Millipied, Robbins, Balanchine: Dance in Cinema Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ballet in two parts from the Palais Garnier, Opera de Paris, 2015. A dance in cinema production conducted by Maxime Pascal. $12 senior/$14 general. South Hadley’s Tower Theaters, 19 College St., South Hadley. 413-533-3456. info@towertheaters.com
A Ray of Elvis: noon to 2 p.m. Ray Guillemette Jr. performs. RSVP. Free. CareOne, 548 Elm St., Northampton. Call Deb Dawson, 413-586-3150.
Kevin Parry Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic. Free. The Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com
Luke Bailgeron: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live Italian music in 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 until Oct. 6. At the Westfield Farmers’ Market. Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St., Westfield. 413-562-5461, ext. 101. farmersmarket@atonementwestfield.net
Steve Swell’s Kende Dreams: 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares presents concert. $15. Music Recital Hall, Hampshire College, Amherst. jazzshares.org
Tala Rasa Percussion: 7:30 p.m. Free master class from noon to 2:30 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass, Amherst.
The Boys Next Door: 7:30 p.m. 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.
National Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration: 5 to 9 p.m. Food, arts, music, dance performances, more. Heritage State Park, Holyoke.
hablemosagain@yahoo or 781-812-8508.
Northfield Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Cheese, veggies, flowers, breads, honey, music, cakes and goodies. outside of Cameron’s Winery, 105 Main St., Northfield. 413-225-3247. cameronswinery@nybiz.rr.com
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: Free. Nonotuck Park, 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413-539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
Laser Tag in the Sunderland Library: 6 to 7 p.m. Laser tag in the library for teens in grades 5 through 12. Sign up in advance. Free. Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St. Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Little Roots Music Thursdays: 4 to 4:45 p.m. Group singing, guitar, banjo, ukulele, drums, parachute, scarves, bells, dance, and story telling. Ages 3 months to 5 years old. $18 drop in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 336-407-9074. littlerootsmusic@gmail.com
LITERARY ARTS
Third Friday Prose and Poetry Reading in Shelburne Falls: 7 p.m. A five-minute open mic slot; one 10-minute slot available. Listeners welcome. Handicap-accessible. Arrive before 7 to sign up. Free. Arms Library, Bridge and Main Streets, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-0306.
Doggie Hamlet: 5 p.m. An outdoor performance spectacle created by artist Ann Carlson and features dancers, musicians, herding dogs and a flock of sheep. $10 to $15. Students with valid ID get $10 tickets. Vermont Shepherd Farm, 281 Patch Farm Road, Westminster West, Vt. 802-257-3360. info@vermontperformancelab.org
SEEDS Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Discounts available. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.net
Dixie Swim Club: 7:30 p.m. A comedy about five Southern women who were on a college swim team together and meet at an Outer Banks beach house each August. Very funny. Come support the return of theater to Shelburne Falls. Starring Louise Krieger, Sue Tracy, Julie Sarsynski, Sue Davis and Jackie Walsh. Admission is $6 opening night (Friday, Sept. 16). Other nights, $15 and seniors pay $12. Cash/no credit cards. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls. Reserve at dixieswimtickets@gmail.com
The Boys Next Door: 7:30 p.m. 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.
Play by Play: “The Windlemeyers Bet It All”: 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jennifer Onopa. A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St., Northampton.
Project Trio: 8 to 10 p.m. Brooklyn-based chamber group that blends classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles. Free. McCulloch Auditorium, 50 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-2306. cwrobles@mtholyoke.edu
Zoe & Cloyd Concert: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Natalya Zoe Weinstein and Cloyd Miller from Asheville, N.C., perform original and traditional acoustic music. $10-$15 suggested donation; children under 12 free. Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 N. Main St., Hadley. zoeandcloyd@gmail.com
The Road Film Festival: 7 to 10 p.m. Outfest on the Road offers a weekend of queer film screenings at The Academy of Music, discussions with filmmakers, and pop up art at Smith College. Free. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton. jdeclue@smith.edu
The Story Walk at Nonotuck Park: Outdoor literary walk. Free. Nonotuck Park, 1 Daley Field, Easthampton. 413-539-7950. liz@massmarketingresources.com
“Cowboy Bebop: 9:30 p.m. Part of the Big in Japan Film Series. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St, Amherst. amherstcinema.org
“Forgotten Farms” in Film in Ashfield: 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Class divisions and cultural divides in New England’s farm and food communities. Discussion follows. Part of the Ashfield Film Festival. Free. Ashfield Town Hall, Main Street, Ashfield. ashfieldfilmfest.org
It Takes a Village Free Ashfield Mothers Circle: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Discuss strategies for managing the stress and adjustment of motherhood. Free childcare is available and refreshments will be served. Free. St. John’s Corner House, 469 Main St., Ashfield. 413-650-3640. lisa@hilltownvillage.org
Shutesbury Weekly Playgroup: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free playgroup for ages 0 to 5. Shutesbury Elementary School, Shutesbury. 978-544-5157.
Chesterfield Square Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Caller Bob Livingston and the Falltown Spring Band. No experience necessary; all dances taught. Relaxed family atmosphere. Bake sale and raffle. $8 adults; $4 children ages 10 to- 15. Chesterfield Community Center, Main Road, Chesterfield. 413-296-4750.
Herding and dance show: 5 p.m. Doggie Hamlet is an outdoor performance spectacle created by artist Ann Carlson and features dancers, musicians, herding dogs and a flock of sheep. $10 to $15. Students with valid ID get $10 tickets. Vermont Shepherd Farm, 281 Patch Farm Road, Westminster West. 802-257-3360. info@vermontperformancelab.org
Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club: 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring live music by Rachel and the Western Partners. ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St., Off Parker Street, Winchester. 603-357-0794.
SEEDS Festival: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners, and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Disounts available. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.net
AEIOUkes: 10 a.m. 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
Banish Misfortune — Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day“: 6 to 9 p.m. Special Irish menu and traditional hornpipes, reels, jigs, waltzes, airs and songs by Banish Misfortune. Free. Yarde Tavern, 3 Hadley St., South Hadley. 413-586-4997. davemeuser@msn.com
Bulgarian Music and Dance Party: 7:30 p.m. Folk dance party with traditional Bulgarian music on folk instrument. No partner necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled,non-street shoes. $15 contribution suggested. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst Center. 413-549-6748, eva@amherstfolkdancing.org
Emma’s Revolution: 7:30 p.m. Part of the Mt. Toby Concerts for Peace and Social Change series. $20 to $30 suggested donation. Mt. Toby Friends Meeting, 194 Long Plain Rd (Route 63), Leverett. mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com
Killer Song Sessions — The Lied To’s, Lisa Bastoni, Austin & Elliot at The Montague Book Mill: 8 to 10 p.m. Three original singer/songwriter acts combine forces for a high-energy night of harmonizing, finger-picking, strumming and storytelling. $10. Montague Book Mill, 440 Greenfield Avenue, Montague. 516-984-1114. tremolomedia@yahoo.com
Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Bandit 65: 8 to 11 p.m. Kurt Rosenwinkel plays with his new band, Bandit 65. at Vermont Jazz Center. Consistently voted one of the top guitarists in reader and critic polls.. $20 to 40 general; $15 student. 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222, Brattleboro. 802-254 -9088. ginger@vtjazz.org
Mark Nomad Band: 9 p.m. Blues, funk and beyond. Free. Theodore’s, 201 Worthington St., Springfield. 413-736-6000. marknomad@charter.net
New Music Concert: 7:30 p.m. Faculty musicians perform works by Eric Sawyer, David Sanford, Salvatore Machhia, Luciano Berio. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass, Amherst.
The Rivals: Harpsichord and Fortepiano: 7:30 p.m. Arcadia Plays present recital by Ian Watson, harpsichord, and Monica Jakuc Leverett, fortepiano. Works of Bach, Mozart. $37.50 general; $10 students. Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 Maple St., Hadley. 586-8742. arcadiaplayers.org
Tyshawn Sorey Trio: 8 p.m. Jazz concert. $18 general; $12 seniors; $10 students. Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College, Amherst. 542-2195, concerts@amherst.edu
“A View From the Bridge”:12:30 p.m. HD screening of performance by Britain’s National Theatre. $24.. Amherst Cinema, Amity St., Amherst. amherstcinema.org
Dixie Swim Club: 7:30 p.m. A comedy about five Southern women who were on a college swim team together and meet at an Outer Banks beach house each August. Very funny. Come help bring theater back to Memorial Hall. Admission is $6 opening night (Friday, Sept. 16). Other nights, $15 and seniors pay $12. Cash/no credit cards. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls. Reserve at dixieswimtickets@gmail.com
The Boys Next Door: 7:30 p.m. 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.
Play by Play: “Where’s Annie?”: 7:30 p.m. Directed by Gina Kaufmann A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St., Northampton.
Old Deerfield Arts and Crafts Festival:
Annual Honey Festival in Deerfield:
Brattleboro Baconfest:
More Improv, More Better: 8 to 10 p.m. Open improv jam for everyone and anyone to play and watch improv games led by Happier Valley Comedy friends. The Arts Block, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-658-4615. info@happiervalley.com
Happier Family Comedy Show: 4 to 5 p.m. Monthly improv comedy show for the whole family. Best for 5- to 12-year-olds and their adults. $10 for adults, $5 for kids (4 years old and under free), $30 maximum per family. Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-658-4615. info@happiervalley.com
Just George — R-rated Musical Comedian: 7 to 11 p.m. Pulaski Club, 79 Maple St., Easthampton
Amherst Survival Center Community Breakfast: 9 to 11 a.m. Free community breakfast in celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary. Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, Amherst. amherstsurvival.org
Assisted Living Open House: 2 to 4 p.m. Music, artwork, food, raffles. Christopher Heights, 50 Village Hill Road, Suite 1, Northampton. 413-584-0701 or klivingston@christopherheights.com
Jackson Street School Carnival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jackson Street School, 120 Jackson St., Northampton. 413-387-9906. jacksonstreetpto@gmail.com
Mission Possible Tech Help: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Help is available for your phone, tablet or ebook. Book a free 30-minute appointment with a patient, tech-savvy Mount Holyoke College student. Free. Gaylord Memorial Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-5047.
New England Felting Supply: 2 to 5 p.m. Grand re-opening. New England Felting Supply, 122 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-527-1188. sales@feltingsupply.com
Outfest On The Road Film Festival: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A weekend of queer film screenings at The Academy of Music, discussions with filmmakers and pop up art at Smith College. Free. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton. jdeclue@smith.edu
Sunderland Chicken Pot Pie Supper: 5:30 p.m. $12 adult; $4 ages under 8. Sunderland Congregational Church, Sunderland. 665-2890.
Caterpillar Lab: 1 to 4 p.m. Followed by monarch tagging. Free. Hitchcock Center, 845 West St., Amherst. hitchcockcenter.org to register.
Children’s Book Reading: 2 p.m. David Soman reads from his book “The Monster Next Door.” Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, South Hadley. 413-534-7307. odysseybks.com
Weaving for Kids: How Cloth is Made: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn how cloth was made in Holyoke’s mills and then make your own using simple hand looms and fabric. Accompanied kids ages 7 and up. Free. Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. 413-534-1723. holyoke.heritage@state.ma.us
Céilí: Irish Group Dancing (with Caller): 2 to 4 p.m. Amherst Irish Association is hosting a Céilí, group dancing, with a caller and live music. Unitarian Universalist hall, Amherst. Suggested donation of $5, which includes tea and scones. Unitarian Universalist Social Room, 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst. www.amherstirish.org
NocheNELCWIT: 2 p.m. Iroko Nuevo AfroCuban Performance Group presents dance and drum show to benefit NELCWIT. $10 general; ages under 10 free. Shea Theatre, Turners Falls.
nochenelcwit.splashthat.com
SEEDS Festival: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Discounts available. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.net
ones Poetry Reading: 3 to 4:30 p.m. The first reading of the 2016-17 Jubilat/Jones Poetry Series will feature poets: Rosmarie Waldrop and Lynn Xu. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St, Amherst. 413-577-1064.
jubilat@english.umass.edu
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 Street, Northampton. 413-587-2677. Themjjones@gmail.com
Open Mic and Jamzzzz: , 6:30 to 9 p.m. All genres and skill levels are welcome. It’s all about the music. Free. American Legion, Prospect St., Gilbertville. 413-477-6157. melekaicrew@gmail.com
Sage Chamber Music Society: p.m. Pianist Boris Berman performs Debussys’ Preludes. Free. Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College, Northampton. smith.edu/smitharts
Six13, a capella concert: 3 p.m. Six13 is a six-man vocal band that brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage. $15. CityStage, Springfield, 150 Bridge Street, Springfield. 413-739-4715. mpaysnick@springfieldjcc.org
Sunday Jazz Brunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. wings Both Ways Jazz Trio. Andree Pages on vocals/guitar, Jay Elfenbein on bass/electric viola, Seth Hoffsommer on drums. Free. Cushman Market, 491 Pine St., Amherst. 413-549-0100. info@cushmanmarket.com
Ukulele Strum Along: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Easy songs, laid-back instruction and a lot of fun. Sign up required to borrow a ukulele. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St, Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Old Deerfield Arts and Crafts Festival:
Dixie Swim Club: 2 p.m. A comedy about five Southern women who were on a college swim team together and meet at an Outer Banks beach house each August. Very funny. Bringing theater back to Memorial Hall. Admission is $15. Seniors pay $12. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls. dixieswimtickets@gmail.com
Northampton Bread Festival: 11 a.m. – to 5 p.m. 13th annual festival featuring vendors, performers, music, tastings, more. Hungry Ghost Bread, State Street, Northampton.
somehungryghost@yahoo.com
Outfest On The Road Film Festival: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A weekend of queer film screenings at The Academy of Music, discussions with filmmakers and pop up art at Smith College. Free. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St,, Northampton. jdeclue@smith.edu
BikeFest Tour of the Valley: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five routes to choose from. Well-stocked rest stops. Post-ride BBQ and festival with music, BMX show, kids races, more. To benefit Noho Cycling Club. Look Park, 300 North Main St., Florence. bikefest@nohobikeclub.org
Bisbee Mill Museum Open: 1 to 4 p.m. Open house at operating 1800s gristmill as well as industrial and agricultural exhibits from around the hill towns. The gristmill will be grinding corn around 2 p.m. Free. Bisbee Mill, 66 East St.,, Chesterfield.
It’s Your River, So What Are You Going to Do About it?:
Rosh Hashanah Apple-Picking: 10 to 11 a.m. Abundance Farm hosts apple-picking with music, storytime, more. Park Hill Orchard, 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton. amy@abundancefarm.org
“For the Love of Spock“: 2 to 3:30 p.m. An intimate look at the late actor Leonard Nimoy and his most beloved character, Star Trek’s Mr. Spock. $4 to $8. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. sbleichfeld@yiddishbookcenter.org
Free lesson days at Celtic Heels: 9 a.m. Celtic Heels is opening a new dance studio in Florence and invites you to try a class for free. Irish Dance, Barre Fitness and more. Ages 3 to adult.Celtic Heels School of Dance, 296 Nonotuck Street, Florence. 413-475-4726. celticheels@gmail.com
SEEDS Festival:10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners, and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Disounts available.. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.net
The Task of Witnessing: A Symposium in Honor of Journalist and Alum James W. Foley: 7 p.m. Film, panels, discussions. Continues through Tuesday. Free. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. 413-545-2332 or 800-456-8627. isi@umass.edu, alumni@admin.umass.edu
World Literature Book Club: “Before We Visit the Goddess”: 6 p.m. Book club discussing international authors. Free. Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. 413-665-2642. director@sunderlandpubliclibrary.org
Deerfield Impressions — Artist’s Talk — A Plein Air Journey: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adrienne Cremins. Free. Tilton Library, 75 North Main St., South Deerfield. 413-665-4683. tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org
Discovering New England Stone Walls: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bernardston Historical Society presents talks by Kevin Gardner. Free. Bernardston Senior Center-Powers Institute, 136 West Mountain Road, Bernardston. 413-648-9663. rajohnson736@gmail.com
Shutesbury Weekly Tales and Tues: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Free weekly group for ages 0 to 5. M.N. Spear Library, Shutesbury. 978-544-5157.
Free lesson days at Celtic Heels: 9 a.m. Celtic Heels is opening a new dance studio in Florence and invites you to try a class for free. Irish Dance, Barre Fitness and more. Ages 3 toadult. Celtic Heels School of Dance, 296 Nonotuck St., Florence. 413-475-4726. celticheels@gmail.com.
SEEDS Festival: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners, and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Discounts available. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.net
Bruce Williamson/Art Lande Duo: 8 p.m. Pianist Lande has recorded more than 40 albums. Williamson, saxophonist, performs in jazz clubs worldwide. Free. Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital hall, 880 Main St., Williamstown. 413-597-2736.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Trumpeter Barry Ries is guest soloist with the Green Street Trio, followed by an open jazz jam session. Free. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St, Northampton. 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
Beer Brewing for the Beginner: 6 to 8 p.m. This course will give the student who is new to craft brewing an overview and hands on experience brewing beer with Brew Practitioners. $240. plus $40 for materials payable to instructors first night. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust St., Northampton. 413-587-1414 ext. 3530. ltiley@smithtec.org
Chair Volleyball Returns to Northampton Senior Center: 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-587-1228. jbrooks@northamptonma.gov
“Mary Poppins” auditions: 7 p.m. Adult role auditions Sept. 20 and 21; children’s auditions, Sept. 25. Performances Nov. 25, 26, 27and Dec. 2, 3, 4. Mount Wachusett Community College Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. 978-630-9162. g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu
Origin of Early Women’s Political Thought: 5 p.m. Mihoko Suzuki, professor of English, University of Miami, will present the first in a series of three talks as Kennedy Professor at Smith College. Free. Seelye 201, 2 Seelye Drive, Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu
Springfield Fiber Arts Circle: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A weekly meet up for wool crafters of all stripes: knitting, crochet, spinning, etc. Join us during lunch to craft and chat. All levels welcome. Free. Make It Springfield, 168 Worthington St., Springfield. 4134541195. morgan@springfieldculture.org
Free lesson days at Celtic Heels: 9 a.m. Celtic Heels is opening a new dance studio in Florence and invites you to try a class for free. Irish Dance, Barre Fitness and more. Ages 3 to adult. Celtic Heels School of Dance, 296 Nonotuck St., Florence. 413-475-4726. celticheels@gmail.com
SEEDS Festival: 10 a.m. to- 9 p.m. SEEDS is an interdisciplinary arts and ecology festival gathering artists, community activists, permaculture practitioners, and more at Earthdance. $5 and up. Prices vary based on the event/workshop. Discounts available. Earthdance, 252 Prospect St., Plainfield. 413-634-5678. contact@earthdance.ne
Fiction reading: Kaitlyn Greenidge: 8 to 9 p.m. Author of the debut novel “We Love You, Charlie Freeman” will read from her work. Refreshments to follow. Free. Amherst Books, 8 Main St., Amherst. 413-542-8200. crnewman@amherst.edu
Mystery Book Club: 7 to 8 p.m. Monthly meeting. “Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-587-1228. hcahillane@northamptonma.gov
Straw Dog Author Showcase: 7 p.m. Flash readings from newly published books by members of the Straw Dog Writers Guild, Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-348-7365. schmidt.maxine@gmail.com
Creacion Latin Big Band: 8 to 10:30 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. daniel.jebco@gmail.com
Golden Years, with Kate Nicolaou and Zack Danziger: 5 p.m.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
Tuba Recital: 8 p.m. John Bottomley performs with pianist Nikki Stoia. $10 general; $5 seniors, students and youth under 18; $3 UMass students. Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. 413-545-2511.
Watermelon Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. Klezperanto performs. West Whately Chapel, West Whately. watermelonwednesdays.com
Sunset Grill & Pizza Ribbon Cutting: 12 p.m. Ribbon-cutting with Sen. Stan Rosenberg and Rep. Ellen Story. Sunset Grill & Pizza, 150 Fearing St., Amherst. amherstarea.com
Coloring for Adults: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Weekly evening to relax and enjoy socializing while coloring. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-587-1228. hcahillane@northamptonma.gov
” Cowspiracy — with food!”: 6 to 8 p.m. Documentary about the effects of our food choices on the environment and healthy human food choices that also support our planet. Food is served. $5 per person. Suitable for teens and all adults. Medical office of Dr. Nora E. Hanke, 4a Liberty St., Easthampton. 413-527-2101. neh.practice@gmail.com
“From This Day Forward”: 7 p.m. Documentary by Sharon Shattuck. Discussion with filmmaker. Regular admission. Amherst Cinema, Amherst. amherstcinema.org
“Mary Poppins” auditions: 7 p.m. Adult role auditions are on Sept. 20 and 21. Children’s auditions are Sept. 25. Performances Nov. 25, 26, 27 and Dec. 2, 3, 4. Mount Wachusett Community College Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. 978-630-9162. g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu
Southampton Story Hour and Play Time: 10:30 a.m. For ages 7 and under. Free. Edwards Library, Southampton.