Event Calendar

Ceramics Handbuilding Open Studio is designed for students who have some experience in handbuilding ceramics are looking to work independently on projects.

"Warm-Up" Comedy Open Mic Night is your chance to take the stage, workout your material, and showcase your comedic chops. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this is your moment to shine! The list is put together through a randomly selected "bucket" structure and is capped at 20 performers.

Part of the LGBTQ+ Film Series. Taiwanese-born new-media visionary Shu Lea Cheang directs this avant-anarcho ecosatire, in which a lesbian couple—winningly played by Erin McMurtry and Sarita Choudhury, star of Mira Nair’s MISSISSIPPI MASALA—living on Staten Island find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse, ominous television commercials, and deadly cat food.

This exciting FREE program is part of a partnership between ArtsQuest and The Bethlehem Area Public Library. Join us as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books in the Visitor Center at SteelStacks. Led by Bethlehem Area Public Library librarians and ArtsQuest staff members, we will celebrate pictures books with a different art theme each week. Toddler Storytime runs from September through the beginning of June, every Thursday at 10-10:30 a.m. at the SteelStacks campus, with a Bilingual/Spanish Toddler Storytime every second Thursday of the month.

Come show us what you've got and sing your heart out. This weekly open mic features acoustic performances only, feel free to bring a djembe or box drum, but no full bands please. Signups begin at 6:30 P.M.

Meet Patch Adams (Academy Award® winner, Robin Williams), a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like any doctor you've met before. For Patch, humor is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh—even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story, Patch Adams combines sidesplitting humor with an inspiring story that transcends the traditional comedy.

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are Phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a sense of community around the love for their favorite bands.

Brendan Donegan is a rising stand-up comedian known for his charismatic stage presence, quick punchlines, and honest, self-aware storytelling. Brendan started comedy in Philadelphia but now splits his time performing regularly in both Philly and New York. Brendan draws his material from his everyday life, family chaos, and questionable decision-making to craft jokes that feel personal and universally relatable. His approachable, fast-paced, and authentic comedy style helps him standout in any lineup.Brendan regularly features and headlines all over the Northeast. He is a regular at New York Comedy Club and Helium and Punchline in Philadelphia. He was a finalist in New York Comedy Club’s stand up competition and the 1st runner up in Helium Comedy Club’s Philly’s Phunniest competition in 2024. Brendan’s stand up has been featured on TruTV and Sirius XM, and he has performed at festivals such as the Red Clay Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and has showcased for Netflix is a Joke and JFL independently.

Maniya: Covered in Soul is an intimate, electrifying live experience that reimagines classic R&B, pop, and soul favorites through Maniya’s signature neo-soul lens. Backed by her full band and background vocalists, Maniya takes audiences on a soulful journey — blending nostalgia, innovation, and raw emotion into one unforgettable night.

60 minutes of completely unscripted, high-energy improv performed by SteelStacks' resident comedy teams.