THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: The Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest,” which will be performed at 6 p.m each day at the Living Memorial Park in Brattleboro, Vt.
THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: The Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest,” which will be performed at 6 p.m each day at the Living Memorial Park in Brattleboro, Vt. Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Thursday, 28 Art

Peter Smolenski Exhibit Opening/Performance: 1 to 6 p.m. Peter Smolenski performs his guitar synthesizer composition to tiny his 36 foot watercolor. Free. New England Visionary Artists Museum, 518 Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-588-4337. artists@anchorhouseartists.org.

Literary Arts

Talk with Author Yvonne Daley: 6 p.m. Vermont journalist and author Yvonne Daley discusses her new book, “Going up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks, and Radicals Moved to Vermont.” Free. Everyone’s Books, 25 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-254-8160. everyonesbks@gmail.com.

Music

A Natural Concert Band: 6 to 7:30 p.m. A Natural Concert Band is a 45-member group of professional musicians and music instructors who gather every summer to perform. Free. Helen E. James School (if rain, will be held at First Congregation Church of Williamsburg), 16 Main St., Williamsburg. 413-320-7937. Wenpep79@gmail.com.

Children of the Falls: 6 to 10 p.m. Join us on the patio for an evening of classic rock hits performed by Children of the Falls. All ages; free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

Dance Night!/Trailer Park/Beige/The Johnny Memphis Band: 8 to 11 p.m. $8 to $10. The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-579-9960. leslie@stonechurchvt.com.

Drop-in Traditional Music Sessions: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friendly traditional music sessions. Adults and teens of all skill levels welcome. $5, pay at the door. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. fiddlewesternmass@gmail.com.

Eric Lee Album Release Party: 7 p.m. Eric Lee releases his new full-length album, “Heartache Town,” with a powerhouse band at the Brass Cat, Easthampton’s esteemed public house. $15. The Brass Cat, 65 Cottage St., Easthampton. kara@priamusicmarketing.com.

Greenfield Co-op Concerts: 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Larry LeBlanc, Small Change, Katie Clarke and Larry LeBlanc. Free. Energy Park, 50 Miles St., Greenfield. pattex@crocker.com.

Hillary Chase: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Soulful singer/songwriter.Christa Speroni opens the show. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.

Tom Petty Tribute Night: 8:30 p.m. Local musicians (Daniel Hales, Adam Dunetz, The Big Why and more) pay tribute to Tom Petty while raising money for Habitat for Humanity. $5 to $35, donations encouraged. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Young Artists Program: 8 to 10 p.m. New works by Young Artists Program composers, plus works by Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, Cage, Mendelssohn and Schubert. General admission, $10; seniors, $9; students, $5. The Big Barn, 49 Main St., Putney, Vt. 802-387-6637. fiona@yellowbarn.org.

Theatre

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, directed by Hannah Simms. Adults, $15; students/seniors, $10; children, $7. The Arthur F. Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, 650 East Pleasant St., Amherst. hampshire.shakespeare.company@gmail.com. www.hampshireshakespeare.com.

Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest”: 6 p.m. Vermont Theatre Company is proud to present its 29th annual Shakespeare in the Park production, directed by James Gelter. Audiences are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the performances. $5. Living Memorial Park, Memorial Park Drive, Brattleboro, Vt. www.vermonttheatrecompany.org.

Festivals & Fairs

DownStreet Art: 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Main Street, 51 Main St., North Adams. 413-662-5253. michelle.daly@mcla.edu.

Full Moon Fete: 10 a.m. to noon. A mixed-media art party celebrating the lore, beauty and power of the full moon. Sliding scale donation, $10 to 30. The Nest at First Churches, 11 Center St., second floor (not accessible), Northampton. 413-348-2385. artandsoul.wm@gmail.com.

Potpourri

Talk on the Women’s Suffrage Movement: 7 p.m. The Historical Society of Cheshire County will host a talk by retired Southern Connecticut State University professor, Kenneth Florey, on the women’s suffrage movement through its memorabilia. The suffragists made use of buttons, sashes, sheet music, postcards, china etc. to convey its suffrage message. The women’s suffrage movement started in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention. Free. Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main St., Keene, N.H. 603-352-1895. hsccnh.org

Friday, 29 Dance

Amherst International Folkdancing: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe. No partner needed. See www.amherstfolkdancing.org for location. $3 to $10, sliding scale contribution. Town Center, Amherst. 413-549-6748. eva@amherstfolkdancing.org.

Dance Party with DJ Miami Hypez: 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dance the night away every Friday and Saturday night with DJ Miami Hypez. Free. Platform Sports Grill, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.

Learn to Contra Dance: 7 to 11 p.m. David Kaynor teaches and calls to music by the Guiding Star Contra Dance Ensemble. Beginners are encouraged to come between 7 and 8; regular dance begins at 8. No partner needed. $10 suggested donation. Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St. davidkaynor@me.com.

Music

Cathy and Jeff: 6 to 10 p.m. Join us on the patio for an intimate evening of classic rock and pop covers with Cathy and Jeff. 6 to 10 pm. All ages; free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

Charles Berthoud: 9:30 p.m. to midnight. One of the most exciting and versatile new picolo bass players on the world stage. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.

Dub Apocalypse: 9 p.m. Instrumental dub reggae band has created their own unique sound. $8 to $12. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St. Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

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

CA Jones: 6 to 9 p.m. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton.

Natraj: 7:30 p.m. World music/jazz fusion. $15, general; $10, ages 13-17; under 13, free. 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem. 1794meetinghouse.org.

Orange Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Conductor Stephanie Parker has chosen a program featuring several new selections. Refreshments will be available for purchase at concession stand. Free. Bandstand in Butterfield Park, East River Street in Orange. 978-413-6867.

The Van Burens with The Youngest Sun: 8 to 11 p.m. $10 to $12. The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-579-9960. leslie@stonechurchvt.com.

Pan Morigan and Rudi Weeks: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Original songs and bent roots tunes in three languages. Plus, spoken word by author, Andrea Hairston. $6 suggested donation. Iconica Social Club, 2 Amber Lane, Northampton.

Watermelon Wednesdays Concerts: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Progressive bluegrass banjo legend Alison Brown and her quartet play Watermelon Wednesdays during a special Friday showcase. $25. West Whately Chapel, near intersection of Conway and Williamsburg Roads, West Whately. 413-665-3741. paulnewlin@comcast.net. www.watermelonwednesdays.com

Young Artists Program Concert: 8 to 10 p.m. New works by YAP composers, plus works by Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, Cage, Mendelssohn and Schubert. General admission, $10; seniors, $9; students, $5. The Big Barn, 49 Main St., Putney, Vt. 802-387-6637. fiona@yellowbarn.org.

Theatre

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. See Thursday listing.

“The Road to Mecca”: 7:30 p.m. Silverthorne Theatre presents Athol Fugard drama. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-768-7514.

Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest”: 6 p.m. See Thursday listing.

Festivals & Fairs

Friday Art Wind Down: 2 to 5 p.m. Art making space with a large and eclectic variety of materials available for use. $10 to $30. The Nest at First Churches, 11 Center St., second floor (not accessible), Northampton. 413-348-2385. artandsoul.wm@gmail.com.

Saturday, 30 Dance

Dance Party with DJ Miami Hypez: 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dance the night away every Friday and Saturday night with DJ Miami Hypez. Free. Platform Sports Grill, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.

Quantum Dance Collective and DC2 Dance Present: “A Tale of Two Cities”: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Two dance companies performing together to explore human connection, the environment and the space we inhabit. $15, online; $20, door; $10, students. The Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls.

Literary Arts

Literary Spotlight: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Local authors share stories about their recently published books, and introduce what’s new in their world of writing. Refreshments and raffle for all. Free. Springfield Central Library, 220 State St., Springfield. 413-263-6828, ext. 221. mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org.

Music

Mohawk Trail Concerts: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Adaskin String Trio with Sally Pinkas, piano; Thomas Gallant, oboe. Including quartets by Martinu, Mozart, Bridge and quintet by Dubois. $20, children under 16 enter free with an adult. The Federated Church, 175 Main St., Charlemont. 413-625-9511. info@mohawktrailconcerts.org.

Aidan O’Brien and Friends: 6 to 10 p.m. Join us on the patio for an intimate performance by up-and-coming singer-songwriter and guitarist, Aidan O’Brien. All ages; free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.

Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio: 8 p.m. $20 advance; $25 at the door. 18 and older. Doors at 7. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670.,

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

Jimmy Just Quit Summer Bash: 9 p.m. New England’s powerhouse cover band. $5. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Orlen & Gabriel: 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Bread Euphoria Bakery & Cafe, 206 Main St., Haydenville. 413-268-7757. hilaryemersonlay@gmail.com.

The Paradise Rhythm Shoes: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Join the five original members of The Paradise Rhythm Shoes for a dance party. Free. VFW Post, 18 Meadow St., Florence.

Tommy Whalen and Rudi Duo: 6 to 9 p.m. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton.

Zydeco Connection: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Lil Cyn on accordion; Eileen Almeida on rubboard and lead vocals; Mike Rose on drums; and Dave LeBlanc on bass. Full bar and pizza by the slice. No cover. Deja Brew, 57A Lockes Village Road, Wendell. 978-544-2739

Theatre

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. See Thursday listing.

Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest”: 6 p.m. See Thursday listing.

Festivals & Fairs

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: From Hearth to Table: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the use of herbs in cooking. $5 to $18, included with admission to the museum. Historic Deerfield, 84 Old Main St., Deerfield. 413-775-7214.

Potpourri

Amherst Garden Tour — Old Lands, New Gardens: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tour of six extraordinary Amherst-area private gardens. $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Amherst History Museum, 67 Amity St., Amherst. 413-256-0678. info@amhersthistory.org.

Hawley Summer Tour: 10 a.m. Self-guided tour of colorful gardens in East and West Hawley, with paintings of Hawley over the years presented in one of our antique churches, quilts created by Hawleyites in our other antique church and demonstrations. A luncheon in the gardens of the Poudriers in East Hawley will be served between noon and 1:30, with the East Hawley sites open from 1:30 to 4. The tour, $10; luncheon is an additional $12. Rain or shine. Call 339-5347 for tickets, maps and additional information.

Summit House Tour: 11 a.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. Free. parking fee may apply. JA Skinner Park Summit House, 10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley. 413-596-0350. holyoke.range@state.ma.us.

Sunday, 1 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.

Ilene Stahl’s Klezperanto: 6:30 p.m. All-star Boston-based band plays Klezmer, Cumbias, cop show music, Romanian surf guitar. The venue will be offering house-made potato latkes and chilled summer borscht, plus an opportunity to sample Slivovitz, an Eastern European high-proof plum brandy, free with admission for those 21 and older. $10 advance, $15 day of show. Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Live Music on The Deck: 4 to 7 p.m. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.

Ludlow Concert Series: 6 to 8 p.m. WMass Songwriters Collaborative featuring Paul Sticca, Lisa Martin, Peter J Newland and Sparkie Allison with original songs and stories. Free. Library Park Gazebo, 32 East St., Ludlow. sparkieallison@charter.net.

Peter Blanchette: 3 p.m. Guitarist, composer, arranger and conductor Peter Blanchette is known around the world as the inventor of the 11-string archguitar. Free. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.

Theatre

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. See Thursday listing.

Vermont Theatre Company presents “The Tempest”: 6 p.m. See Thursday listing.

Comedy

Sunday Funday Comedy Open Mic: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Stand-up comedy open mic every Sunday at Bishop’s Lounge hosted by Laura Fattaruso. Sign-up starts at 7. Drinks and food available. Free, 21 and older. Bishop’s Lounge, 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. fattaruso@gmail.com.

Film

“Song of the Lodz Ghetto”: 2 to 3:30 p.m. This documentary is an account of Poland’s “first and last” Jewish ghetto, and tells the story of the beloved street singer, Yankele Herszkowicz. Student, $4; members, $6; general admission, $8. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.

Monday, 2 Dance

Celebrate “Dance We Must”: 5:30 to 8 p.m. The historical choreography of Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis come to life in reconstructions by Adam H. Weinert and Erica Dankmeyer. Free. Williams College Museum of Art, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Suite 2, Williamstown.

SONiA: 10:15 to 11:30 p.m. A celebration of human spirit in all its infinite manifestations, “her music has a singular sound that makes labeling a waste of time.” University of Massachusetts Amhearst, 300 Massachusetts Ave., Amherst, 215-247-9700, ext. 34. Kallah@aleph.org.

Tuesday, 3 Literary Arts

Northampton Poetry Presents Brave New Voices: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open mic starts at 8. General admission, $4; student admission, $3. 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 until 7:10; reading begins at 7:15. Featured reader Jan Maher, author of the novel, “Earth as it is.” Free. The Basement, 21 Center St., Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org.

Music

Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. NYC based trumpeter Joe Magnarelli will be the guest soloist with the Green Street Trio, followed by an open jazz jam session. Peter Moutis on drums. $5. City Ports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com.

SONiA: 10:15 to 11:30 p.m. See Monday’s listing.

Wednesday, 4 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 valley. All ages, free and open to all. Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-584-2444. info@colorwaymusic.com.

Mohawk Trail Concerts: 4 p.m. A jazz concert with Miro Sprague on piano, Erik Miller on trombone, and Marty Jaffeon bass. Free. Federated Church of Charlemont, 175 Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont. www.mohawktrailconcerts.org.

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

Watermelon Wednesdays Concerts: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kittel and Company mix fiery fiddle with mandolin and guitar amalgam of bluegrass/swing. $23. West Whately Chapel, near intersection of Conway and Williamsburg Roads, West Whately. 413-665-3741. paulnewlin@comcast.net. www.watermelonwednesdays.com

Theatre

Hampshire Shakespeare Company presents “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. See Thursday listing.