Weekend fun around the region

Feline friends

The 11th annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show is held 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Riveredge, 2017 Bernville Road, Reading. More than 200 cats from 50 breeds will compete for regional and international awards. Cat owners are invited to bring a photo of their favorite cat for judging in the Spectator Feline Photo Ring. Admission is $6, $5 for children 6-12 and seniors over 60. A $1 discount is offered with the donation of a can of catfood to be given to an area shelter. Call (610) 376-6711 or visit www.riveredgedining.com.

After the thaw

The Atlantic City International Power Boat Show is under way through Sunday at the Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City, N.J. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12, free to youth 15 and younger. Call (212) 984-7000 or visit www.acboatshow.com.



Making music

- Pianist and J.S. Bach specialist Angela Hewitt joins the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Williams Center at Lafayette College, Hamilton and High streets, Easton. Tickets are $29. Call (610) 330-5009.

- "Who's Bad — The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band" is featured at 8 p.m. Friday at the American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Tickets are $28. Call (800) 648-4102 or visit www.amtshows.com.

All-out tribute

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company presents an all-Alwin Nikolais evening of contemporary dance and multimedia theater at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. Tickets are $25. Call (610) 758-2787.

Merrymaking

The SnowBlast Winter Festival is held Friday and Saturday in the Borough of Emmaus at various locations. Recreation and entertainment events from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday include ice sculpture, the SnowBlast Blizzard Ball, the Frostbite Fun Run, live music and more. Call (484) 201-0026 or e-mail info@snowblastwinterfestival.org.

'Green House' effect

The Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown offers "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design" in the Kress Gallery Sunday through May 30.

Organized by the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., the exhibit explores new trends in green technology, materials and design while answering questions such as: What makes a house green? Is a green house healthier, safer and more comfortable? And is it esthetically appealing?

An opening party is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11. RSVP to (610) 432-4333, ext. 29. Admission for this exhibit is $7 in addition to the regular admission of $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 60+ and students, $3 for children 6-12, and free to children under 6 and to all on Sundays. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.allentownartmuseum.org.

Lunar new year

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. Admission is $9.95 for ages 1 and up, $8.95 for seniors. Learn more at (856) 424-1233 or www.discoverymuseum.com.