News briefs

ARTS GRANTS APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 11: The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission invites area non-profit organizations and K-12 schools to submit proposals for the BFAC annual art grants. Grants help supports new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations and performances. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/grants for information and application forms

BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET SouthSide. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 25. Farrington Square (intersection of New and Morton Streets)

BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN FARMERS’ MARKET 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 4 through Oct. 29. Historic Rose Garden Park (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music and other activities.

LIVE IN THE GARDEN Concert Series. 6 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street. Saturdays through June 25 (Hours: 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday).

SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, May 1 through Nov. 20. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. Visit https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

MUSIC FESTIVALS AT LEVITT: Sabor Latin Festival, June 24-26, Blast Furnace Blues, July 22-24 and One Earth ReggaeFest, July 2. Information: visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts/

Wednesday, May 11

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.copsnkidslv.org

Karaoke with D.J. Bobby James. Free. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, May 12

Tunes at Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted: Lost Tavern Brewing – Nick Cerniglia 5 to 8 p.m.; Edge Restaurant -Billy Bauer Band; McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Tim Harakal; Hotel Bethlehem – Paul Kendal. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Friday, May 13

114th Bethlehem Bach Festival. Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave. Tickets and information: visit www.bach.org or call 610-866-4382, ext. 115 or 110.

Golf tourney, Hanover Twsp. Community Center- Northampton County, 3660 Jacksonville Road, 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch and raffles at 1:30 p.m. Whitetail Golf Club, Bath. Information: Call 610-317-8701 or email aritter@hanovertwp-cc.org

Elm Street Jazz: Jazz band workshop led by Allan Meyerson. 9 to 11 a.m. Join if you play an instrument and want to explore Jazz. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

The Star Bar Craft Beer Tasting. 50 plus different brew samples from over 22 local /regional breweries. Food vendors Voracious Deli, Heaven on a Bun. 6 to 10 p.m. 123 W. Lehigh St. Tickets available at the door.

Tunes at Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted: Lost Tavern Brewing – Melody Cruz, 6 – 9 p.m.; Hotel Bethlehem: Honey & Nutz. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Saturday, May 14

114th Bethlehem Bach Festival. Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave. Tickets and information: visit www.bach.org or call 610-866-4382, ext. 115 or 110.

The Christmas City Wine Festival. Wines from local, regional Pennsylvania wineries. Food vendors: Voracious Deli, Heaven on a Bun, Nort Port The Cheese Ball Company. Noon to 5 p.m. 123 W. Lehigh St. Tickets available at the door.

Tunes at Twilight: Lost Tavern Brewing -DMC DUO, 6 – 9 p.m.; Hotel Bethlehem: Mike Manning, 6 to 8 p.m. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Saturday night dance. KATO. Cover cost includes light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Sunday, May 15

Moravians & Mushrooms: How they grow, distinctive varieties, foraging for mushrooms, etc., with Matt Sicher, owner of Primordia Mushroom Farm, Lenhartsville. 12:30 p.m.- Christian Education Building, Central Moravian Church, 40 W. Church St. Information: visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/

Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

The Star of Bethlehem Festival for Kids. Art, science, performing arts. Celebrate diversity, culture and spirit of our community. Hands-on participation, live entertainment, raffles and giveaways. Food vendors:Voracious Deli, Heaven on a Bun, noon to 4 p.m. 123 W. Lehigh St.

Tuesday, May 17

BASD schools and some government buildings are closed for Election Day.

BASD offices and child care will be open.

Lehigh Valley Passport to History free monthly virtual history series: Sports and Games. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Visit lvhistory.org or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, May 18

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.copsnkidslv.org

BAPL Book sale - full indoor in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. Noon to 8 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-may-2022/

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties