Thursday, 31 Dance

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.

“Uncertain Distances”: 2 to 5 p.m. Dance artists Meredith Bove and Lailye Weidman in residence through June 2. Free. A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St., Northampton. 413-586-5553. lisathompson@apearts.org.

Literary Arts

Friday Morning Poets’ Reading: 6 p.m. The eight poets include Candace Curran, Pru Grand, Jeanne Lightfoot, Susie Patlove, Paula Sayword, Molly Scott, Patricia Smith and Anne Yeomans. With refreshments. Free. Greenfield Community Television, 393 Main St., Greenfield.

Music

Drop-in Traditional Music Sessions: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Moderate swingy pace. Adults and teens of all skill levels welcome. $5. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. fiddlewesternmass@gmail.com.

Greenfield Coop Concerts: 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Roland LaPierre, Joe Graveline and Nina Gross, and Pat & Tex with Avery & White. Free. Energy Park, 50 Miles St., Greenfield. pattex@crocker.com.

Kevin Keady and The Cattledrivers: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Four-piece band performs covers and Keady’s original songs. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.

Len Desrochers: 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

“Reanimate the Baystate”: Spanish for Hitchhiking, Arvilla: 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday. Always 3 bands, always $3. The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. rrobinson1980@gmail.com.

West End Blend: 8 p.m. West End Blend plays funk and soul, paying homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. $10 to $15. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Mile Twelve and Low Lily CD Release Concert: 7 p.m. Mile Twelve is a Boston-based bluegrass band. Low Lily is a string and vocal band that explores American folk music with traditional influences and modern inspiration. $12 in advance; $15 day of show. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton.

Theater

“I Am My Own Wife”: May 31, 7 p.m. May 31 and June 6-7 at 7 p.m.; June 1-2 and 8-9 at 8 p.m.; and June 3, 4 p.m. Pauline Productions presents a drama by Doug Wright. $18 to $22 in advance (www.brownpapertickets.com); $25 at door. Ashfield Congregational Church, Main Street, Ashfield. PaulineLive.com.

Film Screening: “Unrest” + Discussion for Healthcare Professionals: May 31, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Unrest” sheds light on the hidden lives of 1-2.5 million Americans disabled by ME/CFS a chronic, debilitating illness. Free. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Dakin Conference Room, 30 Locust St., Northampton. 617-471- 5559. Events@masscfids.org.

Friday, 1 Dance

“Uncertain Distances”: 8 to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.

Literary Arts

Pulp Poetry Slam and Music Open Mic: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Twice a month event has a poetry slam, poetry feature and music open mic. $5; free for ages 17 and under. Eastworks Room 160, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. pulppoetryslam@gmail.com. www.pulpslam.com.

Music

Amanda Shaw: 8 p.m. Shaw, a 27-year-old Louisiana fiddler, will perform with her band, the Cute Guys. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton.

The Bards: 7 to 11 p.m. Live Irish music. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com.

Jarv, Delgado:10 p.m. Local hip hop and rap artists. $5 in advance; $10 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Live Music on the Deck: 6 to 9 p.m. Check platformsportsgrill.com for the list of bands. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.

The Mary Jane Jones: 8 p.m. Swing and vintage soul sounds. $12 to $15. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.

Music Under The Grow Lights with Dan Daniels: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Original folk and bluegrass songs. Free. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-977-1538. art@susannawhite.com.

Old Flame with Added Color: 9:30 to 1 a.m. Free. Fitzwilly’s, 23 Main St., Northampton. 413-387-5795. honeypotsbuzz@gmail.com.

Party of 2: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Talented pop rock duo, Party of 2. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

Serious Play Fringe Fundraising Performance: 8 to 10 p.m. Serious Play presents three fundraising shows for exchange with Edinburgh Fringe Festival, featuring “The Red Guitar” and DO IT NOW: “Manual Override” $15 to $20. Hallie Flanagan Studio Theater, 122 Green St., Northampton. 413-588-7439. seriousplaytheatre@gmail.com.

The Sweetback Sisters with Eavesdrop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Country music from an alternate universe, with air-tight harmonies and blazing leads. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

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.

Winchendon Music Festival: 7 p.m. Featuring Andrew Arceci. Free. Old Centre Church, 10 Old Centre, Winchendon.

Theater

“Funktionlust”: 7 p.m. Northampton High School improv troupe performs. $5. Black Box Theater, Northampton High School, 380 Elm St., Northampton.

“I Am My Own Wife”: 8 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.

Festivals & Fairs

Strolling of the Heifers: 5 to 8:30 p.m. A weekend of family fun with the Strolling of the Heifers Parade, Street Fest, Slow Living Expo, cycling tour and more. Free. Downtown Brattleboro, 157 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-246-0982. info@strollingoftheheifers.com.

Famille de Cirque: 7 p.m. Enjoy aerials, acrobatics, juggling, dance, theater and more. $5. Winston Prouty Campus, 209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, Vt. 802-254-9780. communications@necenterforcircusarts.com.

Potpourri

Fundraiser for the Palestinian House of Friendship: 6 to 8 p.m. Slides of Palestine and the summer camp for children, Middle Eastern food and music. Free. Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St., Florence. 413-586-0215. bakerkg@comcast.net.

Nature Bingo: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Examine the natural world using field guides and a fun game. Free. Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 1150 West St. (Rte 116), Amherst. 413-253-2883. holyoke.range@state.ma.us.

Buckland Historical Society Program and Pie Social: 7 p.m. Peggy Hart will talk about the history of satinet mills, and Joanne Semanie will share her research into the Franklin Manufacturing Company for the Rowe Historical Society. $3 to $6. Buckland Public Hall, Upper Street, Buckland.

Saturday, 2 Dance

Hatchery Spring Dance Showcase: 8 to 10 p.m. SCDT’s dynamic teen dance company shares a bounty of dance from hip hop to ballet. $10 to $20. STUDIO4, 25 Main St., Fourth floor, Northampton. 413-695-1799. jenscdt@gmail.com.

“Uncertain Distances”: 8 to 9:30 p.m. See Thursday’s listing.

Music

AEIOUkes: 10 a.m, to noon. For uke enthusiasts of all levels and experiences. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.

AfterGlo: 8:30 p.m. Local rock ’n’ roll band. $5 in advance; $10 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Ain’t Got Time to Die: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Schola Nova concludes its 35th concert season with a program of sacred music. Free. Saint Anne Parish, 30 College St., Chicopee. 860-961-7827. Sjean_c@hotmail.com.

Animaterra Women’s Chorus Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. Recommended donation of $8 to $15; free for children under 10. Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Washington St., Keene, N.H. 603-721-9898. cmk2@aol.com.

Build The Airstream Benefit Concert: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fundraiser featuring The Problemaddicts, Soultree, The Medicinal Purpose, Pi Wrecks and Wiki Good. $10. The Deuce, 50 Conz St., Northampton. 413-387-5795. honeypotsbuzz@gmail.com.

The Healys: 7 to 11 p.m. Live Irish music. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com.

Heloise and the Savoir Faire: 9 to 11 p.m. The electro-pop singer Heloise and the Savoir Faire will perform. Hosted by Karen from HR. The Ashfield Lake House, 141 Buckland Road, Ashfield. lejugers@gmail.com.

Johnny Memphis Band: 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Music for dancing and singing, hand-claps and swinging. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.

The LaRK Jazz Trio: 6 to 8 p.m. Interesting and specific jazz standards and originals. Instruments include a tenor or alto sax, along with an upright bass and a guitar. Free. Bread Euphoria Bakery & Cafe, 206 Main St., Haydenville. 413-268-7757. hilaryemersonlay@gmail.com.

Live Music on the Deck: 6 to 9 p.m. See Friday’s listing.

Pat & Tex, Avery & White: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Part of the Ashfield Farmers Market. Ashfield Town Common, Main St., Ashfield.

Peace, Love, and Groove Party: An Evening of 1960s Fun: 7 to 10 p.m. Get decked out in your grooviest threads and come to the Pacific Lodge for an evening of 1960s fun. Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit the Amherst Historical Society and Museum. $50. Pacific Lodge, 99 Main St., Amherst. 413-256-0678. amhersthistory@gmail.com.

Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap: 7 to 10 p.m. Acoustic all-Beatles night. Performers invited to sign up to sing two Beatles songs. $5 to $10 recommended donation. Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst. 413-687-5002. paulkaplanmusic@gmail.com.

Taylor McCoy Trio: 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

Ukulele Strum Along: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your own ukelele or borrow one of ours; call 413-259-3096 to reserve an instrument. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 413-259-3223. ryanj@joneslibrary.org.

Wild Taxi: A Tribute to Cat Stevens & Harry Chapin: 7 p.m. Chapin drummer Howard Fields joins Satinwood. Hear favorites from Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton. www.satinwood.net.

Winchendon Music Festival: 7 p.m. Featuring Anne Azema. See Friday’s listing.

Comedy

“Mental with Benefits”: 6 to 8 p.m. “Mental with Benefits” promises to push some boundaries, make some people squirm, and cause people to think about who depression and suicide impact. $10. Amherst Middle School, 170 Chestnut St., Amherst. 413-341-0501. pvcsp.outreach@gmail.com.

Festivals & Fairs

Easthampton Flea Market: 8 a.m to 2 p.m. More than 30 vendors. Rain date of Sunday. Nonotuck Park, 1 Daley Field Road, Easthampton. 413-529-1440. parksandrec@easthampton.org.

Second Annual LGBTQ+ Berkshire Pride Festival: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Free. First Street Common, First Street, Pittsfield. 323-377-9678. jenn.wahr@gmail.com.

Strolling of the Heifers: 10 a.m. See Friday’s listing.

Thunder in the Valley Festival: Noon to 8 p.m. Bands, vendors , food trucks, breweries, wrestling and entertainment. $5 to $10. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St., Easthampton. 413-626-5417. stonecuttersma@yahoo.com.

WGBY Asparagus Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate all things local and agricultural with a farmers market of 100 vendors, food and craft beer, live bands, and PBS Kids games and characters. $5 recommended donation. Attendance at the Chef Spearit Lunch, a five-course outdoor dining experience featuring asparagus-themed dishes by top Pioneer Valley chefs and wines, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., costs $50. Hadley Town Common, Route 9 (Russell Street) and West Street, Hadley. 413-781-2801. goldmixon@wgby.org.

Potpourri

Western Mass Landscapes of Stephen Stimson Associates: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guided site visits by landscape architects of award-winning UMass Design Building and Pulaski Park. Tour starts at 10 a.m. Free. UMass Design Building, 551 North Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-549-3929. leelandj@gmail.com.

South Amherst Spring Supper: 5 p.m. Chicken salad, asparagus and strawberry shortcake. Seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. or take a meal to go from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. $7 to $15. South Congregational Church Amherst, 1066 South East St., South Amherst. 413-253-2977. ehnlucas@gmail.com.

Fish Printing: Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Turners Falls Fishway, 15 First St., Turners Falls. 800-859-2960. kim.noyes@firstlightpower.com.

Summit House Tour: 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 3 to 3:30 p.m. In 1851, a tiny hotel was built on Mount Holyoke. Join a guided tour of what has since become known as the Summit House at J.A. Skinner State Park. Free. Parking fee may apply. JA Skinner Park Summit House, 10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley. 413-596-0350. holyoke.range@state.ma.us.

Shays’ Rebellion Lecture: 2 p.m. Celebrate Pelham’s 275th by learning about Shays’ Rebellion from UMass Professor of History Leonard Richards, author of “Shays’ Rebellion: The American Revolution’s Final Battle.” Richards will highlight the role of Pelham residents in the famed controversy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at the museum next door, inaugurating the new interactive Conkey Tavern area where visitors can role-play historic tavern discussions and 18th-century Pelham life. Pelham Historical Complex, 376 Amherst Road, Pelham.

“Drag Out the Fabulous — Pride Edition”: 9 p.m. to midnight. Dance party and drag show, open to ages 18 and up. With performers Lance Mandible, Skylar Tyler, as well as DJ Glitterbear and emcee Lily DeValley. Tickets at eventbrite.com. 118 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vt.

“Racism and Climate Change: Is There a Connection?”: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. With speaker Tem Blessed. Free. Childcare available by emailing email@racialjusticerising.org. First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St., Greenfield.

Tag-Bake-Plant Sale and Car Wash: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tag sale items include used household items, books, toys and baby items. Homemade cookies, cupcakes, breads and pies will be available at the bake sale (plus lunch items). Plants include a large variety of perennials and houseplants. Proceeds support a summer mission trip to the United Methodist Economic Ministries in Salem, Maine. Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 North Maple St., Hadley.

13th Annual Family Fishing Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fishing equipment provided at Barton Cove Campground in Gill, fly lure tying and fly fishing casting demonstrations at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls, and fish printing at Turners Falls Dishway from noon to 2 p.m.

Sunday, 3 Dance

“The Bolshoi Ballet: The Flames of Paris”: 12:55 to 3:10 p.m. HD screening of a performance by the Bolshoi Ballet. $9 to $20. Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St., Amherst. amherstcinema.org.

Hatchery Spring Dance Showcase: 2 to 3:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.

Singles Dance: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Ages 40 and up. Floyd Patterson Band. Free if you sign up for email, otherwise $12. Castle of Knights Banquet Hall, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. 860-325-2022. cecilia@singlesdanceparty.com. www.singlesdanceparty.com.

Literary Arts

Poetry for Truth, Ancient and New: 3 to 5 p.m. Learn about ancestor poets, write poems, do simple movement meditation, connect with other truth-seekers. Advance registration required at: truthschool.org. Free. Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center, 100 Bigelow St., Holyoke. 413-320-3248. jeaalfs7@gmail.com.

“Mary Kelley: Her Life, Writings and Yankee Heritage”: 2 p.m. A slide show and talk by Genevieve Frasier about local writer and historian Mary Kelley. With refreshments. Free. Petersham Unitarian Church, 1 Common St., Petersham.

Music

Banish Misfortune, Traditional Irish Music: 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.

C Joynes, Raymond Morin and Wednesday Knudsen: 8 p.m. British folk guitar, ragtime and far-reaching improvisation from C Joynes (Cambridge, England), Raymond Morin (Pittsburgh) and Wednesday Knudsen (of Pigeons/Weeping Bong Band). $10. The Brick House Community Resource Center, 24 Third St., Turners Falls. 978-895-8457. northernroutesmusic@gmail.com.

Concerts on the Canal: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio: 3 p.m. Claude Bolling with Sue Kurian (flute), Meg Kelsey Wright (piano) and Lynn Lovell (bass). Free. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.

Da Camera Singers: 3 Centuries, 3 Masses: 3 p.m. Works by Ockeghem, Rheinberger, Vaughan Williams. Free. Saints James and Andrew Episcopal Church, 8 Church St., Greenfield. 413-626-1537. phunter070@gmail.com.

The Joe Belmont Experience with Evelyn Harris: 6 p.m. Veterans of the Northeast music scene playing jazz, funk, blues, jam and classics. Evelyn Harris returns as special guest. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Live Music on the Deck: 4 to 7 p.m. See Friday’s listing.

Love Found and Lost: Songs for Soprano: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Soprano Kristi Spicer and pianist Gregory Hayes present art songs of love, loss and springtime. Works by Ravel, Grieg, Quilter and Tchaikovsky. Free. Donations benefit the USNF piano restoration fund. The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, 220 Main St., Northampton. 413-584-1390. office@uunorthampton.org.

Mount Mineral Music Festival: 2 to 10 p.m. A full day of music, arts and culture. Live music: Shanti Starr & the Afro-Reggae All Stars, Ras Moon, MC LadyLee, Gaia Roots, EKKO, Mystic Eye and more. $10 to $20; free for children age 10 and under. Mount Mineral Music Fest, 8 Mount Mineral Road, Wendell. 413-695-8024. shanticreations@aol.com.

Ravenwood: 3 to 5 p.m. Ravenwood plays an acoustic blend of bluegrass and swing music, with songs of Grisman, Django/Grapelli and Clements. Originals and traditional tunes. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. doncalsyn@live.com.

Ain’t Got Time to Die: 3 to 4 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.

Singer-Songwriter Sunday: Austin James, Paris Smith, Matt Albertson: 7 p.m. Join the best in local singer-songwriters, folk musicians and acoustic musicians in the Pioneer Valley for an evening of music in The Wheelhouse. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

“Building Bridges Through Music: An Interfaith Concert”: 3 p.m. Mak’hela, the Jewish chorus of western Massachusetts, will conclude its 15th season. Refreshments to follow the concert. Donations welcome. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 29 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield.

Winchendon Music Festival: 7 p.m. Featuring John Arcaro & Band. See Friday’s listing.

Theater

“Industrious Angels: Female Inspirations”: 2 to 4 p.m. A lecture/demo by Ko Festival performer Laurie McCants, with excerpts from her solo show, “Industrious Angels.” Followed by a shadow puppet workshop. $5 to $15. Laurel Park Arts, 2 Laurel Park, Northampton. smatthews@hampshire.edu.

Multi-Arts Presents “Time Traveling Stories”: 1 to 2 p.m. Join Multi-Arts on a time traveling theatrical adventure. Discover Amherst’s exciting history in this untold story of the brave Angeline Palmer. Free. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. 413-687-2589.
maia@petrucha.com.

Comedy

Sunday Funday Comedy Open Mic: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Every Sunday. Hosted by Laura Fattaruso. Sign up starts at 7. Free. Bishop’s Lounge, 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. fattaruso@gmail.com.

Art

Polymer Clay Faces with Belinda Lyons Zucker: 2 to 4 p.m. $40 includes all your materials. Call or email to register. Salmon Falls Gallery, 1 Ashfield St., Unit 9, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-9833. salmonfalls@megaplanet.com.

Film

“Freedom Runners”: 2 to 4 p.m. A teacher in Tel Aviv establishes a running group for his students: African refugees whose families fled their homeland and now live in Israel. $4 to $8. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.

“Living While Dying”: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Uplifting documentary about facing mortality will be followed by small group conversations with members of the Cooley Dickinson hospice team. Free. Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St., Amherst. barbruth@comcast.net.

“Pre-Collider: Who is Mdou Moctar?”: 7 to 9 p.m. This docudrama stars musician Mdou Moctar, slated to play in Williamsburg on June 8. Free. Iconica Social Club, 1 Amber Lane, Northampton. 413-687-5584. worldmusiccollider@gmail.com.

Festivals & Fairs

Strolling of the Heifers: 8 a.m. See Friday’s listing.

Potpourri

“From Field to Food”: 1 to 2 p.m. Learn about soil, crops and GMOs in honor of dairy month. Free wagon ride farm tour. Part of Barstow’s Dairy Month Lecture Series. Free. Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery, 172 Hockanum Road, Hadley. 413-586-2142. info@barstowslongviewfarm.com.

Scavenger Hunt: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Suitable for adults and families with children, ages 6 and older. Free. Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 1150 West St. (Rte 116), Amherst. 413-253-2883. holyoke.range@state.ma.us.

Summit House Tour: 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 3 to 3:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listing.

Teddy Bear Tea: 2 to 4 p.m. Come for tea, refreshments and activities, including a reading by local author Jane Dyer. $20 to $35. Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. 413-588-5568. ebouvier@collaborative.org.

Monday, 4 Literary Arts

Voices for Resistance: A Celebration!: 7 p.m. Open mic. Featured reader is Martin Espada. Music by The Nields. Put your name in the hat at 6:45 to have a chance to read a four-minute piece. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org.

Music

Westhampton Community Sing: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring an instrument or a song to share if you wish. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org.

Comedy

“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.

Potpourri

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.

Tuesday, 5 Literary Arts

Northampton Poetry Presents Chrysanthemum Tran: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Northampton Poetry is excited to present WOWPS finalist and Pink Door Fellow, Chrysanthemum Tran. $3 to $4. The Deuce, 50 Conz St., Northampton. 413-586-3315. northamptonpoetry@gmail.com.

Writers Night Out: 7 to 9 p.m. Open mic. Put your name in the hat; reading begins at 7:15 p.m. Featured reader Joyce Hayden. Free. The Basement, 21 Center St., Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org.

Music

Drumming with Ellen Clegg: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Improv from 6 to 6:45 p.m., Rhythms and techniques from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. $65 for six weeks or $14 per drop in. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Elm St., Northampton. 413-824-8813. ellen@ellenclegg.com.

Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to10:30 p.m. Berkshires-based vocalist Wanda Houston 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.

Potpourri

Southampton Lego Club: 4 p.m. Last Lego Club of the school year. Free. Edwards Public Library, 30 East St., Southampton. 413-527-9480. jdouglass@cwmars.org.

Wednesday, 6 Dance

Creacion Latin Big Band: 7 p.m. Twenty-piece big band with Frances Rahaim plays salsa, cha cha, boogaloo, merengue, cumbia, son and bolero. Open dance floor. Every first and third Wednesday. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Literary Arts

Debra Jo Immergut: 7 p.m. Immergut presents her new novel “The Captives.” Broadside Bookshop, 247 Main St., Northampton. 413-586-4235. www.broadsidebooks.com.

Music

All Ages Open Mic Night with Host F. Alex Johnson: 7 to 10 p.m. Award-winning guitarist F. Alex Johnson hosts this weekly open mic featuring some of the best talent in the Pioneer Valley. Free. Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-584-2444. info@colorwaymusic.com.

Barbershop Quartet Performance by Shave and a Haircut: 7 to 8 p.m. Songs from the 1880s to the 1960s in four-part harmony. Doo-wop, jazz, familiar love songs, broadway and movie favorites, and barbershop classics. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1013. fkaufmann@forbeslibrary.org.

Jim Eagan and Dennis Avery: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guitar, vocals and dobro. Folk covers and originals. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.

Open Mic at The Harp: 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Harp Irish Pub, 163 Sunderland Road, North Amherst. dalereynolds@live.com.

Voice and Bass: 7 to 9 p.m. Vocalist/songwriter Pan Morigan performs with bassist Rudi Weeks. Roots music, originals and jazz. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke.

Watermelon Wednesdays Concert: Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Folk diva duo, Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, open the 19th season of Watermelon Wednesdays. West Whately Chapel, near intersection of Conway and Williamsburg roads, West Whately. 413-665-3741. paulnewlin@comcast.net.

Wednesday Tunes: 7 to 9 p.m. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.

Wheelhouse Karaoke: 8 p.m. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Potpourri

Deerfield BBQ: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Entertainment by Johnny and the Flashbacks. Free, but ticket required. South County Senior Center, 67 North Main St., South Deerfield. 413-665-9508.

Drop-in Art Buffet: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in anytime during the program. Materials provided. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-527-1031. slevine@ewmlibrary.org.

Westhampton Coffee ‘n’ Chat: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org.

Speaking with Skulls: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Examine the skulls of some of the animals who live in the Mount Holyoke Range. Suitable for all ages. In case of rain, meet in the Visitor Center. Free. Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 1500 West St., Amherst. 413-253-2883. holyoke.range@state.ma.us.

“400 Miles Down the Connecticut River”: 7 p.m. Slide show presentation by New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias. Focusing on his 400-mile kayak journey down the Connecticut River, which is chronicled in his book “River Days: Exploring the Connecticut River from Source to Sea.” Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-0124. www.brattleboromuseum.org.