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.

1. Carmen in 3D at the Rave Movie Theater at the Promenade

Where When: , 2805 Center Valley Parkway; Sunday, 1pm

Why Go: Never before shown in the valley, the Royal Opera House of London’s 3D opera’s are 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

2. Second Sunday Session 

Where/When: Braveheart Highland Pub, 430 Main St., Hellertown, PA; Sun, March 13, 2011 4pm – 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

3. The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Where/When: Fox Environmental Center at the Mill; 130 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA; Saturday 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 season appropriate.

Pricing: 10.00 tickets

4. "Have a Heart For Children" Dinner Dance

Where/When: Historic Hotel Bethlehem; 437 Main St., Bethlehem, Saturday 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 75.00 each

5. Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Coronation Ball

Where/When: Fearless Fire Company 1221 S. Front St., Allentown, Friday 7pm 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 54^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade sets the tone for the weekend of St. Paddy’s events.

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