38th Annual Baum Auction: Bidding is online, 6:30 p.m. May 13 to 10 p.m. May 20, for The Baum School of Art 38th Annual Art Auction. Hundreds of one-of-a-kind artworks from local and regional artists past and present are up for auction, including “Little Red Mill” (oil, 30 in. by 36 in.), above, by Walter Emerson Baum. The works can be previewed online and in the galleries, Baum School, 510 Linden St., Allentown. The Premiere Party, 6-9 p.m. May 13, Baum School, has hors d’oeuvres by Karen Hunter, music by Roger Latzgo, cocktails, and a toast by Boris Wainio to begin bidding. Party ticket information: 610-433-0032; https://www.baumschool.org/

Jim Norton, 8 p.m. May 19, Musikfest Café, ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks, Bethlehem. Norton, American stand-up comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor, is co-host of “The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show,” heard mornings, SiriusXM Satellite Radio. His stand-up special, “Mouthful of Shame” is streaming on Netflix. His performance will contain adult language and-or situations. Those between ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. There’s a minimum food and beverage fee for reserved seats. Tickets: ArtsQuest box office, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem; 610-297-7100; https://www.steelstacks.org