July 4
Fourth on the Field
Celebrate Independence Day on the IronPigs field with fireworks, music by The SwingTime Dolls, food trucks and games.
Admission: $6; Parking: $5 | 6–9 p.m. | Coca-Cola Park | 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown | 610.841.7447 | ironpigsbaseball.com
July 5
American Whiskey Tasting
Enjoy a whiskey tasting, guided by knowledgeable whiskey representatives, and a delicious barbecue with ribs, pulled pork and other picnic staples. Ages 21 and older.
$45 | 6–9 p.m. | McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar | 534 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.861.7631 | redstagpub.com
July 6–13
International Women’s Writing Guild Summer Conference
Strong, inspiring women come together for more than two dozen workshops spanning fiction, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, mixed media and more. The event features a multimedia studio on Monday night, two book fairs and nightly open readings.
$150 | 2 p.m. | Muhlenberg College | 2400 Chew St., Allentown | iwwg.org/summer-conference
July 13
Jazz Upstairs
Join Chaise Lounge, six musicians from Washington D.C., for smooth jazz performances featuring twists on old classics as well as original works. The centerpiece of the band is vocalist Marilyn Older, with her sultry sound and lyrical singing.
Advance: $30; Door: $35 | 7:30–10 p.m. | Miller Symphony Hall | 23 N. 6th St., Allentown | 610.432.6715 | millersymphonyhall.org
July 14
Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival
Hosted by the Pratyush Sinha Foundation, the proceeds of the festival support the foundation’s mission of providing yoga and mindfulness classes to children and adults in the Valley, who would be otherwise without access. This all-day event has a full schedule, which includes Kundalini meditation, Iyengar and Acro yoga, crystal bowl healing, kids and toddler classes and much more. Tickets include a complimentary vegan meal and bottled water.
Advance: $55; Door: $65 | 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m. | Moravian College | 1200 Main St., Bethlehem | 704.608.5558 | lehighvalleyyogafestival.com
July 14
VegFest
Explore growing vegan culture and sustainable living practices throughout the Lehigh Valley at VegFest. There will be cooking demonstrations, speakers, live music, tons of food and craft vendors.
Free | 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Daniel Rice Field | 100 W. Lehigh St., Bethlehem | 610.739.1775 | getdowntownbethlehem.com
July 20
Field Day
Spend the day at Rodale Institute’s 333-acre farm and view demonstrations on organic agriculture. Some of the demos include farming systems trial, industrial hemp, composting, pest management and honey bee conservancy. Register by 2 p.m. the day prior to the event.
$25 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Rodale Institute | 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown | 610.683.1481 | rodaleinstitute.org
July 21
Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton
View classic and modern muscle cars showcased by a variety of area collectors and enthusiasts.
Register a vehicle: $20–$25 | 4–8 p.m. | Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.437.7750 | americaonwheels.org
July 21 & 22
Blueberry Festival
Indulge at the sweetest festival of the summer, which features all things blueberry, including pie, ice cream, beer, wine, mead and more. There are also local crafters and demonstrations, pony rides, children’s crafts, music and a pie-eating contest.
$5–$25 | Sat.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Burnside Plantation | 1461 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem | 1.800.360.8687 | historicbethlehem.org
July 31
An Evening with Lindsey Stirling
With more than 10 million YouTube subscribers and two Billboard Music Awards, Lindsey Stirling, an acclaimed violinist from Gilbert, Arizona, mixes her classical violin training with electronic dance beats. Her tours often sell out, so purchase tickets while they last.
$49.50–$99.50 | 8 p.m. | Sands Event Center | 77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem | 610.297.7414 | sandseventcenter.com