LINC Inclusion Community

The Business of Creativity From Idea to Impact: Grant Funding Essentials for Creatives
2025-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Individual creatives of all genres are invited to join us for this series of workshops to learn more about the business of the arts in this ever-changing environment.

“That’s Not My Job:” Equitable Workload Distribution and Feminized Labor Webinar
2025-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | PA
This webinar explores how the invisibilization of feminized forms of labor (like emotional labor) contributes to burn out. We will learn about the larger economic patterns that these inequities are embedded in, and how they show up specifically in nonprofits and education.

Roasting Ears of Corn Festival: Museum of Indian Culture
2025-08-16 10:00 - 2025-08-17 16:00 | Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA, 18103
Celebrating 45 years, the Museum of Indian Culture invites you to Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian festival.
Lenape Cooking, Flute making, Primitive Fire making, Basketry, Flintknapping, Cree Tipi Display and more!

Q&A with RedThread: Skills, Strategy, and What Comes Next
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The session will pull from recent research, lessons learned from leaders in the trenches, and common themes from recent Skills Strategy workshops. Expect discussion on things like:

What being “skills-based” actually means (beyond the buzzwords)
Why this matters now—and not just because of AI
The foundational elements that matter, and the ones that don’t
Where most orgs trip up, and how to sidestep the landmines
Where to begin when “beginning” feels like boiling the ocean

World Heritage Day: Historic Bethlehem Event
2025-09-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Explore the 26th World Heritage Site in the United States – Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem – on this exciting 90-minute tour. On this tour, you’ll discover the Moravians’ history as you start out at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, in the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the only 18th century Moravian Gemeinhaus still in existence in the world.

The Business of Creativity: Protecting Your Creative Genius: Intellectual Property & AI in the Arts
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event

International Cultural Festival
2025-09-20 14:00 - 22:00 | Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, PA
Experience a full day of live music, cultural dance, international food, art, and family fun — plus exciting new activities like:
✅ Adult Field Day
✅ Basketball Tournament
✅ CrossFit Challenge
✅ Free Yoga & Zumba classes
✅ International Fashion Show
✅ 50+ vendors & food trucks
✅ Kids activities, youth showcases & more!

Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers Expo
2025-09-23 | Lehigh Valley International Airport
Meet the Buyers provides small businesses the opportunity to network with large businesses along with federal, state, and local government agencies to support local sourcing and economic development. In addition to meeting buyers and contracting officers from government and local large companies to discuss business opportunities, the Meet the Buyers Expo will provide a pre-expo workshop to help you prepare these meetings. You will receive advice as the critical information needed to make successful contacts, market your business and follow up.

Warrior Spirit: Journey of the Native American Warrior Exhibit
2025-10-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA, 18103
The Museum of Indian Culture will host its next exhibit of “Warrior Spirit: Journey of the Native American Warrior” – a 200-year history told through pictures, stories of heroism, and wartime relics.

Arte y Espanol Art Installment
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Allentown Art Museum, 31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The Allentown Art Museum’s next installment of Arte y Espanol, a free program for children Pre-K through 3rd grade, that promotes Spanish-language literacy and art-appreciation skills through immersive activities and art.

Alex Madva, Somebody Should Do Something
2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | The End Bookstore, 3055 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, 18104, United States
Join Cal Poly Pomona’s Professor of Philosophy Dr. Alex Madva, for a thought-provoking discussion on Alex’s new book, Somebody Should Do Something. The event explores how personal choices can contribute to structural change, challenging conventional views on individual responsibility and offering fresh perspectives on social impact.

LGBTQ+ Fall Resource Fair
2025-10-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, 522 West Maple Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The Bradbury-Sullivan Center is hosting it’s annual LGBTQ+ Fall Resource Fair.

Soweto Gospel Choir
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
The Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University is hosting the multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, performing a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and some classics.

"Dia de los Muertos" Film Screening
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, 18042, United States
The Sigal Museum is offering a free film screening of “Día de los Muertos,” a PBS Artbound production exploring the origins of the holiday and its revival among Chicanxs in LA in the 1970s.

Everway EDU Summit
2025-10-29 10:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join Everway for a high-impact, two-day virtual experience designed to empower educational leaders and practitioners across K–12.

Virtual EDU Summit
2025-10-29 10:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | Virtual/Online
Everway is hosting a two-day, high-impact virtual EDU summit designed to empower and connect educational leaders and practitioners in advancing inclusive learning experiences.

Museum and a Movie: Tending Nature
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, 18042, United States
Join the Sigal Museum for its Museum and a Movie series featuring the documentary Tending Nature: Indigenous Land Stewardship. This 2021 film explores the environmental knowledge and cultural practices of Indigenous communities across California, highlighting traditions such as seasonal food harvests, basket weaving, and coming-of-age rituals. Through multiple voices and perspectives, the film emphasizes the importance of preserving these practices for future generations.

Print and the Urdu Public: Newspapers and Islam in Colonial India with Megan Eaton Robb
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Lehigh University STEPS Building, 1 W Packer Ave, Room 101, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join the Center for Global Islamic Studies for a talk by Dr. Megan Eaton Robb, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, exploring her book Print and the Urdu Public. Through a microstudy of the newspaper Madinah, Robb examines how Urdu journalism in colonial India shaped Muslim public discourse, challenged colonial and national politics, and reflected local identities rooted in small urban spaces. The lecture highlights the significance of lithographed newspapers in understanding everyday Muslim life and the spatial dimensions of public spheres in South Asia.

Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavillion, 815 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The annual WISE Forum connects high school and college students interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with accomplished women professionals from fields like healthcare, academia, engineering, and space exploration. The evening features a Distinguished Leader Panel Discussion followed by a Networking & Mentoring Reception, offering students the chance to engage one-on-one with mentors and gain insights into STEAM careers.

2025 Lehigh Valley Ruck 'N Walk
2025-11-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Bicentennial Park, 5351 Park West Lane, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Join the Veterans & Military Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 6th annual Ruck ‘N Walk Lehigh Valley, a 5K event honoring veterans and military members. Open to college/university teams, employer groups, and individual veteran supporters, this community event raises funds for a local nonprofit serving veterans.
Entry fee for an Employer Team is $150 for an entry with unlimited participants (participants can be employees, friends, family, etc. of the employer.). Individual Veteran Supporters or College/University Team registrations are FREE for the Ruck ‘n Walk, although donations are encouraged for the beneficiary.

Afro Dance
2025-11-15 12:30 - 16:00 | The Caring Place, 931 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
Celebrate culture, movement, and community at AfroDanceLV’s Afro Dance Workshop! This high-energy event welcomes all skill levels to experience the joy of Afrobeat-inspired dance, led by dynamic instructors. Expect vibrant music, empowering vibes, and a chance to connect with others through rhythm and expression.

Day With(out) Art 2025: Meet Us Where We’re At…
2025-12-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, 8A East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, 18015
This program commemorates World AIDS Day by presenting Meet Us Where We’re At, a curated screening of six short films exploring the intersection of drug use, harm reduction, and the HIV/AIDS crisis. The event emphasizes meeting people without judgment, amplifying voices of drug users as storytellers and cultural producers.
Activities include:

Screening of six commissioned videos by international artists
Group discussion on HIV/AIDS impact and allyship strategies
Advocacy tips for supporting marginalized communities
Tour of LUAG’s exhibition: PastFORWARD – LGBTQ+ ARTISTS: SHOW AND TELL

Racial Justice Community of Practice 2025 Webinar
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual/Online
This series provides a supportive space for leaders and practitioners advancing racial justice. It’s designed to help participants stay grounded, connected, and effective in their work, especially when facing resistance or isolation.
What to Expect

Connection & Reflection: Build community with others committed to racial justice.
Action-Oriented Learning: Explore strategies for sustaining yourself and collaborating effectively.
Discussion Topics:

WHO: Preparing yourself as a leader—identity, grounding practices, challenges, and collaborative leadership.
HOW: Building buy-in, engaging stakeholders, and designing spaces for planning and learning.

Resources: Participants will use the guide Preparing Yourself to Serve as a starting point.

Neurodivergent Leadership for an Inclusive Future Webinar
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/Online
This virtual gathering celebrates neurodivergent leadership and aims to amplify voices shaping a more inclusive future. It’s designed as a community-building space for neurodivergent individuals and allies.
What to Expect

Three short presentations from neurodivergent changemakers sharing lived experiences:

Avani Bhagwat – Youth advocate and Washington State Tourette Association Ambassador
Meenakshi Das – Software engineer at Microsoft and award-winning accessibility leader

Low-pressure breakout sessions for networking and connection

Christmas City Follies XXVI
2025-12-04 14:00 - 2025-12-21 20:00 | Touchstone Theatre, 321 E 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Now in its 26th year, Christmas City Follies is a homegrown holiday variety show packed with music, comedy, and festive surprises. Created fresh each season by the Touchstone Ensemble, this beloved Bethlehem tradition blends original sketches, songs, and recurring fan-favorite characters into a vaudevillian-style spectacle.
What makes it special:

Entirely new material every year
Family-friendly humor with a dash of irreverence
A mix of heartfelt moments and playful mischief
Local flavor and community spirit

Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ Film Series - Tangerine
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tangerine (2015), the groundbreaking indie film by Sean Baker, famous for being shot entirely on iPhones. This special screening is part of ArtsQuest’s cinema programming.
About the Film

Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan
Runtime: 1 hr 28 mins | Rated R
Synopsis:
It’s Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, and Sin-Dee, a transgender sex worker, discovers her pimp boyfriend has been unfaithful during her 28-day stint in jail. With her best friend Alexandra, she embarks on a wild odyssey through Tinseltown’s vibrant subcultures to uncover the truth.

Why It Matters
Tangerine is celebrated for its raw authenticity, humor, and groundbreaking representation of trans women of color. It’s a cult favorite that redefined indie filmmaking and LGBTQ+ storytelling.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins Theatrical Experience
2025-12-12 18:00 - 2026-01-21 19:00 | Civic Theatre, 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
Celebrate Hanukkah with this magical theatrical adaptation of Eric Kimmel’s award-winning book. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins tells the story of Hershel of Ostropol, a clever traveler who arrives in a village where goblins have extinguished the holiday lights. Determined to restore Hanukkah, Hershel must use his wit and courage to outsmart goblins that grow more menacing each night – culminating in a showdown with the Goblin King.

Museum and a Movie – Easton’s Peace Candle
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, 18042, United States
This installment of the Museum and a Movie series features the documentary Easton’s Peace Candle: The History of a City Tradition. Originally filmed in 2014 by Informative Media, Inc., the film explores the origins and cultural significance of Easton’s iconic Peace Candle, a beloved holiday landmark in Centre Square.

Afro Dance
2025-12-14 15:30 - 18:00 | Cereta’s Venue, 934 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA, 18109, United States

Bethlehem Grand Menorah Lighting
2025-12-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Bethlehem City Hall, 10 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a community menorah lighting ceremony in Bethlehem. This festive event brings together families, friends, and neighbors to honor the holiday’s message of light, hope, and resilience.
This event is part of Chabad’s annual series of public menorah lightings across the Lehigh Valley, including Easton and Allentown; it takes place next to Bethlehem’s City Hall.
