Get Out: A Weekend of Music and Arts

1. Boots Chaps & Cowboy Hats

When/Where: 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville.

Why Go: It's a hoedown at the zoo with the popular country band Crazy Hearts. It for those 21 and older, only.

Pricing: $12.50 in advance (For ticket information call 610-799-4171, ext. 224); $15 at the door.

2. Blues, Brews and BBQs

When/Where: Noon to 10 p.m. June 9 at 8th and Hamilton streets, Allentown

Why Go: Sarah Ayers Band, James Supra Band and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band are only a few of the entertainers scheduled.

Pricing: Depends on what and how much you eat and drink.

3. Artifest 2012

When/Where: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9-10 at the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown.

Why Go: Because cultural heritage -- all cultures -- matter. There will be several cultural artisans including April Milinchik’s Ukranian beadwork, Bonnie Eastwood’s fine crafted gourds, and Eli Thomas’s American Indian artwork. Stitchers of Faith will display their Underground Railroad quilt and sell crafts as a fundraiser to make more quilts for the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Watch a mural being painted by artist Holly Fields-Scott depicting the cultural impact on the history of the Lehigh County.

Pricing: Admission is $5, adults; $4 seniors and children 4-17

4. 

When/Where: 1 p.m. June 10 at  in Breinigsville

Why Go: Chef Nathan Grube and musician Craig Thatcher will be returning to Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery.  Enjoy the music and beautiful view of the vineyard.

Pricing: Tapas is $6 per plate. Reservations are recommended. 

5.

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 10

Why Go: The first of four summer concerts. Hear delightful chamber music concert by the principal instrumentalist of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra.  

Pricing: $15-$30 with discounts for seniors and students