Community Calendar

The Last Thursday Band, a powerhouse ensemble fusing classic and contemporary jazz with soulful R&B, pop, rock, and blues, comes to Jazz Upstairs. Known for their energetic performances and seamless genre-blending, this group delivers a show that promises swinging rhythms, soulful improvisation, and irresistible grooves.

Gráinne Hunt is one of Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters, known for deeply personal songs and a commanding vocal presence. Performing as a duo with San Diego–based drummer and vocalist Jules Stewart, Hunt expands her work into a dynamic bi-continental queer folk collaboration marked by close harmonies, emotional clarity, and strong musical chemistry. With comparisons ranging from Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant to Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile, their performances balance intimacy and power—an ideal fit for the attentive, welcoming setting of Godfrey Daniels.

The Shield of Truth Network, in partnership with Morning Star Fellowship Church, announces the Truth in Love Conference: Islam, Christianity, and America, a critical event created to inform, equip, and awaken the public to the growing ideological, cultural, and constitutional threats posed by Islamic infiltration and related movements operating within the United States. Hosted at Morning Star Fellowship Quakertown Campus in Quakertown, PA, this event brings together two internationally respected voices who speak boldly and unapologetically about the realities facing America and the Church, offering a thoughtful examination of how competing ideologies are gaining influence in America through cultural tolerance, the potential implications for our liberties, laws, and Western civilization, and helping people learn how to thoughtfully engage.

Featuring Guest speakers Pastor Shahram Hadian, Pastor Andrew Sedra and Noleen Sedra.

- Pastor Shahram Hadian, founder of Truth in Love Ministry in Spokane, WA, was raised Muslim in Iran before coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from firsthand experience, he addresses Islamic ideology, Shariah influence, and the constitutional implications facing America, calling believers to stand firm in Scripture and defend liberty.

- Pastor Andrew Sedra, founder and Lead Pastor of Echo Church in Sydney, Australia, was born and raised in Egypt under Islamic rule and experienced Christian persecution firsthand. He speaks boldly on radical Islam and the erosion of biblical truth in Western culture, urging Christians to reject compromise and stand firm for Christ.

The Lehigh Valley Punk Rock Flea Market returns to the Ice House in Bethlehem! The event will welcome over 50 community vendors to satisfy your punk and DIY needs — featuring a wide assortment of vinyl records, CDs, music memorabilia, music instruments, vintage clothing, original art, toys, plants, unique gifts, weird curiosities, and much more.

Vendor Sales: 10 AM - 4 PM
Live Music: 4:30 - 7:30 PM

During the vendor sales, DJ Warlock will be spinning a mix of punk, power pop, soul, garage, and more.

After vendor sales wrap up, we have a punk show on the Ice House’s main floor with performances by:

- Rubix Pube (LV, mutant rock)
- Problem Addict (Philly, garage punk)
- Wealth Gap (LV/Reading, noise punk)

Free admission. Pet friendly. Food truck: Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant. The event is sponsored by WDIY 88.1 FM.

There will be a mutual aid drive during the PRFM for Valley Youth House’s Lehigh Valley Shelter. Open 24-hours a day and 365 days a year, VYH’s shelter offers emergency shelter and services for youth ages 12-17 who are unstably housed and/or experiencing significant family conflict. Attendees are encouraged to bring items in good condition to donate for youth ages 12-17. Most requested donation items from the shelter:

• - Socks (new, for youth aged 12-17)
• - Bras (new, for youth aged 12-17)
• - Underwear (new, for youth aged 12-17)
• - Pads
• - Tampons
• - Shampoo/conditioner (for all hair types)
• - Hair styling products (gel, curl cream, hairspray, etc. for all hair types)
• - Bar soap
• - Toothbrushes
• - Toothpaste
• - Disposable razors (men's and women's)
• - Deodorant (men's and women's)
• - Body lotion
• - Hand sanitizer
• - Sensitive skin body wash

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Enjoy a day of free, family-friendly fun in Bethlehem, where 18th-century history comes to life at Community Heritage Day on April 18. Held in the Colonial Industrial Quarter (CIQ), this event transforms the historic site into a working early American community, where visitors can experience the trades, routines and atmosphere that shaped one of the nation’s first industrial centers and made the community so important during the American Revolution.

Throughout the day, the area will be filled with sights and sounds from the past, from tools at work to demonstrations that reflect daily life in the 1700s. Visitors can walk through historic buildings, see how goods were made by hand and discover the systems that kept the early Bethlehem community running. The event focuses on the early Moravian people and their role in building a structured, innovative settlement grounded in shared labor, craftsmanship and daily discipline. By bringing these elements together in one place, Community Heritage Day offers a clear look at how Bethlehem developed and what life looked like 250 years ago.

This historic day of family fun, which takes place on the International Day for Monuments & Sites, makes an excellent day trip option for families from New York City and Philadelphia.

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Join us for an afternoon filled with fun and eco-friendly activities for the whole family! Explore vendor tables, enjoy tasty food, and engage in exciting environmental activities to celebrate our planet.

While you’re here, enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including:
· Local Food Vendors offering delicious, sustainable bites
· Green Vendor Tables featuring products and services that promote sustainability
· Hands-On Activities like recycling games, plant-your-own workshops, and educational stations to learn about environmental conservation
· Community Resources from local organizations dedicated to preserving the planet

It’s going to be an unforgettable day of fun and learning, so bring your family and friends, and come celebrate Earth Day with us at Cedar Beach Park!

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Join Old Allentown Preservation Association and Christ Lutheran Church for an afternoon of music featuring Johnny Walsh, Pianist and Drew Lutz-Long, Organist.

The program will celebrate the charm of Old Allentown by presenting classical pieces in honor of Allentown history and in support of its future. Proceeds will go towards a park renovation in Old Allentown and Christ Lutheran Church's concert series.

An interactive, site-specific performance presented as part of the LV250 celebration. Set within a whimsical, defunct carnival landscape, this show invites audience members to journey together through a series of five immersive “attractions,” each exploring a different facet of American identity.