Fourth time the charm:For 40 years, Penn & Teller have defied labels, and at times physics and good taste, by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. For the fourth time, at 8 p.m. Oct,. 28, they perform at the State Theatre for the Arts, Easton, After sold-out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, they’ve had hundreds of TV show appearances, from “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” to “Modern Family.” Their 15-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them the longest-running headline act in Las Vegas history. They host “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” on The CW Network. Their Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: BS!,” was nominated for 13 Emmys. Penn & Teller performed at the State Theatre in 1996, 1999 and 2001. As of press time, limited seating is available. Call the box office, 610-252-3132, for ticket availability. Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE

Presidential comedy:If the Presidential election contest has got you down, let the bi-partisan comedy of The Capital Steps get you back on the stump. The Capitol Steps, a Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers, presents a show based on songs from their latest album, “What To Expect When You’re Electing,” 7 p.m. Oct. 20, State Theatre Center for The Arts, Easton. For more than 30 years, The Capitol Steps have lampooned both sides of the aisle, having recorded 30 albums. They’ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS and NPR. Scheduled to perform: Kevin Corbett, Jon Bell, Mike Carruthers, Bari Biern and Janet Gordon, accompanied by Marc Irwin, piano. Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org; 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132

Lenape Valley:Dr. Jean Soderlund speaks about her book, “Lenape Country: Delaware Valley Society Before William Penn,” 1 p.m. Oct. 22, Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown. “Dr. Soderlund’s book is the first comprehensive account of how the Lenape interacted with early settlers,” said Joseph Garrera, Executive Director of the museum. Soderlund is Professor Emeritus of History of Lehigh University. Copies of Soderlund’s book will be available for purchase. The author will sign copies following the presentation. lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org, 610-435-1074