OUT&ABOUT Compiled by Jane Knotek
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JANE’S PICKS
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Fifth annual Sculpture Unveiling with artist Jeffrey Repko SteelStacks Exhibition. 4 - 5 p.m.
SteelStacks 101 Founders Way Information: visit artsquest.org
Saturday, Oct. 10; Sunday, Oct. 11: Steel Weekend. Embers: The Final Years of Bethlehem Steel. Art by Michael Shemeley. Visit nmih.org/events/
WEEKLY
Tuesdays, Sept., Oct.: Song Writing. 11 a.m. Instructor: Stephen Cee Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talent. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
Thursdays, Sept., Oct.: Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Moderator: David M. Bell. Includes world, national, state and local topics. Free. L.V. ehigh 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 voice. 1 p.m. L.V. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor: Ron De Grandis. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Call 610-437-3700.
Fridays, Sept., Oct.: Life Sharing Discussion Group, 1 p.m. Discuss our lives in general with mutual respect. Free. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. Call 610-437-3700.
Elm Street Jazz Workshop. 9 a.m. Conductor: Allan Meyerson. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 61000
Saturdays, Sept., Oct.: Dance, 7–10 p.m. Singles, couples. Cost. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
ONGOING
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.
DATE SPECIFIC
Thursday, Oct. 1: Richie Owens with Bob Ocker and Joe Sharp (Appalachia Ballads); guest Joey O and the Cloverleaves. 7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. 610-867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org for events calendar.
Friday, Oct. 2: SouthSide Arts District’s First Fridays 6-8 p.m. Visit southsideartsdistrict.com/
National Museum of Industrial History, First Friday for extended hours and free admission from 6-8 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/event/first-friday-4/
First Friday Flashlight Tours. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Information: nmih.org/events/ or call 610- 694-6644
A Tale of Two – Award-winning Duo with Retro Sounds of Americana and Blues Melodies, and Swampy Southern Storytelling. 8 - 10 p.m. Godfrey Daniels7 E. Fourth St. 610-867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org for events calendar.
Friday (5 - 10 p.m.), Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.), Sunday (noon to 6 p.m.), Oct. 2-4, 9-11: Octoberfest. Brews, food, music, local artisans, dachshund races. Visit artsquest.org/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-schedule
Saturday, Oct. 3: “Still Here.” A collection of stories told by people who have lost someone significant in their lives. 2 - 3 p.m. Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St. Call 610 - 867-1689 or visit touchstone.org
Vance Gilbert – Sharp-Witted Acoustic Storytelling in Song. 7:30 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. (610) 867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org for events calendar.
Beer and Baseball: An American Tradition, a lecture by Dr. John Smith. 1 - 3 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/events/
Cirque Alfonse: La Noce. A celebration of love in all its forms 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Information, tickets: zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/cirque-alfonse-la-noce
Household Hazardous Waste residential collection. Appointment required to drop - off. Rain or shine. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd. Must use campus Main Entrance. Information, guidelines, accepted and restricted items, registration: NorCoPa.gov.
Sunday, Oct. 4: First Sunday Open Mike Night. 7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. 610-867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org for events calendar.
Locomotive experience Loco Expo 25: hands-on train engineer experience on a restored 1941 Whitcomb diesel-electric narrow gauge locomotive used at Bethlehem Steel in the Electric Furnace Melt Shop where it moved trains of scrap metal. Times start at 11 a.m. Pre-registration required. Information: nmih.org/locomotive/
Monday, Oct. 5: Hi, Neighbors! Becky Bradley, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, gives us a look at “The Lehigh Valley of the Future.” Visit info@fpc-bethlehem.org
Saturday, Oct. 10; Sunday, Oct. 11: Steel Weekend. Embers: The Final Years of Bethlehem Steel. Art by Michael Shemeley. Performance by the Bethlehem Steel Company Legacy Band. Visit nmih.org/events/
Saturday, Oct. 10: Harvest Fest street fair. Sip & Savor Trail food and craft beer samples. Participants must be 21 or older to purchase this trail, and a valid photo ID is required at check-in. Seasonal Snacks Trail: a variety of seasonal food samples from participating restaurants and merchants. Upgrade with a Tasting Passport. Downtown Bethlehem. Noon to 5 p.m. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/harvest-fest/
Monday, Oct. 12: Hi, Neighbors! Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley supports our local farmers and the Lehigh Valley food system; director Megan McBride will share how their work impacts all of us. Visit info@fpc-bethlehem.org
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Free. Improve Comedy Jam. 8 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. Call 610-867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org
Sunday, Oct. 18: Third Sunday Open Mike Night. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. 610-867-2390; visit godfreydniels.org.








