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Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend

Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

There's no shortage of things to do this weekend: We have a fair, a movie, a ball game, a concert and a yummy breakfast! 1.The Great Allentown Fair When/Where: Noon to 11 p.m. through Sept. 4; noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Why Go: It's the crowning jewel in the summer's fest parade, and it means it's time to roll out the pumpkins. The annual homage to agriculture and tatoos is probably the only place you'll ever see an entire building labeled "Cavies." This year's grandstand shows include Bruno Mars, Journey, Foreigner and Marc Anthony. Pricing: Between the food and the rides, it depends on how much fun you're willing to have. Show tickets start at $25. 2. Live at Riverside: The Large Flowerheads When/Where: 7:30 p.…

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Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend

Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

1. Wheels of Time Street Rod Association's 33rd Annual Jamboree When/Where: 7 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at Macungie Memorial Park. Why Go: The schedule includes Monster Truck/Car Crushing, tire toss, basket auctions and tours of nearby wineries. Pricing: Adults, $8; Children under 16, free. There's a $2 discount on the price of admission if you bring a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank. 2. Large Flowerheads Groovy ’60s Dance Party at The Fearless When/Where: 8-11 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Fearless Fire Company. Why Go: Because the music is really great and "groovy 60s attire is highly encouraged." Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show. Call 610-442-3230 or order tickets on …

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Get Out

Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend

Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

There's so much to do this weekend! We have fun for a very worthy cause, jazz, the Allentown Band, a very funny movie and ROLLER DERBY!!! 1. The Ben Event When/Where: 5:30 p.m. July 15 continuing through 4 p.m. July 16 at Macungie Memorial Park. Why Go: The fundraising event honors the life of Ben Yorgey, son of Kent and Ardyth Yorgey of Macungie. Ben, an Emmaus High School grad, was 24 when he died from an anoxic brain injury caused by a seizure suffered on May 5, 2009. Events for the whole family include a 5K run, walk and kids' run, motorcycle ride and Special Olympics swim meet on Saturday. After the Special Olympics softball game and award ceremony on Friday, the evening will be turned over to "The Large Flowerheads" at 8 p.m. The …

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At the Movies With Kelly-Anne

"Bridesmaids" Is Touching, Hysterical

It's more than a chick-flick.

“At last, my looooove has come along.” (Please sing in the style of Etta James.) Thank you, Kristin Wiig for finally writing a movie we ladies can rally around. There’s a reason the moniker “chick-flick” is associated with terrible-ness. Saccharine dialogue, weak plot points and an overabundance of montages set to girl-pop gets old real quick; so it’s ironic that the “chick flick” to rise above is one that’s centered around a wedding, the frilliest of all occasions. “Bridesmaids” is a movie that’s not only ideal for girls’ night out, but one that will allow you to turn to the man in your life and say, “You’ve got to see this. You’ll love it.” And you won’t be tricking him! Because it’s actually, truly, really awesome. With movies like “…

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