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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.

This weekend we have baseball, Bach, historic structures, strolling art and WINE.

1. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs vs. Norfolk Tides

When/Where: 7:05 p.m. May 13 at Coca-Cola Park, 555 Union Blvd., Allentown.

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Why Go: The weather should be fine and there are fireworks afterward. Oh, and it's good baseball!

Pricing: Tickets start at $6.

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2. The 104th Annual Bach Festival

When/Where: Events begin at 2 p.m. May 13 and 10:30 a.m. May 14 at

Why Go: It's a series of concerts and get togethers that promotes and encourages appreciation the works of  the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Pricing: Some events are free, others require tickets. Check website for details.

3. Emmaus Preservation Tours Weekend

When/Where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 tour Emmaus historic properties including the , Shelter House, Knauss Homestead, Emmaus Historical Society and Emmaus Moravian Church, then beginning at 9:30 a.m. May 15 join the Downtown Walking Architectural Tour which meets at the and continues to the God’s Acre Cemetery Tour and the Wunnerfitz Tour of 23 Emmaus Properties.

Why Go: Haven't you always wondered what's in some of those buildings?

Pricing: The self-guided tour is easier with Passport Guides for $5 that can be purchased at David’s Electric, Out Of Our Hands Gallery, Wentz Hardware, Emmaus Public Library and Lower Macungie Library.

4. Kutztown Arts Bash

When/Where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 14 at the Historical Society's 1892 Building, Normal and Whiteoak streets, Kutztown.

Why go: The festival caps off Arts Festival Week when the Kutztown Community Partnership holds its one-day festival of visual and performing arts that also includes crafts, food vendors, children’s activities, strolling entertainers, and artisans selling one-of-a-kind wares.

Pricing: Depends on how long you stay and what you find that you can't live without!

5. Bear Creek Mountain Spring Wine Festival

When/Where: 1-5 p.m. May 15 at Bear Creek Resort and Conference Center

Why Go: One word: wine. But seriously, in addition to the wine and food tastings, guests will enjoy live music and seminars.

Pricing: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available for purchase online or in person at The Inn at Bear Creek.

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