This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Get Out: Theater, Music, Books and a Night Out

Patch offers up ideas to help you make the most of your weekend (and then some)

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the information on a variety of events for this weekend.

 

1.

Find out what's happening in South Whitehallwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where/When: On the Main Stage of the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at . Performances are at 10 a.m. now through Saturday, Aug. 6. 

Why go: Team Shakespeare along with their robot friend Showbot perform Hamlet in a way that entertains all ages through puppets, audience participation, sing-alongs and more.

Find out what's happening in South Whitehallwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Price: All tickets cost $9 for general admission and are available online or at the box office.

 

2. American Legion Band of Bethlehem Concert

Where/When: At , 800 Hausman Road, South Whitehall on Thursday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Entering their 66th Concert season, the band continues to support American Legion Post 379 in Bethlehem by performing at various Veteran's observances throughout the year.

Price: Free.

 

3.

Where/When: At the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. Preview night is Friday, July 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. General sale is Saturday, July 30, thorough Saturday, Aug. 6. Sale hours on Sunday are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: The annual sale benefits Parkland Community Library. Hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, videos, CDs, DVDs and more.

Price: Preview Night admission is free for Friends members and a $10 donation for non-members. Admission is free from Saturday, July 30, through Aug. 6. Half-price sale is Friday, Aug. 5; and the $5 bag sale is Saturday, Aug. 6.

 

4. Saturday Storytime

Where/When: At  at the Lehigh Valley Mall on Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m.

Why Go: Any time is a good time for a story! Travel to foreign lands, play with wild animals, fly through the skies, all without leaving the ground! Explore your imagination with children's storytime.

Price: Free.

 

5.

Where/When: At , 2465 Wehr Mill Road, South Whitehall, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Why Go: This nationwide event aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. South Whitehall police officers, crime watch members and sponsors will offer a family-style event with food, exhibits by local law enforcement and children's activities.

Price: Free.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from South Whitehall