January 5
Winter Bridal Show
It’s the largest wedding event of the season, with more than 100 exhibits highlighting local options in categories like fashion, photo booths, florists, reception sites, lighting, hair and makeup, honeymoons, limousines and more.
$10 | 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Ag Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds | 302 N. 17th St., Allentown | eventbrite.com
January 9
Habitat Happy Hour
Habitat Lehigh Valley invites locals to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Join them at Lost Tavern Brewing’s new taproom in the historic Moravian Book Shop. Enjoy an informal mix and mingle with Habitat staff, volunteers and board members to learn how to get involved.
5–6:30 p.m. | Lost Tavern Brewing | 444 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.776.7737 | facebook.com
January 10
Comedy Pet Theater
This European-style circus shows off the skills of rescue pets from shelters across the nation. The act was a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and trains dogs and cats using positive reinforcement techniques.
Adults: $25; children: $15 | 7 p.m. | State Theatre | 453 Northampton St., Easton | 610.252.3132 | statetheatre.org
January 16
Tasting Pennsylvania: Dinner & Cookbook Signing
This event celebrates local author Carrie Havranek’s new cookbook, Tasting Pennsylvania: Favorite Recipes from the Keystone State. Enjoy a five-course meal courtesy of chefs featured in the book, along with beer pairings from ShawneeCraft Brewing Co. Attendees will receive a signed copy of Tasting Pennsylvania as well as great conversation and food-related fun!
$100 per person | 6–9 p.m. | Easton Public Market | 325 Northampton St., Easton | 610.330.9942 | eastonpublicmarket.com
January 17
STOMP
This international percussion sensation entails, quite literally, stomping around the stage making music. The Broadway-esque performance features not-so-traditional instruments, including metal garbage cans, wooden poles, brooms and hubcaps.
$59–$65 | 7:30 p.m. | State Theatre | 453 Northampton St., Easton | 610.252.3132 | statetheatre.org
January 18
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
Dancing with the Stars: Live! returns to the Wind Creek Event Center this month! See all of the fan favorites in a brand-new production that ranges from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Get in on the excitement and witness a spectacular night of dance.
$49–$85 | 4 p.m. | Wind Creek Event Center | 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem | 610.297.7414 | windcreekeventcenter.com
January 18
Music and Sports
This show focuses on the powerful relationship between sports and music in film. Cleveland Pops conductor Carl Topilow puts on an unforgettable show with clips from award-winning NFL films.
$25–$72 | 7:30 p.m. | Miller Symphony Hall | 23 N. 6th St., Allentown | 610.432.6715 | millersymphonyhall.org
January 24–26
Lehigh Valley Pet Expo
This family-run pet show offers entertainment and education for pet lovers and owners alike. The day consists of talent acts, as well as lessons in the importance of responsible pet ownership. Rescue and adoption groups will be present at this family- and pet-friendly venue.
$4–$11 | Fri.: 4–9 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Ag Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds | 302 N. 17th St., Allentown | 631.423.0620 | familypetshows.com
January 26–February 1
Historic Downtown Bethlehem Winter Restaurant Week
Winter Restaurant Week makes getting out of the house in the dead of winter worthwhile. Multiple participating restaurants, yet to be determined, will have fixed menus with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. No passes are required; however, for some of the participating restaurants that are in high demand, reservations are recommended.
Downtown Bethlehem | 610.739.1775 | getdowntownbethlehem.com
January 30–February 2
Disney On Ice
It will be a night of magic at the PPL Center with Disney On Ice’s “Celebrate Memories” show. This two-hour performance features characters from Toy Story, Moana and Frozen.
$15–$98 | 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. | PPL Center | 701 Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.273.4490 | pplcenter.com