Kevin Parry Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic. Free. The Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com
Luke Bailgeron: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live Italian music at The Mick. Free. Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
Music at the Market: 12 to 6 p.m. Live music every Thursday at the Westfield Farmers’ Market. Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St., Westfield. 413-562-5461, ext. 101. farmersmarket@atonementwestfield.net
Psychedublic Funk Night: 10 to 12:30 a.m. Galvanizer live every other Thursday night. Two sets. $5 cover. Chez Albert, 178 N. Pleasant St, Amherst. 413-253-3811.
Sam’s Thursday Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Sign up starts at 6 p.m. Sam’s Pizza, 235 Main St., Northampton. BurrieJenkins@mail.com
The Boys Next Door:
Sinbad: 8 p.m. Ranked one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All Time,” actor and comedian Sinbad performs. $32. Hu ke Lau, 705 Memorial Drive, Chicopee.
Jewish Community of Amherst Open House: 5:30 to 7 p.m. For new members and people interested in learning about the community. All are welcome. 742 Main St., Amherst. 413-549-1795. membership@j-c-a.org
Northfield Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Outside Cameron’s Winery, 105 Main St., Northfield. 413-225-3247. cameronswinery@nybiz.rr.com
Seed Library at South Hadley Farmer’s Market: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Stop by and learn about the Seed Library, ask questions about seed saving and share seeds from your garden or stories about gardening. Free. Gaylord Memorial Library, 47 College St., South Hadley.
Film & Discussion: “You Can Help Stop the Violence Against Young Black Men”: 7 to 9 p.m. Diversity advocate Verna Myers looks at some of the attitudes we hold and how to move away from those stereotypes. Followed by discussion. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St, Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org
“Kate Plays Christine”: 7 p.m. Documentary by Robert Greene. Discussion with filmmaker. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema, Amity Street. amherstcinema.org
SCDT Open House: 5 to 7 p.m. The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought offers free classes for kids and adults. Schedule at scdtnoho.com. 25 Main St., fourth floor, Northampton. 413-695-1799. jenscdt@gmail.com
Richard Michelson Book Publication Party and Leonard Nimoy Exhibit: 6 to 8 p.m. ”Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy” is Michaelson’s newest book. Also showing: “Unseen: 50 Never Before Exhibited Photographs by Leonary Nemoy.” R. Michelson Galleries, 132 Main St., Northampton. 413-586-3964. events@rmichelson.com
Dan Daniels: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dan will be playing two sets of mostly original Americana Country music. Brew Practitioners Tap Room, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-532-6460. ddan9@comcast.net
Earthcare: The Concert: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hilltown Chautauqua sponsors concert and Louisiana-style BBQ. Tim Eriksen, Zoe Darrow, Jose Gonzalez, Duo Fusion, Banish Misfortune, Wistaria Quartet. $25 includes supper. William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington. hilltownchautauqua.org
Jay Mankita: 7 p.m. $6 to $12. Children free. Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-863-3221.
Lonesome Brothers: 9:30 to 11 p.m. Free. Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St., Easthampton. 413-527-6627.
Mark Nomad: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Solo acoustic Delta blues and originals. Free. Thirsty Mind, Village Commons, 23 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-9309. marknomad@charter.net
Shelburne Falls Farmers Market: 2 to 6:30 p.m. Corner Main and Water streets For informatioin: shelburnefallsfamersmarket.org
Valley Talent Showcase’s “Super Playoffs:” 8 to 11:30 p.m. Special guests: Khalif and Charles Neville. Contestants: Malado, Sona, Esperanto, Mamma’s Marmalade, The Basement Cats, From the Woods and Humble Digs. $10. Children 16 and under $5. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-374-7671. marksherry@gatewaycityarts.com
“The Boys Next Door”: 7:30. Comedy/drama. Touching, comic and compassionate play explores with wit and sensitivity the daily lives of four young men with mental disabilities. $8 to $15. On Fridays, student tickets $8. The Actors Theatre Playhouse, Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield. 877-666-1855.
“Night on Earth”: 7:30 p.m. Pothole Pictures presents 1991 Jim Jarmusch film. Five separate stories occurring simultaneously in five separate cities. Live musical performance, 7 p.m. $6 general; $4 kids. Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-512-0850.
Northampton Chalk Art Festival: 8 a.m. Seventh annual festival. Downtown Northampton
South Hadley Wine Down First Friday: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monthly wine and conversation. $7 donation. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-5047.
Free Second Friday at Smith Art: 4 to 8 p.m. Art making for all ages. Join a guided gallery conversation exploring an art object. Free. Smith College Museum of Art, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton. 413-585-2760. scmagen@smith.edu
“Paprika”: 9:30 p.m. Part of the Big in Japan Film series. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St., Amherst. amherstcinema.org.
SCDT Open House: 3 to 6 p.m. The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought offers free classes for kids and adults. Schedule at scdtnoho.com. 25 Main St., Fourth Floor, Northampton. 413-695-1799. jenscdt@gmail.com
Take the Plunge: 8 to 10 p.m. Preview final performance for Art Walk E’ton. See what dancers and other artists have been working on. Post dance show artists’ talk Free. Map space, Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-529-1425. arts@easthampton.org
“Turning of the Wheel” Show: 7 p.m. Exploring the seasons through performance art from local artists, Layman Hall at First Churches Northampton. $15 advance/$20 door. First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main St., Northampton. 423-385-0955. elizaluminara@gmail.com
Artist Reception for “RETURN: Illustrations by Aaron Becker”: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Celebrating the artwork behind the award-winning “Journey” wordless picture book trilogy by Aaron Becker, who will be signing books. Free. Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing, 319 Main St., Amherst. 413-835-0197. bronwen@hopeandfeathersframing.com
Busking Central: 5 to 8 p.m. At the Easthampton Artwalk. Five buskers. Union Street and at the Easthampton City Arts Gallery, 43 Main St. 413-529-1425. arts@easthampton.org
Children’s Book Launch Party: 2 p.m. Book launch party with Aaron Becker, author of “Return!” Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, South Hadley. 413-534-7307.
Children’s Book Reading and Book Signing: 1 to 3 p.m. Natasha Lowe reads from her children’s book “The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel.” World Eye Books, Greenfield.
Roald Dahl Splendiferous Showdown: 2 p.m. Fast-paced, interactive live game show inspired by Roald Dahl. Recommended for third- through sixth-graders. Free with museum admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. 413-559-6300.
AEIO Ukes: 10 a.m. to noon. Ukulele enthusiasts with all levels of playing experience, including beginners. New members welcome to play, sing, or just watch and listen. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org
Dirty Dozen Brass Band: 8 to 11:30 p.m. New Orleans brass/funk band known for its genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. $25 advance/$30 at door. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com
Eddie Riel — The Northern Redneck: 7 to 10 p.m. Eddie Riel will be performing his original country songs at the Brewmasters Tavern, 4 Main St., Williamsburg. 413-336-1158. loririel@yahoo.com
SOAAR Addiction & Recovery Awareness 5K & Music Festival: 9 a.m. This is a family-friendly event to benefit local recovery services. Find more info on SOAAR01007 Facebook page under “Events.” $25 to run the 5-K race. Music festival is free. Chestnut Hill Community School grounds, 59 State St., Belchertown. 413-427-1161. soaar2016@gmail.com.
The Happier Valley Comedy Show with the Ha-Ha’s: “The Fourth Wall”: 8 p.m. $13. The Arts Block, 289 Main St/, Greenfield. 413-658-4615. info@happiervalley.com
“The Boys Next Door”: 7:30. Comedy/drama. Touching, comic and compassionate play explores with wit and sensitivity the daily lives of four young men with mental disabilities $8 – $15. On Fridays student tickets $8. The Actors Theatre Playhouse, Brook and Main Streets, West Chesterfield. 877-666-1855.
Puppets in Paradise celebrating 30 years of Sandglass Theater: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandglass Theater is celebrating 30 years in Vermont with Puppets In Paradise. $10; $32 for a family of four. Gordon & Mary Hayward Gardens, 508 McKinnon Road, Westminster. 802-387-4051. info@sandglasstheater.org
Turners Falls History Month Tours:
Turners Fall America’s 19th Century Cutlery Manufacturing Capitol:
Tree Planting: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee hosts monthly planting. Volunteers welcome. Chestnut Court, Amherst. nehiggins@amherst.edu
Conway Ham and Bean Supper: 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. $12 general; $6 ages 12 and under. Conway Congregational Church, Conway. 413-369-4350.
Earthcare Festival: 10 a.m. Hilltown Chautauqua sponsors family festival. Talks, readings, dance, art, performance celebrating nature and the Earth. Bryant Homestead, 207 Bryant Road, Cummington. hilltownchautauqua.org
Home Sewing Exchange: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fabrics, yarns, notions, patterns, sewing machines, more. Over 20 sellers. Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence. 413-584-1325.
North Hadley Chicken barbecue and Corn Fest: 4 to 6 p.m. $12 general; $5 ages under 10. North Hadley Congregational Church. 413-549-0654 for reservations.
Northampton Retrofaire: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Third annual open-air market featuring vintage items. Between Thornes Market and the Northampton Parking Garage, Northampton.
Open House: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Community open house. Free. Pioneer Valley Pain Relief Therapies, Hadley Park Plaza Unit 12, 245 Russell St., Hadley. 413-355-2009. pvpainrelief@gmail.com
Sunderland Country Breakfast and Mini Bake Sale: 7 to 10 a.m. $7 adult; $4 children; $10 all-you-can-eat. Sunderland Congregational Church, Sunderland.
Williamsburg Grange Fair: Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibits, sales, food, auctions. Williamsburg Grange Hall, Route 9, Williamsburg. burgygrange@gmail.com
“Bon Appetit Burlesque and Maim That Tune Drag Show” — Wild Kingdom: 7 to 11:30 p.m. $8.55 to $21. Florence VFW Banquet Hall, 18 Meadow Street, Florence. 413-570-0169.
Children’s Cruise on the Quinnetukut II: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. One-hour cruise through French King Gorge. Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Route 63, Northfield. 800-859-2960 to register.
Forbes Library “Doctor Who” Club: 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to watch and discuss. Bring snacks for yourself or to share. Contact Jason for questions. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org
Pothole Pictures: “Night on Earth” (1991). Five separate stories occurring simultaneously in five separate cities. $4 children; $6 adults. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-512-0850.
September 11 and the War On Terror: 3 to 7 p.m. Valley 9-11 Truth sponsors another event with film, discussions, food and music. Free. Green Fields Market Community Room, 144 Main St., Greenfield. 978-544-7862. noflyby@yahoo.com
Touch A Truck 2016: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Touch-a-Truck presented by Columbia Gas is pulling into the MassMutual Center to help benefit The Gray House. Free. MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-271-3209. eskubis@massconvention.com
Brattleboro Contra Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. With live music by Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy. Caller Ron Blechner. Newcomers welcome. All dances taught. Adults $10 to $12, college students $8, youth $5. 118 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vt.. 518-561-2594. susan@quietdesigns.org
Amherst College Faculty Jazz Recital: 7 p.m. Free. Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College, Amherst. 413-542-2195.
The Counter Sessions with The Mary Jane Jones: 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the jazzier side of local heroes, The Mary Jane Jones, as they share their down-tempo originals and explore the classic American Songbook. Free. Sam’s Pizzeria and Cafe, 235 Main St., Northampton. 413-587-2677. Themjjones@gmail.com
Northampton Community Music Center Open House: 2 to 4 p.m. Free event introduces families to instruments, teachers and classes. 139 South St. 413-585-0001. adriana@ncmc.net.
Open Mic and Jamzzzz: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Come show off your musical talents. All genres and skill levels are welcome. It’s all about the music! Free. American Legion, Prospect Street, Gilbertville. 413-477-6157. melekaicrew@gmail.com
Sunday Jazz Brunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Berkshire Jazz Underground with John Kozinski on guitar, Mark Dunlap on bass, Denny Pelletier on drums. Free. Cushman Market, 491 Pine St., Amherst. 413-549-0100. info@cushmanmarket.com
Puppets in Paradise celebrating 30 years of Sandglass Theater: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 per ticket, $32 for a family of four. Gordon & Mary Hayward Gardens, 508 McKinnon Road, Westminster. 802-38-4051. info@sandglasstheater.org
Hadley Polka Festival: 2 to 4 p.m. Polish American Citizen’s Club sponsors festival with the Eddie Forman Orchestra. Free. Chicken supper available for noon and 4 p.m. pickup. $10, reservations required. Hadley Council on Aging, 46 Middle St., Hadley. 586-4023.
Asexuals Meet-up: Pioneer Valley Aces: 1 to 2:30 p.m. This exists to support and build community. Free. Stonewall Center, Crampton Hall, 256 Sunset Ave., Amherst. 413-367-6718. melnel88@gmail.com
Sunderland Sunday School Rally: 10 a.m. Visit renovated classrooms and learn about programs. With guestTom Ricardi and his birds of prey. Sunderland Congregational Church, Sunderland.
Shutesbury Weekly Tales: Sept. 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Free weekly group for ages 0 to 5. M.N. Spear Library, Shutesbury. 978-544-5157.
Growing a Story with Ellen Meeropol: 6 to 8 p.m. This five-session workshop offers an introduction to writing fiction, focusing on the basic elements of the writing craft. $150. White Square Fine Books & Art, 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 413-203-1717. Register at whitesquarebooks@gmail.com
Hilltown Choral Society: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals begin. New singers welcome. Worthington Historical Society building, Routes 143 and 112, Worthington Center. Reach Jeff Hunt at 413-499-7320 or Jeffcomusic1@aol.com
Know the 10 Signs: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St,, Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org
Poetry Night: 7 to 10 p.m. An evening of spoken word. Sign up for open mic from 6:30 p.m. Read, listen and enjoy. $5. Deja Brew, 57A Lockes Village Road, Wendell. 978-544-2739.
Shakespeare: Richard II and King John: 7 to 9 p.m. Nine-session class with Tony Burton begins. Pre-register by September 12. Free, but pre-register at 413-577-3600. The Massachusetts Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, 650 East Pleasant Street, Amherst. renaissance@english.umass.edu
Happy Valley Children’s Chorus: 4 to 5 p.m. Chorus for ages 4 to 10 holds first rehearsal of the season. First Congregational Church of Amherst, 165 Main St., Amherst. 413-668-4189 or dcresswell@charter.net
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. NYC-based saxophone and clarinet brothers will be guest soloists with the Green Street Trio. Open jam session follows. Free. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com
UMass Music Faculty Chamber Concert: 7:30 p.m. Music of Brahms, William Grant Still, Julius Rontgen, Salvatore Macchia, Charles Koechlin. Bezanson Recital Hall. 413-545-2511.
Chair Volleyball: 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-587-1228. jbrooks@northamptonma.gov
Every Day Art Program: Swish, Wiggle, Dab: All day. Experiment with dry and wet media to create your own cityscape scene. Free with museum admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. 413-559-6300.
“Plant Pure Nation”: 6 p.m. About profound benefits of healthy food. 4a Liberty St., Easthampton. $5 per person. Suitable for teens and adults. Medical office of Dr. Nora E Hanke. 413-527-2101. neh.practice@gmail.com
“The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West”: 7 p.m. Documentary abotu tai chi and Master Cheng Man-Ching. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema.
African Drum & Dance Class: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Raoul Ombang teaches African drum class followed by dance class. Wear loose-fitting clothing; bring a water bottle. All levels welcome. $10 for drum class; $15 for dance class. Brattleboro Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. francisombang@yahoo.com
Golden Years, with Kate Nicolaou and Zack Danziger: 5 to 8 p.m. Kate Nicolaou and Zack Danziger playing our favorite tunes, from Bach to Bop to Beatles to Bruno Mars. Free. Bertucci’s, 51 East Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-454-2002. zack@zackdanziger.com
Too Human: 7 p.m. Jazz standards from American Songbook, sung with a fresh interpretation that brings new life to classic songs and original works. On the back lawn. Free. Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main St., Greenfield. 413-772-1544.
Walking Tour Troubadours: 6 p.m. Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards perform with their band. Free. South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley.
Little Roots Music Wednesdays: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages 3 months to 5 years. Music class with guitar, banjo, uke, drumming, rhythm sticks, parachute play, scarves, bells, movement, dance, and story telling. $18 drop in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Suite 111, Easthampton. 336-407-9074. maggieshar@gmail.com
Assisted Living Open House: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cooking demons, tours, demonstrations. Loomis Village, 20 Baylon Drive, South Hadley. RSVP Denise, 413-588-5102.
Banking Class for Teens: 5 p.m. Sign up in advance. Free. Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Coloring for Adults: 7 p.m. Weekly evening to relax and enjoy socializing while coloring. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 587-1228. hcahillane@northamptonma.gov
“Meet Me in St. Louis”: 6:30 p.m. Free screening of Judy Garland musical. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton
Monarch Tagging Citizen Science: 4 to 6 p.m. Family program. Free. Hitchcock Center, 845 West St., Amherst. Register at hitchcockcenter.org
“Moonrise Kingdom”: 7 p.m. Wes Anderson film. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema, Amherst. amherstcinema.org
Night Noises: Who is Going Bump in my Night?: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn what animals and insects are making those scary noises at night and what they might be up to. Accompanied children, ages 4 to 7. Heritage State Park Visitor Center, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. 413-534-1723.