Wildcat O'Halloran plays for the Recorder Newsroom. Recorder/Micky Bedell
Wildcat O'Halloran plays for the Recorder Newsroom. Recorder/Micky Bedell Credit: Micky Bedell

Thursday, 30 Dance

Seeking Serendipity: 7 p.m. Alicia Morton performs with projections, paintings by Tom Morton and music by Chris Stetson. Free. Jones Library, Amherst.

Literary Arts

Florence Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Children age 2 and up are invited to join Miss Kim for a series of summer storytime and crafts Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. 587-1500.

Poetry Reading and Book Launch: 7 p.m. Poetry reading, Slate Roof Press book launch. “Small Ceremonies” by Cindy Snow, 7 p.m., Arms Library, Shelburne Falls. Light refreshments. Free. Arms Library, 60 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-0306. armslibrary@gmail.com

Music

1794 Meetinghouse presents THE TWANGBUSTERS: 7:30 p.m. THE TWANGBUSTERS mix honkytonk, boogie woogie and jump blues into a potent juke joint cocktail for your soles – you’ll be shaken & stirred! $10. Adults: $10 | 13-17: $5 | 0-12: free. 1794 Meetinghouse. 26 S. Main St., New Salem. 413-335-3489. info@1794meetinghouse.org

Brewmaster’s Jazz: 6 p.m. Superb jazz from the area’s hottest musicians with special guests every week. Enjoy our fresh brews and tasty food from Mothership Gourmet. Free. New City Brewery. 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. kyle@laudable.productions

Freddie Marion: 6 p.m. “Freddie Marion.” Smooth jazz vocals and other favorites. 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. Kitchen open til midnight. Free. Patrick’s Chicopee, 154 School Street., Chicopee. 413-331-2666. patrickschicopee@gmail.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

Leather and Lace: 6 p.m. Classic Rock Duo live on the patio. All Ages. No Cover. 6 to 10 pm. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 W. Columbus Ave., Springfield. 4137855893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com

Lynne Merrill Quartet: 7 p.m. $5. 121 Club, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. jazzdiva46@gmail.com

Music at the Market: Noon. Live Music every Thursday noon to 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

Music Theory: 9 a.m. Weeklong music theory class for ages 8-18. Learn about clefs, key signatures, scales, modes, intervals, chords, composition, ear training and more. $170. Artspace Greenfield, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com

Trinity UMC Carillon Concert: 6 p.m. Trinity UMC will present, “A Little Night Music,” at 6 p.m. every Thursday from June 30 to July 28. Free and open to the public. Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-737-5311.

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 7:30 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

Bakersfield Mist: 8 p.m. New Century Theatre presents comedy by by Stephen Sachs. Shows June 30 through July 9, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 19, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. (pizza and a play). Theatre 14, Smith College, Northampton. 585-3220, newcenturytheatre.org

“The Miser” 7:30 p.m. Silverthorne Theater presents Moliere comedy June 23throughy July 2. Shows Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $19 general; $17 students and seniors. Sloan Theater, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield. 768-7514, silverthornetheater.org

Festivals & Fairs

The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413-539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com

Friday, 1 Dance

Bella’s Bartok: 8 p.m. Get ready for an insange night of music and dancing with Bella’s Bartok, special guests Carinae, at The Arts Block in Greenfield. $10/$13. The Arts Block, 289 Main St., Greenfield. karakharmah@gmail.com

Music

Micah Scott at Montague Bookmill: 8 p.m. Singer Songwriter Micah Scott performs original material from his album “Dark Horse,” mixed with traditional songs; as a one-man band. $10. Montague Bookmill, 440 Greenfield Road, Montague. 561-262-1834. micahdscott@gmail.com

Mohawk Trail Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Masako Yanigita, violin; Estela Olevsky, piano; Mark Fraser, cello. Brahms, Piano Trio in C; Beethoven, Violin Sonata #7; Bach, Suite for Solo Cello. $23. Federated Church. Route 2., Charlemont. mohawktrailconcerts.org

Music Theory: 9 a.m. Weeklong music theory class for ages 8 to 18. Learn about clefs, key signatures, scales, modes, intervals, chords, composition, ear training and more. $170. Artspace Greenfield, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com

Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: 2 p.m., corner Main and Water streets in Shelburne Falls, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. For info: shelburnefallsfamersmarket.org Free. Contact: shelburnefallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Wildcat O’Halloran Blues Band: 6 p.m. Wildcat O’Halloran Blues Band live on the Luxe patio. 6 to 10 p.m. All ages. No Cover. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 W. Columbus Ave., Springfield. 4137855893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 8 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

“The Miser” 7:30 p.m. Silverthorne Theater presents Moliere comedy June 23 through July 2. Shows Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $19 general; $17 students and seniors. Sloan Theater, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield. 768-7514, silverthornetheater.org

My Jane: 2 p.m. Chester Theatre Company presents new play by Danile Elihu Kramer based on Jane Eyre. Shows Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 2 p.m. $37.50 general; $10 students and Chester residents. Chester Town Hall, Chester. chestertheatre.org, 800-595-4849.

Festivals & Fairs

Opening of Public Art Project: From the River, To the River: 6 p.m. Picnic and enjoy ice cream floats by the river during Gallery Walk to celebrate the opening of From the River, To the River, a public art project. Free. Brattleboro Tranportation Center and Riverfront at 23 Depot St., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-387-5854. evielovett@gmail.com

South Hadley Teatime: 3 p.m. tea, cookies and conversation. Gasylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.

The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com

Saturday, 2 Dance

Open House — Experience the Joy of Mindful Presence: 9 a.m. Learn about ancient yoga, Vajra Dance, Khaita Joyful Dances, and methods for calming the mind. Free. Shang Shung Institute of America, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Conway. 413-369-4928. secretary@shangshung.org

Music

Bluegrass Jam Session: 2 p.m. Come to the first Saturday bluegrass jam at 185 West State St. in Granby from 2p.m. to 5p.m. RSVP through the website: http://sweetmusicstudio.net Free. Sweet Music Studio, 185 West State St., Suite D., Granby. 413-224-8600. info@sweetenterprises.us.

Sir Slappin’ Skins and the Siren: Sir Slappin’ Skins and the Siren live on the Luxe patio. 6 to 10 p.m. All ages. No Cover. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 W. Columbus Ave., Springfield. 4137855893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com

Spanish Guitar, Violin: 7:30 p.m. David Burgess, guitar, Masako Yanagita, violin. Part of Mohawk Trail Concerts. $23. Federated Church, Route 2., Charlemont. mohawktrailconcerts.org

“The World We Love — A Celebration of Interdependence” 1 p.m. July join giant puppets, street performers and activists for “The World We Love — A Celebration of Interdependence.” First Churches, Northampton. Free. First Churches, 129 Main St., Northampton. 413-387-9330. bethbirth@crocker.com

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 8 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

“The Miser” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Silverthorne Theater presents Moliere comedy June 23 through July 2. Shows Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $19 general; $17 students and seniors. Sloan Theater, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield. 768-7514, silverthornetheater.org

Festivals & Fairs

A Perfect Spot of Tea: 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tea seatings with musical accompaniment. July 2: The Pikeys play traditional Irish and Scottish music. $12. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, Route 47, Hadley. 584-4699.

Easthampton Farmers and Makers’ Market: 10 a.m. 270-5933 Municipal Building parking lot, 50 Payson Ave., Easthampton.

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: In a Pickle: 10 a.m. During the hot summer, learn how people in early New England kept cool, and preserved summer produce. 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

Sunday, 3 Music

Defiant Requiem: 2 p.m. In the Nazi concentration camp Terezin, imprisoned conductor Rafael Schächter led his fellow inmates to fight back with art and music. $4. $4. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. (413) 256-4900, (413) 256-4700.

Free Classical Guitar Master Class: 2 p.m. Free masterclass-Latin with guitarist David Burgess Sunday, July 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Arms Library, Shelburne Falls. Register at: info@mohawktrailconcerts.org. First come, first served. Free. Corner of Main and Bridge streets in Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9511. info@mohawktrailconcerts.org

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, Prosopet St., Gilbertville. 4134776157. melekaicrew@gmail.com

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 2 and 7:30 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green St., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

Festivals & Fairs

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: In a Pickle: 10 a.m. During the hot summer, learn how people in early New England kept cool, and preserved summer produce. Included with general admission. Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main Street., Deerfield. 413-775-7214. 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

Monday, 4 Theatre

KoFest Workshop: Dynamic Space / Poetic Objectc: 10 a.m. July 4 through 9. Workshop with Nic Ularu. $399. Amherst College, Webster Hall., Amherst. 413-427-6147. info@kofest.com

Festivals & Fairs

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: In a Pickle: 10 a.m. During the hot summer, learn how people in early New England kept cool, and preserved summer produce. Included with general admission. Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main Street., 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

Tuesday, 5 Literary Arts

Read to Dulce the Therapy Dog: 1 p.m. Children age 6 and up. Limited to six participants per session. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. 587-1500.

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

Music

Going Furthur: 7 p.m. Feature-length documentary about the 50th anniversary tour of the world-renowned Furthur bus. $8. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. www. aomtheatre.com

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 7:30 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

Festivals & Fairs

The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com

Wednesday, 6 Literary Arts

Eric Carle storytime: 2 p.m. Storytime with Kwame Alexander. Free with museum admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 W Bay Road, Amherst. 413-559-6300. shop@carlemuseum.org

Music

Creacion Latin Big Band: 8 p.m. A 19-piece band, playing salsa, cha-cha, boogaloo, merengue, cumbia and bolero styles, and featuring Venezuelan singer Tony Messina. Free. The Arts Block, 289 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 774-0150.

Theatre

Bakersfield Mist: 7:30 p.m. $15 to $32. Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street., Northampton. 413-585-3220. boxoffice@newcenturytheatre.org

Festivals & Fairs

The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: 2 p.m. Free. Nonotuck Park. 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413 539-7950.