Community Calendar

In the southeastern frontier of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain Range lies the small town of Wind Gap. The mountains are famous for outdoor activities and other wonderful pursuits for those seeking the space and solitude that is unique to a playground such as nature has provided here! The town of Wind Gap is relatively quiet but each June, just up a winding tree-lined road from the town proper, magic fills the air! It’s the magic of the annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival. During this time, Wind Gap means music, the fellowship of campfire stories, and that favorite back-country recipe, skillfully prepared by one or more “Deep Woods Chefs”!

WDIY is pleased to partner with Portuguese American Club presenting Portuguese Heritage Day on Friday, June 9th from 5 to 10pm and Saturday, June 10th from 12 noon to 10pm. Opening ceremonies begin at Payrow Plaza at 10am on Saturday with a traditional Folklore ensemble followed by a processional across the Faye Bridge to the Portuguese American Club for the remainder of the festivities. Traditional Food, Song, music, and dance with authentic folklore activities for the whole family. For more information Facebook/Portuguese American Club of Bethlehem

The next chapter in Shakespeare’s epic cycle, Henry IV, Part 2 continues the richly layered coming-of-age tale begun in King Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 of previous seasons. King Henry IV is in failing health as his kingdom is threatened by swirling conspiracies and enemies at the borders. Prince Hal must distance himself from a life of frivolity to reconcile the public and private life as the mantle of kingship passes from father to son. The irrepressibly decadent Falstaff is forced out of the tavern to face his duty on the battlefield with an exacting eye to a future when Hal is king. Shakespeare’s dramatic tale of family, betrayal, and rebellion illuminates the magnitude of honor and duty in the making of a monarch.

“Extreme Shakespeare” returns! This production will be rehearsed akin to the way Shakespeare’s company would have—actors arrive with their lines learned, rehearse on their own, wear what they can find, and open in a matter of days. No directors, no designers. Just great actors, a brilliant play, pure adrenaline, spontaneity, and creativity. Ages 10+.

The Lehigh Valley premiere of "The Prom" comes to NCC's Lipkin Theatre! This award-winning musical follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to a conservative town in Indiana to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.

Runs Wed-Sat, June 7-10 at 7:30 pm; Sat, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm; Wed-Sat, June 14-17 at 7:30 pm; Sat, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 at 2 pm. Tickets at ncctix.org or 484-484-3412; $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), $10 for children. Contact the Box Office at info@ncctix.org or 484-484-3412 for group rates or special accommodations.

NCC Summer Theatre's contribution to PRIDE Month - we are proud to partner with Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center.

Pints, Pounds & Pilgrim”, a hysterical, rather than historical record of how theater is put together! Two theatre companies collide while attempting to put on their play at the same time on the same stage!

On “Life During Wartime,” the first single from Talking Heads’ 1979 album Fear of Music, David Byrne famously sang the immortal lyrics, “This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco…no time for dancing…” Yet all those anti-fun declarations go gleefully out the window when Mystic Bowie, aka the “Head Dread,” takes the stage, re-imagining and infusing fresh life into the Talking Heads’ classic catalog with his high octane mix of roots reggae, ska and lover’s rock (aka “romantic reggae”).

Since debuting his musically revolutionary Talking Dreads project live at the High Times Music Festival on the beach in Negril in late 2015, the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and performer has electrified audiences at more than 300 shows across North America – spinning the heads of initially skeptical Talking Heads fans, and getting everyone else grooving along to the infectious, joyous rhythms and jubilant spirit of his native island.

“Talking Dreads is much more than a cover band,” Mystic says. “I am very much drawing on my own musical culture and history to make these amazing songs my own, while at the same time preserving the integrity of the Talking Heads songs. I’ve always felt that reggae’s dance-inspiring, feel good vibe is universal, as are many of the band’s songs..."

June 10 - 11
Wildlands Conservancy: Annual Lehigh River Sojourn! Paddle into Summer with Some Family Fun!
The 27th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 10-11, 2023, is Wildlands Conservancy’s guided paddling trip on the Lehigh River. This two-day experience invites the adventure of whitewater rafting through the Lehigh Gorge in the Poconos, along with a canoeing or kayaking experience through the metro-wilderness reaches of the Lehigh River in the Lehigh Valley that includes a special exploration of Island Park this year. Sojourners are treated to scenic views, visits from resident wildlife, and a shared appreciation for the lifeblood of our region — our mighty and beloved Lehigh River! Choose to participate either day (camping overnight options available) or join us both days & Save 10%.

• Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 am – Meet at Pocono Whitewater at 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 for whitewater rafting through Lehigh Gorge State Park from Drakes Creek to Glenn Onoko with opportunity to camp overnight (Friday) at Lehigh River’s only riverside campground.
• Sunday, June 11 at 9:00 am – Meet at 2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042 for a shuttle to Sand Island for a light breakfast and then canoeing downstream, viewing bald eagles and experiencing our metro-wilderness. Then at Rt. 33 boat access, stop for catered lunch and educational program, and paddle down along Island Park for an exploration of this unique area. There is an option to camp overnight (Saturday) at the Hickory Run State Park.

Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Robert Fulton! Take an up-close look at painted miniatures, power a steam engine and explore how they propel ships forward. Learn how a submarine works through experiencing a traditional Cartesian diver. Hear first person narratives on the dock at the launch of the 1807 Clermont steamboat! Flip through Fulton’s personal papers and get inside the mind of this Industrious Revolutionary.

Fascinated by art, steam engines, canal engineering, and military technology, Fulton inspired to push the limitations of mechanical engineering. His innovations sparked the American Industrial Revolution, opened up new trade routes, and helped usher in a major wave of globalized trade on a scale never seen before. Fulton established a pattern of technological innovation that would go on to embody American ingenuity and leave an immeasurable legacy.

Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart’s fable. The brilliant cast includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno, soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro.

The Lehigh Valley premiere of "The Prom" comes to NCC's Lipkin Theatre! This award-winning musical follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to a conservative town in Indiana to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.

Runs Wed-Sat, June 7-10 at 7:30 pm; Sat, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm; Wed-Sat, June 14-17 at 7:30 pm; Sat, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 at 2 pm. Tickets at ncctix.org or 484-484-3412; $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), $10 for children. Contact the Box Office at info@ncctix.org or 484-484-3412 for group rates or special accommodations.

NCC Summer Theatre's contribution to PRIDE Month - we are proud to partner with Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center.