Bethlehem’s SouthSide is bringing back free live music this summer with the return of Live on the Greenway, a Sunday concert series at Harmony Pavilion on the Bethlehem Greenway. Presented by the SouthSide Arts District, the series runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 24, May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2026, with performances by Joyous, The Billy Bauer Band, Starting Tomorrow, and Herencia Jibara.
We sat down with the creators of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Sketch Comedy for the End Times, a new live sketch comedy show coming to SteelStacks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Created by Christy Devlin, Justin Passino, and Jiah Peck, the show promises a fast, funny slide through pop culture obsession, cursed technology, social anxiety, and what its creators describe as “the healing power of brunch.” The night also features live music from Matt Asti, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Bethlehem pop-rock favorites Dear Anna are back with a new music video for “Dancing,” the band’s third single tied to an upcoming EP they are building out in real time. According to frontman Lorenzo Bubba, the plan is to keep releasing new songs and videos every 6–8 weeks, then cap the run with a final two-song drop in late summer or early fall.
Families looking for a fun and affordable day out can mark their calendars for Historic Bethlehem’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Industrial Quarter in Bethlehem. Admission is free, and the event brings 18th-century Bethlehem to life with hands-on activities, artisan demonstrations, food, music, and open houses throughout the historic site.
A violin that survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing will be heard in Bethlehem this month as Bethlehem Area Public Library presents “Surviving Hiroshima: Author and Hibaku Violin Music and Talk” on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Outcast Rescue is inviting the community to its Cash Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Seven Sirens Brewing Company, 327 Broadway, Bethlehem. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1 p.m., with a $1,000 grand prize featured as part of the event.
Hellertown Historical Society will host Hellertown-Lower Saucon Heritage Day 2026 on Saturday, May 16, with free activities planned across two historic sites in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township.
Godfrey Daniels is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with a packed spring schedule of live music in Bethlehem, featuring a wide-ranging mix of folk, Americana, jazz, blues, bluegrass, tribute shows, and special events from April through June. The SouthSide venue at 7 E. Fourth Street continues its long tradition as The Lehigh Valley’s Original Live Music Listening Room, offering audiences an intimate BYOB setting and a close-up concert experience that has defined the room since 1976.
Lehigh Valley with Love Media is now seeking sponsors for its Summer 2026 Internship Program, a seasonal initiative designed to support paid opportunities for local college students while creating original local content throughout the summer.
Little Pond Arts Retreat in Nazareth will open its space to the public for three performances of Erika Batdorf’s Poetic License on Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, with each show beginning at 7 p.m. at the retreat center, 92 South Penn Dixie Rd.
On Friday, April 11, Sara Austin will host Cookie Quest for Kids’ Cancer, a ticketed scavenger hunt and cookie party designed to raise money for childhood cancer research. Participants will follow clues, visit local landmarks using their own transportation, and finish the event at the Forks Fire Station for a cookie party, raffle, and prizes for the top finishers.
Vermont singer-songwriter Henry Jamison is headed to Bethlehem for a special backyard performance at The Slop Sink on Saturday, April 11. Joining him for the night are William H. Travis, Felt Rite, and special guest John Morgan Kimock, who will sit in with Travis. Music starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25.
The Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week, running from Sunday, April 12 through Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The Lehigh Valley Knife Show is carving out another weekend in Easton on April 11 and 12, 2026, bringing collectors, makers, and outdoor enthusiasts together for a celebration of craftsmanship, community, and a shared appreciation for the blade.
The Chopper Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Chow Line on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh Street in Bethlehem.
The event will offer free pet food for the community and free vaccinations for pets in need, while supplies last, rain or shine.
