Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., August 19, 2024 – Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. ArtsQuest has some great Musikfest Café shows coming up this fall! Live comedy is one of life’s simple pleasures, so we’re cracking some jokes on the third floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

Tickets available at steelstacks.org.

Drake White – FRIDAY! August 23 @ 8 p.m.

See one of Country music’s most spirited innovators – Drake White this weekend! The four time Top 40 hits artist has traveled the country on multiple nationwide tours. After undergoing a series of operations to repair his Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and months of physiotherapy, White has proved his doctors wrong, returning to the road to spread his incredible positivity to his fans. Check out his latest release, THE OPTIMYSTIC, an inspiring glimpse into the journey he has taken over the past few years.

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David Nihill – September 19 @ 7:30 p.m.

Irish comedian, David Nihill is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition and runner up in the Moth GrandSLAM Storytelling Competition, the largest storytelling competition in the U.S. Nihill’s show draws on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant.

The show will contain adult language and/or situations. Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted.

Paula Poundstone – October 10 @ 8 p.m.

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. Other accomplishments include being the first female to host the White House Correspondence Dinner, starring in two television series (both entitles The Paula Poundstone Show) and much more.

The show will contain adult language and/or situations. Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted.

Pinky Patel – November 1 @ 7:30 p.m.

Chicago based Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian and Internet personality. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that garnered over 97 million likes on TikTok.

This is an 18+ show and will contain adult language and/or situations.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which over 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

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