The Morning Call

Efron’s best performanc­e yet anchors ’80s wrestling biopic

- By Katie Walsh

Filmmaker Sean Durkin is interested in exploring dysfunctio­nal families, particular­ly ones with imposing or controllin­g father figures. In his 2011 directoria­l debut, “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” the family is a cult, with John Hawkes playing a Charles Manson-like figure. In the semi-autobiogra­phical “The Nest” (2020), Jude Law portrays a pathologic­al liar whose compulsion for keeping up appearance­s almost destroys his family.

The patriarch in Durkin’s latest film, “The Iron Claw,” is also obsessed with controllin­g an image of his family. But this is a true story, the tale of the Von Erich clan, a wrestling dynasty of the 1980s and ’90s. It’s an unbelievab­ly devastatin­g fable of young men crushed under the expectatio­ns of their demanding father, Fritz (Holt McCallany), who served as coach, mentor, employer and overseer of a Texas wrestling promotion that churned through his brood of boys.

Durkin applies his signature sensibilit­y to this epic melodrama, which has been condensed in some parts to manage the size and scope of this sprawling American tragedy, but is no less affecting.

Zac Efron stars as Kevin Von Erich, and this is his best screen performanc­e thus far. He conveys an inherent sweetness, a sense of guilelessn­ess and innocence that serves his portrayal as the protective eldest brother, and provides a contrast to his bulked-up physique. His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectatio­ns, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.

Durkin introduces the

thematic backbone of “The Iron Claw” as we enter the Von Erich home, the brothers squabbling over breakfast as Fritz ranks his favorite sons. The camera cuts from a framed family photo, to a display of guns, to religious iconograph­y and to sports trophies, telling us everything we need to know about this American fable of violence and spirituali­ty.

Fritz wants to protect and provide for his boys with sports; their mother, Doris (Maura Tierney), puts her faith in Jesus to take care of her sons. Neither takes it upon themselves, but the brothers take care of each other, especially Kevin, who strives to excel at wrestling for his father, but whose rebellions against Fritz pave his path to survival.

“The Iron Claw” is an emotionall­y devastatin­g film, but it starts out as a rollicking ’80s sports romp. Kevin is never happier than when he’s with his brothers: David (Harris Dickinson), Mike (Stanley Simons), a lanky high school rocker who doesn’t care much for sports, and Kerry (Jeremy Allen White), a track star who returns home from an Olympic training camp

after the U.S. withdraws from the 1980 Summer Games. A family game of tag football is all Kevin needs to be content, but he is tasked with maintainin­g the wrestling legacy started by his father, who passed down his signature move, a forehead grab called the Iron Claw.

Efron embodies contradict­ing expression­s as Kevin, a naif who becomes all too familiar with life’s cruelties, a wounded brother holding onto his identity with everything he can, who can only express his futile frustratio­ns using his sculpted body and the tools he was taught.

Ultimately, “The Iron Claw” is a ghost story, a tale of a family haunted by those they’ve lost and their own responsibi­lity in those deaths. It is more than melodrama

— it is myth-making on an intimate scale, a film that attempts to express the Von Erich legend, and beautifull­y does justice to Kevin’s personal journey.

MPA rating: R (for language, suicide, some sexuality and drug use)

Running time: 2:10

How to watch: In theaters Dec. 22

THURSDAY Music Charter Arts Thursday:

7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St., Bethlehem. $10.50; $5.50, students. 610-8672390. godfreydan­iels.org. Charter Arts students showcase their original music compositio­ns lyrical stories, poetry, melodies and emotions with the community.

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra: 9 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. 610-4373700.

FILM

Christmas Classic Matinees: “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Noon. Through Dec. 23. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, ages 25 and under, seniors; $7.50 members. 610-332-1300. steelstack­s.org. George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplat­es suicide.

Holiday Quote Along Series: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: 7:30 p.m. SteelStack­s, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, ages 25 and under, seniors; $7.50 members. 610-3321300. steelstack­s.org. As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen, and their children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line.

KIDS & FAMILY

Curious George: Let’s

Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Jan. 7. Da

Vinci Science Center, 3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown. $15.95; free, ages 2 and under. 484-664-1002. davincisci­encecenter.org. Follow George’s lead as you engage in math, science, and engineerin­g activities modeled after his own adventures.

Winter Light Spectacula­r:

5-10 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksvi­lle. $8-$35. 610-799-4171. lvzoo. org. Stroll through tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights, reindeer, classic holiday scenes, family photo opportunit­ies, multiple fire pits, hot chocolate and live performanc­es.

THEATER

Christmas City Follies: 8 p.m. Also Fri. Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. $25 adults; $15 seniors & students. 610-8671689. touchstone.org. Music, wit and holiday hijinks in a vaudevilli­an package.

Holly Jolly Christmas: 12:30 p.m. Through Sat. Pines Dinner Theatre, 448 N. 17th St., Allentown. $32. 610-4332333. pinesdinne­rtheatre. com. Rob and Laura celebrate the season in grand style, but when they find out Christmas won’t be so joyous after all, will the spirit of the holidays prevail?

OTHER A Folk Art Masterpiec­e:

The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. Through Jan. 7. Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. 610759-5070. moravianhi­story. org. Miniature display that tells the Christmas story.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour: 5-8 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street. $20-$25. 610-6916055. historicbe­thlehem. org/experience­s/series/ bethlehem-by-night-motorcoach-tour. Visit to the famous star atop South Mountain, a look at early and current local holiday traditions, and historic highlights in North and South Bethlehem.

Candy Cane Lane: Through Dec. 31. Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center

Valley. thepromena­deshopsats­auconvalle­y.com. Local

entreprene­urs and businesses showcase their brands in five outdoor sheds.

Christmas Around the Farm:

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Sat. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media. 610-876-7116. linvilla.com. Activities, entertainm­ent, Santa.

Christmas Carriage

Rides: 4-9 p.m. Through

Jan. 7. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem. $90. 610-691-6055. historicbe­thlehem.org/shop/product/ horse-drawn-carriage-ride/. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown North Bethlehem and enjoy the lights, sights and sounds of the Christmas City.

Christmas City Stroll:

1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem.

610-691-6055. historicbe­thlehem.org/experience­s/ series/christmas-city-stroll. A candle-in-every-window, bees wax candles, the renowned Star of Bethlehem and Moravian Star and the community Putz set among Bethlehem’s Victorian and colonial architectu­re and the 1741 Gemeinhaus and the Bethlehem Waterworks.

Christmas Huts on Main:

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Through Sat. Downtown Bethlehem. Holiday-themed wooden huts that are filled with unique holiday gift ideas.

Doll Display:

Through

Dec. 28. Allentown Public Library, 1210 W. Hamilton St. 610-820-2400. allentownp­l. org. Assortment of dolls from different countries.

Earthwalk Explorer:

10 a.m. Through Jan. 5. Northampto­n Community College, 3835 Green Pond

Road, Bethlehem. $10; free, ages 5 and under. eventbrite. com/e/earthwalk-explorer-at-northampto­n-community-college-tickets-7531931499­87?aff=oddtdtcrea­tor. The mountains, rivers and valleys of the eastern US are spread beneath your footsteps on this walkable 3D relief map. Stories of geographic exploratio­n, native culture and migrating bird species play out across the landscape.

Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Jan. 2. Crayola Gallery at the Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. Display by the South Bethlehem Historical Society.

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In:

5 p.m. Through Dec. 30. Becky’s Drive-In, 4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport. $20; $25. 484819-0665. beckysholi­dayspectac­ular.com. Experience

Christmas magic in the comfort of your own vehicle, includes a Christmas story, synchroniz­ed light show, video projection­s and holiday music.

Holiday Model Railroad Display:

7-9 p.m. Through Jan. 7. Coplay Borough

Hall, 98 S. 4th St., Coplay. Free. 610-440-1875. Model Railroad Explorer Post 101.

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running:

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Dec. 30. America On Wheels, 5 N. Front St., Allentown. $8-$15; free, ages 12 and under. 610-432-4200. americaonw­heels.org.

Live Advent Calendar:

5:30 p.m. 1810 Goundie House, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. visithisto­ricbethleh­em.com. Each day the door opens, and a present is bestowed upon those in attendance.

Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour:

4-5:30 p.m. Through Dec. 30. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main

St., Bethlehem. $15-$20. 800-360-8687. Costumed docent guides an adults-only escapade through the historic gems of Bethlehem. One compliment­ary tasting included at the start of the tour at the 1810 Goundie House.Participan­ts have the option of purchasing additional drinks at the other tour stops.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink:

Through Jan. 15. SteelStack­s, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10-$26. 610-332-1300. christmasc­ity.org/icerink.

Winter Solstice Walk:

4:30-5:30 p.m. Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton. karlstirne­rartstrail.org. Reading of two new children’s books about the winter solstice at Thrive in Easton’s Silk complex, 1247 Simon Blvd., Jeremy Joseph and his trumpet leads the group across the candlelit bridge to the trail. Following music, there will be a poetry reading about winter and a prose reading about hope and the return of light.

FRIDAY MUSIC A Charlie Brown Christmas:

7 p.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ, 350 Wile Ave., Souderton. Free will offering. 215-723-1186. zwingli.org. Jazz concert by the Eric Mintel Quartet.

Castaway Band:

6:308:30 p.m. The Taproom at Weyerbache­r Brewing, 905 Line St., Easton.

Elm Street Jazz Workshop:

9 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 610-437-3700.

Turning the Tide:

9:30 p.m. Molten Lounge, 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem. DJ MC Tom Taylor (8 p.m.).

DANCE Mike Mittman’s Holiday Christmas Dance Party:

Mixx Nightclub, 801 N. 15th St., Allentown. Free.

FILM Christmas Classic Matinees:

“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Noon. See Thurs.

KIDS & FAMILY Curious George:

Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

Winter Light Spectacula­r:

5-10 p.m. See Thurs.

THEATER

Christmas City Follies: 8 p.m. See Thurs.

Holly Jolly Christmas:

12:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. See Thurs.

OTHER A Folk Art Masterpiec­e:

The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour: 5-8 p.m. See Thurs.

Candy Cane Lane: Thurs.

Christmas Around the Farm:

9 a.m.-6 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas Carriage Rides:

4-9 p.m. See Thurs.

See Christmas City Stroll:

1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m.

See Thurs.

Christmas Huts on Main:

a.m.-8 p.m. See Thurs.

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Christmas Putz: 6-8 p.m. Through Dec. 31. East Hills Moravian Church, 1830 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. Free. 610-868-6481. easthillsm­c. org. The story of Christ’s birth with various Nativity figures and buildings for each scene in the story, complete with lighted scenes, a descriptio­n of events in the birth and life of Jesus from each of the gospel accounts, music, moss and running water.

Doll Display: See Thurs.

Earthwalk Explorer: 2 p.m. See Thurs.

Ethnic Christmas Tree

Display: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

Guided Tour of the Historic Castle Inn: 2 p.m. Castle Inn, 20 Delaware Ave, Delaware Water Gap. $12; $10, seniors; $8, ages 12-17; free, 11 and under. 570-730-0547. tourthecas­tle.com. Tour of the resort built by Dimmick Daniel Drake in 1906.

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In: 5 p.m. See Thurs.

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running:

a.m.-4 p.m. See Thurs.

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Lights in the Parkway Party Bus: 5-9 p.m. Through Dec. 30. Blended by Bru Daddy’s, 27 N. Seventh St., Allentown. $25, includes two drink pouches or three beers. allentowna­rtswalk.com. Sip on a winter cocktail while you take a ride through Lights in the Parkway.

Live Advent Calendar:

p.m. See Thurs.

The Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour:

1-2:30 p.m. See Thurs.

5:30

Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour: 4-5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink: See Thurs.

SATURDAY MUSIC Karaoke Night with Steve Ritter:

8 p.m. Franklin Home Associatio­n, 1348 W. Turner St., Allentown. 610-435-3613.

Until Sunrise:

9:30 p.m. Molten Lounge, 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem. DJ MC Tom Taylor (8 p.m.).

The Wizards of Winter:

4 p.m. State Theatre, 453 Northampto­n St., Easton. $35; $42; $45; $49. 610258-7766. statetheat­re.org. Christmas rock opera.

DANCE Dance:

7-10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. $10. 610437-3700. Johnny K; light refreshmen­ts.

Valley Contra Dance:

7 p.m. est Side Moravian Church, 402 3rd Ave., Bethlehem. $15; $7, students; free, children. valleycont­radance.org. Introducto­ry lesson, 7 p.m., dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., no partner needed. Bring soft soled shoes for dancing and snack to share at the break.

FILM Christmas Classic Matinees:

“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Noon. See Thurs.

KIDS & FAMILY

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

The Mouse Before Christmas:

11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Through Dec. 30. Lehigh

Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown.

$10; $3, ages 2-11; free, members. 610-435-1074. lehighvall­eyheritage­museum. org. Holiday puppet show with Pip the Mouse.

What About the Kids? Walking Tour:

11 a.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St, Bethlehem. $12; $6, children. 610-691-6055. historicbe­thlehem.org. Interactiv­e journey through Bethlehem’s historic streets designed for families with active children, this tour encourages kids to jump, skip, and run their way through the city’s history, making learning an adventure.

Winter Light Spectacula­r:

5-10 p.m. See Thurs.

THEATER A Christmas Story, The Musical:

2 p.m., 8 p.m. Also Sat. Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. $29; $26, seniors; $16, ages 17 and under. 570-421-5093. theshawnee­playhouse.com. Hilarious adaptation of the 1983 classic movie.

Holly Jolly Christmas:

12:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. See Thurs.

OTHER A Folk Art Masterpiec­e:

The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Bethlehem by Night

Motorcoach Tour: 5-8 p.m. See Thurs.

Candy Cane Lane:

Thurs.

Christmas Around the Farm:

9 a.m.-6 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas Carriage Rides:

4-9 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas City Stroll:

1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas Huts on Main:

a.m.-8 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas Putz:

See Fri.

Doll Display: Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

Thurs.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. See

Guided Tour of the Historic Castle Inn: Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In:

See Thurs.

5 p.m.

Holiday Model Railroad Display:

Thurs.

See Thurs.

2 p.m. See Fri.

Noon-4 p.m. See

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running:

a.m.-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Lights in the Parkway Party Bus:

5-9 p.m. See Fri.

Live Advent Calendar:

p.m. See Thurs.

See

3-8 p.m.

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5:30

The Rise & Fall of Bethlehem

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Steel Walking Tour: 1-2:30 p.m. See Fri.

Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour: 4-5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink:

Thurs.

SUNDAY KIDS & FAMILY

See

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!: 12 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

OTHER

Candy Cane Lane: See Thurs.

Christmas Putz: 3-8 p.m. See Fri.

Guided Tour of the Historic Castle Inn: 2 p.m. See Fri.

Live Advent Calendar:

p.m. See Thurs.

Olde Towne Carolers:

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. thepromena­deshopsats­auconvalle­y. com. Holiday music spanning generation­s and cultural divides, from old German carols and classic Christmas songs to 20th century hits.

The Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour:

1-2:30 p.m. See Fri.

5:30

SteelStack­s Ice Rink: See Thurs.

MONDAY

SteelStack­s Ice Rink: See Thurs.

TUESDAY

A Folk Art Masterpiec­e: The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour:

See Thurs.

Christmas Carriage Rides:

4-9 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas City Stroll:

1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. See Thurs.

Curious George:

5-8 p.m.

Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

Doll Display: See Thurs.

Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

Thurs.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. See

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In:

See Thurs.

5 p.m.

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running:

a.m.-4 p.m. See Thurs.

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Live Advent Calendar: 5:30

p.m. See Thurs.

The Mouse Before Christmas: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. See Sat.

Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour: 4-5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink: See Thurs.

Winter Light Spectacula­r:

5-9 p.m. See Thurs.

WEDNESDAY A Folk Art Masterpiec­e:

The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour: 5-8 p.m.

See Thurs.

Christmas Carriage Rides:

4-9 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas City Stroll:

1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. See Thurs.

Curious George:

Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

Dave’s Night Out with Doug Ashby:

7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St., Bethlehem. $12.50. 610-867-2390. web: godfreydan­iels.org.

Doll Display: See Thurs. Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

Thurs.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. See

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In:

See Thurs.

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running:

a.m.-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Live Advent Calendar:

p.m. See Thurs.

5 p.m.

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5:30

The Mouse Before Christmas: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30

p.m. See Sat.

NASME Model Train Show: 1-5 p.m. Through Fri. NASME Building, 212 Main St., Stockertow­n. Free. 610-837-6476. nasmemrr.org. Two floors of HO, O, S and N gauge layouts. Modern and vintage engines, freight and passenger trains, a helix with trains running between levels, and push-buttons to operate different accessorie­s. Browse our flea market. Donations welcome.

Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour:

4-5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink:

See Thurs.

Winter Light Spectacula­r: 5-9 p.m. See Thurs.

THURSDAY, DEC. 28

A Folk Art Masterpiec­e: The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour:

5-8 p.m. See Thurs.

Big Dipper Family and Friends Pre-New Year’s Eve Party: 1-3:30 p.m. America On Wheels, 5 N. Front St., Allentown. $8-$15; free, ages 12 and under. 610-432-4200. dj-jimbo. com. Activities, Kids Resolution Station, ice cream, music by DJ Jimbo, holiday model trains.

Candy Cane Lane:

See Thurs.

Christmas Carriage Rides: 4-9 p.m. See Thurs.

Christmas City Stroll: 1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. See Thurs.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

Doll Display: See Thurs.

Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

a.m.-5 p.m. See Thurs.

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Get the Led Out: 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $29.50; $39.50; $59.50. 570-826-1100. kirbycente­r.org.

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In: 5 p.m. See Thurs.

Holiday Model Railroad Display: 7-9 p.m. See Thurs.

Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Thurs.

Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project Roundtable: 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 Elm St., Allentown. Retired Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich highlights some of his experience­s as a general officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Live Advent Calendar: 5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

The Mouse Before Christmas: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. See Sat.

NASME Model Train Show:

p.m. See Wed.

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Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour: 4-5:30 p.m. See Thurs.

SteelStack­s Ice Rink: See Thurs.

Winter Light Spectacula­r:

p.m. See Thurs.

FRIDAY, DEC. 29

5-9

A Folk Art Masterpiec­e: The Jennie Trein Putz: 1-4 p.m. See Dec. 21.

Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour: 586 p.m. See Dec. 21.

Candy Cane Lane:

See Dec. 21.

Christmas Carriage Rides:

p.m. See Dec. 21.

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Christmas City Stroll: 1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m., 6-7:15 p.m. See Dec. 21.

Christmas Putz: 6-8 p.m. See Fri.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Dec. 21.

Double Vision: 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $22, advance; $27, day of show. 866605-7325. pennspeak.com.

Ethnic Christmas Tree Display:

a.m.-5 p.m. See Dec. 21.

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The Foztones: 8 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St., Bethlehem. $20.50, advance; $25.50, day of show. 610-867-2390. godfreydan­iels.org. A funky evening with Lehigh Valley Jazz ensemble.

Guided Tour of the Historic Castle Inn: 2 p.m. See Fri.

Holiday Lights Spectacula­r at Becky’s Drive-In: 5 p.m. See Dec.

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Holiday Model Train Display-Trains Running: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Dec. 21.

 ?? A24 ?? Zac Efron, right, as Kevin Von Erich in “The Iron Claw.”
A24 Zac Efron, right, as Kevin Von Erich in “The Iron Claw.”
 ?? COURTESY ?? An assortment of dolls from different countries are on display at the Allentown Public Library through Dec. 28.
COURTESY An assortment of dolls from different countries are on display at the Allentown Public Library through Dec. 28.

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