The meaning of Bonds

The legacy of baseball’s home run king is discussed in “Race, Culture and the Continuing Saga of Barry Bonds” at 7:30 tonight in the Haupert Union Building at Moravian College, Monocacy and Locust streets, Bethlehem. Admission is free. Call (610) 861-1491.

Rambling along

The Delaware County Riverfront Ramble is held Saturday. It begins with the first events of the Cradle of Birding Festival at 7 a.m. in John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum and concludes with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Some of the other highlights include live music, a car show and a food festival. The Ramble’s other venues are Market Square Memorial Park, Marcus Hook; Barry Bridge Park, Chester; Ridley Township Municipal Marina, Ridley; and Governor Printz Park in Tinicum. For a map of the locations and a complete schedule of events, visit www.riverfrontramble.org.

Concert road trips

The “‘80s Invasion Tour,” featuring Great White, Firehouse and Nelson, is at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Show time is 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Call (866) 605-7325 or visit www.pennspeak.com.

The Bill Frisell Trio is featured at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. Tickets are $25 and $30. Call (610) 758-2787.

A “Divas of Jazz” benefit concert for The Second Mile, which helps kids at risk, is at the American Music Theatre at 3 p.m. Sunday. Featured singers are Ruth Benns-Suter, Marion “CoCo” Coleman, Erin Cruise, Rose Hudson, Michelle Leigh, Sonia V., Diane Wilson and Robin Work. Tickets are $50 and include a reception of hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The theater is at 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Visit www.divasofjazz.org.

Plaid in the shire

It’s a Scottish Fling weekend 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Route 72, south of Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 266, Cornwall. Special events this weekend only are Highland games competitions; a Scottish eating contest with Scotch eggs, bangers and haggis; a “Men in Kilts” competition, a sheepherding demonstration; the Loch Rannoch Pipe Band; and the show “Don Juan & Miguel.” Admission is $28.95, $23.95 for seniors and students, $9.95 for children. Call (717) 665-7021 or visit www.parenfaire.com.

If you build it ...

The Float Your Boat Race involves manned cardboard boats, usually crewed by children, held on a 250-foot course in the Lehigh Canal at 1 p.m. Sunday. All boats must be made of biodegradable, inexpensive cardboard (can be waxed but there are restrictions). Wood may be used for framing, stiffening and fastening cardboard. Rope and string may be used. All glue or fasteners, paint or sealers must be water based. Paddles are used; one per person. The start location is behind the Ice House at Sand Island, River Street, Bethlehem. Prizes will be awarded for “Most Original/Funny Design,” “Fastest” and “Judges Selection.” Call Jane Persa at (610) 865-7079.

Supple steeds

The 34th annual International Dressage at Devon Horse Show is held Sept. 23-28 at the Devon Horse Show grounds, Route 30, Devon. Dressage is an ancient equestrian discipline having to do with a series of movements based on a horse’s action, not unlike gymnastics or figure skating competitions. Dressage at Devon opens with the three-day Breed Division, in which horses are judged for movement and conformation. On Thursday, the four-day Performance Division begins. The Festival Shops offer apparel; fine arts, antiques and collectibles from more than 65 vendors and food. The Kids Corral provides activities for youngsters and exhibitions are geared toward family fun. A highlight of this year’s Family Day will be the first Dressage at Devon leadline class. Adults accompanied by a child will be admitted free on Sunday. General admission is $8, free to children under 12. Reserved and box seats are available. For more information, call (484) 358-5510 or visit www.dressageatdevon.org.

Fiber of his being

The fiber art exhibition “Ted Hallman: Versatile Visionary” is on view through Nov. 16 at The Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are $5. Call (610) 332-1300.

Feast awaits

The 12th annual Cape May Food & Wine Festival runs Saturday through Sept. 25. Visitors can enjoy winery tours and tastings, a five-course beer tasting dinner, a Gourmet Marketplace, restaurant luncheons, Chefs’ Dine-Arounds, the People’s Choice Chowder Contest, and numerous seminars and classes. Note that most festival events cannot accommodate children. Costs and times vary. Decide which events you’d like to attend by checking the schedule at (800) 275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org.

Freak of nature
“Psychic madman” Jim Karol brings his show to Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance Saturday are $25, $60 for VIP seating. Call (610) 432-6715.

What was it about?

“French and Indian War Interpretive Sunday” is a living history program 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Conrad Weiser Homestead and Memorial Park, Route 422 near Womelsdorf. There will also be a Native American historical perspective. This free event is an outdoor living history program and not a re-enactment. The event is free to the public. Tours of the historic structures are $3, $2 for youths 6-17. Call (610) 589-2934 or visit www.conradweiserhomestead.org.

Kings of the boardwalk

More than 400 Corvettes from 1953 to the present will be on the Ocean City, N.J., Boardwalk starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. You’ll find them between Seventh and 12th streets rain or shine. There will be an awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in front of the music pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. There will also be a special red, white and blue display. Call (609) 457-0081 or visit www.boardwalkcorvettes.com.

Sing and dance

Grammy winner Dan Zanes and Friends entertains at 12:30, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. Admission for ages 2 through adult is $47.95. AARP members can get a $5 discount off the $42.95 senior admission rate in September. Call (866) GO-4-ELMO or visit www.sesameplace.com.

Kids will be kids

Kidzfest is held 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Cooper River Park, N. Park Drive and McClellan Boulevard, Pennsauken, N.J. Highlights include games, clowns, characters, sports, crafts, food and more. Admission is free with a nominal fee for some activities and games. Call (856) 216-2122 or visit www.kidzfest.org.