“Bone and Seed: Nurturant Truths in 5 Voices”: 9 a.m. to noon. Two wisdom circles based on the writings of five visionary women. Dialogue, reflection, ritual and creative expression. Sliding scale. Florence Civic Center and First Churches, 140 Pine St., Studio 1, Florence and 129 Main St., Northampton. 413-348-2385. artandsoul.wm@gmail.com.
“Queer Faith”: 7 to 8:30 p.m. An intimate night out exploring the center and edges of our queer experiences. $10. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. 413-341-3317. info@signaturesounds.com.
Contra Dance:
Pat & Tex LaMountain:
“Tears of Laughter”: A Fundraiser for Northampton High School Performing Arts: 7 to 9 p.m. Continues March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 5 p.m. “The Hedda Variations,” an original adaptation of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, with improv comedy. $5 to $20. Tickets at door. Northampton High School Auditorium, 380 Elm St., Northampton.
“Wonder Woman! The Untold Story of American Superheroines”: 7 p.m. Documentary screening and discussion with Erica Scharrer. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst.
Arts Night Plus: 1 to 7 p.m. Continues March 16, 17 and 18. Gallery A3 will feature paintings by Nancy Meager and Margaret Jean Taylor. Free. Gallery A3, 28 Amity St. 1D, Amherst. 413-256-4250. a3.gallerya3@gmail.com.
The Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival Opening Reception and Film Screening: 6 to 9 p.m. $8 to $15. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-739-4715 x329. info@pvjff.org.
Easthampton Adult Game Night: 6 to 10 p.m. Play corn hole, chess, giant Jenga, Gaga ball or bring a game of your own. Free. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-977-1538. art@susannawhite.com.
Westhampton Scrabble: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Continues March 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org.
Mindful Art Journaling: 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Practice being in the flow with mindful and creative/art journaling. Sessions start with a short meditation. Bring your journal and art supplies. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Pulp Poetry Slam & Music Open Mic: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Pulp Slam makes space for honest, breathtaking poets and musicians. $5. Free for ages 17 and under. Eastworks Room 160, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. pulppoetryslam@gmail.com.
Third Friday Open Prose and Poetry: 7 p.m. Potluck refreshments, accessible. Free. Arms Library, Main St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-0306. susiepatlove@yahoo.com.
Amherst Survival Center Noon Concert:
Christopher John Acoustics: 6 to 10 p.m. Pulaski Club, 79 Maple St., Easthampton.
Deadgrass: 8 to 11 p.m. Matt Turk and Grammy award winner C Lanzbom have joined forces to form Deadgrass, an acoustic band that celebrates the music of Jerry Garcia. $12 to $15. The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. 802-579-9960. stonechurchvt@gmail.com.
Ukulele Jam: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Intermediate ukulele jam meets weekly. Free. Ukuleles available to borrow. Goodwin Memorial Library, 50 Middle St., Hadley. 413-584-7451. luna.hadleylibrary@gmail.com.
Rising of the Moon:
Irish Music:
Phenomena 256:
“Curtains”: 7 p.m. Continues March 17 at 7 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. A musical comedy whodunit presented by Hampshire Regional High School. $10 to $15. Hampshire Regional High School, 19 Stage Road, Westhampton. 413-437-5649. hrhtickets@gmail.com.
“Godspell”: 7 to 9 p.m. Continues March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. The Four Rivers Drama Club presents musica based on the gospel of Matthew. $10 to $12. Advance tickets sold at Four Rivers and World Eye Books. The Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. lplath@fourriverscharter.org.
“Little Shop of Horrors“: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Continues March 17 at 7 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. $5 to $10. Mohawk Trail Regional School, 26 Ashfield Road (Rte 112), Buckland. 413-625-9811. mlarocque@mohawkschools.org.
“The Wizard of Oz”: 7 to 10 p.m. Continues March 17 at 7 p.m. and March 18 at 3 p.m. Second annual Frontier Regional School musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” $7 to $10. Frontier Regional School, 113 N. Main St., South Deerfield. 413-834-8730. david.peck@frsu38.org.
“My Mexican Shiva” Screening:
High Mud Comedy Fest with Mike Birbiglia: 8 p.m. Continues March 17. Mike Birbiglia headlines MASS MoCA’s High Mud Comedy Festival, the museum’s annual mud season yuk-fest. $20 to $75. MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams. 413-662-2111. info@massmoca.org.
27th Annual Women’s Film Festival: 6 to 9:30 p.m.Featuring films from every genre, created by women and about women, for everyone. Through March 25. $8 to $10. New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro. 802-257-7364. development@womensfreedomcenter.net.
“Creating a CrackerJack Team Through Laughter”:
“The Young Choreographers Showcase”: 7 to 8:30 p.m. A unique showcase featuring original pieces both choreographed and performed by MoCo Arts students. $10. MoCo Arts Black Box Theatre, 76 Railroad St., Keene, N.H. 603-357-2100. info@moco.org.
“Saturdoozy!”: 6 to 10 p.m. For children ages 7 and up. DJ, dancing, games, table tennis, arts and crafts, karaoke, face-painting, movies, pizza and snacks. $10 to $30. STUDIO4, 25 Main St., 4th Floor, Northampton. 413-570-4491. jenscdt@gmail.com.
St. Patrick’s Dance: 8 p.m. Music by The Ashboys, the dynamic duo of Gary Girouard and Bruce Wahler. Their song list includes everything from country rock, new wave, ska, British pop and blues. $3. Wheelerville Community Club, 698 East Main St., Orange. 978-544-3960. wheelervillecc@gmail.com.
Peaceable Village Family Play Dance: 3 to 5 p.m. Su Eaton of Peaceable Village facilitates a family play dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 617-623-3521. art@susannawhite.com.
Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club:
Book Discussion of “The Secret History of Wonder Woman“: 2 to 3 p.m. A Jones Library librarian and Dr. Laura Lovett lead a discussion on “The Secret History of Woman Woman” as well as some hands-on history. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org.
AEIOUkes: 10 a.m. to noon. A community ukulele club who meets regularly. For uke enthusiasts of all levels and experience. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Brattleboro Pub Sing: 3 to 5 p.m. Pub songs, work songs, sea shanties, traditional, etcetera. Led by Tony Barrand and Amanda Witman. Free. McNeill’s Brewery, 90 Elliot St., Brattleboro. brattleboropubsing@gmail.com.
Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon: 1 to 3 p.m. Family friendly luncheon with a buffet, Irish dance performance, games and prizes. $10. Order tickets by email. Meadows Cafe & Grill, 398 Deerfield St., Greenfield. 413-475-3353. celticheels@gmail.com.
Children’s Music Series: 10:30 a.m. Roger Tincknell presents “Children’s Songs and Singing Games.” Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3091. kids@joneslibrary.org,
“Gundy Rides Again” with “The Magic Carpet Band”: 7 to 9 Free. The Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence.
“Rally for Real Democracy”: 1 to 3 p.m. Urging a no vote on March 27. Music by the Doug Hewitt Group, Free. Amherst Common, 1 South Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-297-1075. carolgray_2000@yahoo.com.
Sam Gleaves & Tyler Hughes: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Appalachian duo performs. $10 to $25. Sliding scale. Mount Toby Friends Meeting, 194 Long Plain Road (Route 63), Leverett. 413-336-2589. musicofthepeople@gmail.com.
St. Patrick’s Day with Boston Blackthorne: 6 to 10 p.m. One of New England’s premiere Celtic bands, playing traditional and original Irish jigs. Free. Platform Sports Bar, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton.
The Tommy Filiault Band:
Travis LeDoyt:
Happier Family Comedy Show: 3 to 4 p.m. Family friendly improv comedy show for children ages 5 to 12 and their adults. $5 to $10. Free for children 4 and under. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 W Bay Road, Amherst. info@happiervalley.com.
Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Women: Rise Again: 7:30 p.m. A reprise of their 1916 Rising Commemoration Concert — an encore performance in song, narrative and video. $15 in advance; $18 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Racial Justice Rising Potluck:
Northampton Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged. Free-will offering.. Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence. 413-584-1325.
Wilderness Scouts: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For boys and girls ages 10 and up. Preteens and teens learn the skills to be confident and comfortable outside. $55 to $70. Sliding scale. Greenhill Center for Outdoor Activities, Route 116, Conway. 413-340-1161. frank@earthworkprograms.com.
Rally for Real Democracy:
Community Family Dance: 3 to 5 p.m. Caller Peter Amidon with Cedar Stanistreet and Mary Alice Amidon. Potluck snacks. The Common School, 521 South Pleasant St., Amherst. lindapiano@gmail.com.
Danse Café: 4 to 6 p.m. French and Breton music party. Hors d’oeuvres, potluck. $7 to $12. Polish American Citizens Club, 46 South Main St., South Deerfield. 413-548-9330. cynthia@crocker.com.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day:
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.
Eli Catlin: 3 to 6 p.m. Melding blues, folk, country and American primitive styles. Free. New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. khalif@laudable.productions.
Kirtan with Dave Russell: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call and response singing of simple Sanskrit chants from gentle to totally rocking. $12 to $20 requested donation but not required. The Yoga Sanctuary, Thornes Market, 150 Main St., Northampton. 413-374-0789. dave@daverussellkirtan.com.
Vocal Voyagers: 5 to 7 p.m. Using basic improvisation to build a layered group sound. $10 to $15. Sliding scale. Florence Community Center, Creative Resonance Studio, 140 Pine St., Studio 1, Florence. 831-454-6342. musicglenn@yahoo.com.
Space Camp:
Mama Mia Sing-Along: 7 to 9 p.m. A special screening of the movie-musical “Mama Mia!” with on-screen lyrics. Come dressed as your favorite character and sing-along $8. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. academyofmusictheatre.com. boxoffice@aomtheatre.com.
Teen Film Screening: 2 to 5 p.m. Free movie showing for teens and their families. Part of a series of superhero movies shown every Sunday afternoon in March. Titles will be PG-13 Free. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. (413) 587-1500. shertel-fernandez@cwmars.org.
Easthampton Ham Shoot: 1 p.m. Ham shoot and 50/50 raffle to benefit the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. $20 includes lunch and one ham shoot hand. Additional shoots $5. American Legion Post 224, Easthampton. 413-330-2216 or 413-330-2117.
PJ Pals Presents Afikoman Madness: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Play games and create afikoman pouches to take home. Ages 3 to 5 and their adults. $5 suggested donation. Lander Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St, Northampton. 413-584-6622. ameltzer@landergrinspoon.org.
English Country Dance: 7 p.m. Social dances from the 17th to 21st centuries danced to live music. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. Please wear soft-soled shoes. $7 to $10. Munson Library, 1046 Southeast St., Amherst. amherstcd.org.
Poetry Discussion Group: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No prior reading or preparation required. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Amherst Jazz Orchestra: 7:30 to 10 p.m. With vocalist Ethel Lee. Free. Union Station Grand Ballroom, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-253-1607. info@amherstjazzorchestra.com.
“We Made a Thing: A Tiny Audience Show”: 9 to 9:45 p.m. Weekly casual “tiny audience” improv show featuring Pam Victor and Scott Braidman. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-658-4615. info@happiervalley.com.
Movie Monday: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Cult and classic movies, TV and concert footage. Free. The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. 802-579-9960. siriusfunster@gmail.com.
Mental Illness/Addictions Support Group: 5:30 to 7 p.m. A support group for families of people living with mental illness and substance abuse. $5 to $25. Donations appreciated. Bay State Medical Practices Conference Room, 325-B King St., Northampton. 413-320-7939. bbradleygilbert@gmail.com.
Mornings on the Farm: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Weekly program guides children up to age 4 through the wonders of life on a farm. $10 to $20. Red Gate Farm, 4 Norman Road, Ashfield. 413-625-9503. jake@redgatefarm.org.
Sunderland Playgroup: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drop-in playgroup for children up to 5. Sunderland Elementary School, 1 Swampfield Drive, Sunderland. 413-665-1151.
Whole Body Fitness Class:
“Meet Me at the Clark”:
Attention and Learning in Infants:
“Beyond Filmsplaining”:
Night Club 2 Step, Foxtrot, West Coast Swing: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Two classes on each style. No experience is required and you don’t need to bring a partner. $75 for 6 classes. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust St., Northampton. 413-587-1414 ext. 3530. ltiley@smithtec.org.
National Poetry Slam Qualifier: 8 to 11 p.m. $3 to $4. The Deuce, 50 Conz St., Northampton. tarajean@gmail.com.
Third Tuesday Word:
The Young Irelanders: 7 p.m. Experience Ireland’s traditions in music, song and dance. $25 in advance; $45 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. New York City-based saxophonists Peter and Will Anderson will be the guest soloists with the Green Street Trio followed by an open jazz jam session. $5. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com.
UMass Faculty Concert: “Voices of a New World”: 7:30 p.m. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, soprano, and Seth Keeton, bass-baritone, with Nadine Shank and Laura Bolton, piano, and Karl Knapp, cello. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass, Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
Air Play: 7 p.m. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and a gigantic snow globe. $10 to $50. UMass Fine Arts Center, 141 Presidents Drive, Amherst. 545-2511. facbox@umass.edu.
“How Did We Get Here?”:
French Film Festival: 7 to 9 p.m. “Being 17” (2016). Continues with “Latest News from the Cosmos” on March 21 at 7 p.m. Set in the Pyrenees Mountains, a coming out movie that explores the confusion of two high schoolers. English subtitles. Free. Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke. sabinecharton@hotmail.com.
Potpourri
Labyrinth Walk: 7 to 8:30 p.m. A meditative practice for clarity, peace and healing. Free. Edwards Church, 297 Main St., Northampton. 413-584-5500. info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org.
Hadley Shepherd’s Pie Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. Homemade shepherd’s pie, peas, caramelized carrots and key lime pie bars. $8 to $16. Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, 172 Hockanum Road, Hadley. 413-586-2142. info@barstowslongviewfarm.com.
Kids’ Yoga:
OCD and Related Disorders:
Marty Ehrlich: 7:30 p.m. Presented by Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares. $15. Music & Dance Recital Hall, Hampshire College, Amherst. jazzshares.org.
Music for Little Ones: 10 to 11 a.m. Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Pops Hooten for musical fun. Free. Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main St., Belchertown. 413-323-0417. smccormick@cwmars.org.
Music in the Noon Hour: 12:30 to 1 p.m. The Smith College Chamber Singers present repertoire from their recent tour in Chile. Jonathan Hirsh and Amanda Huntleigh, conductors. Free. Sweeney Concert Hall, 144 Green St., Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Open Mic at The Harp: 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Harp Irish Pub, 163 Sunderland Road, North Amherst. dalereynolds@live.com.
UMass Guest Artist: Abbie Conant: 7:30 p.m. The UMass Department of Music and Dance presents Abbie Conant in her one-woman music theater show, “Aletheia.” Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst. 413-577-2154. mlonghi@umass.edu.
Infants of the Spring:
Forbes Film Club: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Forbes Film Club presents a screening of “Harvey” starring James Stewart as a whimsical man with an invisible rabbit for a best friend. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
25th Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free. UMass Amherst Flavin Family Auditorium (SOM 137), 121 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-545-2341. shimpach@umass.edu.
Potpourri
Baby Time with Moira: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Lively music and movement, as well as collaborative play, to strengthen the parent/child bond. For children up to 15 months old. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. ehampton@cwmars.org.
Kids’ Storytime Yoga: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. A free six-session series for children ages 6 to 12. Space is limited. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1010. sjohnson@forbeslibrary.org.
Drop-in Chess: 1 to 3 p.m. Casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Homeschool Halfdays: 9 a.m. to noon. A weekly, hands-on, learning-through-farming experience. $20 per half day, $200 full session. Red Gate Farm, 4 Norman Road, Ashfield. 413-625-9503. jake@redgatefarm.org.
Dancing in Damascus: