Thursday, 5 Music
Chris Lomma at Fort Hill Brewery: 5 to 7 p.m. Chris Lomma plays the taproom at Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road in Eashampton. Free. 413-203-5754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
Kevin Parry Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts. Free. The Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com
Little Roots Music Thursdays: 4 to 4:45 p.m. Group singing, guitar, banjo, ukulele, drums, parachute, scarves, bells, dance and storytelling. Ages 3 months to 5 years. $15 to $18. $150 for 10 week session or $18 drop-in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 336-407-9074. littlerootsmusic@gmail.com
Luke Baillargeon: 6 to 8 p.m. Live Italian music in The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Free. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
The Superfantastic, Coolest, Remarkable After Holiday Holiday Show: 7 to 8:30 p.m. A tribute to the composers that help Generation Z de-stress. Seven talented young ladies sing show tunes and princess songs with holiday flair. Free. Westfield Womens Club, 28 Court St. 413-886-9191. badcat4@verizon.net
Friday, 6 Dance
Amherst International Folkdancing: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from Balkans, Middle East and eastern Europe. No partner needed. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. $3 to $10, sliding scale contribution. Amherst Center, Kellogg Street, Amherst. 413-549-6748.
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1220 Band: 7 to 11 p.m. Live band performing in The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Free. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
Jean-Paul Bourelly/William Hooker Duo: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares present an electric pairing of two musicians expanding the borders of jazz. $15. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. www.jazzshares.org or abbie@signaturesounds.com
Village Harmony: 7 p.m. $5 to $15 sliding scale. West Cummington Community Church, West Cummington. 802-426-3210.
Comedy
New Year 2017 at the Eastampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center: 1 to 3 p.m. Boston Comedian Mike Fahey. Put your troubles in 2016 pinatas and whack 2016 back. Refreshments and hilarity. $5. Easthampton COA, 19 Union St., Easthampton. 413-527-6151. kjensen@easthampton.org
Saturday, 7 Dance
Explore Your Dreams — 2017 Gala: 7 to 10 p.m. $35 adults, $20 students with identification. City Stage, 150 Bridge St., Springfield. 413-525-8810. info@dancewithadc.com
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Colorway performs at Warwick Town Hall: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Guitar pop rockers are January’s after-dinner dish at Warwick Arts Council’s winter music series. Come early for food, stay late to dance. $5 suggested donation. Kids get in free. Warwick Town Hall, 12 Athol Road. 978-544-0061. laurettecrane@verizon.net
The Darius Jones Trio: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares presents concert. $15. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. www.jazzshares.org or abbie@signaturesounds.com
The Healys: 7 to 11 p.m. Live Irish duo in The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Free. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
Leverett Community Chorus Annual Winter Concert: Songs of joy, social justice and love, 4 p.m. Snow date Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. $5. Leverett Elementary School, 85 Montague Road, Leverett. 413-548-9608. oddbits.gillian@gmail.com
Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap: 7 to 10 p.m. Guest singer and songwriter Dennis Caraher. Theme is “renewal.” Pay as much or little as you like. Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst. 413-687-5002. paulkaplanmusic@gmail.com
Fairs and Festivals
Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield. www.thebige.com
Sunday, 8 Dance
Brattleboro Contra Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Music by DownCellar with Rich Sbardella calling. Adults $10, college students $8, youth $5. 118 Elliot Street Space, 118 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vt. 518-561-2594. susan@quietdesigns.org
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Banish Misfortune: 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: 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
Polskie Koledy: Polish Christmas Carol Sing-Along: 2 p.m. Refreshments follow. St. Valentine’s Church, 127 King St., Northampton.
Wild Bill & the Flying Sparks at Fort Hill Brewery: 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 413-203-5754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
Fairs and Festivals
Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield. www.thebige.com
Monday, 9 Dance
Adult Irish Dance Class: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Irish step and Ceili classes at our new studio in Florence. First class is free. No dance experience required. Celtic Heels, 296 C Nonotuck St., Florence. celticheels@gmail.com
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Spirit of the Hills Community Chorus: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals Mondays. Jan. 9 through May 1. Concerts May 6 and 7. $150 for 16-week session; $75 students. Williamsburg Elementary School in Williamsburg. Contact Penny, 413-268-3828 or schultzp46@gmail.com
Tuesday, 10 Music
Beat Stress: Drumming with Ellen Clegg: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drum together while creating community. Every Tues 6:15 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal, 48 Elm St., Northampton. $12 to $16 sliding scale. No one turned away. www.ellenclegg.com. 413-824-8813. ellen@ellenclegg.com
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Hartford vocalist and guitarist Orice Jenkins will be the guest soloist with the Green Street Trio, followed by and open jazz jam session. Free. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com
Wednesday, 11 Music
Little Roots Music Wednesdays: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 months to 5 years. Music class with guitar, banjo, uke, drumming, rhythm sticks, parachute play, scarves, bells, movement, dance and storytelling. $15 to $18. $150 for 10 weeks or $18 drop in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Suite 111, Easthampton. 336-407-9074.
Theater
Young Shakespeare Players East present William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedie of Richard II.” 6 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 11 and 13 at 6 p.m.; Jan. 14 and 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Performed by actors ages 9 to 19. Free. No reservations required. All ages welcome. The Sloan Theater, Greenfield Community College, One College Dr., Greenfield. 802-258-7922. rubisuz@gmail.com
Fairs and Festivals
100th Anniversary Event — Antiques Appraisal: 5 to 8 p.m. Antique appraisal program, Tilton Library, 75 North Main St., South Deerfield.
