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Weekend Picks - April 6 to 8

The best of what's happening in Easton this weekend.

Easton is literally blooming with amazing things to do this weekend, a sure sign that spring is really here...Why not bring Mom?

Friday, May 6
Bake Sale - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by The Women's Board at Easton Hospital. Benefits local nursing scholarships. , in Central Scheduling.

Friday, May 6
Live at Riverside: The Ultra Kings - 7:30 to 9:30 p. m.
American rock'n'roll. The first of Easton's summer concert series. Free. Riverside Park, Delaware Drive, Easton. www.eastonmainstreet.org

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Saturday, May 7
Breakfast - 8 to 11 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton. Adults $6; seniors and those under 12, $5. Hosted by Easton Area High School Jazz Band. 610-393-0156 or www.eastonfpc.org

Saturday, May 7
Easton Farmers' Market Season Opening and National Herb Day Festival - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Season kick-off for the oldest continuous open-air farmers' market in the U.S. The market runs every Saturday through November. Centre Square, Easton. EastonFarmersMarket.com

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Saturday, May 7
National Free Comic Book Day
- Stop by your favorite participating shop for a free comic book. In Easton, pop by Phantom of the Attic, 56 Centre Square, 610-252-8902. In Allentown, artist Scott Hanna, Bram Stoker Award winning author Jonathan Maberry, writers Bill Spangler, Joe Brusha and Ralph Tededco will sign autographs and talk with patrons at Beachead Comics, 1601 Chew St. For appearance times, call the store at 610-437-6372. www.freecomicbookday.com

Saturday, May 7
Chansonnette Fringe Fest - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The first week of the 16-week arts festival planned for the West Ward, in conjunction with Lafayette College's Art of Urban Environments outdoor summer exhibit. Two stages, fine arts & crafts, children’s activities, food, beer, wine and more! Entertainment by Asphalt Orchestra at 11 a.m. and Joe Mac from noon to 5 p.m. Free. North 12th Street, between Northampton and Spring Garden streets. 610-252-1920 or www.chansonnettefringe.com

Satuday, May 7
Art of Urban Enviroments
- Eleven art installations are spread throughout the city and the College’s art campus on North Third Street and can be viewed by taking a self-guided driving tour or catching a trolley at the Chansonette Fringe Fest on North 12th Street between Northampton and Spring Garden streets. The trolley runs from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays only. Trolley tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Children under 8 are free. sites.lafayette.edu/urbanartsfest/

Saturday, May 7
Design a Mother's Day Card – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$9.75 per person. Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton. 610-515-8000 or www.crayola.com

Satuday, May 7
Lehigh Valley Music Conference - 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Paragon, ROMAN, The Parachuting Apostles, Lovebettie, Bonehead and Frank Porter's Problem Child. Free; VIP seating $5. Riverside Park, Delaware Drive, Easton. www.communitylvmc.org

 Saturday, May 7
Roast Beef Dinner - 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Adults $11; children 6 to 12, $5; children under 6 are free. First Moravian Church, 225 North 10th St., Easton. 610-258-6317 or www.firstmoravian.org

Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day Concert: Guitar Prodigy Thomas Pfefer - 3 p.m.
Free, reservations required. Noble Art Pianos, 226 Bushkill St., Easton. 610-258-8188 or www.nobleartgroup.com

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