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JANE’S PICKS

July 20 - 26: Southside Bethlehem’s Summer Restaurant Week. Southside Arts District. Pre-fixe menus, specials, discounts at participating locations. Scan the QR code found at every location to enter the Restaurant Week Giftcard Giveaway to win a giftcard to every participating location. Visit Facebook & Instagram @southsideartsdistrict; visit southsideartsdistrict.com/restaurant-week/

Sunday, July 12: America250 Block Party celebrating the nation’s birthday and local community. Historic Downtown Bethlehem in partnership with Northside Alive, the City of Bethlehem, and in honor of Central Moravian Church’s 275th anniversary. Noon - 5 p.m. Main Street.

WEEKLY

Tuesdays: Song Writing. 11 a.m. Instructor: Stephen Cee Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talent. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Wednesdays: Cops ‘n Kids: July “Let’s All Go On A Reading Adventure” series. Ages three and up. Reading Room open 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required for free events below; use web link listed or call 610-861-5526 or email lvcops-n-kids@att.net. Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 403, 511 E. Third St.

Thursdays: Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Moderator: David M. Bell. Includes world, national, state and local topics. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. Call 610-437-3700.

Pop Music Jam Session. Instructor: Stephen Cee Bring your instruments and your voice. 1 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

July 16, 30: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor: Ron De Grandis. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Call 610-437-3700.

Fridays: Life Sharing Discussion Group, 1 p.m. Discuss our lives in general in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St.t, Allentown, PA 18102. Call 610-437-3700.

Elm Street Jazz Workshop. 9 a.m. Conductor: Allan Meyerson. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700

DATE SPECIFIC

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

July 8 to Sunday, July 12: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged, by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, Meghan Winch. Information, tickets: pashakespeare.org/2026series/ 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, 18034.

July 8: 11 a.m. Little Turtle and the Changing Sea by Becky Davies. Little Turtle’s journeys through ocean landscapes and making friends. Register: forms.gle/77gTXCGXYGjzSsjW8 3 p.m.: Jan Peck’s Way Far Away on a Wild Safari, animal craft. Register: forms.gle/fhfsxx2MD5Qos3uw7

July 8, 22: Bethlehem Community Center Family Fun Nights. July 8: K-pop DH Meet the Huntrix, July 22: Pony rides and Cowgirl Barbie performance. Sponsored by Allison Nicole Pierno Scholarship Fund. 5:30 p.m. Park pavilion #1.

Wednesdays, July 8 (The Lion King), 15 (Aladdin), 22 (Paddington in Peru), 29 (Monsters Inc.).: Levitt Pavilion summer movies series. 101 Founders Way. 6:30 p.m. Visit artsquest.org

Levitt Pavilion Concerts: Thursday, July 9: Boys Go to Jupiter; Friday, July 10: Slap Dragon; Saturday, July 11: Jesse Royal (8:30 p.m.). 101 Founders Way. 6:30 p.m. Visit artsquest.org

July 15:11 a.m. Let’s Go On A Safari: rough ocean landscapes and making friends. Register: forms.gle/SoYGmG47oNboRWiD9 3 p.m.: Fridamania! Register: forms.gle/Juj51WFg3DPVWaFa8

Saturdays, July 11 (KATO); 25 (Johnny K): Dances. Cost per person, light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, July 11 (TimeWhys Band), 24 (Scott Marshall Band): Upper Saucon Township Summer Concert Series. Live music, food trucks. Hopewell Park, 4695 Hopewell Rd., Center Valley.

Jeffrey Gaines, voice/guitar. 8 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. Info, tickets: instagram.com/p/DZ-lQmTEWVo/?hl=en; godfreydaniels.org

Ales and Tales: Revolutionary Pub Walking tour. Visit: historicbethlehem.org/

Levitt Pavilion Concerts: Thursday, July 16: Doc Robinson; Friday, July 17: The BC Combo (5 p.m.) & Jontavious Willis (7:30 p.m.); Saturday, July 18: Shane Guerrette (3 p.m.) & Grainne Duffy (5:15 p.m.) & Larry McCray Band (7:30 p.m.) 101 Founders Way. 6:30 p.m. Visit artsquest.org

Sunday, July 12: America250 Block Party celebrating the nation’s birthday and local community. Historic Downtown Bethlehem, in partnership with Northside Alive, the City of Bethlehem, and in honor of Central Moravian Church’s 275th anniversary. Noon - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16: BAPL book sales, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time. Cash and credit cards. Noon to 8 p.m. July 15; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Thursday, July 16, 30: Family-friendly, deejayed poolside parties featuring music, games, and contests. 1-3 p.m. hosted by D.H. Productions DJ’s at the Hellertown Pool, 575 Durham St.

Music In Dimmick Park Summer Series: 6-8 p.m. 570 Durham St.

Thursday, July 16: Alex Radus, Doug Anderson (aka Ol” Moose). 7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. Info, tickets: instagram.com/p/DZ-sSm-RrBo/?hl=en instagram.com/p/DZ-lQmTEWVo/?hl=en; godfreydaniels.org

Friday, July 17: Spinnin’ Simmons. Dance. Cost per person, light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Eilm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18: Blast Furnace Blues Festival. live music. SteelStacks. 101 Founders Way.

Saturday, July 18: (3-7 p.m.): Market To Go; Saturday, July 18 (10 a.m. -6 p.m.): Annual Blueberry Festival Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. Visit: historicbethlehem.org/

Saturday, July 18: Live in the Rose Garden concert. 5 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Live music, food trucks, drinks. Kids craft. 725 Eighth Ave. Info: facebook.com/events/939798375111330/939798381777996/

Sunday, July 19: Third Sunday of each month drop-in style S.T.E.A.M. family program. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/

Third Sunday Open Mike Night. 7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. godfreydaniels.org

Music in the Park: The Weekenders. 6-8 p.m. Morris J. Dimmick Park. 570 Durham St.

Wednesday, July 22: Christmas in July. Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Deals, sidewalk sales, promotions. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Santa Claus along Main St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/christmas-in-july/

Wednesday Dance. Johnny K. 1-3 p.m. Sing or just listen. Singles and couples. Cost per person includes light refreshments. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

ONGOING

To Sunday, Aug. 10: Michael Paladino: Mixed Media “Ashland” exhibition. Reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check for changes). Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org/rotunda-gallery-shows-2/

To Sunday, July 19: FREE soccer festival and viewing party. All the matches on giant screens at SteelStacks. 101 Founders Way.ArtsQuest.org

To Sep. 29: Women’s History Month exhibition: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home through Sept. 29. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/locomotive/ for tickets and information

To Oct. 25: Bethlehem and The Revolution walking tours. Stories of surveillance, suspicion, cooperation and compromise. Visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/john-adams-walking-tour/

To Nov. 28: 26th World Heritage Site in the United States: Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem. World Heritage Tour. Visit: historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/world-heritage-tour/

To March 1, 2027: Cheers to 250: Brewing in America. Immersive displays, artifacts, and interactive experiences, beer. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/events/29 for dates, times. Special lectures and exhibits. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/ for schedules, times.