Good morning, Bethlehem.

Cars and Coffee held on August 24 at SteelStacks and showcased Eurocars on the main lot + classic and muscle cars on a secondary lot while owners shared their restoration stories.

Organizers have scheduled the final event for Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. + Koch Automotive Group sponsors the show.

On Sept. 13, community members gathered at Payrow Plaza to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end and the 61st anniversary of the Bethlehem-Tondabayashi Sister City Commission.

Mayor Reynolds said the event honored decades of partnership—messages from Japanese mayors and local artistic performances linked Bethlehem with its sister city.

Bethlehem celebrated its UNESCO World Heritage designation of the historic Moravian Church site on Sept 6—an honor that is expected to boost cultural tourism; local awards also named the city one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live and recognized its Main Street as the best.

Rapper Cardi B will appear on Saturday, Sept.

20 at 2 p.m. at Spin Me Round in Palmer Park Mall—where customers who pre-ordered her sold-out new release, Am I the Drama?, can meet her.

Bethlehem's new World Heritage Site manager, Dr. Katherine Faull, who has studied the Moravians for more than 30 years, took on the role in September—she will lead academic, tourism and global partnership efforts at the historic sites—while also continuing her work at The Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage at Moravian University. Her appointment followed a nationwide search by Moravian Church Settlements to find experienced local leadership.

Moravian University secured a grant to restore the 277-year-old Second Single Brethren’s House at 99 West Church St. — the $750K funding will replace all 91 windows with historically accurate, energy-efficient models — preserving this key World Heritage site.

Wine & Cheese with Lafayette will take place on Oct.

11 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1869 Luckenbach Mill in Bethlehem + in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. At the event, Ben Goldman will portray the Marquis de Lafayette to show how he recovered with help from the early Moravian community after being wounded at Brandywine.

Bethlehem Area School Board discussed a plan to temporarily withhold 30% of charter school tuition payments amid a state budget impasse, with Superintendent Jack Silva saying a resolution may be recommended next month—intending to restore funds with backpay once a budget is passed. The board is also reviewing cost-saving measures as local taxes and a property sale help manage ongoing expenses.

The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the Center Lehigh Valley on Tuesday at 529 East Broad Street in Bethlehem—donors received a mystery bag with one of four T-shirt designs featuring Peanuts characters and the drive ended at 4:30 p.m.

Sophomore golfer Alana Hall led Lehigh at Purdue University’s Boilermaker Classic by scoring three over par—her lowest tournament score—and energizing teammates with pre-match singing and dancing.

Coach John Manos praised her leadership as key to the team’s drive toward a Patriot League Championship later this season.

LKV September Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8, children 12 and under free — Explore an expansive 5,000 sq ft display of model railroads depicting local history from the late 50s to early 70s.

Celtic Classic Festival

12:30 PM – 1:30 AM — 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem, PA — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, competitions, and activities for all ages.

Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2025

4-11 p.m. — New Street Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a bar crawl featuring beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.

Dan Tepfer – Inventions/Reinventions Dinner Concert & Fundraiser

Evening — Time TBD — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Experience a journey through Bach’s works infused with modern improvisation by pianist Dan Tepfer.

aGirl & aGuy Band Performance at Oktoberfest

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Entry info unavailable — Enjoy lively music under the beer tent at Oktoberfest.

Pepperwine Concert

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Cost not specified — Enjoy the melodic sounds of Pepperwine and immerse yourself in a remarkable music experience.

Hairball Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $44 — Experience an electrifying night of live music with Hairball.

Mark Morris Dance Group Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant creativity of the Mark Morris Dance Group, focusing on community, access, and diversity.