Get Out: Five Things To Do This Weekend

1. 104th Bethlehem Bach Festival

Where/When: Packer Memorial Church and Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University; Peter Hall at Moravian Church; First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem; Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 and May 13-14.

Why go:  This annual celebration of Bach's music is a national gem in our backyard, features the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Festival Orchestra and renowned soloists. The St. John Passion will be the featured work at 8 p.m. May 7 and May 13.

Cost: Varies. See program listing at www.bach.org or call 610-866-4382.

2. First Friday Bethlehem: Cinco de Mayo

Where/When: Shops, galleries and restaurants on the South Side, Bethlehem; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, May 6.

Why go:  First Friday is always fun and now it comes with a Cinco de Mayo theme.

Cost: Free to browse and windowshop, some restaurants will offer drink and food specials for Cinco de Mayo. www.firstfridaybethlehem.com

3. Nobodies of Comedy

Where/When:  State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton; Friday, 8 p.m. Friday, May 6.

Why go: They've scoured the country for the funniest comics you've never heard of --- but will.  See tomorrow's stars of comedy today.  They've never heard of you either.

Cost: $25. 610-252-3132; www.statetheatre.org

4. Peas & Q's Family Series: Kids Jam

Where/When:  SteelStacks, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

Why go:  The kids get to make some noise and have fun in a drum circle led by Maureen "Moe" Jerant.

Cost: Free. www.artsquest.org

5. Allentown Band Mother's Day concert

Where/When:  Springhouse Middle School, 1200 Springhouse Road, South Whitehall Township; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8.

Why go: Concert features works by Sousa, Rossini, Solo de Concours with clarinet soloist Stephen Reisteter.

Cost: Free.