Get Out: Concerts, Carnivals and Comedy

Correction: The Second City improv comedy troupe will not be appearing at SteelStacks this weekend.

If you have not been to the SteelStacks Campus in Bethlehem, this Friday would be a great time to check it out. Edwin McCain will be performing at the Musikfest Café, Eileen Jewel provides a free concert at the Levitt Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. and the comedy troupe Second City will have the Artquest Center audience in stitches.

For more free concerts, take a trip to the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley for the cool sounds of the in the free outdoor concert at the Town Square.

On Friday, take the kids out to see the fireworks display at the , which ends on Saturday. The Iron Pigs play Syracuse on Friday night and they will have fireworks too!

Blueberries abound at the Burnside Plantation on Saturday and Sunday, but that’s not all. Crafters, vendors, live music, colonial demonstrations and more.

On Sunday, relax to a live concert of classical music at with the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra. 

BEST PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND:

RIVERSIDE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, QNB SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (THE PROMENADE SHOPS)

• WHERE/WHEN: 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Town Square at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, Friday, 7:00 p.m.
• WHY GO: Funk out to some jazz sounds and take advantage of the concert night specials at local restaurants starting at 5 p.m.
• PRICING: Free.

LEHIGH VALLEY IRON PIGS VS. SYRACUSE CHIEFS (MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL)

• WHERE/WHEN: Coca Cola Park, 1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown, Friday, 7:05 p.m.
• WHY GO: Catch the Iron Pigs before they head out to Syracuse for the weekend. Don’t forget, Friday night fireworks!!
• PRICING: General admission $6, Field Level $9.

EDWIN MCCAIN presented by WLEV (ARTSQUEST)

• WHERE/WHEN: Musikfest Cafe, SteelStacks Campus,101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Friday, 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.
• WHY GO: Dubbed the voice that launched 1000 weddings, McCain is famous for his single "I'll Be" and the hits "I Could Not Ask For More" and "Walk With You", has been stirring emotions for over 20 years with his poignant lyrics and evocative voice.
• PRICING: Tickets, $42 Balcony / $32 Cabaret. Shows at Musikfest Café are individually priced, see website for more details and ticket information, $10 minimum food and beverage.

96^TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL (DEWEY FIRE COMPANY)

• WHERE/WHEN: 502 Durham St, Hellertown, through Saturday, 6 - 10 pm
• WHY GO: Carnival games, rides, food and fun for the whole family.  Fireworks display will be on Friday at 9:30 p.m.
• PRICING: Prices for food, rides, and games vary.

SECOND CITY IMPROV (ARTSQUEST)

• WHERE/WHEN: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks Campus,101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

SHOWS: Friday, 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2:00 p.m.

KIDS CLASSES: Saturday, Ages 4 – 8 at 10:30 a.m., Ages 9 – 12 at 12:30 p.m. & Ages 13 – 18 at 2:30 p.m.

ADULT BEGINNER CLASS: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

ADULT MASTER CLASS: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

• WHY GO: Chicago’s famous comedy theatre troupe is coming to Bethlehem not only to entertain but also offer improv classes for kids and adults. The troupe has produced a whose who of famous comedy alumni including , Bill Murray, Gilda Radner and John Belushi. This is no joke: to apply to the adult master class, you must submit a resume to Artsquest Programming Manager Ryan Hill.
• PRICING: Show Tickets, $30, $25 and $22. For more information, contact ArtsQuest or call 610-332-1300. Class Tickets, $35 per person, call (610) 332-3378.

26^th ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL (HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP)

• WHERE/WHEN: Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, Saturday- Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• WHY GO: Come down to the farm in the city for live music, vendors, crafts and, of course, tons of blue berries in every form conceivable. Fun for the whole family.
• PRICING: Admission $8/adult, $7/senior and $4/youth 6-16.

VALLEY VIVALDI 2  (PA SINFONIA)

• WHERE/WHEN: Octave Hall at Allan Organ Headquarters, 3370 Route 100, Macungie, Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
• WHY GO: Chamber music performed by the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra will delight the most sophisticated ear. Featuring flutist Robin Kani and guitarist John Arnold, whom you may meet along with the other musicians at a casual post-concert reception.
• PRICING: Tickets $20 - $30, senior and student discounts available.