Things to do in the Lehigh Valley region this weekend and beyond (June 11-17)

WHAT’S HAPPENING? Here is a small selection of regional events – some in person, others online – that you might want to try out in the coming days.

The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem is organizing the “World Exhibition Weekend 1876” on Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th, with special attractions.nmih.org

Art museums

CONSTANTLY

ALLENTOWN “The Ceramics of Toshiko Takaezu” and “Sleep Tight!”, Textiles, quilts and duvets from all over the world, 11 am-4pm Friday-Sunday until September 11th. Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. 5th St. allentownartmuseum.org, 610-432-4333.

JUNE 12

BETHLEHEM “1876 World’s Fair Weekend,” Philadelphia Centennial International Exposition Celebration with Steam Engine Demonstration, Speech by President Ulysses S. Grant, Victorian Board Games, Antebellum Marine Band, and Presentation on Bethlehem Steel and World’s Fair, 11:30 am through June 13: National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Free with museum admission. nmih.org/1876-worlds-fair-weekend, 610-694-6644.

Craft Fair, Fundraiser for the NCC Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 9 am-3pm, Northampton Community College, Gates Center, 3835 Green Pond Road. $ 1- $ 2. northampton.edu, 610-861-5088.

comedy

JUNE 12

JIM THORPE “Jokes on Us”, indoor show with Missy Hall, Setoiyo, Rich Carucci and Seamus Millar, 6.30pm, Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road. $ 50 for table for up to four people. pennspeak.com, 610-826-9000.

Eat, drink and eat

JUNE 12

BETHLEHEM Summer Spirits Cocktail Trail, cocktail tasting from participating locations, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Downtown Bethlehem, Main Street. $ 45. getdurbanbethlehem.com/summer-spirits-cocktail-trail/, 610-739-1775.

EASTON “Rose on the River”, wine tasting, oysters, starters, bar with craft beer and wine by the glass, live music, 6 pm-9pm, Scott Park, South Third Street and Larry Holmes Drive. $ 100; only advance booking. roseontheriver.com.

House and garden

JUNE 12

BETHLEHEM

Historical Museums and Sites of Bethlehem Garden Tour, 10 am-4pm, Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. $ 30- $ 40. historicbethlehem.org/events/garden-tour, 800-360-8687.

music

JUNE 11TH

BETHLEHEM

Dom Flemons, open air concert, 7:30 p.m., ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, 101 Founders Way. $ 10- $ 45 per table or lawn. steelstacks.org, 610-332-1300.

Joan Osborne, release of a recorded performance, also 12-17. June, Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University. Pay what you can up to $ 20. zoellnerartscenter.org, 610-758-2787, extension. 0.

JIM THORPE Triple Rail Turn, indoor show, 6:30 p.m., Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road. $ 50 for table for up to four people. pennspeak.com, 610-826-9000.

SELLERSVILLE Carbon Leaf, 6 p.m., also June 11 9 p.m. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple Streets. $ 33- $ 45. st94.com, 215-257-5808.

JUNE 12

BETHLEHEM Brooklyn Charmers, Steely Dan outdoor tribute concert, 7:30 p.m., ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, 101 Founders Way. $ 30- $ 99 per table or lawn. steelstacks.org, 610-332-1300.

SELLERSVILLE Time Traveler, Moody Blues Tribute, 3 p.m., also June 12, 8 p.m. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple Streets. $ 25. st94.com, 215-257-5808.

June 13th

BETHLEHEM Caroline Rose, Free Open Air Concert, 6:00 p.m., ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, 101 Founders Way. steelstacks.org, 610-332-1300.

HELLERTOWN Pennsylvania Jazz Society, trumpeter Danny Tobias, trombonist Randy Reinhart, pianist Mark Shane, guitarist Pat Mercuri, bassist Joe Plowman and drummer Jim Lawlor, 2-4: 30pm, Dewey Banquet Hall, Dewey Fire Company, 502 Durham St. $ 15 to $ 20, students free. pajazzsociety.org, 610-625-4640.

SELLERSVILLE Amy Helm, 7:30 p.m., Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple Streets. $ 33- $ 45. st94.com, 215-257-5808.

June 16

BETHLEHEM Strawberry Fields Songs4Sight, open air concert for Sights for Hope, 7.30 p.m., ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, 101 Founders Way. $ 15- $ 60 per table / lawn. steelstacks.org, 610-332-1300.

17TH OF JUNE

BETHLEHEM The Hillbenders WhoGrass, Free Outdoor Who Tribute Concert, 7:30 pm, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, 101 Founders Way. $ 10 to $ 40 per table or lawn. steelstacks.org, 610-332-1300.

EASTON Reservoir Hill, Free Live at the Falls Concert, 6.30pm-9pm, Scott Park, South Third Street and Larry Holmes Drive. liveatfalls.com.

FLEMINGTON, NJ Hunterdon Symphony, Free Music Under the Stars concert, 7pm, Deer Path Park, 120 W. Woodschurch Road. co.hunterdon.nj.us, 908-782-7275.

LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP Pioneer Band, Free Outdoor Concert; Bring lounge chairs, 7:00 p.m., Hills at Lockridge Park, 7125 Scenic View Drive. Lowermac.com, 610-996-6924.

SELLERSVILLE Mike Zito, 8 p.m., Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple Streets. $ 21.50- $ 29.50. st94.com, 215-257-5808.

theatre

JUNE 11TH

ALLENTOWN “Under the Boardwalk”, dinner and musical comedy show, 6.30pm, also June 12th, 6.30pm; June 13th and 17th, 12:30 p.m. Pines Dinner Theater, 448 N. 17th St. $ 20- $ 30 and à la carte menu. pinesdinnertheatre.com, 610-433-2333.

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ “Murder at Cheltenham Manor, the Play”, Lou Palena stage adaptation of the YouTube crime thriller, 8 pm, also 12.-13. June, 3 p.m. Music Mountain Theater, 1483 Route 179. $ 25. musicmountaintheatre.org, 609-397-3337.

Other

11-13 JUNE

PEN ARGYL Community Yard Sale, Borough of Pen Argyl. penargylborough.com, 610-863-4119.

JUNE 12

WASHINGTON, NJ “Beams & Dreams,” Fundraiser Including Michael Rosman Virtual Family Comedy Show, Online Auction, Warren County Habitat for Humanity, 31 Belvidere Ave. $ 50. warrenhabitat.org, 908-835-1300.

17th-19th JUNE

BATH Rummage Sale, Boy Scout Troop 50 Fundraiser with Pay-What-You-Can Prizes, 8:00 a.m. June 17, Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Drive. 610-462-6137.

You can find more events at lehighvalleylive.com/events

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