Event Calendar
Cartooning for All Ages (Session C – 3 Weeks)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemThe Creative Lens Experience: Lightroom Classic Made Easy
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemVisual Storytelling for Social Media (Session A)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemHandbuilt Ceramic Mug Workshop (Session D)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemThe Polar Express (Sensory-Friendly & Open Captioned)
Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas 101 Founders Way, BethlehemHoliday Cards with Adobe Illustrator (Session B)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemWeek of Events
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem.
Cartooning for All Ages (Session C – 3 Weeks)
Cartooning for All Ages (Session C – 3 Weeks)
In this super fun class for all ages, students will learn the basics of drawing anime and popular cartoons as they gain the basics of character design, guidelines, form, proportion, color, and contrast.
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem.
An “Old Fashioned” Christmas, presented by EDRINGTON
An “Old Fashioned” Christmas, presented by EDRINGTON
The "Old Fashioned" Christmas is back! ArtsQuest, along with EDRINGTON and Levy Restaurants, present the ultimate annual holiday cocktail tasting experience centered around the Old Fashioned.
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will’s last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.
Stamp Carving Workshop (Session C)
The Creative Lens Experience: Lightroom Classic Made Easy
The Creative Lens Experience: Lightroom Classic Made Easy
Great photographs don't end when you press the shutter. Learn how to organize, edit, and enhance your images using Adobe Lightroom Classic. This hands-on workshop will introduce an easy-to-follow editing workflow that helps you transform good photographs into great ones while keeping your image library organized and accessible. Skill Level Beginner to Intermediate
Perfect for photographers who are new to Lightroom Classic or want to build a faster, more organized editing workflow.
Visual Storytelling for Social Media (Session A)
Visual Storytelling for Social Media (Session A)
A practical workshop teaching participants how to create scroll-stopping content for Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms. Covers content planning, phone photography, basic editing apps, and building a consistent visual identity online.
Needle Felting: Krampus
Needle Felting: Krampus
Have you been good this year? If not, you might meet Krampus- Santa’s mischievous companion! Whether you’re a total beginner or want to take your felting skills up a notch, Katie’s got you covered.
Warm Up: Standup Open Mic
Warm Up: Standup Open Mic
"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.
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
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 all new ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. 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., with a Bilingual/Spanish Toddler Storytime every second Thursday of the month.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
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.
Handbuilt Ceramic Mug Workshop (Session D)
Handbuilt Ceramic Mug Workshop (Session D)
In this one-day workshop students will be guided through the steps to make and decorate their own ceramic mug. Students will have the option to use underglaze during class, or to pre-select one glaze color for thier finished mug.
Intro To Woodworking
Intro To Woodworking
In this introductory course, students will become familiar with every major power tool in the workshop including table saw, miter saw, sanders (edge, spindle, and drum), brad nailers, jointer and planer while building your very own bird house.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
David Cross
David Cross
Cross has been performing stand-up comedy for over 40 years, and has released numerous critically acclaimed specials and albums including Making America Great Again! for Netflix, Oh Come On, I’m From The Future, and The Pride Is Back, which was highlighted by Rolling Stone as one of the 25 most important stand-up specials of all time, among multiple others. His comedy albums have earned multiple Grammy nominations, and his international tours have taken him to theatres around the globe. He currently has a residency at Union Hall in NYC through April 2026, and has solidified his reputation as one of the most inventive and fearless voices in comedy.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
The Polar Express
The Polar Express
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Polar Express (Sensory-Friendly & Open Captioned)
The Polar Express (Sensory-Friendly & Open Captioned)
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Intro To Woodworking
Intro To Woodworking
In this introductory course, students will become familiar with every major power tool in the workshop including table saw, miter saw, sanders (edge, spindle, and drum), brad nailers, jointer and planer while building your very own bird house.
Holiday Cards with Adobe Illustrator (Session B)
Holiday Cards with Adobe Illustrator (Session B)
Attendees will create their own holiday-themed card in Adobe Illustrator. A range of editable vector templates will be supplied to customize with name and holiday icons. Attendees will also gain knowledge of paper and printing process, preparing their file in a print-ready format. Fee for this course also covers 5 color print outs of their card design with shimmer envelopes.
SCYTHIAN’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Show
SCYTHIAN’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Show
It's the most wonderful time of the year again: SCYTHIAN'S ANNUAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY! That's right, the time has come to break out the GOOD eggnog, put your creative skills to the test, and celebrate the holiday season with your favorite band, SCYTHIAN!
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