Good morning, Bethlehem.

Community members gathered at Bethlehem Rose Garden on Thursday night to honor civil rights icon John Lewis during the Good Trouble Lives On vigil — a rescheduled event prompted by unhealthy wildfire smoke that featured local artists, faith leaders, and officials reflecting on his lasting impact on civic engagement.

Musikfest offers free LANTA transit (including free Gold Line rides) and unique food from vendors like Magnolia's Soul and Spice, with free concerts by Groove Merchants on Friday and The Clarks on Sunday at local venues.

A new interactive art installation called ART Stop has turned an old bus sign into a map of 11 QR-coded sites highlighting local art at Godfrey Daniels in the SouthSide Arts District.

Local artists created the project with a Main Street grant to draw fresh visitors to the area.

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania will start its seventh Rising Nation River Journey in August, a three-week canoe trip along the Delaware River with treaty signings, cultural programs, and environmental stewardship events from Hancock to Cape May; a concert with Bill Miller is scheduled for Aug. 14.

Grupo Niche performed on Thursday, July 30 at Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage, bringing lively Colombian salsa to an excited local crowd at the preview night.

Their energetic set set the tone for the upcoming festival.

A recent Motorcycle Safety Academy course at Lehigh Valley Mall featured instructor Ronald Brazinski who taught riders essential braking and hazard avoidance skills amid rising fatalities in Lehigh County.

The session, part of PennDOT's free program for new and experienced riders, aimed to boost safety standards on the roads.

AJR Concert at Musikfest

7 p.m. — Musikfest — Tickets from $94.60 — Experience the energetic performance of AJR in the beautiful setting of Bethlehem Musikfest.