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BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET Southside. Thursdays, through Oct. 25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square (intersection of New and Morton streets, Bethlehem).

BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, to Oct. 29. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic Rose Garden Park (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music and other activities.

FRIDAY FREE CONCERTS, 6 to 8 p.m., through July 1. Sculpture Garden behind City Hall. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/sculpture-garden-concert-series/

GREAT BIG GROUP RIDE FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Aug. 13. Rest stops, sag wagon, raffles, pre-ride coffee and bagels. Metric Century: 8 a.m. Half Century: 10 a.m. Presented by FC Cycling Club. Rides begin and end at Fitness Center, Schnecksville. Information, registration: visit www.bikereg.com/gbgr-for-pediatric-cancer

LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE free events: Karaoke with Bobby James, free, 1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 a.m. Thursdays. conductor: George Fennell. Good Vibrations Chorus, rehearsals 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. director: Nancy Shumaker. Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Fridays. director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series, July: Education. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by George Wacker of L.V. with Love Media. Information: visit https://lvhistory.org/ or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

MUSIC FESTIVALS AT LEVITT: Sabor Latin Festival, June 24-26; and One Earth ReggaeFest, July 2; Blast Furnace Blues, July 22 to 24. Information: visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts/

SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET. Sundays through Nov. 20. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. Visit https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD CONTEST, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, for amateur bakers Sept. 24 at this year’s Celtic Classic (Sept. 23 through 25), downtown Historic Bethlehem. Entries will be scored on taste, overall appearance, creativity and texture by three judges. No entry fee. The top three contestants will be awarded gift certificates in various amounts. Winning youth (under 18) receive a King Arthur tote bag. For registration (by Sept. 1) and other information, visit www.celticfest.org/shortbread-baking-contest or, for general information, visit www.celticfest.org.

Wednesday, June 22

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Thursday, June 23

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing -Kendal Conrad (5 -8 p.m.); Edge Restaurant -James Supra; McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Regina Sayles; Twisted Olive – Ophelia (Dina Hall & Beteh Sherby); Hotel Bethlehem -Brielle; Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works & Franklin Hill Vineyards – Radio One; The Lobby – Ash & Snow; Tavern at the Sun Inn – Deal Duo. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Friday, Saturday, Sunday - June 24 to 26

¡Sabor! Latin Festival, free admission family friendly. Latin heritage and Hispanic culture, music, food. Information: visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/sabor-latin-festival/ and fun throughout the campus.

Friday, June 24

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing - Karen Bella (6 – 9 p.m.); Hotel Bethlehem – Chris Dean. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Sabor Fest: featuring Latina FM, 6:30 p.m.; Nexo, 8 to 10 p.m.; 9:30 p.m.; Herencia Jibara. 10 p.m. to midnight. Special Improv Mash Up with Chucho and Synced Up (cost; tickets at steelstacks.org).Steel Stacks campus, 101 Founders Way.

Saturday, June 25

Live in the garden concert. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street. Last Saturday of the season.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing – Tim Harakal (6 – 9 p.m.); Hotel Bethlehem – Ron & Michael Goozley; The Lobby – Julie- Verse Jazz Group. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Saturday night dance. Glenn Kakowski. Cover cost includes light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Sabor Fest: flag raising ceremony, outside Visitors Center presented by St. Luke’s University Health Network, 3 p.m. Improv team Chucho inside the center, 7 p.m. Los Pleneros de USA, PA Mambo Orquesta, Hector Rosado y su Orq Hache and Pancho Bongo y su Orquesta followed by Charlie Cruz, one of Salsa’s newest stars (cost; tickets at steelstacks.org).Steel Stacks campus, 101 Founders Way.

June 26 through July 2

Downtown Bethlehem Summer Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants have pre fixe menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Call restaurants for reservations (recommended).

When dining, take a picture of their plate or to-go meals, tag the restaurant and upload to social media using the hashtag #PostYourPlate. Two winners will be selected at random to receive gift cards.

For more information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/summer-restaurant-week/

Sunday, June 26

Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m. Weekenders. Food and beverage vendors: Bad Motherschukers, Bananarama, Caribbean Islands Cuisine, Hellertown Borough Council, Black River Vineyard and Winery, Lost Tavern Brewing. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

¡Sabor! Fest: Mariachi Mass by Holy Infancy Catholic Church. 10 a.m. Mariachi Mass, Musikfest Café. Latin inspired food by Hogar Crea and Holy Infancy and ArtsQuest’s Palette & Pour and Mack Truck. Family crafts by the Banana Factory artists. Steelstacks campus, 101 Founders Way.

Tuesday, June 28

Lehigh Valley Active Life: Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 to 11 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, June 29

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

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