After being stuck in the house for nearly a week, we needed one thing to reset the mood: soup.
Catch ‘BUGS’ this Weekend at Zoellner and get ready for a Fun-Filled February
February at Zoellner Arts Center kicks off with a show built for families. On Sunday, February 1, acclaimed guitarist Kaki King and GLITCH bring BUGS, an imaginative concert that blends music, storytelling, and colorful projection visuals to explore the world of beetles, critters, and ecology.
Designed with kids in mind, BUGS turns live music into a visual experience. As King plays, each note triggers images that are projected directly onto her guitar, transforming it into a “magic guitar” filled with movement, light, and nature-inspired scenes. The performance is playful, engaging, and a great first concert experience for young audiences.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Opens Registration for DISRUPT 2026 Health-Care Innovation Summit
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation has opened registration for the fourth annual DISRUPT: Health-Care Innovation Summit, a two-day conference focused on sparking new ideas through presentations, continuing education, hands-on workshops, and networking. DISRUPT takes place April 18–19, 2026, at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Title: GotArt! 2026 Returns to JuxtaHub Feb. 13 With 80 Original Works and a Guaranteed Take-Home Piece
GotArt!, the annual fundraiser benefiting the Lehigh Art Alliance and Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, returns on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the newly opened JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The event features 80 donated works, and every ticket holder is guaranteed to leave with an original piece of art valued at $350 or more.
Minneapolis Youth Chorus Visits Allentown for Benefit Concert with Mosaic Youth Chorus
A youth chorus from Minneapolis will be in the Lehigh Valley this February as VocalEssence Singers Of This Age (VESOTA) joins Mosaic Youth Chorus (MYC) for a joint benefit concert on Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. The performance will be held at Resurrected Life Community Church, 620 Hamilton Street, Allentown.
Emmaus Soup Crawl 2026 Returns February 7 With Two Trails
Emmaus will warm up the winter season with the return of the 7th Annual Emmaus Soup Crawl on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Emmaus Main Street Partners, the popular event invites participants to explore local businesses throughout the borough while sampling soups from area restaurants.
Winter Restaurant Week in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Winter Restaurant Week is back in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, and it is a pretty great excuse to start the year with a full table and zero regrets. From January 25 through January 31, participating spots will be serving prix fixe breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Reservations are not required, but they are a smart move if you have a must try place on your list.
Lehigh Valley’s Ian Riccaboni wins Fightful Announcer of the Year
Allentown has another reason to brag about its wrestling roots.
Ian Riccaboni, the Lehigh Valley voice fans know from Ring of Honor and AEW broadcasts, has been named Fightful’s Announcer of the Year. The honor was revealed during Fightful’s live awards show, recognizing Riccaboni’s work over the past year in a field that included top names from WWE, AEW, and beyond.
Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week 2026 Restaurants and Menus
Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week runs Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 7, 2026, bringing prix fixe menus and specials to the heart of the city.
More info at https://downtownallentownrestaurantweek.com/
It is a solid excuse to try a new spot, revisit a favorite, and make a week of it.
DRUM TAO Brings Thunderous Rhythm and Artistry to Zoellner Arts Center on January 23 (WATCH VIDEO)
Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University will welcome the internationally acclaimed Japanese ensemble DRUM TAO on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The performance takes place in Baker Hall as part of Zoellner’s Presenting Series.
Relive Sweet Groman’s Bakery Memories at the Kemerer Museum in Bethlehem on Jan. 17
Many Lehigh Valley residents still remember marking life’s big moments with cakes, pastries, and tortes from Groman’s Bakery. On Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, the community can revisit that legacy during a special program at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts in Bethlehem.
IceHouse Punk & DIY has two January shows lined up in Bethlehem
IceHouse Punk & DIY is kicking off 2026 with two all-ages shows at the IceHouse in Bethlehem.
“Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic” by Steven Landis Opens at the Rotunda Gallery
Lehigh Valley photographer Steven Landis returns to Bethlehem with a powerful new exhibition, “Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,” on view at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from January 7 through February 13, 2026. Presented by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org), the show revisits the industrial remains of the city’s most iconic landmark through a lens that blends architecture, history, and emotion.
JuxtaHub Names Ryan Hill Executive Director in Emmaus, PA
JuxtaHub, the Lehigh Valley’s arts and innovation center, has promoted Ryan Hill to Executive Director.
Hill previously served as JuxtaHub’s Chief Programming Officer, where he helped expand the organization’s programming and public access to its Emmaus facility. JuxtaHub says his work has supported the nonprofit’s early growth and increased community participation.
Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM: Planning, Growth, and What’s Next
Plan Lehigh Valley is WDIY 88.1 FM’s monthly show about the ideas and projects shaping how our region grows.
Hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, the program keeps things practical and easy to follow, covering everything from development and transportation to housing, sustainability, and long-term planning.
If you care about how decisions get made and what’s coming next for the Lehigh Valley, this is the show to bookmark.
New episodes air the first Monday of every month from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on WDIY 88.1 FM, and you can listen anytime online here: https://www.wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley
@lvwithloveEver wonder how the Lehigh Valley is growing and who’s shaping the future? Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM, hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, covers the projects, policies, and ideas behind how we live, move, and grow in the region. From housing and climate to passenger rail and yes, even laser-guided cow milking, it’s all on the table. 🎧 Listen now: wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley 📅 New episodes air the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. #PlanLehighValley #LehighValleyPlanning #WDIY #LVPC #SmartGrowth #CommunityPlanning #RegionalFuture #PodcastClip♬ original sound Lehigh Valley with Love
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