🎶 68 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley This Week 📅 August 15–21, 2025 Summer’s not over yet—this week is serving up farm-fresh flavors, handmade finds, cultural celebrations, and even a tailgate with an Eagles legend!
Mission: Astronaut
Friday, August 15 - Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 10 AM - 5 PM. Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure with Mission: Astronaut at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion this summer! Train like a real astronaut, tackle mind-bending STEM challenges, and put your problem-solving skills to the test as you navigate the thrills of space exploration in Mission: Astronaut.
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Cannoli & Wine Pairing at Folino Estate Winery
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17 & Wednesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 11 AM - 8 PM. Indulge in a delightful pairing of cannoli and wine at Folino Estate Winery. Experience the perfect combination of sweet and dry flavors.
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Gelato & Wine Pairing at Folino Estate Winery
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17 & Wednesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 11 AM - 7:30 PM. Cool off with a gelato and wine pairing event at Folino Estate Winery. Savor tropical coconut, nutty pistachio, and more delicious flavors complemented by fine wines.
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Meet Magic! – Live Magic Show for All Ages
Friday, August 8 - Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM. After years of colorful travels across the globe, retired fan-favorite Crayon Characters are returning to share their adventures during the Crayon Tour! A lover of all visual arts, Magic (aka "Magic Mint") has been painting & sketching her way across the globe and can't wait to meet new friends at Crayola Experience Easton!
To Catch a Thief – 70th Anniversary Screening
Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 (1 PM), Monday, August 18, 2025 (7:15 PM). Celebrate 70 years of glamour, suspense, and Cary Grant in tuxedos with this special screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief. Set against the French Riviera and co-starring Grace Kelly, this is peak 1950s elegance with just enough mystery to make you think twice about your neighbor.
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Lehigh Lounge – SouthSide Arts District
Friday, August 15 - Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 3 PM – 7 PM. Lehigh Lounge is a dynamic pop-up experience that brings Lehigh University’s spirit of innovation to life. Discover exciting showcases from Design Labs, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering, CITL, and LTS—each offering hands-on activations that invite you to explore, create, and connect. Lehigh Athletics will also be on-site with fun, interactive activities.
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John Adams Walking Tour
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 3 - 4:30 PM. Discover Bethlehem's role in the American Revolution on this guided walking tour. Learn about John Adams' visit and his impressions of the town.
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Music on the Deck
5:30 - 8:30 PM. Be sure to mark your calendar for this summer's Music on the Deck event, happening throughout the entire season with acclaimed bands. Enjoy a blend of timeless, modern, and unique music spanning different genres.
2025 Bomba at the Beach
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM - 9 PM. Get ready for the return of Bomba at the Beach in 2025! The City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Puerto Rican Culture Preservation Inc., is bringing back this vibrant series with five exciting events throughout the summer at Cedar Beach Park. Each event will feature a variety of delicious food, beverages, local vendors, and live entertainment, including the soulful rhythms of Bomba music and dance. Featuring:
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Footloose at Pines Dinner Theatre
Friday, August 15 (6:00 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show), Saturday, August 16, 2025 (12:00 p.m. dinner, 1:30 p.m. show & 6:00 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show ). Kick off your Sunday shoes and experience the high-energy musical Footloose! Follow Ren as he fights for the right to dance—and challenges a small town to open its heart. With a rockin’ soundtrack of Top 40 hits and powerful storytelling, this classic production is full of heart, rebellion, and unforgettable moves—served alongside a delicious dinner.
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Farragusto Tour of Italy Dinner
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6:30 PM. Celebrate Ferragosto—Italy’s beloved summer holiday—with a festive four-course dinner and wine pairing inspired by a culinary journey from the country’s northern hills to its southern shores. Each course showcases seasonal ingredients, with sun-ripened tomatoes taking center stage. Set against the backdrop of Folono Estate Winery's vineyards, this evening captures the warmth, flavor, and leisurely spirit of an Italian countryside celebration.
Friday Nights Under the Lights: Omnium Night
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 7 PM. Experience world-class track cycling under the lights at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Breinigsville. This long-standing tradition features thrilling races, entertainment, and food.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor – SteelStacks
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM. British blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor brings her signature gritty guitar work and soulful vocals to the stage. If you like your blues bold, fierce, and delivered with absolute command—this is your show.
Friday – 30th Anniversary Screening
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 8 PM. Bye Felicia, but make it nostalgic. Catch Ice Cube and Chris Tucker back on the big screen for a 30th anniversary screening of Friday, the cult classic comedy that gave us iconic lines, backyard shenanigans, and the greatest use of a folding lawn chair in film history.
Tyler Hubbard – Live at Wind Creek
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 8 PM. Country hitmaker and Florida Georgia Line alum Tyler Hubbard brings his solo swagger to the Wind Creek stage. Expect a night of chart-topping anthems, feel-good energy, and the kind of southern charm that comes with years of arena-shaking experience.
Erin Kelly Band – Live at SteelStacks
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9 PM. Country, rock, and powerhouse vocals collide when The Erin Kelly Band hits the Levitt Pavilion. Known for high-energy sets and original songs that blend storytelling and grit, this hometown favorite is ready to light up the night—boots optional, good vibes required.
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Live Music at F&A Grog House
Friday & Saturdays | 9 PM
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Emily’s Toybox
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9:30 PM. Get ready for a wild ride with Emily’s Toybox, one of the most unpredictable and entertaining bands on the East Coast. Led by the gloriously unhinged Mike Wise, this genre-hopping powerhouse blends classic rock anthems, dance floor bangers, and the kind of surprise covers that make you question reality—in the best way. With insane guitar work from Brandon Reece and a rhythm section tighter than your uncle’s wedding tux, this is a show that doesn’t just play music—it detonates it.
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4th Annual Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, August 16 (9 AM - 3 PM), Sunday, August 17, 2024 (11 AM - 2 PM). Join us at The Seed Farm for our 4th annual Fall Plant Sale! Extend your garden’s harvest with a selection of cold- and frost-tolerant vegetables, herbs, and native plants. All grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified seeds.
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Tomato Day – Easton Farmers Market
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9 AM - 1 PM. Celebrate the tomato in all its juicy glory at this flavorful market event featuring heirloom varieties, tomato-themed tastings, games, giveaways, and family-friendly fun. Whether you say “to-may-to” or “to-mah-to,” this is your day.
2-Day Figure Drawing Workshop
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM. Join Quinn Boothe at The Baum School of Art for a 2-day figure drawing workshop through sight-size and comparative measurement techniques while working from a live model. Class participants will only need to bring a kneaded eraser and pencils between 4b–b.
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Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00am | 10:45am | 2:00pm | 2:45pm | 3:15pm. Crayola Experience, Easton. Get creative (and a little messy) in this hands-on cupcake decorating workshop led by Bri at the Crayola Experience. Learn fun techniques to make your cupcakes look as good as they taste—perfect for kids, families, and anyone whose sweet tooth doubles as an art supply.
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End of Summer Craft Fair
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM. Shop handmade goods, seasonal décor, and unique gifts at this local craft fair celebrating the tail end of summer. Support local makers while stocking up on treasures you definitely “need” before fall.
Roasting Ears of Corn Festival
Saturday, August 16 – Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 10 AM - 6 PM. Celebrating 45 years, Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown invites you to the oldest Native American festival in Pennsylvania returns with authentic food, traditional dancing, drumming, craft vendors, and cultural demonstrations. And yes, there’s plenty of roasted corn—this is truth in advertising.
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Movie Talk Seminar: The Hitchcock Blonde with Professor Bob Kilker
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 11:45 AM - 3:30 PM. Dive into suspense and cinematic symbolism with Professor Bob Kilker as he unpacks the mystique of the Hitchcock Blonde. This engaging seminar explores the director’s iconic portrayal of women in films like To Catch a Thief and Vertigo. Film buffs, psychology nerds, and Grace Kelly stans—this one's for you.
Vineyard Picnic for Two
Saturday, August 16 (12 PM, 2 PM, 4PM & 6 PM), Sunday, August 17, 2025 (12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM). Take a break from the bustle of the holiday weekend to enjoy a vineyard picnic for two at Folino Estate. Your picnic tote includes one signature bottle of wine or 2 spritz cans along with charcuterie, antipasti sandwiches, salads, cannoli and water. The picnic tote is yours to keep along with a branded Folino tote. Each picnic tote feeds two people and can be purchased for $119 per tote. The experience includes a private reserved spot on the grounds for a leisurely picnic experience.
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Doggie Dip Days
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 12 - 7 PM. Let your pup make a splash before pool season closes at Mack Pool. Doggie Dip Days turn local pools into canine playgrounds for one last swim of the summer. BYO towel and an appreciation for wet dog smell.
A Goofy Movie – 30th Anniversary
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 4 PM. Celebrate three decades of father-son feels, Powerline bops, and maximum Goof with this special screening of A Goofy Movie. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or introducing it to your own kids, this animated cult classic still hits like a perfect cast.
Elpedio’s Italian Festa
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 4 – 8 PM. Celebrate Italian culture with a full day of food, live music, dancing, and family fun. From pasta to pastries, this festa is basically a carb-fueled block party with an espresso chaser.
Viva La Fiesta at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 5 PM. ¡Fiesta time! Head to Dorney Park for a three-day celebration of Latin culture with live music, vibrant dance performances, and authentic Latin American cuisine. It's a cultural party and a theme park day—basically a dream wrapped in a churro.
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The Grateful Dead Movie – 2025 Meet-Up at the Movies
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 6:15 PM. Deadheads, unite. Join fellow fans for this annual cinematic gathering celebrating The Grateful Dead Movie—a trippy, vibrant time capsule of the band’s 1974 Winterland shows. Come for the footage, stay for the vibes. Tie-dye not required, but strongly implied.
Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute Band - Live at SteelStacks
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM. Take a chance on Dancing Dream, the ultimate ABBA tribute band bringing platform shoes, glitter, and all your favorite Swedish bangers to the stage. From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” this is pure pop nostalgia you can dance to—no passport to Sweden required.
Under The Stars Movie Night: The Wild Robot
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 PM. Lower Macungie Township presents: The Wild Robot.
Bring a blanket and enjoy a free outdoor showing of The Wild Robot. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
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Starwatch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 - 11 PM. For those looking for a tranquil and free activity, check out starwatching at Lake Nockamixon State Park. The astronomers from Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be on-site with telescopes and available to answer any star gazing questions. There is a likelihood of seeing meteors, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own binoculars or telescopes (along with blankets and lounge chairs for seating).
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Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets - Live at SteelStacks
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 PM. Get ready for a genre-defying night with rock ‘n’ roll legend Nick Lowe and the surf-rock masked marvels Los Straitjackets. Expect sharp songwriting, retro-cool instrumentals, and enough swagger to light up the entire café. It’s smooth, smart, and just the right amount of weird.
Alice Cooper – Live at Wind Creek
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 PM. Rock’s original villain is back. Alice Cooper brings his theatrical horror-glam spectacle to Bethlehem for a night of classics, chaos, and eyeliner-fueled energy. Don’t miss your chance to see a true icon still rocking like it’s 1975—with extra fog machines.
Cathy Ritter with On the Cusp
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9 PM. Local favorite Cathy Ritter returns to the stage with On the Cusp, delivering an uplifting mix of rock, pop, and original tunes. Whether you're singing along or swaying under the stars, this show is all heart, harmony, and hometown soul.
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The Weekenders
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:30 PM. Get your weekend started right with The Weekenders, a high-energy local favorite bringing your go-to party playlist to life. With powerhouse vocals from Mark Prestifilippo and Molly Herman, plus a seasoned band behind them, they serve up crowd-pleasing hits with style and swagger. Winners of the Lehigh Valley Music Award for Outstanding New Band and voted Best Local Band by Lehigh Valley Style in 2023, The Weekenders are pure live music joy—no skip button required.
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Hell House LLC – 10th Anniversary Screening with Angie Moyer
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9:30 PM. Celebrate 10 years of haunted hotel horror with a special screening of Hell House LLC, the cult-favorite indie fright fest that made you rethink clowns and basement doors. Featuring a Q&A with actress Angie Moyer, this is your chance to relive the scares—and maybe finally figure out what was in Room 2C.
Harmony Hangout: Yoga in the Park
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM. Head to Allentown’s West Park on Linden Street for a series of free yoga classes along with light refreshments and community vibes. Participants can try varies styles of yoga including Kundalini and Hatha as well as experiencing a sound bath and meditation practice. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat.
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Godfrey Daniels at the Philadelphia Folk Festival
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 1:30 PM. Philadelphia Folk Festival Grounds, Upper Salford Township. Beloved Bethlehem venue Godfrey Daniels takes the show on the road for a special appearance at the iconic Philadelphia Folk Festival. Catch a curated lineup of Godfrey favorites bringing their signature acoustic warmth, storytelling soul, and folk-rooted authenticity to one of the nation’s longest-running music festivals. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and a whole lot of strings. In the Round featuring Danielia Cotton, Nick Franclik, Heather Aubrey Lloyd, and Mr. Jack Murray!
Lehigh Valley Pride
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 2 PM – 7 PM. Celebrate love, diversity, and community at Lehigh Valley Pride. This annual festival features live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, a family fun zone, and plenty of rainbow spirit. Come as you are and join the party—it’s the most colorful day of the year.
Free Community Day at Udder Bar
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 4 - 7:30 PM. Check out Udder Bar in Allentown for their free annual community day celebration. There will be free entertainment for all ages including bracelet making, pot decorating, face painting, balloon twisting along with pizza, wine and cotton candy. A variety of local organizations will be on-site showcasing their services including adoptable pets, goat snuggling, henna and more!
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LMT Summer Concert Series: Rustix (Classic Rock)
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 4 - 6 PM. Lower Macungie Township is proud to present their Summer Concert Series for the 2025 season!
The Summer Concert Series: Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 6 PM. For over 40 years Emmaus has been providing free family friendly entertainment. The Emmaus Recreation and Entertainment Commission continues this year with some exciting performers, in a variety of genres including country, rock, blues, oldies, and more!
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Bethlehem Municipal Band Concert
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 7 PM. Enjoy a summer evening of classic concert band favorites with the Bethlehem Municipal Band. Set in the beautiful Rose Garden, this free outdoor performance is the perfect way to wrap up a Sunday—bring your lawn chair and a little hometown pride.
West Park Concert Series
The City of Allentown is excited to announce the return of our Summer Concert Series for 2025! Join us for free, open-air concerts each week from May through September, all set in the historic West Park.
David Lee Roth – Live at Wind Creek
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM. He’s back and louder than ever. David Lee Roth, legendary frontman of Van Halen, hits the stage with his signature flair, wild vocals, and a setlist packed with rock classics. This is your chance to witness one of rock’s most charismatic showmen do what he does best—turn up and take over.
Scott Marshall & The Highway Souls – Live in Concert
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 8:30 PM. Straight outta Southeastern Appalachia (aka Pennsylvania), Scott Marshall & The Highway Souls crank out high-octane, heart-driven Americana with a little Northern grit and Southern sizzle. Blending Southern rock, outlaw country, blues, and foot-stompin’ bluegrass, their sound is as big as their fan base—and twice as loud. With five Lehigh Valley Music Awards and 13 nominations, Marshall’s powerhouse vocals and honest stage presence keep crowds hooked from first chord to final encore.
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Bluey at the Zoo-ey – Lehigh Valley Zoo
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM. Bring the kids for a day of family fun as everyone’s favorite blue heeler pup, Bluey, visits the zoo! Meet-and-greet opportunities, themed activities, and all your favorite animals make this a can’t-miss event for little fans and their grown-ups.
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Food Truck Nights at Fox Summit Farm
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 4 PM – 8 PM. Join Fox Summit Farm this summer to enjoy a night out with friends and family at our weekly food truck night. As our sunflowers grow you can enjoy the views and a great meal.
The Human Race – SouthSide Arts District
Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Humanitarian Social Innovations invites you to join The Human Race —a virtual 5K Run, 5K Walk or a 50K Ride held during the week of World Humanitarian Day, celebrated every year on August 19th. This global UN observance honors everyday heroes who uplift others through acts of compassion. By participating, you’ll join HSI and their programs in a worldwide movement of people running (or walking!) together.
Forever Young with The Lou Franco Band
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 7 PM. Turn back the clock and turn up the volume with The Lou Franco Band live at Molten Lounge. From classic rock favorites to timeless party anthems, this high-energy performance promises a night of feel-good hits and forever-young vibes. Whether you're dancing, singing along, or just soaking it in, the Lou Franco Band delivers the soundtrack for a night to remember.
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Party at The Patio: Country Line Dancing Night
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 5 - 7 PM. These FREE Party at The Patio shows will be held every Wednesday at Promenade Saucon Valley.
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Ron Delsener Presents – Film Screening & Talk
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 7:15 PM. Take a front-row seat to the story behind the scenes with Ron Delsener Presents, a documentary celebrating the iconic concert promoter who helped shape the live music industry. From Hendrix to Springsteen, Delsener booked them all—and this film, plus a post-screening talk, offers a backstage pass into decades of rock history.
The Struts – Everybody Wants 10-Year Anniversary Party
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 8 PM. Celebrate a decade of glam-rock swagger with a special screening and fan event marking the 10-year anniversary of Everybody Wants, the breakout album from The Struts. Expect big riffs, even bigger hair, and a whole lot of strut-worthy nostalgia.
Draw with a Comic Book Inker – Scott Hanna
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM. Join award-winning comic book inker Scott Hanna for an interactive drawing workshop at the Crayola Experience. Learn insider techniques, get creative tips from a pro, and see how the magic happens on the page. Perfect for budding artists, comic fans, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of working in the superhero world.
Behind-the-Scenes Dollhouse Tour – Kemerer Museum
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 12 PM. Take a closer look—literally—on this Behind-the-Scenes Dollhouse Tour featuring the museum’s extraordinary collection of intricately detailed dollhouses. Get the stories behind the miniatures, explore hidden rooms not on display to the public, and marvel at craftsmanship that puts your childhood dollhouse to shame. Perfect for curious minds and detail-obsessed design lovers.
Family Vineyard Nights at The Winery in Breinigsville: Vince Rollins:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 5 - 7:30 PM. Families and friends of all ages are welcome to enjoy a summer evening by the vineyard. We’ll have a food truck and live music each Thursday evening. Cornhole Tournament.
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Tailgate in the Park – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 5 - 10 PM. Spend the day at Dorney Park with former Philadelphia Eagles star Brandon Graham during this special charitable fundraiser. Enjoy all the thrills of the park and water attractions, plus the chance to meet a Super Bowl champ. Perfect for Eagles fans, thrill seekers, and anyone who loves mixing fun with a good cause.
House of Hamill – Live at SteelStacks
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM. Celtic music gets a fiery, modern twist with House of Hamill. Featuring stunning fiddle work, original songs, and reimagined traditional tunes, this trio brings folk energy, wit, and foot-stomping rhythm to the stage. Think Irish pub vibes, but with tighter harmonies and fewer spilled pints.
Cooley High – 50th Anniversary Screening
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM. Celebrate five decades of heart, humor, and history with Cooley High, the coming-of-age classic that influenced generations of filmmakers. Set in 1960s Chicago, this film blends joy and tragedy, friendship and struggle—all with one of the best soundtracks of the '70s.
Splintered Sunlight – A Grateful Dead Experience
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 8 PM. Get on the bus with Splintered Sunlight, the Philly-based Grateful Dead tribute band keeping the jam alive. Known for their faithful recreations and free-spirited energy, it’s the closest thing to a Dead show this side of 1995. Tie-dye strongly encouraged.
O.A.R. – The Summit Tour - Live at Wind Creek
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 8 PM. Jam-band legends O.A.R. roll into town with their trademark blend of rock, reggae, and feel-good vibes. Expect hits, deep cuts, and spontaneous musical moments as they bring The Summit Tour to life. Bring a friend, or five—it’s that kind of show.
Philly Keys featuring Dave & Sadie
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 8:30 PM. Get ready for a night of smooth grooves and powerhouse vocals as seasoned performer David Gustafson teams up with rising star Sadie Leigh. With three decades of experience across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, David brings pop, rock, R&B, and jazz to life, while Sadie—fresh off a Top 40 run on American Idol—delivers stunning covers with soul and style. It’s a perfect blend of experience and fresh fire you don’t want to miss.
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Jazz Jam at SteelStacks
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 9 PM. Bring your horn or just your ears—Jazz Jam is back. Hosted by top local musicians, this free-flowing night of improv jazz invites players of all levels to sit in and groove. It’s spontaneous, it’s soulful, and it’s got more swing than your average Thursday.
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