Festival Unbound 2023 Schedule
Here is a quick overview of everything the festival has to offer!
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27
Bethlehem Sculpture Garden
Let your worries melt away while being serenaded with beautiful music, before joining us at 7pm for our Opening Ceremony.
Payrow Plaza
A joyful Festival kickoff featuring other worldly beings, Festival performers, and much, much more!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
10-11AM, 12-1PM, & 5:30-6:30PM: CHANGE-SPOTTING
Parham Park
Architect-led walking and talking tour that invites us to spot changes in the everyday spaces of South Bethlehem. Limited spots, reserve yours here.
7-8:30PM: CHANGING THE RACE DANCE
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
A moving dance performance examining how we talk about race, and imagining how we can break down the barriers that divide us. Tickets: $15, purchase here.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
4-7PM: ALEXANDER KHIMUSIN’S THE WORLD IN FACES
Venture X Bethlehem
A gallery exhibition celebrating diverse cultures of the world through the portraits of Indigenous Peoples.
7-10PM: FESTIVAL UNBOUND BLOCK PARTY
Touchstone Theatre
A jam-packed night of music, food, drinks, art, wrestlers, and perhaps, even a few surprises!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
10AM-12:30PM: SEEDS AND STORIES FROM THE LAND OF THE LENAPE WORKSHOP
Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center
Experience a return to your roots, both those deep in the soil as well as the knowledge and history of those who have been here long before us. Limited spots, reserve yours here.
10AM-12:30PM: RESTORING PETALS WORKSHOP
Touchstone Theatre
A paper-crafting poetry slam centered on the intersection of visual arts, performing arts, and mental health. Limited spots, reserve here.
10AM-12NOON: WOMEN S DANCE FROM AROUND THE WORLD WORKSHOP
Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center
Dance your way around the world in this workshop sampling traditional women’s dances from across a broad range of cultures. Limited spots, reserve here.
10:30AM-12:30PM: SONGWRITING WITH JESSE RUBEN WORKSHOP
Godfrey Daniels
Singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben leads a workshop, sharing lessons learned through his time creating and performing. Registration Fee: $25, purchase here.
11AM-12NOON: STORY SOUP WORKSHOP
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Learn how to be your own storyteller in this fun, interactive workshop that explores Festival UnBound themes of home, community, and neighborhood. Limited spots, reserve here.
1:30-3:30PM: DEVOTIONAL GATHERING
The Ice House
All are welcome at this art-filled interfaith gathering that unites us around the mystery of life and the gifts of being together. Reservations encouraged, reserve here.
Godfrey Daniels
Join singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben at the legendary Godfrey Daniels as he performs new and old favorites. Tickets: $19.50, purchase here.
7-8:30PM: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOME MAYBE
The Ice House
A performance packed to the brim with zebra stripes, sprinkles, music, laughter, and, of course, housing policies! Limited spots, reserve here.
*Also performing Sunday, October 1 at 1:30pm.
SUNDAY, OCT. 1
1:30-3PM: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOME MAYBE
The Ice House
A performance packed to the brim with zebra stripes, sprinkles, music, laughter, and, of course, housing policies! Limited spots, reserve here.
*Also performing Saturday, September 30 at 7pm.
Centennial Park outside The Ice House
A meditative reflection of what home means to you. Join us in person or find peace in your own comfortable and cozy place.
ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
NYC-based singer and songwriter Jesse Ruben joins us to bring the joy of music to Bethlehem elementary schools, and to serenade us with his musical talents at several of the UnBound events, and at Godfrey Daniels.
DON T MISS OUR PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS!
Pop-up events that shine a spotlight on the unseen and unknown places and people in Bethlehem that deserve to be appreciated by all.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LEHIGH VALLEY…MAYBE – SEPT. 13 @ 8AM
F & A Grog House (Bethlehem)
What does the future of the Lehigh Valley look like to you? Come tell us!