Night Owls PJ Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Explore the museum — and the special exhibition, “Illustrated Owls: A Who’s Hoo from the Vault” — under the cover of night. $5. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst.
workstudy@carlemuseum.org.
Luke Baillargeon:
River Rhapsody: 7 p.m. A western Massachusetts band focused on adult contemporary songs and original work by its members. $8 in advance; $12 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150. hawksandreed.com.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1010. sjohnson@forbeslibrary.org.
Drag Queen Bingo: 8 to 10:30 p.m. $10 for 10 rounds; no door fee. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.
Amherst International Folk Dancing:
Drum and Dance Fridays: 8 to 11 p.m. For drummers, dancers, singers, community builders, children and babies. $5 to $10; free for children ages 9 and under. Karuna Yoga, 25 Main St., Northampton. 413-658-7011. jasper@dancespree.org.
Folk Dance Party: 7:30 p.m. An evening of Eastern European, Balkan and Middle Eastern folk dancing to music by Panharmonium. No partner needed. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. $10 to $15. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-549-6748. eva@amherstfolkdancing.org.
David Wax Museum: 7:30 p.m. $20. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton.
Marc Delgado: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A traveling solo performer. Free. Chester Common Table, 30 Main St., Chester. chestercommontable@gmail.com.
Myke Ross: 7 to 11 p.m. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com.
Pamela Means Band with Diana Alvarez and ZoKi: 7 p.m. Singer-songwriter Pamela Means was named Falcon Ridge’s No. 1 Most Wanted New Artist. Diana Alvarez is a Xicana musician and poet. ZoKi plays folk rock. $12 in advance; $15 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150. hawksandreed.com.
CactusHead Puppets Present “The Bremen Town Musicians”: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This production features lovable rod puppets, elaborate shadow scenes and CactusHead Puppets’ signature sense of humor. $6. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. workstudy@
carlemuseum.org.
Greenfield Greendance: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Freestyle boogie. Try it for 30 minutes free. $5 to $10; free for children ages 9 and under. The Episcopal Church of St. James and Andrew, 71 Federal St., Greenfield. 413-658-7011. jasper@dancespree.org.
Storytime with Josh Funk: 2 p.m. Join Funk as he reads the next installment in his hilarious “Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast” series. $6 to $22.50 museum admission. The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. workstudy@carlemuseum.org.
Saturday Storytime with Hedgehog: 10 to 11 a.m. Doodle the Hedgehog will make an appearance with owner and children’s book illustrator Emily Wayne. Come enjoy stories about hedgehogs. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386.
westhampton@cwmars.org.
AEIOUkes:
Antepenultimate Night: 7 p.m. Chris Scanlon & The Other Guys, The frost heaves and hales, and Austin & Elliott. Free. Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St., Easthampton. jamesflowe@gmail.com.
The Hamp Get Down Year II: 7 p.m. Bringing together folks involved with HampGrown for a diverse showcase of arts and music from western Massachusetts. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150.
Made Men: 7 to 11 p.m. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com.
One Part Luck: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Original songs in tight, two-part harmony, backed up with acoustic guitar, bass, banjo, harmonica and various percussive devices. Free. Bread Euphoria Bakery and Cafe, 206 Main St., Haydenville. 413-268-7757.
hilaryemersonlay@gmail.com.
Tom and Corrie: 7 to 10 p.m. With special guests Bill Doerge, Vic Sloan and Mike Jennings, as well as Greg Doerge from Seattle. Free. Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-387-7414. cdoerge33@gmail.com.
Upstate (Previously Upstate Rubdown): 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Upstate performs a dazzling blend of folk, R&B, jazz, gospel and rock ’n’ roll. $15. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton.
The YoYo Show: 3 to 4 p.m. Free. Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-977-1538. art@susannawhite.com.
Straw Dog Writers Guild Poetry Reading: 3 to 5 p.m. Two featured poets, plus a poetry open mic. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866.
voobooking@gmail.com.
Banish Misfortune, Traditional Irish Music:
Christmas Carol SING:
Berkshire Bach Presents “Bach at New Year’s”: 3 to 5 p.m. With violinist Eugene Drucker. $25 to $40; free for full-time students with ID. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. 413-528-9555. info@berkshirebach.org.
The Felice Brothers: 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls.
English Country Dancing:
Third Annual Strange Ones Ball: 9 p.m. Ring in New Year’s Eve with Bella’s Bartok, And The Kids and more. $22.50 to $27.50. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke.
Franklin County Sweethearts: 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. $45 includes three-course dinner buffet with champagne toast; $15 after 9 p.m. Call or email for reservations. Chester Common Table, 30 Main St., Chester. 413-354-1076. chestercommontable@gmail.com.
She Said New Year’s Eve Concert: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Original danceable tunes. $10. Great Falls Harvest storefront, Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-834-8800. nalerossi@gmail.com.
Badfish with Roots of Creation and Joe Sambo:
Wildcat O’Halloran: 9 p.m. Originals and covers of electric blues. Free. Spare Time Northampton and City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. bluemondaytoo@hotmail.com.
New Year’s Party Featuring Lakeside Drive:
The Shadow Twisters:
First Night Northampton:
Starry Starry Night:
TAIZE:
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. New York City vocalist and five-time Grammy award nominee Karrin Allyson will be the guest artist with the Green Street Trio, followed by the jazz session. $5. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com.
New Year’s Day Game Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plenty of games available, or feel free to bring your own. Free. Holyoke Hummus Cafe, 285 High St., Holyoke. 413-225-1755. info@holyokehummuscompany.com.
New Year’s Day Retreat and Potluck: 2 to 6 p.m. Meditation with Rebecca Bradshaw, followed by a potluck dinner. $15 to $30 suggested donation. Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley, Eastworks Suite 242, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 413-527-0388. registration@insightpv.org.
Polar Plunge: 11 a.m. to noon. Wear your tutu and bring hot chocolate. $10 entry fee. Musante Beach, 85 Reservoir Road, Leeds. 413-210-6240. celiasongs@yahoo.com.
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, fourth floor, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150. hawksandreed.com.
Salsa Wednesdays with McCoy and DJ Roger Jr.: 8 p.m. Dance instruction from 8 to 9, followed by Latin dance night. $3 cover; $10 dance lesson and cover. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150. hawksandreed.com.
Creative Writing Workshops with Main Street Writers: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginners and seasoned writers welcome. $25 to $45 weekly. Main Street Writers, 664 Main St., Suite 60, Amherst. 413-221-4652.
mainstreetwriters@gmail.com.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion: 7 to 8 p.m. This month’s book discussion will be about “The Water Knife” by Paola Bacigalupi. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Open Mic at The Harp:
Wheelhouse Karaoke: 8 p.m. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. 413-774-0150.