As of May 31-

A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website, Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

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.

BETHLEHEM CITY EXHIBIT sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission to June 30: Bethlehem Palette Club Members Exhibition. Reception June 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information.

..... NMIH EVENTS: STEEL LOCOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE: Hands-on train engineer experience on a Bethlehem Steel restored narrow gauge locomotive. Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child, lasts about 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., June 16. Exhibit featuring turn of the 20th century 3D stereo photographs which documented everything everywhere and millions were sold annually. Women’s History Month exhibition: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home through September 29. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit www.nmih.org/locomotive/ for tickets and information.

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF EASTERN PA: June 8: Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania field trip to the site of the Monterey Pass battlefield and the museum. Depart Delta Hotel at 8 a.m. Arrive Monterey Site and museum site at 10:30 a.m. Email Claire at clkuk@ptd.net to reserve a place. Battlefield website: https://montereypassbattlefield.org/

Next meeting is in September. Topic and presenter to be announced. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, 18031. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

.......PUBLIC COMMUNITY CONCERTS - Free, open to the public. The Beautiful Distortion, American rock band, noon to 3 p.m. June 9, Harmony Pavilion, along the Webster and Taylor block of the South Bethlehem Greenway. Food and beverages available to purchase from local brewers and businesses. Bring a lawn chair or beach towel for seating, sunglasses and sunscreen if desired. Live on the Greenway is brought to you in partnership with the City of Bethlehem and SouthSide Arts District, a nonprofit program of the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation. For information, visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/live-on-the-greenway-2024-concert-series-lineup-announced/

.........VET EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS THE TROOPS, hosted by the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council. Tell your story to people who understand. In person or on Zoom 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursday of each month. Facilitated by veterans for all veterans of any era / any time in service. For information: https://lv-mac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/; WVET-Workshops.jpg; Register for link at www.womenveteransempowered.org

......MONTHLY VETERAN’S SUPPORT PROGRAM - State Representative McNeil. An American Legion service officer is available for pre-scheduled appointments to assist veterans and their families regarding pensions and other compensation, education, health care and death benefits and the services available to them. Legion membership is not required. Schedule an appointment by calling 610-266-1273.The next appointments, usually third Monday of the month, are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 at Rep. Jeanne McNeil’s district office office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. To schedule your appointment, call 610-266-1273

.......HOMETOWN HEROES, ‘till July 14. The SteelStacks campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of the appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. The banners will display photos of the soldiers, their rank, branch of service, era of service and hometown. Visit www.steelstacks.org/memorial-day/

.......FREE FILMS at Levitt Pavillion, Arts Quest. Dates and titles: June 12 – Mary Poppins; June 26 – Toy Story 2; July 17 – Lilo & Stitch; July 24 – The Incredibles; and August 21 – Wonka. Visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/movies/for hours and more information including sensory friendly films.

.......TUNES AT TWILIGHT Tunes At Twilight at the Sun Inn. Free, family-friendly concert series open to the public; Thursdays, June 6 to June 27. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 564 Main St., Bring your own chairs and blankets. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/tunes-at-twilight/2024-06-06/

.......MUSIC IN DIMMICK PARK 2024: June 23: The Billy Bauer Band; July 14: JOYOUS; August 25: Tequila Rose. 6 to 8 p.m. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown 18055. Visit https://hellertownborough.org/ for more information.

.......DIP-N-DANCE 2024: Hellertown Pool, 1 to 3 p.m. June 27, 1 to 3 p.m. July 25, 5 to 7 p.m. August 8. 570 Durham St., Hellertown 18055. Visit https://hellertownborough.org/parks-recreation/#page-content for more information.

.......HANLECO MOVIES IN THE PARK: Free admission. Bring a chair / blanket. Dusk (about 8 to 10 p.m.) June 28: “The War With Grandpa”; July 26: “Arthur Christmas”at Canal Park, 1960 Dauphin St., Hanover Twsp., Lehigh County.

REMINDER: Many children’s events are for children and accompanying adults only, with no drop-offs. Please check to see if this applies to specific events.

......AREA FARMERS’ MARKETS

Thursdays:

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market: Local, producer-only lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, live music. and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farrington Square at Lehigh University Morton and New Sts.

Saturdays:

Bethlehem Rose Garden West-Side Farmer’s Market: Eighth Avenue and Broad Sts. Saturdays, 9 to 1 p.m. beginning in June. Please donate to Mount Airy Neighborhood’s 2024 Rose Garden restoration fundraiser: contributions from twenty-five dollars and up. Give a rose bush for Mother’s or Memorial or other Days via Facebook at www.facebook.com/brgfarmersmarket/ or mail donations to MANA, 1528 W. Market St., Bethlehem, 18018

Sundays:

Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market (next to the Hellertown Library), 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Featuring local growers and producers with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, cheese, plants, soap, lotions and pet treats and other local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Sunflower contest ‘till July 7. Mothers’ Day -May 12 - open! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment and food available. Visit https://www.svfmpa.com/

REMINDER: Many children’s events are for children and accompanying adults, often with no drop-offs. Please check to see if this applies to specific events.

Wednesday, June 5

Free film: Encanto. Visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/movies/for hours and more information including sensory friendly films. Levitt Pavillion, Arts Quest.

Thursday, June 6

Tunes At Twilight at the Sun Inn. Free, family-friendly concert series open to the public, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 564 Main St., Bring your own chairs and blankets. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/tunes-at-twilight/2024-06-06/

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor: Ron DeGrandis. 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/

Friday, June 7

Southside Arts District’s First Friday celebration. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday/

Free senior student exhibition of original works in a range of mediums. 6 to 8 p.m. Corpora Gallery, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St.

Playing With Fire glass blast exhibition closing night. 6 to 9 p.m. 25 W. Third St. Information: visit www.bananafactory.org/events/first-friday/

Preview Soiree, House and Garden Rooms to View, 6 to 9 p.m. 3347 Green Acres Drive, Bethlehem. Iinformation, tickets: call 610-882-0450 or visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/rooms-to-view-house-garden-tour/

First Friday Community Clothing Swap. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Visual Arts Classroom Tables set up by size – participants need to be prepared to sort clothes by size when they arrive. Limited accessories will also be accepted. Clothes should be in good condition (minimal wear/ free of stains)

NO shoes, undergarments, swimsuits, socks, jewelry. Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St. Visit https://www.bananafactory.org/events/first-friday/?_ga=2.11860532.1210746067.1717185330-33070690.1715191098

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session, Orchestra rehearsals, 1 p.m. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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 https://lvactivelife.org/

Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, June 8

Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania field trip to the site of the Monterey Pass battlefield and the museum. Depart Delta Hotel at 8 a.m. Arrive Monterey Site and museum site at 10:30 a.m. Email Claire at clkuk@ptd.net to reserve a place. Battlefield website: https://montereypassbattlefield.org/

House and Garden Rooms to View. Tour hours:visit website. Garden Party Reception, 4 to 5 p.m. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts. For information, tickets: call 610-882-0450 or visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/rooms-to-view-house-garden-tour/

Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9

1876 World’s Fair Weekend 2024: Travel back in time and celebrate the engineering, industry, and culture of Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial International Exhibition. Enjoy machinery demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, Victorian games, family activities, music and food!

Free with admission; Youth 12 and under FREE on SundayAbout the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition145 years ago, in 1876, Philadelphia hosted the Centennial International Exhibition, considered the country’s first World’s Fair. Visitors from 37 countries trekked to the site, located on a sprawling 450 acre campus, with nearly 10 million visitors taking in the sights, sounds, and smells across the span of six months.Machinery Hall, the second largest building on the grounds, plays an important role in the country’s industrial history. Everything from massive steam engines to intricate woodworking machinery were on display, fully introducing America’s industrial might on the world’s stage for the first time. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St.

https://www.nmih.org/event/wfw24/

Sunday, June 9

Pavilion Free open to the public community event: Community Concert- ’60s & early ‘70s with The Beautiful Distortion (American rock band). Noon to 3 p.m., Harmony Pavilion (along Webster and Taylor block of the South Bethlehem Greenway). Food, beverages available to purchase (local brewers, businesses). Bring a lawn chair or beach towel for seating. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/live-on-the-greenway-2024-concert-series-lineup-announced/

Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25

Good Vibrations Chorus, 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Song Writing, 11 a.m. Conductor Stephen Cee. Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, June 12

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room: PPL Presents (summer storytelline series)

Who’s Afraid of the Dark?City of Bethlehem Police Chief Michelle Kott reads “Pout-Pout Fish in the BIg-Big Dark” by Deborah Diesen. Create your own “Pout-Pout Fish”. Ages three and up. 11 a.m. Fowler Center, NCC, 511 E. Third St. Must register on the Facebook page, CopsnKidsLehighValley.

Bullwinkle decides to become “The Fearless Firemoose”, read by people from the City of Bethlehem fire department. Make a bravery heart. Ages three and up. 3 p.m. Fowler Center, NCC, 511 E. Third St. Must register on the Facebook page, CopsnKidsLehighValley.

Karaoke with your host Bobby James. 1 p.m. Sing or just listen. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

Free film: Mary Poppins. Visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/movies/for hours and more information including sensory friendly films. Levitt Pavillion, Arts Quest.

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.