Get Out: BBQ celebration at First Friday

The first week of June has crept up so quickly, bringing with it First Friday festivities on the South Side. Don’t miss the BBQ celebration and, afterwards, take a short walk to Godfrey Daniel’s for some jazz.  If show tunes are more your thing, the Gay Men’s Chorus of the Lehigh Valley will be performing their extravaganza tribute to Oz. 

For some family fun, try Spring Fest in Coopersburg to benefit the Lower Milford Elementary School PTA. Speaking of PTA, the end of school is coming and it could be a perfect time to attend a stress management workshop so that you can relax this summer. 

This Saturday, Feel the Heat at the Hunt for History at the Moravian Museum and, while you’re in Historic Bethlehem, hop on the Annual Rooms with a View Tour.  Skip on over to the South Side for the BAPL Street Fest both of which are fun activities perfect for the family.

Finally, Sunday the PA Youth Theatre showcases their student and faculty dancers at Moravian College. For a relaxing afternoon, the Sands Casino and Resort hosts the Annual Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Festival where you can sample some of the Valley’s best cuisine.  As you summer kicks off and the heat turns up, there nothing hotter than being in the Valley.

BEST PICKS FOR THIS WEEK

* FIRST FRIDAY FEATURING ARTIST ADRIANO FARINELLA  ()

WHERE/WHEN: 25 W. 3^rd St. South Side Bethlehem, Friday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHY GO: This month’s theme is BBQ celebration! Enjoy food samples! Each business will host samples of select authentic cuisine, fresh fruit, guacamole and margarita samples! Come out to listen to themed live music discounts and fun at all the venues along 3^rd Street.
PRICING: Free, as always, for the whole family, sponsored by Bethlehem’s Inaugural Vegfest.

* PETER KARP & SUE FOLEY / Friday; THE YOUNGERS / Saturday ()

WHERE/WHEN: 7 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Friday night, after some guac and margarita samples, head to Godfrey’s for the Jazz duo of Karp and Foley performing original songs from “He Said – She Said,” an album inspired by letters and email correspondence.  On Saturday, all the way from Tennessee, the Youngers share their “Heritage” and some blue grass rock with Bethlehem.
PRICING: Friday tickets, $18.50 / Saturday tickets, $15.50 plus $1 processing fee - Advance Sale, $2 more if purchased the day of show.

* SPRING FESTIVAL ()

WHERE/WHEN: 7350 Elementary Rd, Coopersburg, Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHY GO:.Food, fun, games and lots of great raffle prizes, this makes a great night out for families that will also help to benefit the Lower Milford Elementary PTA
PRICING: Fundraiser, contact dwolford@ptd.net

* STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP ()

WHERE/WHEN: Wesley Church, 2540 Center St, Bethlehem, Friday 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 p.m. -  6:00 p.m.
WHY GO: Too many things to juggle, try something that will make it all a bit easier to manage that will dial up the energy and dial down the anxiety. Let Arati Hunsemara teach your some proven techniques revived from ancient wisdom.  
PRICING: $250 per person, WORKSHOP DETAILS

* SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW ()

WHERE/WHEN: 321 E 4th St, Bethlehem, Friday 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WHY GO:.The way Judy Garland sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow brought tears to your eyes, when Michael Jackson sang “Ease on Down the Road” with Diana Ross, you thought it was pure genius and when “Wicked” showed up on Broadway, you thought, “Can it be?” If you are an OZ junkie you will love the extravaganza that culminates into a completely original shows, flying monkeys included.
PRICING: Tickets, $15 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors, sponsored by the Gay Men’s Chorus of the Lehigh Valley. Call 1 (800) 348 – 2813 for tickets.

* BETHELEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY STREET FEST ()

WHERE/WHEN: 400 Webster St, Bethlehem, Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  
WHY GO: Live music, palm reading, face painting, balloons and Pott’s hotdogs! Sounds like good old fashion fun to me. Rita Ice, beverages, popcorn and fresh baked treats will be available for purchase. 
PRICING: All proceeds benefit Room to Grow Program.

* ANNUAL ROOMS TO VIEW HOUSE TOUR  (HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP)

WHERE/WHEN: 505 Main St, Bethlehem, Saturday 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHY GO:. You’ve seen the outside of these historic homes, but, have you seen the inside?  Visit these homes of distinction and see what gives them their historic charm. 
PRICING: Tickets, $20 for Historic Bethlehem Partnership members $30 for non-members or day-of purchase; Tickets available at Jane Roncoroni Fine Clothing, in Allentown at the Phoebe Floral Shop, and at the Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley at Gail Gray - Home Furnishings and Design; call 1-800-360-TOUR.

* HUNT FOR HISTORY: “FEEL THE HEAT” (Moravian Museum of Bethlehem)

WHERE/WHEN: 66 W Church St, Bethlehem, Saturday 12:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
WHY GO:. Some like it hot.  Meet the Bethlehem firefighters and explore real fire engines from the 18^th and 21^st centuries for the ultimate fire safety experience. Decorate and take home a fire helmet.
PRICING: $7 adult admission, children free with paid adult admission.

* 2^nd ANNUAL LEHIGH VALLEY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL (NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUND)

WHERE/WHEN: Sands Casino and Resort, Bethlehem, Sunday ,noon.& 4:00 p.m.   

WHY GO:.Sample the best cuisine and wine the Valley has to offer while being entertained by the Craig Thatcher Band under the big tents at this outdoor venue. 

PRICING:, $75.00, reservations suggested.

* DANCERS IN CONCERT AT MORAVIAN COLLEGE (PA YOUTH THEATRE)

WHERE/WHEN: Foy Hall, 1200 Main St, Bethlehem, Sunday 1:00 p.m.& 4:00 p.m.   

WHY GO:.You like “So you can dance?” Well come see what some dedicated students dancers can do. This concert highlights and showcases the dedication of the PYT’s Dance Division.  
PRICING: Tickets, $12.00.