Bloomsday Celebration – Benefit for the Literacy Project: 7 p.m. Food and beverages. Dress in period costume and win prizes. $10. The Arts Block. 289 Main St., Greenfield. 774-0150.
Argiro Quintet: 7 p.m. Argiro Quintet plays the music of George Shearing $5. 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. jazzdiva46@gmail.com
Gerry Moss: 6 p.m. Gerry Moss, nationally-known Blues guitarist. 6 to 9 p.m. Patrick’s Chicopee, 154 School St., Chicopee Center. No cover. Kitchen open til midnight. Free. Patrick’s Chicopee. 154 School St., Chicopee. 413-331-2666. patrickschicopee@gmail.com
Grace & Catastrophe: 7:30 p.m. Folk duo. Adults: $10 / 13-17: $5 / 0-12: Free. 1794 Meetinghouse. New Salem. 1794meetinghouse.org
Jim Eagan at Fort Hill Brewery: 5 p.m. Western Mass singer-songwriter Jim Eagan plays live in the tap room at Fort Hill Brewery. Free. Fort Hill Brewery. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 413-203-5754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
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
Music at the Market: 12 p.m. Live Music every Thursday 12 -6 until Oct. 6, at the Westfield Farmers’ Market sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council. Free. Westfield Farmers’ Market, Episcopal Church of the Atonement. 36 Court St., Westfield. 413 562-5461, ext. 101. farmersmarket@atonementwestfield.net
Two Grands, Eight Hands: 7:30 p.m. Deborah Gilwood, Eugenie Malek, Estela Olevsky, and Meg Kelsey Wright perform concert to benefit Northampton Community Music Center. Works of Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and more. $20 general admission, $10 students/seniors. Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College, Amherst. 585-0001. adriana@ncmc.net
Yellow Barn Special Event: The Parker Quartet: 8 p.m. Yellow Barn welcomes alumni ensemble The Parker Quartet back to Putney for a special pre-season performance.Works by Webern, Bartók, and Schubert $18. $16 seniors, $9 students. The Big Barn. 49 Main St., Putney. (802) 387-6637. joshd@yellowbarn.org
Yankee Tavern: 7:30 p.m. New Century Theatre presents thriller by Steven Dietz. Shows June 16 to 25, Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., June 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m. (pizza and a play). Theatre 14. Smith College, Northampton. 587-3933, newcenturytheatre.org
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413-539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Third Friday Open Prose and Poetry Reading: 7 p.m. Arrive before 7 p.m. to sign up for five minute open mic slot. One 10 minute slot. Listeners welcome. Refreshments. Handicap accessible Free. Arms Library. Bridge and Main streets, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-0306.
Colorway Performs At The Taste Of Amherst: 6:45 p.m. Colorway will play a feast for the ears at the annual food fair on the Amherst Common 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free and very family friendly. Free. Amherst Common. 46 Boltwood Ave., Amherst Center. 413-253-0700.
info@colorwaymusic.com
Friday Ukulele Jams: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced beginner group but all welcome. Goodwin Memorial Library. Hadley. Luna, 584-7451.
The Instigators Classic Rock Band: 8:30 p.m. The Instigators classic rock band. 8:30 pm. Patrick’s Chicopee, 154 School St., Chicopee Center. No cover. Kitchen open until midnight. Free. Patrick’s Chicopee. 154 School St., Chicopee. 413-331-2666. patrickschicopee@gmail.com
The Keyboard Music of J.S. Bach: 7:30 p.m. and June 18, 7:30 p.m.English Suite #3, Italian Concerto, Chromatic Fantasy and Partita No. 4. Sally Pinkas, piano, and Gregory Hayes, harpsichord. $23. Federated Church. Route 2, Charlemont. mohawktrailconcerts.org
Lonesome Brothers with special guests And The Neighbors: 8 p.m. Alt-country/Americana favorites are fronted by Jim Armenti on guitar, Ray Mason on bass and backed by former Blood Oranges drummer Keith Levreault. $10 to $12. $10 Online in Advance / $12 at the Door. The Arts Block. 289 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 774-0150. daniel.jebco@gmail.com
Mount Toby Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Dave Lippman and Jay Mankita in concert. Two comical singer/songwriters who sing about things most serious Mount Toby Meeting House. 194 Long Plain Road, Leverett.
Outdoor Bluegrass Concert with Shady Brook: 6:30 p.m. Free outdoor bluegrass concert at the Sunderland Public Library on Friday, June 17th at 6:30 pm with band Shady Brook. Free. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: 2 p.m. Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: corner Main and Water streets, Shelburne Falls, MA, 2 pm to 6:30 pm on Fridays. For info.: shelburnefallsfamersmarket.org Free. Shelburne Falls Farmers Market. corner of Main St. and Water St., Shelburne Falls. shelburnefallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com
The Thunderballs at the Shea Theater: 8 p.m. Amazing Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter NL Dennis, with Joel and Peter Eisenkramer, performing original and classic reggae. $8 to $12. General admission $12, kids $8 advance ticket discount. The Shea Theater Arts Center. 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 802-348-6881. pkramer11@gmail.com
Zydeco Dance Party: 5:30 p.m. Leyden Cultural Council presents. 5:30 p.m. potluck; 7 to 9 p.m. Zydeco Connection. Rain location will be in the Leyden Town Hall, 16 W Leyden Road, Leyden 01337 Free. Avery Pavillion. 7 Brattleboro Road, Leyden. 413-773-8175. rosezydeco@yahoo.com
Belchertown Stix for Chix: 7 p.m. Belchertown Boys High School Lacrosse Team hosts inaugural alumni lacrosse game in memory of Christine Tharion. Donation to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Belchertown High School. Belchertown. 362-9793.
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Wistariahurst Spring Gala in the Garden: 7 p.m. 1940s-style gala. Music by the O-Tones; food by The Log Cabin. $45. Wistariahurst Museum. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke. wistariahurst.org
Frozen Princess Party: 11 a.m. Join Princess Elsa at the Sunderland Public Library on Saturday, June 18th (10:30 am) for stories, sing-a-longs, and pictures with the princesses.
Free. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Bella Gaia: 8 p.m. BELLA GAIA is an unprecedented audiovisual experience combining NASA satellite imagery of Earth, time lapse nature photography and live music. $15 to $30. Students & Children $15 / Adults $30. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall. 51 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-6292. info@mochamayas.com
Butterfly Swing Band: 7:15 p.m. Butterfly Swing Band will perform early jazz for listening and swing dancing at New England House. Free. New England House. 254 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro. jolo143@gmial.com
English Ballads & Songs plus Concertinas: 7 p.m. Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham intersperse a capella harmonies with concertina accompaniment. English ballads, maritime songs and more. $6 to $12. Adults $12. Seniors & students $6. Montague Common Hall. 34 Main St., Montague. 413-665-7793. rebecca@buttonbox.com
Garden Opening Concert at the Renaissance Center: 1 p.m. Musical performances by Zoe Vandermeer , AyreCraft, and Nota Bene throughout the afternoon in celebration of opening of the gardens. $5 suggested donation. Renaissance Center Great Meadow. 650 E. Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-577-3603. sbrandfisher@umass.edu
Mark Fisher Trio: 7:30 p.m. Folk harmonies. $15 general; $10 ages 13 to 17; up to age 12 free. 1794 Meetinghouse. New Salem. 1794meetinghouse.org
Mohawk Trail Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Music of J. S. Bach Gregory Hayes, harpsichord , Sally Pinkas, piano $23. Children 16 yrs. & under FREE. Charlemont Federated Church. 175 Main St. (Route 2)., Charlemont. 413-625-9511.
info@mohawktrailconcerts.org
Randy Smith & His Band of Merry Men with Holly May Brown: 8 p.m. Randy Smith & His Band of Merry Men with Holly May Brown, a Billboard and International award winning musician. $12 to $15. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of show. The Arts Block. 289 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 774-0150. daniel.kasnitz@kasnitz.com
RiverWalk: 2 p.m. River celebration with an Art Walk, music, art and environment activities for the whole family plus a concert by Bella Gaia at 8 p.m. to top it all off. Free. Bella Gaia Concert: $15 for kids/stu; $30 adults. The Village of Shelburne Falls. 75 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. (413) 625-2526. info@shelburnefalls.com
Strawberry Soiree: 10 a.m. Free samples, pick-your-own, fairy house building, walking tour of the farms’ Interpretive Trail. Outdoor concert w/Jake Klar 8 p.m. ($12) Free. Buy tickets for the Feast in the Fields and Outdoor Concert. Red Fire Farm. 184 Meadow Road, Montague. 413-467-7645. recipes@redfirefarm.com
Ukulele Strum Along: 3 p.m.
Come play music! Easy songs, laid back instruction, and a lot of fun. Sign up required to borrow a ukulele. Call the library at 413-259-3091. Free. Jones Library. 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org
Real Tall River Tales: 2:30 p.m. Storyteller David Arfa tells about the showdown of Tall Paul vs. the real loud and mighty Deerfield River. Fun for all 2:30-2:50 p.m. in the gallery. Free. Salmon Falls Gallery. 1 Ashfield St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9833.
salmonfalls@megaplanet.com
Happier FAMILY Improv Show: 4 p.m. Monthly improv show for the whole family. $5 to $20. $10 adult; $5 kids; $20 family. Eastworks. 116 Pleasant St. Suite 121., Easthampton.
Easthampton Citywide Flea Market: 9 a.m. Call 529-1440 to rent a space for $10. Daley Field. Nonotuck Park., Easthampton.
Easthampton Farmers and Makers Market: 10 a.m. 270-5933 Municipal Building parking lot, 50 Payson Ave., Easthampton.
Hadley Tag/Bake/Plant Sale and Car Wash: 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church. 98 North Maple St., Hadley.
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
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Sunderland Strawberry Supper: 5:30 p.m. $10 general; $4 ages under 8. Sunderland Congregational Church Chapel. Route 47 and 116, Sunderland. 665-2890.
Unity Skatepark Opening Celebration: 12 p.m. Live music, food, Family activities. ribbon cutting, 1 p.m. Skateboarding contest, 2 to 4 p.m. Sign up by 2 p.m. Unity Park. Turners Falls. turnersfallsriverculture.org
A Legacy of African American Music, People, and Place in the Connecticut River Valley 1700-1920s: 4 p.m. A Legacy of African American Music, People, Place 1700-1920s: Revealing stories of local African Americans and their music. 6/19 4:30 Admission is $10. First Church of Deerfield. 71 Old Main St., Deerfield. 413-628-0262. jackiecooper@crocker.com
Golden Years with Zack Danziger and Kate Nicolaou: 3 p.m. Golden Years, featuring Kate Nicolaou and Zack Danziger, will be performing your favorite music, old and new, and including originals Free. Chandler’s. 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. 413-454-2002. zack@zackdanziger.com
Jay Mankita: 4 p.m. Father’s Day concert. $10 general; $5 ages 13-17; 12 and under free. 1794 Meetinghouse. New Salem.
1794meetinghouse.org
Juggler Meadow String Band at Fort Hill Brewery: 3 p.m. American group the Juggler Meadow String Band performs live in the tap room at Fort Hill Brewery. Free. Fort Hill Brewery. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 4132035754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
Open Mic and Jamzzzz: 6:30 p.m. You ARE THE STAR! Come show off your musical talents. Have fun. All genres and skill levels are welcome. It’s all about the music! Free. American Legion. 246 Prospect St., Gilbertville. 413-477-6157. melekaicrew@gmail.com
Spring Vocal Recital: 3 p.m. Students of Lois Sayers Smith perform works of Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, others. Free. Immanuel Lutheran Church. Amherst.
Auditions:
The Poet and the Bard: 9 a.m. Tour emphasizing the influence of Shakespeare on the Dickinson households. $15. Emily Dickinson Museum. Main St., Amherst. emilydickinsonmuseum.org
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
South Deerfield Monday Night Music Series: 7 p.m. Matt Fuller and Robert Speth, guitar and keyboard duo. Free. Tilton Library. 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. tiltonlibrary.org
Mike the Bubble Man: 6 p.m. Mike the Bubble Man gives an interactive Bubble Show at the Sunderland Public Library on Monday, June 20th at 6:00 p.m. Comedy, Magic, Music and Bubbles! Free. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
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
Summer Solstice Observation: 5 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. UMass Astronomy Dept. sponsors observation sessions. Donation. UMass Sunwheel, off Rocky Hill Road, Amherst. 545-0444.
Twisted Fairy Tale Book Club (for Young Adults): 6 p.m. This book club will read four fairy-tale spin offs of Peter Pan, Cinderella, and the Wizard of Oz, and is recommended for teens ages 13 and up. Free. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 p.m. Guitarist Sheryl Bailey will be featured with the Green Street Trio. Free. City Sports Grille. 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: 8 p.m. New Orleans native Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews fronts Orleans Avenue, a hard-edged funk band. $26.50, $36.50. Calvin Theatre. 19 King St., Northampton. 586-8686, iheg.com
The Day of the Siege: September 11 1683/The Battle of Vienna: 6 p.m. 2012 English-language Polish and Italian historical drama film based on the 1683 Battle of Vienna. Free. St. Valentine’s Church. 127 King St., Northampton. 584-0133.
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Southampton Ready Set, Woof! Dog Time Story Hour: 11 a.m. For ages pre-k to 7 and their grown-ups. Free. Edwards Public Library. 30 East St., Southampton. 527-9480.
jdouglass@cwmars.org
Community Sing: 6:30 p.m. The Sunderland Community Sing is a free gathering of people of all ages and abilities to sing their hearts out together. Lyrics are provided. Free. Sunderland Public Library. 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Watermelon Wednesdays Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Kittel (violin), Josh Pinkham (mando), Simon Chrisman (hammered dulcimer), Nate Smith (cello).
$25. West Whately Chapel. Near intersection of Conway and Williamsburg Roads., West Whately. 413-665-3741. paulnewlin@comcast.net
Wednesday Folk Traditions with Viva Quetzal: 6:30 p.m. World/Afro-Andean/Latin/Jazz Fusion- exotic and familiar instruments, folkloric themes create a link from rain forests to the Andes and urban barrios. $12 general admission; Children 16 and under $2. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum. 130 River Drive, Hadley.
413-584-4699.
pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com