Barre Fitness: Nov. 17, 5 to 6 p.m. Affordable Barre Fitness classes for teens and adults. First class is FREE! $7 to $12. Celtic Heels, 296 C Nonotuck Street, Florence. celticheels@gmail.com.
Bring your baby to Barre Fitness: Nov. 17, 5 to 6 p.m. Bring your baby to a Barre Fitness class with you. No need to find a sitter to get back into a workout routine. First class is FREE! $7 to $12. Celtic Heels, 296 C Nonotuck Street, Florence. celticheels@gmail.com
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 17, 8 to 9 p.m. $5 to $10. Theatre 14, 122 Green Street, Northampton. 413-585-3222. artsinfo@smith.edu
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 17, 8 to 10 p.m. The evening will include a new work by guest artist Ephrat Asherie and a resetting of Bill T. Jones’ seminal work “Story/Time.” $5 to $10. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu
Smith College Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 18,19, 8 p.m. $10 general; $5 students and seniors. Theatre 14, Smith College, Northampton. 585-3220, smith.edu/smitharts.
Third Friday Open Prose and Poetry Reading: Nov. 17, 7 p.m. A 5-minute open mic slot; one 10-minute slot available. Listeners welcome. Through June. Handicap accessible Arrive before 7 to sign up Free. Arms Library, Bridge and Main Streets, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-0306.
Ani DiFranco: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Ani DiFranco. Chastity Brown opens $25 to $45. Calvin Theatre, 19 King St, Northampton.
Brewmaster’s Jazz: Nov. 17, 7 to 10 p.m. The Valley’s newest jazz show features seasonally rotating artists in residence with new guest players weekly. newcitybrewery.com for details. Free. New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton. kyle@laudable.productions
Euridice Ensembles Baroque Band: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Italian music for strings. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass, Amherst. 545 2511, fineartscenter.com
Jim Eagan solo performance: Nov. 17, 8 to 10 p.m. Solo guitar and vocals. Folk and blues. Free. Underdogs Lounge, 10 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls. jimeaganmusic@yahoo.com
Kevin Parry Open Mic: Nov. 17, 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic Free. The Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com.
Nancy Janoson quartet with Marion Groves: Nov. 17, 7 to 10 p.m. Nancy Janoson Quartet featuring Marion Groves $5 to $10. 121 Club, 116 Pleasant st, Easthampton. jazzdiva46@gmail.com.
Squirrel Nut Zippers at Pearl Street Ballroom: Nov. 17, 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Squirrel Nut Zippers perform $25 to $30. Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl St, Northampton.
Theatre
Eurydice: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Keene State College Department of Theatre and Dance presents a production of a show written by award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl Free. Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene. 358-2168.
The Skriker: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. If the earth could speak to us today, what would it say? British playwright Caryl Churchill explores this question. $3. 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, Williamstown. (413) 597-2425. 62center@williams.edu.
They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Vermont Theatre Company. Side splitting Italian comedy highlights average person’s backlash against rising prices &an unfair class system $13 to $16. $16 general; $13 seniors and students. Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main St., Brattleboro.
SPIRIT TALK: Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Psychic readings by Psychic Mark. Learn about loved ones who are on the other side, or about you and your purpose with love and joy. $20. The Summana Center LLC., 6 Trumbull Road, Northampton. 413.262.5258. msumana50@gmail.com.
Amherst International Folkdancing: Nov. 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe. No partner needed. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. See website for location. Free. Amherst Center, Kellogg Street, Amherst. amherstfolkdancing.org.
Contra Dance: Nov. 18, 8 to 11 p.m. Contra dance w/ David Kaynor & friends. 8 to 11 p.m. Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield. $10 to $5. All welcome. No experience necessary. $5 to $10. Sliding scale $10 to $5 or barter, including help w/ cleanup. Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield. davidkaynor@mac.com.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 18, 8 to 9 p.m. $5 to $10. Theatre 14, 122 Green Street, Northampton. 4135853222. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 18, 8 to 10 p.m. The evening will include a new work by guest artist Ephrat Asherie and a resetting of Bill T. Jones’ seminal work “Story/Time.” $5 to $10. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Pachedu: All Dance Ensembles Concert: Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Join members of Williams College’s CoDa, Kusika, Sankofa, and The Zambezi Marimba Band as we celebrate our roots and our futures. $3. 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, Williamstown. (413) 597-2425. 62center@williams.edu.
Progression, a Senior Dance Thesis Show: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. $7 general admission / $5 seniors & military / $3 students. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 15 Mulligan Drive, South Hadley. 413-552-1580. lisacappello23@gmail.com.
Split Personalities: Nov. 18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. City Sports Grille welcomes the legendary comedian Rich Williams (The Howard Stern Show) to Northampton along with the music band Bad tenants. $10 to $15. 10.00 in advance 15.00 at the door. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant Street, Northampton. Comedyasaweapon@gmail.com.
NaNoWriMo Write-In: Nov. 18, 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4, 18, 25, 3 to 5 p.m. Challenge yourself to write a novel in November. Write-ins will provide support and camaraderie. Open to all. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St, Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org.
A Tempest Evening – The Music of Shakespeare: Nov. 18, 8 to 9:30 p.m. An original evening-length program of music, dance, and scenes from Shakespeare’s Tempest, with song settings from Elizabethan and 17th Century eras. Free. McCulloch Auditorium, Pratt Music Hall, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley. 413-538-2306. cwrobles@mtholyoke.edu.
Clap, Weep, Rage, Sleep: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, Northampton. Pioneer Valley Cappella performs works of Monteverdi and others. Free-will offering. Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst.
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone: Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Peter Noone’s iconic hits include ‘I’m Into Something Good,’ ‘Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,’ & ‘I’m Henry VIII, I Am’ Calvin Theatre, 19 King St, Northampton.
Hungrytown: Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Musical duo performs. Free. Sunderland Library, 20 School St., Sunderland.
Johnny Memphis Band: Nov. 18, 8 to 10 p.m. Singlestream roots rock ’n’ roll with special guest Eric Stocker. Free. Shutesbury Athletic Club, 282 Wendell Road, Shutesbury. 413-259-1474.
Kalliope Jones at TreeCat Cafe: Nov. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kalliope Jones performs at the youth-run TreeCat Café $20. TreeCat Cafe at Treehouse Community, 1 Treehouse Circle, Easthampton.
The Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir Concert: Nov. 18, 8 to 10 p.m. World premiere performance of The Magnetic Fields’ new album: *50 Song Memoir *celebrating lead singer Merritt’s first half-century on the planet. $35 student/advance $45 day of $55 preferred $60 combo. Mass MoCa, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. 413-662-2111. info@massmoca.org.
Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Clap, Weep, Rage, Sleep”: Nov. 18, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Clap, Weep, Rage, Sleep,” an emotionally-charged concert of choral masterpieces by a diverse program of composers. Free. Free-will donations accepted. Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave., Amherst.
Valley Light Opera presents: Ruddigore: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton.
Writing in the Skies (CD Release) / Green Bastard / Tar / Peasants: Nov. 18, 9 p.m. Local progressive instrumental Metal band release their new album! All door money goes to the bands. 13th Floor Music Lounge, 99 Main St, Florence. Promotorhead@yahoo.com.
Blithe Spirit: Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. Eccentric medium conducts séance at home of novelist. Jealous first wife returns to haunt second wife who can’ t see her. Hilarity ensues. Free. Donations are appreciated. Griswold Theater/Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center/American International College, 1000 State Street, Springfield. 413-654-1486. frank.borrelli@aic.edu.
Eurydice: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Keene State College Department of Theatre and Dance presents a production of a show written by award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl Free. Keene State College, 229 Main St., Keene. 358-2168.
Oliver!: Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Nov. 18m 19, 7 p.m. and Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Black Cat Theater presents musical. South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St., South Hadley. 563-6023 or email blackcattheater@gmail.com.
Skriker: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Caryl Churchill’s timely and important play. Presented by Williams College Theatre Dept. Post-performance Q&A after the Nov. 19 performance $3. Williams College, 1000 Main St., Williamstown.
The Skriker: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. If the earth could speak to us today, what would it say? British playwright Caryl Churchill explores this question. $3. 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, Williamstown. (413) 597-2425. 62center@williams.edu.
They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Vermont Theatre Company. Side splitting Italian comedy highlights average person’s backlash against rising prices &an unfair class system $13 to $16. $16 general; $13 seniors and students. Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main St., Brattleboro.
Donna McGee Open Studio and Sale: Nov. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. and Nov. 19, 10-4. Open Studio and Sale of local potter Donna McGee. Pots, tiles, odds and ends, food, drink, merriment. Free. McGee Donna Studio, 47 East Street, Hadley. 413.584.0508. dm@donnamcgee.com.
Northampton Holiday Church Fair: Nov. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY: Chop suey dinner ($5) or baked potato with toppings ($2). SATURDAY: Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church, 271 Rocky Hill Rd., Northampton. 584-5935.
Snow Farm Seconds Sale: Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11-13, Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pottery, glass, clothing, wooden bowls, jewelry more. Plus cafe and blow your own glass ornament. $5 parking fee benefits scholarship fund. Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program, 5 Clary Road, Williamsburg. 413-268-3101. info@snowfarm-art.org.
South Hadley Tea Time: Nov. 18, 3 p.m. Tea, cookies and conversation. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.
Barre Fitness: Nov. 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Affordable Barre Fitness classes for teens and adults. 9:00-9:45 + 9:45-10:30. Your first class is FREE! $7 to $12. Celtic Heels, 296 C Nonotuck Street, Florence. celticheels@gmail.com.
Bon Appetit Burlesque’s Shotgun Wedding: Nov. 19, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Twelve neoburlesque dancers perform body-positive routines in a show that doubles as a celebration of the marriage of Hors and Captain Elastico. $13 in advance; $15 at the door. VFW Florence Banquet Hall, 18 Meadow Street, Florence. 413-570-0169. houseofhors@gmail.com.
Celebrate the Harvest–A Night of Theater and Dance: Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A night of theater and dance put on by the Rainbow Players of Amherst. Free. Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, 121 North Pleasant Street, Amherst. (510) 290 6743. KyraSimpsonACC@gmail.com.
Chesterfield Square Dance: Nov. 19, 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 $4 to $8. $8 adults; $4 children ages 10 to 15. Chesterfield Community Center, Main Road, Chesterfield. 413-296-4750.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 19, 8 to 9 p.m. $5 to $10. Theatre 14, 122 Green Street, Northampton. 4135853222. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert: Nov. 19, 8 to 10 p.m. The evening will include a new work by guest artist Ephrat Asherie and a resetting of Bill T. Jones’ seminal work “Story/Time.” $5 to $10. Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Honky Tonk Dance with the Nite Caps: Nov. 19, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Nite Caps play old-time, honky-tonk country music, the kind with the all the twang still intact. Two-Step Dance lessons at 7:30 PM $8 to $10. The Arts Block, 289 Main St, Greenfield. 413 774 0150.
Pachedu: All Dance Ensembles Concert: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Join members of Williams College’s CoDa, Kusika, Sankofa, and The Zambezi Marimba Band as we celebrate our roots and our futures. $3. 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, Williamstown. (413) 597-2425. 62center@williams.edu.
Progression, a Senior Dance Thesis Show: Nov. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 7 p.m. $7 general admission / $5 seniors & military / $3 students. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 15 Mulligan Drive, South Hadley. 413-552-1580. lisacappello23@gmail.com.
West Chesterfield Square Dance: Nov. 19, 7 to 10 p.m. Caller Bob Livingston and the Falltown Spring Band. No experience necessary, all dances taught. Relaxed family atmosphere. Raffle and bake sale $4 to $8. $8 adults; $4 children 10 to 15; younger children free. Chesterfield Community Center, Main Road, Chesterfield. 413-296-4570.
Beaver Moon Gathering: Nov. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. Evan Pritchard, “Waterways and Crossroads: Connecting Sacred Sites in Nolumbeka”. Free and co-sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and DCR. Free. Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-773-9818. nolumbekaproject@gmail.com.
Call for Submissions: Neurodivergent Book Project: Nov. 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Are you neurodivergent? Do you like writing and FREE books?Get your writing published alongside stories going beyond the labels. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St, Northampton. (413)-561-8452. smith.terrencej@gmail.com.
Special Storytime: Megan Dowd Lambert and Nicole Tadgell: Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. On National Adoption Day, join author Megan Dowd Lambert and illustrator Nicole Tadgell for this special storytime celebrating family. Free. Free with Museum Admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst. 4135596300. sandys@carlemuseum.org.
The Very Quiet Cricket and The Lamb and the Butterfly: Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Picture Book Theatre performs Eric Carle stories. $6 does not include musem admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst. 413-559-6300. sandys@carlemuseum.org.
What’s Your Money Story? Anxiety, Abundance, and the New Regime: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore your personal money story through lively conversation, art-making, and creative writing. (By then we’ll know who won the elections.) $15. No one will be turned away because of lack of funds. The Art Garden, 14 Depot Street, Shelburne Falls. 413.369.9985. phyllislabanowski@comcast.net.
1916 Rising Commemorative Concert: Nov. 19, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Rosemary Caine’s Wilde Irish Women perform. $20 general; $17 seniors and students. Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall, 51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls. 522-3636.
AEIOUkes: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ukulele enthusiasts with all levels of playing experience, including beginners, and we always welcome new members to play, sing, or just listen. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St, Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org.
Beit Ahavah: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. A Benefit for Beit Ahavah! Laurie Israel will present songs created by Yiddish and American labor lyricists and musicians in the early 20th century. $18. $18 Suggested Donation: More if you can, Less if you can’t. Beit Ahavah, the Reform Synagogue of Greater Northampton, 130 Pine St, Florence. 4135873770. info@beitahavah.org.
Butterfly Swing Band: Nov. 19, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Butterfly Swing Band at New England House, Rt 9, W Brattleboro 11/19 7:15-10 Free. New England House, 254 Marlboro Rd, West Brattleboro.
The Cartoon Moons: Nov. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A unique mix of both original songs and covers blending various instruments including guitar, harmonica, clarinet, concertina, tambourine, and vocals. Free. Bread Euphoria Bakery & Café, 206 Main Street, Haydenville. hilaryemersonlay@gmail.com.
Day is Same as Night: A Program of Yiddish Music of Labor, Love and Loss: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Laurie Israel performs benefit show. $18 suggested donation. Beit Ahavah Reform Synagogue, 130 Pine St., Florence. beitahavah.org.
Home Free at Calvin Theatre: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Calvin Theatre, 19 King St, Northampton.
Jim Eagan solo performance: Nov. 19, 3 to 6 p.m. Solo guitar and vocals. Folk and blues Free. Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Rd, Easthampton. jimeaganmusic@yahoo.com.
Loren Feinstein @ Salmon Falls Gallery: Nov. 19, 4 to 6 p.m. Loren Feinstein plays for the Sarah Holbrook reception Sat 11/19, 4-6pm, at Salmon Falls Gallery. Free. Salmon Falls Gallery, 1 Ashfield St #9, Shelburne Falls. (413) 625.9833. salmonfalls@megaplanet.com.
The Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir Concert: Nov. 19, 8 to 10 p.m. World premiere performance of The Magnetic Fields’ new album: *50 Song Memoir *celebrating lead singer Merritt’s first half-century on the planet. $35 student/advance $45 day of $55 preferred $60 combo. Mass MoCa, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. 413-662-2111. info@massmoca.org.
Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Clap, Weep, Rage, Sleep“: Nov. 19, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Clap, Weep, Rage, Sleep,” an emotionally-charged concert of choral masterpieces by a diverse program of composers. Free. Free-will donations accepted. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Elm St., Northampton.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. All-Tchaikovsky program: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Fabio Bidini, soloist); Festival Coronation March’; Symphony No. 6. Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield. (413) 733-2291.
To Russia With Love: Smith Orchestra Fall Concert: Nov. 19, 8 to 9:30 p.m. *Prokofiev, Piano Concerto #1 Henry Kramer, soloist); *Mussorgsky, *Night on Bald Mountain; *excerpts from *Pictures at an Exhibition*. Free. Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College, Northampton. 413-585-3222. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Valley Light Opera presents: Ruddigore: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton.
Blithe Spirit: Nov. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Eccentric medium conducts séance at home of novelist. Jealous first wife returns to haunt second wife who can’ t see her. Hilarity ensues. Free. Donations are appreciated. Griswold Theater/Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center/American International College, 1000 State Street, Springfield. 413-654-1486. frank.borrelli@aic.edu.
Eurydice: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Keene State College Department of Theatre and Dance presents a production of a show written by award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl Free. Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene. 358-2168.
Picture Book Theatre Presents: The Very Quiet Cricket and The Lamb and the Butterfly: Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with puppets! $6 (Members $5); Save $3 Museum Admission with Combo Ticket. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst. 4135596300. sandys@carlemuseum.org.
Shift the Mindset – Truth and Reconciliation: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. The Rainbow Players present staged reading of new play by Ezzell Floranina exploring the history of disability labeling. Register for 5 min. improv cabaret to follow. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 Pleasant St., Amherst. ezzellfloranina@gmail.com.
Skriker: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Caryl Churchill’s timely and important play. Presented by Williams College Theatre Dept. Post-performance Q&A after the Nov. 19 performance $3. Williams College, 1000 Main St., Williamstown.
The Skriker: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. If the earth could speak to us today, what would it say? British playwright Caryl Churchill explores this question. $3. 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, Williamstown. (413) 597-2425. 62center@williams.edu.
They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Vermont Theatre Company. Side splitting Italian comedy highlights average person’s backlash against rising prices &an unfair class system $13 to $16. $16 general; $13 seniors and students. Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main St., Brattleboro.
The Very Quiet Cricket and The Lamb and the Butterfly: Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Picture Book Theatre performs Nov. 12, 19, 25, 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Nov. 25, 26, 1 p.m. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst. 413-658-1100. sandys@carlemuseum.org.
Happier Family Comedy Show November 19th: Nov. 19, 4 to 5 p.m. Happier FAMILY Comedy Show: Monthly improv comedy show for the whole family. Best for 5-12 year olds and their adults. Saturday, November 19th at 4pm. $5 Kids (4 years+), $10 Adults, $30 Immediate Family Max $30. Eastworks Community Room, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton. 4136584615. info@happiervalley.com.**Comedy,
Donna McGee Open Studio and Sale: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. and Nov. 19, 10-4. Open Studio and Sale of local potter Donna McGee. Pots, tiles, odds and ends, food, drink, merriment. Free. McGee Donna Studio, 47 East Street, Hadley. 413.584.0508. dm@donnamcgee.com.
Green Eileen Kickoff Event: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recycled clothing initiative to benefit organizations that support positive change for women and the environment. Free. Eileen Fisher Store, 24 Pleasant Street, Northampton. 413.585.1118. ef017@eileenfisher.com.
Hadley Holiday Fair: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 50 vendors, silent auction, Santa, lunch menu. Free. Hopkins Academy, 131Russell Street, Hadley. 413-584-1859. twinjla@gmail.com.
Hartsbrook Holiday Fair: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, activities, vendors, performances and puppet shows. Holiday shopping bazaar Nov. 18, 5-8 p.m. Free. The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Road, Hadley. 413-586-1908.
Jones Library Holiday Book Fair: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of Jones Library sponsor book fair. Jones, Northampton. 259-3168.
Makers Market at the Parlor Room: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Makers Market at the Parlor Room features contemporary, one-of-a-kind goods and gifts. Buy local, handmade, original art and crafts. Free admission. Free. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St, Northampton. 413-824-6506. makersmarket@signaturesounds.com.
Makers Market at The Parlor Room: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Makers Market is an invitational craft show featuring contemporary, one-of-a-kind goods and gifts. Buy local, handmade, original art and crafts. Free. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St, Northampton. 413-341-3317. flora@signaturesounds.com.
Northampton Fall Festival: Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual Fall Festival with crafts, music, luncheon, apple pie sale, massage, children’s activities, many raffle items, and more. Free. First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main Street, Northampton. 413-584-9392. admin@firstchurches.org.
Northampton Holiday Craft Festival and Marketplace: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10th annual festival. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St, Northampton.
Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organic fruits and vegetables grown in the Pioneer Valley. Free. SNAP accepted and doubled up to $10. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust Street, Northampton. 8604819807. nohowintermarket@gmail.com.
Seeds and Stories End of Season GardenSwap: Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Drop off swap items (garden books, tools, seeds, etc) Nov. 18, 3-4:30 p.m. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.
Snow Farm Seconds Sale: Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11-13, Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pottery, glass, clothing, wooden bowls, jewelry more. Plus cafe and blow your own glass ornament. $5 parking fee benefits scholarship fund. Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program, 5 Clary Road, Williamsburg. 413-268-3101. info@snowfarm-art.org.
South Amherst Sleighbell Fair: Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. White elephants, Christmas crafts, toys, baked goods, lunch served 10:30-1. South Congregational Church, 1066 South East St., South Amherst. 253-2977.
Sunderland Drop-In Technology Help: Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monthly sesson. Free. Sunderland Library, Sunderland. 665-2642.
Westhampton Holiday House Fair: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade crafts, foods, Christmas items, luncheon, more. Westhampton Congregational Church, Westhampton. 586-7581.
Banish Misfortune: Nov. 20, 3 to 6 p.m. Traditional Irish hornpipes, reels, jigs, waltzes, polkas, airs, songs and craic. Free. Northampton Brewery, 11 Brewster Court, Northampton. 413-586-4997. davemeuser@msn.com.
The Counter Sessions with The Mary Jane Jones: Nov. 20, 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.
Everyone Has a Voice Concert: Nov. 20, 3 to 5 p.m. Whole Children’s Joyful Chorus performs songs by Woody Guthrie and friends alongside Guthrie’s granddaughter, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and her husband, Johnny Irion. $15 per person; $50 for a family four-pack. First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main Street, Northampton. 413-585-8010. info@wholechildren.org.
Fall concert Hampshire Choral Society: Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Hampshire Choral Society, conductor Allan Taylor, in music of Handel. Also Young People’s Chorus, director K.C. Conlan. General, $15; seniors, students, $10; children under 12, $5. Abbey Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley. 413-253-7184. mppritchard@comcast.net.
Group Clawhammer Banjo Class Series: Nov. 20, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30 to $35. $150 for 5 week series, $35 for drop-in class. Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St, Easthampton. LuthiersBanjoGroup@gmail.com.
Hampshire Choral Society: Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Concert with the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus. Handel, Foundling Hospital Anthem and other works. $15 general; $10 students and seniors; $5 ages under 12. Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley. hampshirechoral.org.
King Arthur: Nov. 20, 4 to 6 p.m. Arcadia Players, Poets’ Theatre and the Henry Purcell Society of Boston present King Arthur, with musical score by Henry Purcell. $37.50 general; $10 students. Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave., South Amherst. 413 586-8742. info@arcadiaplayers.org.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet: Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. Concert and brunch reception. $30. Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke. wistariahurst.org.
Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra: Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Works of Offenbach, Liszt, Handel, others. $25 general; $15 youth and seniors. Belchertown High School, Belchertown. 733-0636 ext. 119.
Sunday Jazz: Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jazz on the RocksRob Desgres-guitar, Mark Dunlap-bass, Scott Paquette-drums Free. Cushman Market, 491 Pine St, Amherst. 413-549-0100. info@cushmanmarket.com.
Valley Light Opera presents: Ruddigore: Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton.
Blithe Spirit: Nov. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Eccentric medium conducts séance at home of novelist. Jealous first wife returns to haunt second wife who can’ t see her. Hilarity ensues. Free. Donations are appreciated. Griswold Theater/Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center/American International College, 1000 State Street, Springfield. 413-654-1486. frank.borrelli@aic.edu.
Tellabration! A Night of Storytelling Held Around the World: Nov. 20, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Valley storytellers and open mic tellers performs. All welcome. 180 Mill Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 203-5247 (Gail Herman).
They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!: Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Presented by Vermont Theatre Company. Side splitting Italian comedy highlights average person’s backlash against rising prices &an unfair class system $13 to $16. $16 general; $13 seniors and students. Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main St., Brattleboro.
Makers Market at The Parlor Room: Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Makers Market is an invitational craft show featuring contemporary, one-of-a-kind goods and gifts. Buy local, handmade, original art and crafts. Free. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St, Northampton. 413-341-3317. flora@signaturesounds.com.
Northampton Holiday Craft Fair: Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Smith Vocational High School, Northampton.
Snow Farm Seconds Sale: Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11-13, Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pottery, glass, clothing, wooden bowls, jewelry more. Plus cafe and blow your own glass ornament. $5 parking fee benefits scholarship fund. Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program, 5 Clary Road, Williamsburg. 413-268-3101. info@snowfarm-art.org.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: Nov. 22, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Hartford saxophonist Jovan Alexandre will be the guest soloist with the Green Street Trio. The concert set is followed by an open jazz jam session. Free. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St, Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com.
Kids Irish Dance / Ballet / Tap Classes: Nov. 23, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dance for ages 3+ in Florence in Irish Dance, Tap & Ballet at our brand new studio. Please contact us for class a schedule. First class is FREE! Free. Celtic Heels, 296 C Nonotuck Street, Florence. celticheels@gmail.com.
Archibald MacLeish Literary Group: Nov. 23, 4:30 p.m. Have you always wanted to read Ulysses by James Joyce? Join a group of curious & interested individuals to read/discuss this classic modernist novel Free. Greenfield Community College, 1 College Dr, Greenfield. 310-529-8908. michaeldoherty37@gmail.com.
The Annual Angry Johnny And The Killbillies “Thanks For Nothin Party”: Nov. 23, 9 p.m. Angry Johnny returns to the 13th Floor for the annual Thanks for NOTHING party. 13th Floor Music Lounge, 99 Main St, Florence. Promotorhead@yahoo.com.
Zack Danziger and Kate Nicolaou: Nov. 23, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Zack Danziger and Kate Nicoloau doing jazz, pop, rock, country, show tunes, and originals Free. Bertucci’s, 51 E Pleasant St, Amherst, Amherst. 4134542002. zack@zackdanziger.com.
Amherst Thanksgiving Community Meal: Nov. 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Amherst Survival Center hosts annual free meal. All welcome. Immanuel Lutheran Church, N. Pleasant St., Amherst. 549-3968.