Thursday, 22 Dance
ANCHOR HOUSE R&B DANCE with Ernest Jerry Johnson and Sylvia Johnson and Higher Help. 6:30 to 9 p.m., R&B hot dance for cold nights. $10 suggested donation. Anchor House of Artists Arena, 518 Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-588-4337. artists@anchorhouseartists.org
Theater
“A Christmas Carol.” Colonial Theatre, 111 South St. Pittsfield.7 p.m. Story by Charles Dickens adapted by Eric Hill and directed by Travis G Daly. $38.
Music
Brewmaster’s Jazz: New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. 7 to 10 p.m. The Valley’s newest jazz show features seasonally rotating artists in residence with new guest players weekly. newcitybrewery.com for details. Free.
kyle@laudable.productions
Bruce Mandel at Fort Hill Brewery: 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 413-203-5754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
“Home for the Holidays.” 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly show offers holiday tunes and folksy entertainment. $10 children, 10 and under, $26 adults. Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St., West Springfield.
Kevin Parry Open Mic: Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro, Vt., 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts open mic. Free. 802-257-7563.
www.kevinparrymusic.com
Luke Baillargeon: 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Live Italian music in The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800.
info@logcabin-delaney.com
Friday, 23 Music
Jose Gonzalez brings Latin Christmas to The Arts Block: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jose Gonzalez and Banda Criolla perform a Latin Christmas dance. The Arts Block, 289 Main St., Greenfield. $12 advanced and $15 at the door. 413-253-9639.
jose@criolloclasico.com
Tickets at:
www.theartsblock.com
The O’s: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Staff at the O’s Music Bar invites you to enjoy the eclectic, electric roots rock ’n’ soul music. $5 cover. 330 Amherst Road (Route 116), Sunderland. 413-992-8435.
m.jason.campbell@hotmail.com
Sweetback Sisters: Country Sing-a-long Christmas Spectacular. Shows at 3 p.m. ($10) and 7 p.m. ($12, $15, $20). Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton.
aomtheatre.com
Fairs and Festivals
South Hadley Tea Time: 3 p.m. Tea, cookies and conversation. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-5047.
Saturday, 24
Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organic fruits and vegetables grown in the Pioneer Valley. Free. SNAP accepted and doubled up to $10. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust St., Northampton. 860-481-9807.
nohowintermarket@gmail.com
Sunday, 25 Music
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
The Counter Sessions with The Mary Jane Jones: 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the jazzier side of The Mary Jane Jones as the band shares its down-tempo originals and explores the classic American Songbook. Free. Sam’s Pizzeria and Cafe, 235 Main St., Northampton. 413-587-2677. themjjones@gmail.com
Wednesday, 28 Music
Christmas Carol Sing with Alice Parker: 7 p.m. Annual sing. Free. The Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont. 413-536-1753.
