10 Things To Do This Week

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1.) 'Pawn Stars' in Poconos

Old Man, Rick and Chumlee from History Channel's "Pawn Stars" will appear 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Gypsies Lounge at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa. 877-682-4791, mountairycasino.com, history.com/shows/pawn-stars

The trio will offer to appraise, purchase or talk about items that guests bring. Tickets cost $10 for spectators and $15 for participants. Registration of items for appraisal begins at 9 a.m.

2.) More wine, please

Wine on the Mountain Festival, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, Pa. Pennspeak.com, lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Sample wines from participating Pennsylvania wineries, including Nazareth-based Amore Vineyards and Winery. The event will include live music and art displays. Tickets cost $14 in advance and $16 at the gate.

3.) Blues at Blue Mountain

Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Blue Mountain Ski Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, Pa. 610-826-7700, skitbluemt.com

Enjoy two days of soul-stirring blues, with artists performing on two stages each day.

4.) Frog holler

Toad the Wet Sprocket, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Musikfest Cafe, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, artsquest.org/music, toadthewetsprocket.com

The alternative rock band hops into Bethlehem. Tickets cost $44 and $32.

5.) Pop rock

"Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa," 8 p.m. Saturday, State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org

The guitarist will perform the songs made famous by his legendary father, singer-songwriter Frank Zappa. Tickets cost $24.50-$54.50.

6.) Taste of the city

Easton Restaurant Week, Sunday through Thursday, Easton and Williams Township.

Savor the flavors of Easton area restaurants Sette Luna, Vintage Restaurant and Bar, Ocean, Porters' Pub, River Grille, Valenca, State Cafe and Grill and Megs and Mads. Take advantage of fixed-price menus offering $8 lunches and $30 dinners. Yum.

7.) Buy local

Allentown Art Mart will host a "Buy Local Fair" 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Holiday Inn Hotel in Allentown. Facebook.com/allentownartmart

More than local 50 artisans and vendors will be selling their goods — including jewelry, art, clothing, sauces and more.

8.) 'Wedding' daze

"The Wedding Singer," Saturday, Pennsylvania Playhouse, Illicks Mill Road, Bethlehem. 610-865-6665, paplayhouse.org

The hit-comedy-turned-musical comes to the Bethlehem stage. Tickets cost $22, and $19 for students and seniors. Additional performances will be held Aug. 5-14.

9.) Fish out of water

Reel Big Fish with Streetlight Manifesto, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Crocodile Rock Cafe, 520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-434-4600, crocodilerockcafe.com, reel-big-fish.com

Dance — or skank, whichever you prefer — the night away with ska-punk band Reel Big Fish, known for such quirky tunes as "Beer," "She Has a Girlfriend" and "New Version of You." It's ska-tastic.

10.) Farm fresh

Warren County Farmer's Fair returns 8 a.m. Sunday and runs through Aug. 6 at 165 Route 519, in Harmony Township. 908-859-6563, www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org
The annual Warren County tradition will once again feature a plethora of family and children-oriented activities -- including tractor pulls, antique car displays, arts expo, farm exhibits, carnival rides, pony rides and Mud Bog competition -- as well as the 11th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. On Sunday, chat with "Dirt Track Heroes" Sam Beavers and Carl Van Horn. Festival favorite The Demolition Derby will be held Aug. 5. And don't forget to look for the crowning of Farmer's Fair queen and princess on Monday night.

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