BETHLEHEM social calendar July 12
SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET- Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. “Art in the Park,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23. Visitsvfmpa.com/
BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET- Southside. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square (New and Morton streets). Visit sustainability.lehigh.edu/bethlehem-farmers-market
BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic Rose Garden Park (Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music and other activities. Visit facebook.com/brgfarmersmarket/
2023 BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 15 and 16. Market to Go to pick up pies, strudels and desserts: July 17. General Admission, Family Packs, Blueberry Brewery Tasting Tent admissions and packages. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road. Information: Call 610-691-6055 or visit historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/
VET FEST: Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club Lehigh Valley Chapter is proud to present the sixth annual Vet Fest to be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Air Products Town Square at ArtsQuest at SteelStacks. This event will be a celebration to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of local veterans from all branches of service and theaters of conflict, as well as local law enforcement officers.
For more information, please visit namknights-lvpa.org or the Nam Knights – Lehigh Valley, PA Facebook page.
ROTUNDA GALLERY EXHIBIT: The Lehigh Art Alliance will be exhibiting its 2022 Exhibition Award winners at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery to Aug. 11. This mixed media exhibition comprises work by some of the finest artists in the Lehigh Valley. As an organization devoted to the promotion of all types of fine art, Lehigh Art Alliance artists show a wide range of styles and methods. This exhibition provides a vibrant, colorful, and textural experience.
The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org).
MUSIC IN DIMMICK PARK - Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and Steel Club. Food trucks and adult beverage vendors. Live music 6 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. Brian Dean Moore, July 16; Lucky 7, Aug. 27. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.
Wednesday, July 12
BAPL book sale: Cash and credit cards. Noon to 8 p.m. Indoor book sale in main library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3
Karaoke with Bobby James. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit lvactivelife.org/
Bernie Fritz Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Bernie Fritz Park, Memorial Avenue. Free kids bike helmets and bike safety checks, arts, crafts, games.
Sensory Friendly: The Princess and the Frog. Sensory Friendly Family Films. Designed for children and adults living with autism. Talking and walking permitted. Stimming (self-regulation behavior) is encouraged. Dimmed house lights, film volume is lowered, previews eliminated. Families with special dietary needs are allowed to bring food from home. 1:30 p.m. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks. 101 Founders Way. Free tickets: steelstacks.org/event/14110/sensory-friendly-the-princess-and-the-frog/
Wednesday Dance with Glenn Kakowski. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost includes light refreshments. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit lvactivelife.org/
Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Thursday, July 13
The National Museum of Industrial History mini-camp: S.T.E.M. for ages eight to 12. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Thursdays in July. Visit America Rising. Cost. Visit nmih.org/educate/summer for information and to register.
Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state, local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Tunes At Twilight; along Main, Broad streets. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/tunes-at-twilight/
Friday, July 14
Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16
Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday till December. Former steelworkers lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. Tours start at 11:30 a.m. rain or shine from plaza of the National Museum of History, 602 E. Second St. Free parking in lot across the street. Cost for ages 13 and up. Online scheduling: visit steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visit steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/
Saturday, July 15
BAPL book sale: Cash and credit cards. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-8
Blueberry Festival. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. General Admission, Family Packs, Blueberry Brewery Tasting Tent admissions, packages and information: Call 610-691-6055 or visit https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/
Saturday Night Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. “The Chas Band”. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
Sunday, July 16
Blueberry Festival. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. .Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. General Admission, Family Packs, Blueberry Brewery Tasting Tent admissions, packages and information: Call 610-691-6055 or visit https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/
Music in Dimmick Park, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and Steel Club. Food trucks and adult beverage vendors. Live music by Brian Dean Moore, 6 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown, 18055.
Live in the Garden free concert. Bethlehem Municipal Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park
The National Museum of Industrial History hands-on train engineer experience on a restored narrow gauge locomotive. 100 foot track. Climb into the cab, learn how the locomotive works, take the controls under the supervision of museum personnel. Dates, times, tickets (20 minute session for two adults or one adult and one child): visit www.eventbrite.com/e/bethlehem-steel-locomotive-engineer-experience-2023-season-tickets-500865491167?aff=oddtdtcreator; weather-dependant and non-refundable except in the case of inclement weather or cancellation by the museum. Information: www.nmih.org/restoration-highlight-1941-bethlehem-steel-whitcomb-narrow-gauge-locomotive
Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 23
Southside Summer restaurant week. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/
Monday, July 17
Blueberry Festival Market to Go to pick up pies, strudels, and desserts. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. Call 610-691-6055 or visit https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/
Wednesday, July 19
Sensory Friendly: Encanto Sensory Friendly Family Film. Designed for children and adults living with autism. Talking and walking permitted. Stimming (self-regulation behavior) is encouraged. Dimmed house lights, film volume is lowered, previews eliminated. Families with special dietary needs are allowed to bring food from home. 1:30 p.m. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, Steel Stacks. 101 Founders Way. Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/14111/sensory-friendly-encanto/
Wednesday Dance with Glenn Kakowski. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost includes light refreshments. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Thursday, July 20
The National Museum of Industrial History mini-camp: S.T.E.M. for ages eight to 12. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Weave It Together. Cost. Visit www.nmih.org/educate/summer for information and to register.
Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Tunes At Twilight (last one in series); along Main, Broad St. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/tunes-at-twilight/
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