Get Out: The Irish/English Edition

It’s a weekend full of passion and revelry, as the valley gears up for another St. Pat’s day. Perhaps you’d like to set the tone with a play or some Celtic music? Perhaps the annual St. Pat’s Coronation Ball sounds more up your alley? Or maybe you’re not such a fan of the Emerald Isle, in which case you can check out of the brouhaha and see the London Opera. Or maybe, just maybe, you’d like to just skip the whole thing and do some good. Any way you slice it, you’re covered this weekend.

Second Sunday Session

Where/When: , 430 Main St., Hellertown. Sunday, March 13, 4 to 7pm.

Why Go: The sessions are free for musicians and singers to join in, the music is Celtic, and the scotch menu is extensive. What more do you want on a Sunday?

Pricing: Free, with the regular menu available during the session.

Carmen in 3D at Rave Motion Picture Cinema at the Promenade

Where/When: Rave at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2805 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. Sunday, March 13, 1pm.

Why Go: Never before shown in the valley, the Royal Opera House of London’s 3D opera is quite the experience. If you’ve ever wanted to make the opera less "sit quietly and listen" and more “Avatar,” this is your chance!

Pricing: Regular 3D pricing, but receive a free small drink and popcorn with admission.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Where/When: Fox Environmental Center at the Mill, 130 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem. Saturday, March 12, 7pm.

Why Go: This dark comedy about the relationship between a 40-year-old woman and her 70-year-old mother is fall-on-the-floor funny in that uncomfortable, “Hey, I’ve worried about that too” way. Plus, it’s Irish and therefore seasonally appropriate.

Pricing: Tickets are $10.

"Have a Heart For Children" Dinner Dance

Where/When: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St., Bethlehem. Saturday, March 12, 7pm.

Why Go: The annual dinner dance, which raises money for The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth as well as Valley Youth House, will raise money to help abused, neglected and homeless children throughout the valley. And you know you have that formal outfit just gathering dust in the back of your closet.

Pricing: Tickets are $75 each.

Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Coronation Ball

Where/When: Fearless Fire Company, 1221 S. Front St., Allentown. Friday, March 11, 7 to 11pm.

Why Go: You needed to air out the tux for the “Have a Heart Dinner Dance,” right? Seriously, this kick-off event for the 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will set the tone for a weekend of St. Paddy’s events.

Pricing: For tickets, e-mail stpatstickets@aol.com or call 610-443-0429 for details.