Good morning, Bethlehem.

Franchisee Lan Ma will open a Paris Baguette café at 32 West Broad St. on April 28 — the grand opening will continue on May 9 at 12 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and free pastry and cake slice samples to welcome the community.

Fred Snufflenose and the Baby Ducks, a new book by Richard Miller, tells the story of a kind hero who searches for a missing duck mother and her ducklings through historic Bethlehem sites like Central Moravian Church and Monocacy Creek and learns lessons on friendship and perseverance. The paperback was published in November 2024 and costs $11.99, inviting young readers to discover Bethlehem’s rich local history.

Historic Downtown Campus Preview Day

10 AM — Moravian Academy — Free entry — Discover the unique offerings of Moravian Academy campuses with an immersive experience for prospective families.

Lehigh University Jazz Orchestra Concert

3-6 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Enjoy a spring concert featuring contemporary jazz works performed by Lehigh University students and faculty under the direction of Bill Warfield.

Live Jazz with Joe Mixon

8-11 p.m. — Riegelsville Inn — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz, blues, and fusion music performed by guitarist and vocalist Joe Mixon.

Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show

May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.

Mother's Day Brunch

10 AM – 1 PM — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and live music by Joe Lazorik.

Celtic Herbology Workshop

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Workshop fee applies — Explore the uses of Celtic herbs and create your own healing products.

2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season

May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.

The Doo Wop Project

7:30-9 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the evolution of Doo Wop from classic harmonies to contemporary hits.

Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Vendor fees apply — Explore a vibrant plant festival with over 100 vendors, artisans, food, and entertainment in the heart of Bethlehem.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay’s music performed by a string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.