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GARDEN TOUR: The Bethlehem Garden Club is hosting a tour of 10 private gardens in the Bethlehem area Saturday June 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Down the Garden Path” includes local gardens filled with imaginative designs, creative inspirations and good gardening practices that will spark your own creativity.

The tour starts at the Luckenbach Mill, a Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites property in the Colonial Industrial area. The Mill is located on Old York Road, which is accessed from a traffic signal on Union Boulevard between the Monocacy Creek and Main Street. Signs will be posted.

The Luckenbach Mill will also host a plant and craft sale which is open to the public.

Tickets are available in advance online or at Pharo’s Garden Center, Herbein’s Garden Center, Musselman’s Jewelers or Richmar Florist. The event will be rain or shine.

Buy tickets at bethlehem-garden-club.square.site.

ARTS NOMINATIONS: Tribute to the Arts Call for 2025 Nominees: A celebration to honor individuals, businesses and organizations who support or create impactful experiences in the discipline of music, theater, dance, architecture, visual arts or poetry. For information or to submit a nomination, visit bfac-lv.org

ROSE GARDEN: Mount Airy Neighborhood Association (MANA) Contact us to assist in the June 21 Rose Fest celebration. Contribute to the restoration fundraiser (@the Rose Garden Park or the website listed below). Join the gardeners to adopt a plot. Come when you can. Friends of the Garden meet Saturday mornings from 9:30 to noon. For more information and to sign-up for activities, visit mana18018.org/historic-bethlehem-rose-garden/bethlehem-rose-garden/ or mail donations to MANA, 1528 W. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

MINIATURE SHOW: The 46th annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale, sponsored by the Small on Scale Miniatures Club – Lehigh Valley Chapter, will be held July 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Delta By Marriott Hotel, Exit 49A off I-78 onto Route 100 South. Exhibits, free parking, handicapped accessible, food available. Free kids’ class. Show information: Jo Roseberry 570-977-1175, jolen@ptd.net. Website: www.lehighvalleyminiatures.com. All show proceeds benefit charities and educational endeavors.

BOOK SALE: Hellertown Area Library, Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dimmick Park Pavilion, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. A story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. and refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit the library.

Tuesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 14

21st SouthSide Film Festival: Independent films from across the world presented by the SouthSide Film Institute and entirely by volunteers and donations. Information and cash /credit card tickets: Deja Brew Coffee House, 101 W. Fourth St. or at each screening venue during the festival. Schedules: visit southsideartsdistrict.com/event/the-21st-annual-southside-film-festival/

Wednesdays to June 25

Music on the Patio with Ian Gallagher. Live music, drinks and food available for purchase. 6 to 8 p.m. Tavern at the Sun Inn, 564 Main St. Visit suninnbethlehem.org/events/ for schedules and information.

Fridays in June

Sculpture Garden Concert Series: live music June 6, 13, 20 and 27. In case of inclement weather, concerts will held indoors at the Bob Cohen Room in the Bethlehem Public Library, next door to the Sculpture Garden. 6 to 7:30 p.m. East side of Bethlehem City Hall, 10 E. Church St. and city hall. Visit bfac-lv.org/sculpture-garden-concert-series/

Saturdays to June 28

Live in the (Rose) Garden: presented by Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Zoellner Arts Center. Live music, two food trucks and (cost) beverages. 5:30 to 8 p.m. 725 Eighth Ave. Visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Live-in-the-Garden-Concert-Series-840791/details

Friends of the Rose Garden meet Saturday mornings from 9:30 to noon. 725 Eighth Ave. Visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/

To Monday, June 30

Inside and Out solo exhibition of still life and plein air landscape paintings by Lehigh Valley artist Joseph Skrapits at Bethlehem Rotunda Gallery. Sponsors: Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Visit bfac-lv.org for hours and dates.

To Friday, June 27

Bethlehem Palette Club Juried Exhibition, free. Moravian Village Art Gallery, 562 Wood St. Visit bethlehempaletteclub.org/event/221106/bethlehem-palette-club-spring-juried-exhibition-2025 for times.

Checking In: Bethlehem’s Alluring Accommodations; Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites showcase exhibition by local artists. Cost. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Information: visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/cordially-invited-fine-arts-show/

To Sunday, June 29

PA Shakespeare Festival musicals: Penelope (to June 8) and Mel Brooks’ The Producers (June 11 to 29); The Professional Equity Theatre, DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA. Information and tickets: visit pashakespeare.org/tickets/

To Monday, June 30

Inside and Out solo exhibition of still life and plein air landscape paintings by Lehigh Valley artist Joseph Skrapits at Bethlehem Rotunda Gallery selection. Sponsors: Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for hours and dates.

To Sunday, Aug. 3

LUAG onAug. 3enway: CHANGEMAKERS multisite exhibition from LUAG’s extensive range of media exhibits. Visit luag.lehigh.edu/exhibitions/change-makers-south-bethlehem-greenway?mc_cid=38d13447c8&mc_eid=14fe10c1a1 for more information.

Wednesday, June 4

Wednesday Karaoke. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Thursday, June 5

Veterans Brotherhood to help prevent veteran suicide and homelessness. Mentoring, discussion and help. For veterans and those who care about them. Moderator: Clyde Hoch. 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. World, national, state and local topics. 2 p.m. Moderator: David M. Bell. All welcome. 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 lvactivelife.org/

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 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

Friday, June 6

Bethlehem Steel flashlight tours. Bring a flashlight and walking shoes. First Fridays, 8:30 to 10 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Cost. Visit nmih.org/events/ for tickets, information.

First Friday: 6 to 8 p.m. Visit 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 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/

Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7

33rd annual Rooms to View House & Garden Tour 2025. Preview party: 6 to 9 p.m. June 6. Tickets and information: visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/rooms-to-view-house-garden-tour/

Friday, June 6; Saturday, June 7;

Sunday, June 8

Gallery Talk with Gregg Epstein about his furniture creations, each piece meticulously handcrafted from historically reclaimed wood and metal. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Cost. Visit nmih.org/events/ for hours, dates, tickets, information.

Saturday, June 7

Saturday Night Dance: Country Dance. 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.

Sunday, June 8

Live on the Greenway Summer Concert Series: Eighteenth Hour. Open to the public, family friendly, food truck or local restaurant and local craft beverages. 1 to 3 p.m. Harmony Pavilion, Webster / Taylor Sts., South Bethlehem Greenway.

Jazz Jam Session Second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Free Hosted by2 p.mMeyerson and the quartet. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, June 10

21st SouthSide Film Festival opening day: Independent film from across the world presented by the Southside Film Institute and entirely by volunteers and donations. Information and cash /credit card tickets: Deja Brew Coffee House, 101 W. Fourth St. or at each screening venue during the festival. Schedules: visit southsideartsdistrict.com/event/the-21st-annual-southside-film-festival/

Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. All welcome. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday Karaoke. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Thursday, June 12

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. World, national, state and local topics. 2 p.m. Moderator: David M. Bell. All welcome. 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 lvactivelife.org/

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

Friday, June 13

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 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/

Saturday, June 14

Sip & Slide Summer Cocktail Crawl. Sample 11 mini cocktails. Shop a trail of Lehigh Valley makers. Cost. Adults only. South Side. Tickets, information: southsideartsdistrict.com/

Saturday Night Dance: KATO. 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 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Saturday, June 14 and onward

Community Action Development Bethlehem 2025- Saturday monthly litter cleanups: MLK Park, June 14; Skate Plaza, July 12; Donegan ES, Aug. 9; Madison Park, Sept. 13; McNamara Park, Oct. 11; and Enix Park, Nov. 8. 10 a.m. to noon.

Sunday, June 15

Hands-on train engineer experience on a restored narrow gauge locomotive. Situated in the museum’s park area, the 1941 Whitcomb diesel-electric locomotive was used at Bethlehem Steel in the Electric Furnace Melt Shop where it moved trains of scrap metal. Visit nmih.org/locomotive/ for dates, times and tickets.

Tuesday, June 17

Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. All welcome. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Wednesday, June 18

Wednesday Karaoke. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

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.