In 24 hours, thousands will flock to Bethlehem for the start of the annual Musikfest celebration.

But the weekend is chock-full of live performances happening elsewhere throughout the area.

Here are the local concerts and comedy shows taking place between today and Sunday:

"FIRE AND ICE SHOW PRESENTS THE ORIGINALS" SHOWCASE | 7 o'clock, Chicago Restaurant & Nightlife, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
HIGH & MIGHTY BRASS BAND | 7:30 p.m., Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
"THE IMPROV COMEDY POWER HOUR" | 8 o'clock, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks), 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; $5, $4 for ArtsQuest members
BUTTERJIVE | 9:30 p.m., The Funhouse, 5 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem

DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT | 6 a.m., 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie; $8, $3 for ages 15 and under
X AMBASSADORS WITH JUKEBOX THE GHOST AND RACHEL PLATTEN | 6 p.m., Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; $39-$55
JON FADEM | 6 p.m., Lost Tavern Brewing, 782 Main St., Hellertown
PITBULL WITH PRINCE ROYCE AND FARRUKO | 7 p.m., PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown; $29.95-$139.95
BREAKING BENJAMIN WITH STARSET | 8 p.m., Sands Bethlehem Event Center, 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem; $99.50, $45
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK | 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg; $25 in advance, $30 at the door
TROUBLE CITY ALL-STARS | 9:30 p.m., The Funhouse, 5 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem
SMALL AXE | 10 p.m., Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St., Easton
STEREOTYPE | 10 p.m., Steel Pub, 320 E. First St., Bethlehem

DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT | 6 a.m., 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie; $8, $3 for ages 15 and under
MARTIN ON MAIN | 1 p.m., Main Street, Nazareth
RUN-DMC | 6 p.m., ands Steel Stage at Musikfest, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; $49-$74
THE GO GO'S WITH BEST COAST AND KAYA STEWART | 8 p.m., Sands Bethlehem Event Center, 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem
SOCIAL CALL | 9 p.m., Steel Pub, 320 E. First St., Bethlehem
GOAT WIZARD | 9:30 p.m., The Funhouse, 5 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem

DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT | 6 a.m., 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie; $8, $3 for ages 15 and under
DIERKS BENTLEY WITH TUCKER BEATHARD | 6 p.m., ands Steel Stage at Musikfest, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; $58-$83
FREQUENCY COLLAGE | 9:30 p.m., The Funhouse, 5 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem
TRICK STACY | 10 p.m., Steel Pub, 320 E. First St., Bethlehem

Visit Musikfest's website for the full schedule of free performances.

Don't see a show? Head over to the Contact page and drop me a line so I can add it to the list!