Written by Amanda Seemayer, Marketing/Social Media Intern
With the weather starting to get warmer, we can’t wait for more and more programming! Continue to celebrate spring with this great line up of concerts, films, art classes, and more.
Concerts
Head over to Musikfest Cafe, presented by Yuengling, this month for tunes that’ll make you appreciate the warmer days ahead.
Richard Thompson
Catch the act who The Los Angeles Times has deemed, “the finest rock singer after Dylan and the greatest electric guitarist since Hendrix” on Wednesday, May 17th! Get your tickets here!
Eric Gales
On Sunday, May 21st, come see blues rock virtuoso Eric Gales take on Musikfest Cafe, presented by Yuengling. Celebrating five years of sobriety, Eric is creatively rejuvenated and at the top of his game! Get your tickets here!
This is only the beginning! Keep yourself updated here for all sorts of concerts, both indoor and outdoor.
Comedy
Laugh all May long with these amusing acts.
Please note that these events will contain adult language and/or situations.
Improv JAM-BER-EE
The Improv Jam-ber-EE is an event for improvisors, free agents and teams looking for extra stage time and to be silly with like-minded locals. This event is usually once a month, but this May – you’ll be able to jam on Thursday, May 11th and Thursday, May 25th.
Learn more about the May 11th event here! Learn more about the May 25th event here!
Jim Norton
American stand up comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor – (wow, he’s busy!) – Jim Norton will be coming to Musikfest Cafe, presented by Yuengling on Friday, May 19th. Get your tickets here!
Films
Fill your Musikfest mug with a beverage from the b and grab that buttery batch of popcorn to catch your next favorite film at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas!
Poetic Justice (30th Anniversary)
On Wednesday, May 10th, see Janet Jackson’s film debut with Poetic Justice as part of our Summer Classics Series, presented by Fulton Bank. Featuring Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Maya Angelou, and directed by John Singleton of Boyz n the Hood – this film is intense, original, and unforgettable. Get your tickets here!
Terms of Endearment (40th Anniversary)
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this 5-time Oscar winning classic on Sunday, May 14th.
Terms of Endearment dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable, insightful story unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. Get your tickets here!
Roman Holiday (70th Anniversary)
This Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck masterpiece will be gracing our silver screen as part of our Summer Classics Series, presented by Fulton Bank, on Wednesday, May 17th. Get your tickets here!
Y tu mamá también
This smash road comedy from Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón will be playing on Wednesday, May 24th as part of our Cinema Signfica… series. Get your tickets here!
This screening will be in Spanish with English subtitles.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the time warp agaaaain… On Friday, May 26th, be there for our monthly screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. These screenings will feature a live performance from the Spaced Out Sensations shadowcast. Get your tickets here!
Liz and the Blue Bird
We will be featuring this Naoko Yamada directed film as part of our Saturday Night Anime Series on Saturday, May 27th. Get your tickets here!
National Lampoon’s Vacation (40th Anniversary)
The all-American Griswold family just wants to go on an all-American vacation… On Wednesday, May 31st – as part of our Summer Classics Series, presented by Fulton Bank – find out that with planning, everything should go right … Wrong! Get your tickets here!
This is only the beginning for our summer movies! Tune in here for more updates to our schedule.
Art Classes
Over at Banana Factory, the fun never stops, even as school begins to let out. Perhaps you’ll have more time this season to take a class, or attend our exhibition.
Parent + Teen Mug Workshop (Ages 13+)
Grab your teen! You’ll be making mugs at this bonding opportunity on Tuesday, May 9th. Learn more here!
Introduction to Screenprinting
Learn the fundamentals of screen printing through the techniques of cut paper stencils and the drawing fluid/screen filler method starting on Thursday, May 11th. Learn more here!
Needle Felting: Owl
Make your own felt owl at this one day workshop on Wednesday, May 17th! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, and no prior experience is necessary. Learn more here!
Paint Like Bob Ross
Mistakes aren’t mistakes on Tuesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 25th. They’re happy accidents! At these one day workshops, follow a step-by-step approach just like the Master Bob Ross himself used on his PBS episodes.
Learn more about the May 23rd event here! Learn more about the May 25th event here!
Stay tuned here for our updated class schedule, as we’re always adding more to our roster!
Events
These events are just a teaser for the festivities this summer will bring!
Concerts on the Grange
Begin the outdoor music season with our first ever Concerts on the Grange at Grange Park in Upper Macungie Township on Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th!
It’ll be two night filled with great music, food, and drinks! Friday’s entertainment will be DJ Jamal Knight and Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel. Saturday’s bands are The Ultimate Doors and Splintered Sunlight.
Learn more here!
Banana Factory Block Party
We invite you to our Banana Factory Block Party on Saturday, May 20th! This free event has live music, exhibitions, art workshops, and fun for the whole family. Learn more here!
Memorial Day Commemoration
Join Embassy Bank on Saturday, May 27th through Monday, May 29th in honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country in a community celebration.
For the 13th year, the SteelStacks campus will be transformed into a living memorial starting on Saturday, May 27th through Tuesday, July 4th honoring our hometown heroes. Learn more here!
