Stone Walls II Release Party: 6:30 p.m. Release party for Spring issue of Stone Walls II. Bi-annual journal dedicated to history, culture, character of Hill Towns of Western Mass. Readers Free. Boswell’s Books. 10 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls.
Translating Transtromer: An Evening with Patty Crane: 7 p.m. Patty Crane discusses “Bright Scythe” (Sarabande Books, Inc., 2015), her recently published translation of Tomas Tranströmer’s poetry. Free. White Square. 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 413-203-1717. eileen@whitesquarebooks.com
Damien Jurado & The Heavy Light – at The IRON HORSE: 7 p.m. Urban folk singer/songwriter Damien Jurado built one of strongest catalogs on indie scene, earning critical praise-never quite getting proper due. $18 to $20. Iron Horse Music Hall. 20 Center St., Northampton.
Greenfield Coop Concerts: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boys of the Landfill, Roland Lapierre, Pat and Tex LaMountain Band. Free. Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. coopconcerts.org
Kevin Parry Open Mic: 7 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic Free. The Marina Restaurant. Putney Road, Brattleboro. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com
Amherst Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Monthly trivia contest. Suggested donation of $5 to $10 per person. Jones Library. Amherst. 259-3223.
South Hadley Farmers Market: 2 p.m. Opens for the season. South Hadley Town Common. South Hadley. shfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Crash Course in Pastels:
Practicing Presence Faculty Showing – DANCE: 7 p.m. New Works- with Andrea Olsen, Jennifer Polins, Jennifer Nugent, Paul Matteson and Peter Schmitz. $5. $5. SCDT Performance Studio. 25 Main St, fourth floor., Northampton. 413-695-1799. jenscdt@gmail.com
Searching for Sugar Man:
Book Signing Wish You a Goode Journey: 5:30 p.m. Mass. author Marcy Robitaille’s debut book, “Wish You a Goode Journey.” Grief and healing after losing her 17 year-old daughter to a tragic accident. Free. World Eye Bookshop. 156 Main St., Greenfield. 413-772-2186. info@worldeyebookshop.com
Art Steele: 7:30 p.m. Part of the First Friday Coho Concert Series. Pioneer Valley Co-Housing. 120 Pulpit Hill Road, Amherst. $10 to 20 Sliding Scale.
Espresso Jazz: 6 p.m. Wine, Food & Jazz. Chandler’s at Yankee Candle. Routes 5 & 10., South Deerfield. 413-665-1277.
GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES! and CALIFORNIA X: 8 p.m. Weirdo math-rockers GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES! and hooky fuzz-riffers CALIFORNIA X play live at the Flywheel Arts Collective. ALL AGES! www.flywheelarts.org $5. Flywheel. 43 Main St., Easthampton. 413-527-9800. info@flywheelarts.org
John Eddie & His Dirty Ol’ Band — at The IRON HORSE: 7 p.m. ohn Eddie relocated to New Jersey where he became a popular live draw on the club scene $17.50 to $20. Iron Horse Music Hall. 20 Center St., Northampton.
Ray Mason: 5 p.m. Solo original electric. New CD (The Shy Requester) will be available. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Fort Hill Brewery. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 413-203-5754.
Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: 2 p.m. Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: corner Main & Water St., Shelburne Falls, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. For info.: shelburnefallsfamersmarket.org Free. Shelburne Falls Farmers Market. Corner of Main St. and Water St., Shelburne Falls. shelburnefallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com
The Quick-Change Room: 7 p.m. May 27-28 and June 3-4, 7 p.m. and May 29, 2 p.m. Ashfield Community Theater presents comedy by Nagle Jackson. $6 May 27; $12 all other shows. Ashfield Town Hall. 412 Main St., Ashfield. acth.org shelburnejackie@gmail.com
Bring a Friend to the Movies:
Book Signing and Reading: 4 p.m. Jodi Paloni reads and signs her book. A linked story collection, “They Could Live With Themselves” is set in the fictional town of Stark Run, Vermont. Free. World Eye Bookshop. 156 Main St., Greenfield. 413-772-2186. jessicaweb@comcast.net.
After the Rain: 6 p.m. After The Rain performs a blend of acoustic and a cappella arrangements, from traditional Appalachian to classic rock to contemporary folk. Bread Euphoria. 206 Main St., Haydenville.
And The Kids CD Release Party: 8 p.m. CD release concert. $12/$15. Shea Theater. Turners Falls. signaturesoundspresents.com
Bluegrass Jam Session: 2 p.m. Come to the first Saturday bluegrass jam at 185 West State St. in Granby from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. RSVP through the website: http://sweetmusicstudio.net. Free. Sweet Music Studio. 185 West State St, Suite D., Granby. 413-224-8600.
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Concert: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Choir & Children’s Choir with Schola Nova: 7 p.m. Easthampton’s illustrious mixed choir Schola Nova joins the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Choir and Children’s Choir for a unique collaborative concert. Free. Free-will donation will support the organ restoration fund. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Main Church. 99 King St., Northampton. dan.inglis.music@gmail.com
Dynamite Johnny and The Damon Reeves Band at the 13th Floor: 9 p.m. $5. The 13th Floor. 99 Main St., Florence. damonreeves555@hotmail.com
Lonesome Brothers: 8 p.m. Original roots rock. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Mocha Maya’s. 47 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-6292.
Meat for Tea presents Cirque des Bougies: 7 p.m. Meat for Tea celebrates the release of the “Ceylon” issue with a multi-media gala, featuring art on exhibit, films, and live music. Free. Sonelab. 142 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-230-7136. meatfortea@gmail.com
Montague Common Hall Open Mic #3: 7 p.m. Show us what you’re working on in a supportive environment Free. Suggested donation to support the hall. Montague Common Hall. 34 Main St., Montague. bletcher@eco.umass.edu.
Mount Mineral Music Festival: 2 p.m. A full day of music, arts, culture, & community in the hills of Wendell! Reggae, African Marketplace, Organic Food & Drinks, Bonfire, Teepee & More! $10 to $20. Youth 13-18 $10, Adults $20. Mount Mineral Music Festival. 8 Mount Mineral Road, Wendell. 413-695-8024. thegrounduprecords@gmail.com
PVFS Song & Story Swap: 7 p.m. Rob Peck performs. The Nacul Center. 592 Main St., Amherst. filbert.com/pvfs.
We’ll Be Alright: 4 p.m. Benefit show and food drive to support The Westfield Homeless Cat & The Benzo Bill in memory of Jameson Lavo. Music, art, bake sale, raffle. $7. Get $2 off with donated item, see the event description. Flywheel. 43 Main St., Easthampton. wmexistmusic@live.com
Aladdin: 7 p.m. The After School Community Theatre Program at Gill Elementary School perform “Aladdin” from The Tales of the Arabian Nights. $0 to $5. Gill Town Hall. Main Road, Gill.
“Fairies of the Seasons” Puppet Show: 9:30 a.m. In this magical show, set on a dress, fairy puppets and felted animals invite young children to sing, move, and dance. Recommended for ages 2-7. Free. Wendell Library. 7 wendell depot Road, Wendell. 978-544-3559. rheidkam@cwmars.org
Life in the (413): 7 p.m. New Century Theatre presents celebration of life in western Mass. $25. Theatre 14. Smith College., Northampton. 587-3933, newcenturytheatre.org
The Quick-Change Room: 7 p.m. June 3 and 4, 7 p.m. Ashfield Community Theater presents comedy by Nagle Jackson. $12 all other shows. Ashfield Town Hall. 412 Main St., Ashfield. acth.org shelburnejackie@gmail.com
The Third Coming: Marx Returns, a fundraiser for WFC: 8 p.m. $8 to $30, sliding scale. Hooker Dunham Gallery & Theatre. 139 Main St. #407., Brattleboro. 802-257-7364. development@womensfreedomcenter.net
4-H Fair Auction: 4:30 p.m. Large selection of gift certificates to local businesses, plants, tools, sports equipment, household items, clothing, animal supplies and more. Hopkins Academy. Rte. 9, Hadley.
All-4-Kids Spring/Summer Consignment Sale: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Half-price sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Quality items for infants-young teens including clothing, baby gear, footwear, more. Lossone Rink. 22 Greenwood Court, Easthampton. www.sites.google.com/site/all4kidseasthampton
Amherst Tag Sale: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Unitarian Meetinghouse. 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. Fran Plumer at fplum@comcast.net
Children’s Book Festival: Games Galore!:
Easthampton Farmers and Makers’ Market: 10 a.m. 270-5933 Municipal Building parking lot,. 50 Payson Ave., Easthampton.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Cooking with Herbs: 10 a.m. Learn about the use of herbs in cooking, which added flavor and freshness to seasonal dishes. Included with general admission. Historic Deerfield. 80 Old Main St., Deerfield. 775-7214. info@historic-deerfield.org
Puffer’s Pond Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. $8 adults / $6 kids. Mill River Recreation Area. Route 63, North Amherst.
South Hadley Wine, Cheese and Chocolate fundraiser and Big Basket Raffle: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Music by the Gaea Star Band. $20 each in advance or $25 at the door. Gaylord Library. 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.
South Hadley Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Soiree and Big Basket Raffle: 5:30 p.m. Annual benefit. $20 advance; $25 at door. All Saints’ Episcopal Church. 7 Woodbridge St., South Hadley. 413-538-5047.
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Sunderland Plant and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunderland Congregational Church. Sunderland.
Weaving Studio Open House: 10 a.m. Hands on demonstrations and linformation about classes. Free. Studio 338. 221 Pine St., Florence. paulaerk@comcast.net.
In Search of Israeli Cuisine:
Papermaking Workshop with Sheryl Jaffee: 10:30 a.m. Come make handmade paper with us using native fibers and recycled rags taught by Sheryl Jaffee. All levels welcome! Free. By donation to instructor. Khandroling Paper Cooperative. 18 Schoolhouse Road, Conway. 413-522-1125. jacqueline.gens@gmail.com
American the Beautiful: A Patriotic Concert: 3 p.m. 30-member chorus, directed by Anita Anderson- Cooper, will perform Patriotic. $5 advance; $7 at door; Veterans free. Easthampton Congregational Church. corner of Main and Union streets, Easthampton. Eric: 413-530-5718 / erics703@charter.net
Amherst Arts Academy: 2 p.m. Amherst Arts Academy presents Russian Chamber Music Concert June 5 at 2 p.m. First Congregational Church165 Main St., Amherst. 617-513-9597.
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Amherst Arts Academy Faculty & Friends Concert: 2 p.m. Shostakovich, Piano Trio No. 2. Free. Donation. First Congregational Church in Amherst. 165 Main St., Amherst. 617-817-7973. manager@gaydamovich.com
Lander-Grinspoon Academy Spring Carnival: 11 a.m. Games, prizes, face painting, dunk tank, Bounce obstacle course and more.Rain or shine Free. Free admission. Lander-Grinspoon Academy. 257 Prospect St., Northampton. office@landergrinspoon.org
Shape Notes: 2 p.m. Alice Parker will lead those present in singing a variety of songs. Shape notes is a style of notation which each note is given a signature shape. Free. Meeting House. 222 Greenfield Road, Hawley. 413-339-4747.
Hatfield Education Foundation Red Sox Bus Trip: 9:30 a.m. BOSTON RED SOX BUS TRIP Sponsored by Hatfield Education Foundation. Price: $109. includes transportation and admission to park. Smith Academy. 34 School St., Hatfield. 413-247-5067.
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Bollywood Dance Class: 6:30 p.m. Free Bollywood Dance Class Free. ACD Women’s Fitness Center. 368 High St., Greenfield.
Atkins Farms Cruise Night: 5:30 p.m. Bring your vintage car, truck or bike and enjoy good food and conversation with other enthusiasts. Atkins Farms. 1150 West St., South Amherst. 253-9528.
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
An Introduction to American Indian Music: 6:30 p.m. Percussionist/educator Craig Harris leads an exciting multimedia journey into Indigenous North America’s vibrant soundscape. Free. Jones Library. 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org
Writers Night Out: 7 p.m. Open mike: Put your name in the hat at 7 p.m., reading at 7:15; followed by featured writer Michael C. White. Plus time to schmooze, make merry. Free. The Basement. 21 Center St., Northampton. 348-7365. schmidt.maxine@gmail.com
An Introduction to American Indian Music: 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Craig Harris, author of “Heartbeat, Warbles and the Electric Powwow: American Indian Music.” Free. Jones Library. Amherst. 259-3223.
Northampton Jazz Workshop featuring Ralph Lalama on tenor sax: 7:30 p.m. Ralph Lalama is featured soloist with the Green Street Trio followed by and open jam session. Free. City Sports Grille. 525 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 1063. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
A Visit With Israeli Emissaries: 7 p.m. Learn about life in modern Israel from two young locals. Eat hummus, see pictures, share cultures. Free. Westhampton Congregational Church. 1 Tob Road, Westhampton. RSVP pastorwcc@comcast.net, 658-7634
Poetry Reading talks: 6:30 p.m. Poetry reading with Peter Marcus (“Dark Square”), Gary J. Whitehead (“A Glossary of Chickens”) and Jessica Greenbaum (“The Two Yvonnes”). Free. Pelham Library. 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. 4132530657. library.pelham@gmail.com
Guitar and Flute Concert: 10 a.m. Hampshire Music Club presents Joe Belmont on guitar and Sarah Swersey on flute. Free. Christ United Methodist Church. Route 66, 271 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton.
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Watermelon Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. Osmany Paredes Trio performs. $25 includes watermelon. West Whately Chapel,. near the corner of Williamsburg and Conway roads, West Whately. watermelonwednesdays.com
Wednesday Folk Traditions — Tim Eriksen Trio: 6:30 p.m. The Tim Erikson Trio performs. Picnicking welcome beginning at 5 p.m. $12 general admission; Children 16 and under $2. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum. 130 River Drive, Hadley. 584-4699. pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com
Love Me Tonight: 6:30 p.m. Musical with Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald. Free. Forbes Library. 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: June 8, 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413-539-7950.
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