January 5–7
Log and Timber Home Show
A lot of work goes into the home journey, from finding the right land to choosing manufacturers, dealers and architects. The Log and Timber Home Show is here in the Lehigh Valley to help make dream homes become realities.
Online: $10; at the door: $12 | Fri.: 1–7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Allentown Fairgrounds | 302 N. 17th St., Allentown | thelogandtimbershow.com
January 5–6
Indoor Auto Racing
Start up the engines for an action-packed weekend at the third annual Ironton Telephone Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series. The competition consists of TQ Midgets racing on both nights, along with a champ karts race on Friday and slingshots on Saturday.
$18–$38 | Fri.: 7:30 p.m.; Sat.: 7 p.m. | PPL Center | 701 Hamilton St., Allentown | 484.273.4560 | pplcenter.com
January 11
Voices VAST Gala
To fight against human trafficking, VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) empowers survivors and encourages the community to take action. Join the fight at VAST’s second annual gala and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, drinks, mingling and a silent auction.
Preorder: $80; at the door: $100 | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Bell Gate Farm | 7081 Bell Gate Rd., Coopersburg | vast.ngo
January 13
Mutts Gone Nuts
Scott and Joan Houghton, along with their nine hilarious canine partners, bring a dog show like no other to the stage. The performance includes high-flying frisbees, tightrope, dancing, magic and the one and only Sammie the Talking Dog.
$10–$20 | 1 & 3:30 p.m. | State Theatre | 453 Northampton St., Easton | 610.252.3132 | statetheatre.org
January 14
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! is bringing the little ones’ favorite animals to the stage with a brand-new show for the 2017–18 season.
$17–$75 | 2:30 & 6 p.m. | Hershey Theatre | 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey | 717.534.3405 | hersheytheatre.com
January 20
Winter Wodderland
Teams of three men or women will compete in four divisions to show off their strength in multiple workouts, including powerlifting (back squat, dead lift, bench press), squall ball, barbells and more.
$195+ per team | 7 a.m.–5 p.m. | CrossFit Adoration | 645 E. Broad St., Bethlehem | 610.419.6273 | crossfitadoration.com
January 21
Jackie Kashian
After opening for Maria Bamford this past summer, comedian Jackie Kashian is back at SteelStacks to headline her own show. Kashian’s stand-up album I Am Not the Hero of This Story is critically acclaimed and debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon.
$19–$21 | 7:30 p.m. | ArtsQuest Center Fowler Blast Furnace Room | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem | 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org
January 27–28
Color Matters Workshop
Nationally and internationally known painter, Kassem Amoudi hosts this two-day workshop where students can experiment with color relationships through temperatures, complements and contrasts, values and applications of paint.
Members: $157.50; non-members: $175 |10 a.m.–3 p.m | Banana Factory | 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem | 610.332.1300 | bananafactory.org
January 27
Jacob Jonas The Company
LA-based Jacob Jonas The Company combines many aspects of dance and storytelling for a unique performance. The Los Angeles Times described them best by saying, “If break dancing and concert dance had a baby, it would be the Jacob Jonas company.”
$23–$38 | 8 p.m | Zoellner Arts Center | 420 E Packer Ave., Bethlehem | 610.758.2787 | zoellner.cas2.lehigh.edu
January 28
B104 Bridal Showcase
No matter her style or budget, any bride can find what she is looking for at this bridal extravaganza. Hosted by Mike and Steph of B104’s Morning Show, enjoy fashion shows, bridal displays, games and thousands of dollars of prizes in preparation for that big day.
Free | 11 a.m. | Holiday Inn Conference Center | 7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville | 610.841.7237 | b104bridalshowcase.com