DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT WEEK: Now through Feb. 3, Historic Downtown Bethlehem will experience a delicious celebration as participating restaurants showcase exclusive prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Participating restaurants are 1741 on the Terrace, 515 Main Sports Bar, Apollo Grill, Billy’s Downtown Diner, Casa Del Mofongo, Edge Restaurant, Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, Randevoo Bethlehem, Steak & Steel hibachi Inc., Tapas on Main, Tavern at the Sun Inn, The Brick, The Flying Egg, The Melting Pot, Twisted Olive and Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar.

CELTIC GENEALOGY LECTURE: Celtic Cultural Alliance announces a genealogy workshop, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, dance and history programs. ‘Researching Your Celtic Ancestors’ will be presented Feb. 10 by Joe Hunter.

The speaker will discuss the research plan, records, strategy and unique opportunity that the inclusion of DNA analysis and social networking plays in locating those distant connections. Seating is limited. Find tickets and more information at: celticfest.org or contact us at: info@celticfest.org

SOUPER SUNDAY: ArtsQuest is excited to announce that in addition to the return of the 14th annual Souper Bowl, Lee Chizmar of Bolete and Mr. Lee’s Noodles, and one of the Lehigh Valley’s most renowned chefs, will host the Best Thing You Ever Made Soup Demo on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 12:45 p.m. at SteelStacks. The demonstration will last approximately 45 minutes, giving plenty of time for Souper Bowl ticket holders to attend both events!

Tickets for the 14th annual Souper Bowl can be purchased here: SteelStacks.org.

ROTUNDA EXHIBIT: To Feb. 15: Devyn L. Brooks: Paintings/Ceramics /Mixed Media. The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org) Bethlehem Rotunda Gallery at 10 E. Church St., Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 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 and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Friday, Feb. 2

First Friday Information: visit southsideartsdistrict.com/

Charter Arts Visual Arts Department 2024 Black Excellence Exhibit. Privately owned ink drawings by Alvin Booth alongside work by Mr. Imagination. Free opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The Black Excellence show, produced by the Charter Arts Black Student Union, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, Corpora Gallery- Third St. entrance. Charter Arts school, 321 E. Third St. Other times and dates by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext. 3185. VisitCharterArts.org for events and information.

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, Feb. 3

Saturday Night Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. “Country Dance.” Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania. Steve Knowlton presents 13 Months in Dixie, or the Adventures of a Federal Prisoner in Texas. Next event: March 5: James Hedtke presents Women Combat Soldiers in the Civil War. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7335 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, 18031. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Great Decisions Lecture series: Mideast Realignment. The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. Despite a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests there and the area is a key arena for global power politics. Can the U.S. continue to defend its interests in the Middle East and globally with a lower level of military and political involvement, or should it recommit to a leading role in the region? Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Sessions are subject to change without prior notice- check the website for notifications. Visit https://local.aarp.org/event/great-decisions-lecture-series-2024-02-7-bethlehem-pa.html

World War II lectures: War Movies. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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