Costume glitz
"Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen" is on display Sunday through Aug. 9 in the Kress and Rodale Galleries at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. The 36 period costumes span Elizabethan England to 1950s Argentina. The films in which the costumes were used include "Elizabeth," "Evita," "Dangerous Liaisons," "Ever After," "Pride and Prejudice," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," "Out of Africa," and "Titanic," among others. Mounted photo murals and posters from the films complete the show.
Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission to the exhibit is $5 in addition to regular admission of $6, $4 for seniors and students, $3 for children 6-12, free on Sundays. A Costume Preview Party is offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Come dressed as your favorite film character and enjoy food, drink and live music. RSVP to (610) 432-4333, ext. 29. Also visit www.allentownartmuseum.org.
'Quiet' time
Duck herding, sheep shearing, old time games, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and more are a part of Farm Animal Frolic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 23 and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and May 24 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg. The farm comes alive with new baby farm animals, including chicks, baby bunnies, lambs, baby goats and piglets. Cost is $8, $5 for children 3-12. Call (570) 992-6161 or visit www.quietvalley.org.
Tuesday rocks
Buckcherry headlines a rock show with Chevelle, Pop Evil and Royal Bliss at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Stabler Arena, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem. Tickets are $39.50. Call (610) 758-3770.
Watch the parade
The Celtic Cultural Alliance holds a 2009 Kilted Celtic Crawl to support the Celtic Classic event starting at 2 p.m. Sunday along Main Street in Bethlehem. The sponsored parade will feature pipe bands and highland dancers. Spectators are recommended to watch from Starters Riverport, 17 W. Second St., Bethlehem. Call (610) 868-9599 or visit www.cca.us.com.
Rhubarb revival
Kitchen Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, is holding its 26th annual Rhubarb Festival and Baking Contest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Highlights include the Rhubarb Race Car Derby, a Rollicking Rhubarb Stroll, the Rhubarb Whoopie Pie Filling Contest, food sampling, the crowning of the Rhubarb King and Queen, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more. Call (800) 732-3538 or visit www.kitchenkettle.com.
Have you tried ...
From 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 30 E. State St., Media, hosts the annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival. Tickets are $35 online at www.ironhillbrewery.com and $40 at the door. Advance ticket purchase is advised. Call (610) 627-9000.
Offering 'Hope'
The Spring Concert of Hope, a Seeds for Tomorrow benefit concert for American and Iraqi children whose lives have been impacted by the Iraq War, is held 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at 7248 Groveland Road, Pipersville. Performing will be Slo Mo with Mic Wrecka, Wineskin, Mike Pfeiffer, Best Intentions, The Plucking Grassholes, Hopetown Review, Steph Hayes, Rich Cashman and Hillbilly from Philly. Tickets are $40, $25 for students $25, free to children 12 and under. Call (215) 429-7310 or e-mail amy.mead@mac.com.
Dancing fiesta
Baila Conmigo, a three-day arts festival, is held Friday through Sunday in downtown Allentown with Latino music, dance, film and an International Peace Parade from the Allentown Arts Park to Buck Boyle Park. Get the complete schedule and ticket information at www.artsluminarium.org.
Star power
Saturday and Sunday is "Cookie Monster's 'Me Love Talented Kids' Weekend" at Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. Young performers are invited to showcase their talent. Call (215) 752-7070, ext. 222.