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6 Things to Do This Weekend

The weekend's best events include costumed dogs and sweets in the South Side.

Posted Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 5:16 pm ET|Updated Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:46 am ET

This weekend's best events:

WHERE/WHEN: South Side Bethlehem Shopping District, Friday, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Skip dinner and go straight to dessert! Walk in and out of the shops, listen to live music, watch pastry demonstrations and sample over 20 rare and delicious treats throughout the night.
PRICING: Tickets, $12, available at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Bethlehem office, 561 Main Street, Suite 200, as well as , and Tallarico's Chocolates.

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ()

WHERE/WHEN: Godfrey Daniels, 7 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, Friday, Jackie Tice Ensemble, 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Avi Wisnia, 8:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Come down to the small venue to listen to the folk music of the Jackie Tice Ensemble, blending Native American flute with acoustic guitar. Saturday, hear the unique sound of Brazilian singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia.
PRICE: Tickets, Friday $17.50, Saturday, $17.50. Reservations recommended, call (610) 867-2390

CHESS, THE MUSICAL ()

WHERE/WHEN: Kopecek Hall, Lipkin Theatre, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: This musical has much more to do with the romantic love triangle between the American and Russian chess champions during the Cold War than it does with pawns, bishops or rooks. If you love ABBA, you will love the musical score to which this musical is set.
PRICING: Free admission with a donation of canned goods or $5 donation to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship Fund. Reservations recommended, call 610-861-5524.

PEAS & Q’S FAMILY HOUR )

WHERE/WHEN: The Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHY GO: This inspirational performance by the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre of Tomás & The Library Lady, tells the story of the how the son of migrant farm workers learns to love reading after befriending a librarian.
PRICING: FREE!

WHERE/WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Strut your pup on Main Street at the Doggie Halloween Parade, registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the Doggie Day bar or take your dog for a walk through the markets where there will be demonstrations, outdoor dining and pet photos.
PRICING: $10.00 per dog, per category – pet owner look alike, scariest costume, most creative, spirit of Bethlehem and open.

VALLEY CONTRA DANCING ()

WHERE/WHEN: Unitarian Universalist Church of The Lehigh Valley, 424 Center St, Bethlehem Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Kick up you heals and dance to live acoustic music. Bring a partner or meet one there. Everyone ages 7 to “still kicking” are welcome. New comers, arrive at 7:00 p.m. to learn the calls.
PRICING: Admission $9 per adult, $5 per student.