"Women's Work: An Art Exhibition," opens with an International Women's Day reception, 7 - 9 p.m. March 8, and continues through April 21, Antonio Salemme Foundation gallery, Suite 203, 542 W. Hamilton St., Allentown.

The six featured artists are Janet Barna, mixed-media assemblages; Alison Bessesdotter, contemporary quilts and wearable art; Eileen Cressman-Reeder, polymer clay sculpture;, Marilyn Hazelton, photography with poetry; Maryann Riker, mixed-media artist books and collage; and Susan Weaver, jewelry.

In connection with the exhibition and theme, there's a film screening, "Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics," 2 p.m. March 16; open mike night of readings, comedy and music, 7 - 9 p.m. April 11; Allentown Public Theatre two-woman sketch comedy, "Parallel Lives," 8 p.m. March 22, 23, 28 - 30, April 4 - 6; 2 p.m. April 7; "The Vagina Monologues," 4, 7 p.m. April 20; 4 p.m. April 21; and "A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and A Prayer," 7 p.m. April 19.

Information: antoniosalemme.org, 610-433-4150