Thursday, July 4

Many buildings and offices are closed.

Friday, July 5

First Friday Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday/

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 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 lvactivelife.org/

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

Saturday, July 6

PA Shakespeare Festival Community Day opens with a Classic Car Show at 8 .m. Activities begin at 10 a.m.-in front of the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Center Valley campus, DeSales University, for a day full of fun, food, live performances, food trucks, face painting, crafts, resource tables, more. This event is rain or shine. Information: visit https://pashakespeare.org/community-day-july-6/

One Earth Reggae Fest: DJ Menace, host for the day. Drum Circle led by Ras Mykl. Noon to midnight. Presented by Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley in partnership with Movement Moves Media. Day-long festival featuring eclectic vendors, authentic Jamaican food and fun under the sun. Tickets aren’t needed, but good vibes will be collected at the gate! FUll schedule and performers: visit https://www.steelstacks.org/event/15872/one-earth-reggaefest/

Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 10

Summer Academy: Summer Cinema Experience at Charter Arts. 9 a.m. Information and to register: Visit www.Charter Arts https://www.charterarts.org/event/summer-academy-summer-cinema-experience/

Tuesday, July 9

Good Vibrations Chorus, 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. 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, July 10

Karaoke, led by host Bobby James. Sing along to your favorite tunes. Free. Everyone welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Trexler Room, Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St.Allentown. Visit https://lvactivelife.org

Saturday, July 13

Saturday Night dances: “Country Dance,” 7 to 10 p.m. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. https://lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

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