunday, July 18

If you love all-things blueberry than you mustn’t miss the final day of this year’s 25^th Annual Blueberry Festival at the Burnside Plantation on Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Overload your taste buds with blueberry pie, ice cream, and strudels. Watch a colonial cooking demo. Bring your kids and take them to the petting zoo. Plus, so much more! Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 youth 6-16, and Free children 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. Visit historicbethlehem.org.

Friday, July 9

If you’re into cycling, biking, or simply watching the speed, check out the World Series of Bicycling: USA Cycling Junior Nationals at Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and promises to be one of the most exciting events of the season. Finish line seating is available for $8, general admission is $5.

Saturday, July 11

Looking for a great family-friendly event? Join the fun at Pigapalooza All-Star FanFest at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown from noon-9 p.m. The entire day will be filled with inflatable games, a baseball gravity challenge, rock wall climb, Q&A with Phillies sportscasters and baseball historians, book signings and more. Admission $10. 610-841-PIGS

Sunday, July 11

Family and friends join together for Easton Heritage Day in Centre Square beginning at noon. Live entertainment and music, historical presentations, food, fun, and fireworks. Free and open to the public.