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.

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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.

February, 2025:

ROTUNDA EVENTS: ONGOING to Feb. 18

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts student artwork exhibit: painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media and award-winning artwork including gold, silver, and honorable mentions from the region’s Scholastic Art Awards. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays). Sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Bethlehem City Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Information: visit https://bfac-lv.org/

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. For more information and exhibits schedules, visit https://bfac-lv.org/rotunda-gallery-shows-2/

Wednesday, Feb. 5

World War II Wednesdays: The Alamo Scouts; upcoming March 5: The U-boat War. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost for non-members. 2 p.m Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

The Great Decisions Lecture Series on American foreign policy issues, “U. S.-China Relations” by Dr. Chris Herrick, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Muhlenberg College. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Place. Cost per lecture. Sponsored by Northampton Community College; part of the American Foreign Policy Association, New York City. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.

Thursday, Feb. 6

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1 p.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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org

Friday, Feb. 7

First Friday: Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday-october; General information and schedules: https://southsideartsdistrict.com/

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. 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/

Saturday, Feb. 8

Let’s Be Heart Smart. Join Temple/St. Luke’s Medical Students for a “heartfelt” Valentine’s Day celebration. “Hank the Heart!” by Dr. John A. Hutton and Dr. Ryan Moore will teach us about hearts. Make a stethoscope. Listen to others hearts. Ages 4 and up. 10 a.m. to noon. Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room, FowlerCenter, 511 E. Third St. Visit www.copsnkidslv.org/

Saturday Night Dance with “KATO” playing oldies and requests. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

Good Vibrations Chorus. 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or 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/Thursday, Feb. 13

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1 p.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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org

Wednesday, Feb. 12

The Great Decisions Lecture Series on American foreign policy issues, “International Cooperation on Climate Change” by Dr. Anita Forrester, Associate Professor of Geography, Northampton Community College;. 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Place. Cost per lecture. Sponsored by Northampton Community College; part of the American Foreign Policy Association, New York City. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.

Karaoke with host Bobby James. Free. Singalong and entertainment. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.