Community Calendar

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.

Carl Cox is a touring saxophonist and solo recording artist from Southern New Jersey. Carl can be seen performing nationally and abroad with a variety of musical icons throughout the course of the year which include Smokey Robinson, Maysa, Incognito, Gerald Veasley and many more. His expertise on saxophone can be heard on a variety of major grammy award winning recordings, live performances and features on national radio. Many of his solo career singles can also be heard on XM radio which has earned the top spots on Billboard chart adds over the course of the year.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Tim Hutson is a world-renowned drummer and music instructor whose dynamic talent and versatility have made him one of the most in-demand musicians of his generation. From early childhood, Tim displayed an innate rhythmic ability, crafting his first drum set from ice cream buckets at the age of eight. By high school, he had formed his own band, performing throughout the Philadelphia area.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Tim Hutson is a world-renowned drummer and music instructor whose dynamic talent and versatility have made him one of the most in-demand musicians of his generation. From early childhood, Tim displayed an innate rhythmic ability, crafting his first drum set from ice cream buckets at the age of eight. By high school, he had formed his own band, performing throughout the Philadelphia area.

Tim’s professional career launched at just 14 years old when he hit the road with The Delfonics. The day after his high school graduation, he embarked on a life-changing tour to Japan with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, playing to standing-room-only crowds for two weeks. Since then, Tim has performed and toured with an impressive roster of legendary artists.

In addition to his touring career, Tim has an extensive recording background, working with major artists and producers, including Philadelphia International Records. Now stepping into his own spotlight as a recording artist, Tim has made waves on the Billboard charts, including the Top 20 with his hit single “Mind Over Matter” featuring Lori Williams, which peaked at #33 on the Billboard charts for 2024. Currently, he continues to perform with Maysa Leak and renowned bassist Gerald Veasley while also working on new music.

11-week in-person or virtual program provides information while addressing the needs of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Pinebrook Family Answers (PbFA) popular Grandparents Group psychoeducational support program begins on Wednesday, February 19th and runs through April 30th. The one-hour classes begin at 11 am, open to the community, virtual or in person. The 11-week program provides support and resources for grandparents, non-custodial caregivers and guardians who are raising children. Topics include understanding legal terms and processes; refining parenting skills, understanding child-developmental stages and positive discipline; building relationships through effective communication skills, intrapersonal connections, and conflict resolution; helping kids process trauma; and much more.

In addition to the educational information provided, the goal of the group is to provide opportunities for members to connect with each other, lessen feelings of isolation and create community that can extend beyond our group setting. The meetings are run in English with one facilitator who is Spanish speaking. To register or learn more, please call 484-387-1623 or email grandparents@pbfalv.org.

Motown & Paint is a vibrant, family-friendly creative event that blends the timeless soul of Motown with hands-on painting for all ages.

Motown & Paint is a vibrant, family-friendly creative event that blends the timeless soul of Motown with hands-on painting for all ages. Whether you're an artist, a music lover, or just looking for a stress-free activity, this experience brings the community together through rhythm, color, and creativity.

Relax, paint, sing along, and make memories. No experience needed — just your energy, your smile, and your love for good music.

Each session features:
🎨 Guided painting led by a guest instructor
🎶 Motown classics from icons like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Diana Ross, and more
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A welcoming space for kids, adults, families, and seniors
📸 Photo moments & take-home artwork
☕ Light snacks and community atmosphere

Relax

THEMES FOR EACH MONTH

• “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” — mountains/landscape
• “My Girl” — flowers or silhouette art
• “Dancing in the Street” — city or abstract movement
• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” — affirmation art
• “Superstition” — bold abstract color splashes
• “Stop! In the Name of Love” — heart-themed piece

All participants are invited to submit their Public Community Gallery Show, Fall/Winter 2026. This exhibition will celebrate creativity from all ages and feature selected pieces created during our Motown & Paint sessions. Submission details will be provided during each event.

MICHAEL FREEMAN -VISUAL ARTIST WILL BE GUIDING SESSIONS.

Music Provided by: DJ OZNO - THE ARTIST FOUNDATION.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Canvas
• Paint & brushes
• Step-by-step instructions
• All materials provided
• Motown playlist
• Take-home artwork

Ticket Options

• General Admission – $12
• Youth (Under 13) – $10
• Duo Ticket (Any 2 Guests) – $20
• Family/Group (3–5 Guests) – $35

Want to remember the experience. Check out our Merch Store for T-shirts, mugs, and all things. Proceeds support The Community Art Gallery Show in Fall/Winter 2026

https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/85772927-motown-and-paint-community-art-experience

Special Thanks to our Partners: Give A Blessing- Not for Profit and Ice House Performing Arts Collaborative.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

August Wilson’s Pulitzer and Tony-winning masterwork unfolds in 1936 Pittsburgh, where the Charles family struggles over an heirloom piano carved with the faces of their enslaved ancestors. Boy Willie arrives from Mississippi, determined to sell it to claim his future, while his sister Berniece guards the instrument as a sacred altar to their history. As their clash intensifies, the ghosts of the past begin to stir, forcing a reckoning with a legacy they can neither sell nor escape. PSF is proud to present this production directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames (Fat Ham).

Join hundreds of concerned Pennsylvanians virtually on Thursday, May 28 for Pennsylvania’s largest annual citizen lobby day for a cleaner future!

PennEnvironment’s staff will schedule virtual meetings with your state representative and senator, where you’ll be joined in the meetings by PennEnvironment’s expert advocates and other concerned citizens from your community. Each meeting takes about 30 minutes. We’ll discuss important policy proposals that will promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, and you’ll get the chance to share why climate action is important to you.

Join us for a free, two-part papermaking and visual journal workshop series designed specifically for seniors, led by teaching artist and art therapist Donna Fedak. This creative experience offers a welcoming space to explore hands-on artmaking while connecting with others in the community. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.

During the first session at the Allentown Art Museum, participants will create handmade paper.

In the second session at the Allentown Public Library, that paper will be transformed into a mixed-media visual journal. Extra handmade paper will be available for those unable to attend the first session.

Please call the library or visit the event calendar at allentownpl.org to register
First session Thursday May 28, 2-4pm
Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th St., Allentown
610-432-4333

Second session Tuesday June 2, 2-4pm
Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown
610-820-2400

Pipo Romero's solo guitar works create a vivid emotional journey, blending flamenco, Celtic colors, tango, and cinematic lyricism into a sound world that feels both intimate and expansive. Each piece opens a different doorway into reflection, whether navigating chaos with grace, honoring memory, embracing companionship, or rediscovering creative renewal. Through shimmering harmonies, expressive rhythms, and deeply personal storytelling, Romero invites listeners into music that restores, uplifts, and connects. These performances offer a powerful complement to Zoellner's Well-Being Concerts, where artistry becomes a pathway to calm, clairty, and emotional grounding.