An Evening of Dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Keene State College Theatre and Dance Department showcases original modern dance works by students, faculty and guest artists. $6 to $10. Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College, 90 Wyman Way, Keene. 603-358-2168. boxoffice@keene.edu.
Scottish Country Dance Class: 7 to 9:30 p.m. $6 to $8. Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St., Florence. 413-527-3407. schmittcle@aol.com.
Poetry Reading: 5 p.m. Poet, essayist and naturalist Diane Ackerman will deliver her 2018 Enid Mark Lecture on poetry and contemporary book arts. Reception, book signing to follow. Free. Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall, 5 Chapin Drive, Northampton. 413-585-2973. ncalero@smith.edu.
Reading with Holly Wren Spaulding:
“W. E. B. Du Bois as a Writer”: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Selwyn Cudjoe will speak about W. E. B. Du Bois, in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library in Amherst. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-835-0870. gigi.barnhill@comcast.net.
“A Musical World Tour”:
Guest Artist Concert with Alan Kay: 7:30 p.m. Featuring Alan Kay, principal clarinetist of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
“Let’s Face the Music and Dance” with Skylarkz: 7 to 8 p.m. Skylarkz — comprised of Nick Kachulis on piano and vocalist Sarah Clay — presents a musical program of songs and stories from the Great American Songbook. Free. Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main St., Belchertown. 413-323-0417. smccormick@cwmars.org.
Palm featuring Taxidermists, Snowhaus, Hot Dirt: 8 p.m. Alternative rock, hard rock, math pop, posi-punk and experimental music. $15 advance, $18 day of show. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
JD McPherson: 8 p.m. JD McPherson and HiStyle Records present traditional rhythm and blues and rock ’n’ roll with fresh, exciting songwriting. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670.
Snackbeard: 7 p.m. Stories and songs by the valley’s newest singing pirate sensation. Celebrate school spring break with songs and salty snacks. Free. Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St., Easthampton. 413-527-6627. snackbeardthepirate@gmail.com.
Play Reading Series: “Hay, Read This!” by Jan Morris: Noon to 1 p.m. A one-woman musical/comedy/drama written, directed and performed by Smith College Ada Comstock scholar Jan Morris. Free. Theatre 100, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.
“TAR2F! An Irreverent Musical Comedy”: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Musical comedy by Jeff Olmsted adapted from Molière’s “Tartuffe.” $25 general, $20 students and seniors. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. silverthornetheater.org.
“True West”: 8 to 10 p.m. Ghost Light Theater presents Sam Shepard play. $12. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke.
kevinrt@kevinrt.com.
“Wayward Home”:
Arts Night: 5 to 9 p.m. GCC celebrates the arts. Join us for an evening of dance, music, theater and visual arts. Free. Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield. hwangl@gcc.mass.edu.
“Dine to Donate”: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. 10 percent of your bill will be donated to the ALS Association. A grill donated by Hadley Walmart, a five-step fertilization process donated by Pioneer Landscaping and more prizes will be available through a lottery. Texas Roadhouse, Hadley, 280 Russell St., Hadley. lindsey72487@hotmail.com.
An Evening of Music, Dance and Storytelling: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Performances by Tony Vacca, Onawumi Jean Moss, Kymberly Newberry and UMass dancers to celebrate the exhibit “5 Takes on African Art.” Free. University Museum and UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst.
Monadnock International Film Festival: 6:30 p.m. One-day pass, $40; tickets for a single show, $12.50. Colonial Theatre and Putnam Theatre, Main St., Keene, N.H. 603-522-7190. info@moniff.org.
UMass Earth Day Festival: 9 a.m. Student showcases, farmers market, permaculture demonstrations and more. Student Union lawn, UMass Amherst.
Quilling and Curling Workshop: Noon to 4:30 p.m. $5 to $18. Historic Deerfield History Workshop, 80 Old Main St., Deerfield. 413-775-7214. info@historic-deerfield.org.
East Coast Coloring Book Release:
The Thrill Mill Comedy Show: 7 to 10:30 p.m. John Perrotta (Bill Burr) headlines. Hosted by Kim Deshields. $15 to $20. 121 Club, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-557-8145. tlovett35@yahoo.com.
An Evening of Dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
Contra Dance:
Mount Holyoke College Student Dance Concert: 8 p.m. $3 to $5. Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, Studio Theater, 50 College St., Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley. 413-538-2848. mhcdance.reservations@gmail.com.
“The Ballad of Philip Andre”: 8 to 10 p.m. Explores the life and career of Mickey Rourke. Themes of aging, stardom and failure are examined through dance and film. $20. City Hall Auditorium, 536 Dwight St., Holyoke. noel@legiblebodies.com.
7 Women Writers Read: 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the writing group Women Writers will read excerpts of memoirs in progress. Free and open to the public. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6 South St., Ashfield. 413-475-0677. brownjaneroy@gmail.com.
“Liar’s Candle” Reading: 7 p.m. August Thomas, graduate of UMass Amherst, reads from her debut spy novel, “Liar’s Candle.” Free. Amherst Books, 8 Main St., Amherst. 212-698-2358. patrick.weir@simonandschuster.com.
Pulp Poetry Slam and Music Open Mic: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Twice a month, Pulp has a poetry slam, poetry feature and music open mic. $5; 17 and under get in free. Eastworks Room 160, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. pulppoetryslam@gmail.com.
David Bartley’s House Party: 7 to 9 p.m. David Bartley plays piano and sings blues and jazz. Musician friends are invited to bring their instrument, or voice, to join in. Free. Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-584-2444. dbartley123@gmail.com.
Flathead Rodeo: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free. The Harp Irish Pub, 163 Sunderland Road, Amherst.
Research in Music Series Lecture by Michael Buchler: 2:30 p.m. A talk by Michael Buchler, associate professor of music theory at Florida State University. Free. Fine Arts Center, Room 365, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
Lower Falls House Concert Series:
Music Under the Grow Lights with Nathan Livingston: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nate Livingston and the Madness, an original western Massachusetts art rock band, performs. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-977-1538. art@susannawhite.com.
Sedagive: 9:30 p.m. to midnight. A mix of country, blues, Beatles and folk covers and original songs. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.
The Skatalites with Dave Noonan’s Green Island: 8 p.m. The legendary Skatalites, formed in Jamaica in 1964, spawned ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and two-tone. $20 advance; $25 day of show. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Smith College Orchestra Spring Concert: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Performing “Aria” by Esmail, with music by Johannes Brahms and others. Free. Sweeney Concert Hall, 122 Green St., Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu.
Ukulele Jam: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Intermediate ukulele jam meets weekly. A few ukuleles available to borrow. Free. Goodwin Memorial Library, 50 Middle St., Hadley. 413-584-7451. luna.hadleylibrary@gmail.com.
The Worship Room Concert: 7:30 p.m. Gospel singer Vanessa Willis performs. Free, donations accepted. Edwards Church of Northampton, 297 Main St., Northampton. 413-584-5500. info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org.
The Capitol Steps: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Capitol Steps bring their new evening of political satire, music and comedy to town. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. 413-584-9032, ext. 105. boxoffice@aomtheatre.com.
“The Fairy Queen”: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Keene State College’s Music Department presents Purcell’s opera “The Fairy Queen,” based on Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” $5 to $10. Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College, 229 Main St., Keene, N.H. 603-358-2168. www.keene.edu/arts/redfern/.
“The Lily’s Revenge: A Flowergory Manifold”: 6:30 p.m. Multimedia extravaganza by performance artist Taylor Mac. $5 to $15. Curtain Theater, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. 413-545-2511, fineartscenter.com.
“Men On Boats”: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. True(ish) history of an 1869 expedition to chart the course of the Colorado River. $5 to $10. Theatre 14, Smith College, 122 Green St., Northampton. 413-585-3222. artsinfo@smith.edu.
“True West”: 8 to 10 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
“Wayward Home”:
Monadnock International Film Festival: 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
Healing The Earth: Mystical Arts of Tibet Sand Mandala Monks: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Painting with colored sand is one of the most exquisite of the tantric Buddhist arts. Over four days, millions of grains of sand are laid in place. Free. UMass Old Chapel, 144 Hicks Way, Amherst. 800-999-UMAS. facbox@umass.edu.
Circus Sketch Lab: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Circus sketch labs are a monthly figure drawing session held at SHOW Circus Studio for artists and circus performers of all levels. Family friendly. $5. SHOW Circus Studio, 150 Pleasant St., Suite 313, Easthampton. 413-230-0771. audrey@showcircusstudio.com.
Happy oOps: 1 to 3 p.m. Multimedia art event for children to learn through the acceptance of mistakes. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-885-2842.
An Evening of Dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
Mount Holyoke College Student Dance Concert: 8 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
“The Ballad of Philip Andre”: 8 to 10 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
Square Dance:
“Paths to Publishing”: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Discuss self-publishing, small and hybrid presses, corporate publishing and agents. Free. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org.
Quabbin Writers Salon Reading: 3 to 5 p.m. Quabbin Writers Salon will read from their recently published anthology, “Microbursts.” Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-262-0548. margam323@gmail.com.
Tim’s Used Books Poetry Series: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Polina Barskova will read poems. Reception, refreshments. Free. Tim’s Used Books, 90 King St., Northampton. 413-585-8585. timsusedfilms@gmail.com.
AEIOUkes: 10 a.m. to noon. This community ukulele club meets regularly to sing together and to improve playing. For ukulele enthusiasts of all levels and experiences. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Amherst College Chorus and Glee Club: 5 p.m. Joint concert featuring Forrest Pierce’s 2010 All-Night Vigil of “Rabi’a al-Adawiyya with cello, a Dedication,” with text by Emily Dickinson. Free. Buckley Recital Hall, 53 College St., Amherst. 413-542-2195. concerts@amherst.edu.
Brattleboro Pub Sing: 3 to 5 p.m. Pub songs, work songs, sea shanties, traditional, etc. Led by Tony Barrand and Amanda Witman. Free. McNeill’s Brewery, 90 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vt. brattleboropubsing@gmail.com.
Butterfly Swing Band: 7:15 to 10 p.m. Hot jazz for dancing and listening. Free. New England House, 254 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro, Vt. 802-345-3769. jolo143@gmail.com.
The Green Sisters:
Open Mic:
UMass Chamber Choir: 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Tony Thornton. Free. Grace Church, 14 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
UMass Marimba Bands and Ensembles: 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Thom Hannum. Free to $10. Bowker Auditorium, 100 Holdsworth Way, Amherst. 413-545-2511. music@music.umass.edu.
What Cheer? Brigade: 8 p.m. 20-piece brass band from Providence, R.I. $10 advance; $15 day of show. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Theater
“The *Annotated* Taming: Or, Out of the Saddle, Into the Dirt”: 7 to 9:30 p.m. A “new” play with a brand-new character — the radical annotator, The Librarian. Featuring a performance by western Massachusetts-based duo Old Flame. $10 to $25. Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton.
reallivetheatre@gmail.com.
“Laughter on the 23rd Floor”: 7:30 to 10 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
“Men On Boats”: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
“True West”: 8 to 10 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
A Night of Comedy: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Comedians, raffle prizes, baked goods and cash bar. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. $20. Recommended for adults only. Montague Elks Club, 1 Elks Ave., Turners Falls. 413-772-3330. sboisvert@vmgma.com.
Happier FAMILY Comedy Show:
3 to 4 p.m. Family-friendly improv comedy show. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. info@happiervalley.com.
Monadnock International Film Festival: 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
Saturdoozy!: 6 to 10 p.m. Children’s event, intended for those ages 7 and under, featuring a DJ, dancing, games, pingpong, arts and crafts, karaoke, face-painting, movies, pizza and snacks. $10 to $30. STUDIO4, 25 Main St., fourth floor, Northampton. 413-570-4491. jenscdt@gmail.com.
Amherst Dessert Crawl: 1 to 2 p.m. Enjoy 10 mini-desserts from 10 Amherst restaurants. A fun walking event through downtown Amherst. $10 for 10 desserts. Amherst Visitors Center, 35 South Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-658-5572. dmazor@readertoreader.org.
“Significant Play: Exploring the Possibilities of Human Connection and Gameplay”: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Using prompts written by curator Nicole Bearden, students design games which explore technology, emotion and human connection. Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center, 100 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.
Spring Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments and jazz music by Blue Moon. Free. Field Memorial Library, 1 Elm St., Conway. 413-522-5354. susyea@gmail.com.
Tree Planting: 9 a.m. to noon. Join the Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee for a Saturday tree plantings. Free. Downtown, Main Street, Amherst. 413-549-3722. wow@henrylappen.com.
Trivia Night: 7 p.m. Up to 10 per team. Benefits the Easthampton Scholarship Fund. Pulaski Club, 79 Maple St., Easthampton. 413-888-2070, 413-210-4100.
Fine Art, Soft Pastel Workshop:
“Music of Nature in New England”: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Vocal/piano concert inspired by poets. Free, donations accepted. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-549-1097.
kari@kestreltrust.org.
Amherst College Concert Choir: 1 p.m. Brunch concert. Free. Buckley Recital Hall, South Amherst College Drive, Amherst. 413-542-2195. concerts@amherst.edu.
Banish Misfortune: 5 to 8 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.
Concerts on the Canal with Mary Hubbell: 1 p.m. Mary Hubbell, soprano; Peter Shea, baritone; Monica Jakuc Leverett, piano. Free. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670.
Kirtan with Dave Russell: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call and response singing of simple Sanskrit chants. $12 to $20 suggested donation. The Yoga Sanctuary, Thornes Market, 150 Main St., Northampton. 413-374-0789. dave@daverussellkirtan.com.
Old Country Road concert: 2 to 4 p.m. Vintage country music from the 1950s and ’60s. Sponsored by Goshen COA and Mass Cultural Council. Free. Goshen Town Hall, 42 Main St., Goshen. 413-268-3316. regionalcoanews@gmail.com.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem Earth Day Concert: 4 to 6 p.m. Earth Day string band concert to benefit Whately’s Town Hall Fund. $10 to $25. Whately Congregational Church, 177 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately. 413-665-4638. info@whatelyhistorical.org.
whatelyhistorical.org.
Ukulele Strum Along: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up required to borrow a ukulele. Call 413-259-3096 to reserve an instrument. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3223.
ryanj@joneslibrary.org.
Chamber Winds in Bezanson: 7:30 p.m. The UMass Wind Ensemble closes out its 2017 to 2018 season with a collection of chamber pieces. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-545-2511. music@music.umass.edu.
UMass Women’s Choir and Opera Workshop: 2 p.m. Coordinated by Tony Thornton and Marjorie Melnick. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
“TAR2F!, An Irreverent Musical Comedy”: 3 to 5:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
Sunday Funday Comedy Open Mic: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open mic every Sunday at Bishop’s Lounge. Hosted by Laura Fattaruso. Sign-up starts at 7. Free. Ages 21 and older. Bishop’s Lounge, 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. fattaruso@gmail.com.
Monadnock International Film Festival: 2 to 6 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.
“Significant Play: Exploring the Possibilities of Human Connection and Gameplay”: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.
Monday 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.
Film Critic Ann Hornaday: “How to Watch Movies”: 4:30 p.m. Featuring Washington Post film critic and Smith College alumna Ann Hornaday. Free. Seelye Hall 201, 2 Seelye Drive, Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.
Poetry Discussion Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Every Monday, the group convenes to discuss the work of a particular poet. No prior reading or preparation required. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Music Mondays Cafe: 7 to 8 p.m. Music Mondays return to the Gaylord Library with a performance by the Berkshire Hills Music Academy’s Troupe. $5 to $10. Gaylord Memorial Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 413-250-3540. anzfam4@gmail.com.
UMass String Chamber Concert: 7:30 p.m. Coordinated by Elizabeth Chang. Free. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-577-2154. music@music.umass.edu.
“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. info@happiervalley.com.
“Significant Play: Exploring the Possibilities of Human Connection and Gameplay”: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.
Sunderland Playgroup: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drop-in playgroup for children up to age 5. Sunderland Elementary School, 1 Swampfield Drive, Sunderland. 413-665-1151.
Reading: 7:30 p.m. Smith College Poetry Center closes its 20th season with readings of favorite poems by a dozen Smith College community members. Free. Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall, 5 Chapin Drive, Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. New York City-based saxophonist Tim Armacost will be the guest soloist with the Green Street Trio. Followed by an open jazz jam session. $5. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com.
“Earth Day Dreams: Close Encounters with Climate Change”: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Displays, presentations, videos and plays presented by the Greenfield High School Drama Club and friends. Refreshments. Free. Greenfield High School, 21 Barr Ave., Greenfield. 206-234-9146. jcmaher@aol.com.
Comedy in the Wheelhouse: 8 p.m. A showcase of the valley’s best comedic talent with host Jon Ross. Free. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Pokemon Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Come share your love of all things Pokemon with other enthusiasts. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. ehampton@cwmars.org.
“Significant Play: Exploring the Possibilities of Human Connection and Gameplay”: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.
Teen Poetry Night: 5 to 7 p.m. Read your own work or poems by your favorite poet(s). Activities like making “found poetry” and decorating “poem cookies.” Free, pizza included. Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. 413-253-0657. library.pelham@gmail.com.
Reading with Laura Rodley: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The author of “Counter Point” will read, answer questions. Free. Boswell’s Books, 10 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9362. boswellbuzz@gmail.com.
Gamelan Spring Concert: 8 p.m. Maho A. Ishiguro, director, with Darsono Hadiraharjo, artist-in-residence at Bates College and Tufts University. Free. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall, 144 Green St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.
Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Harp Irish Pub, 163 Sunderland Road, North Amherst. dalereynolds@live.com.
Wheelhouse Karaoke: 8 p.m. Come sing your favorite classics. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Williams Chinese Music Ensemble — “A Moonlit River in Spring”:
Drop-in Chess: 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in for part or all of these 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.
Paint ’N Sip — Art Instruction by Andrea Newland: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Get an art lesson while enjoying a glass (or two) of wine. Instruction by Andrea “Onge” Newland, Hawks & Reed’s artist of the month. Free. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.