Thursday, 12 Music
Kevin Parry Open Mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic. Free. The Marina Restaurant, Putney Road, Brattleboro. 802-257-7563. www.kevinparrymusic.com
Little Roots Music Thursdays: 4 to 4:45 p.m. Group singing, guitar, banjo, ukulele, drums, parachute, scarves, bells, dance, and story telling. Ages 3 months to 5 years. $15 to $18. $150 for 10-week session or $18 drop-in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St, Easthampton. 336-407-9074.
littlerootsmusic@gmail.com
Luke Baillargeon: 6 to 8 p.m. Live Italian music. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800.
info@logcabin-delaney.com
Samson et Dalila: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila, from the Opéra de Paris, 2016. A lyric drama in three acts. Sung in French with English subtitles. $12 senior/$14 general. South Hadley’s Tower Theaters, 19 College St., South Hadley. 413-533-3456. questions@towertheaters.com
Theater
HD Screening: “The Entertainer”: 7 p.m. Due to the intimate size (28 seats) of the River Street Theatre, it is highly recommended you purchase tickets in advance. $20, $15 for students with an ID. River Street Theatre, 6 River St., Jaffrey. 532-8888. theparktheatre.org
Shrek the Musical: Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater performs Jan. 12,13, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 14, 15, 21, 22 at 1 p.m. $12 general; $10 ages 10 and under. Bowker Auditorium, UMass, Amherst. 259-3065. alsct.org
Friday, 13 Dance
Amherst International Folkdancing: 7:30 – 10 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe. No partner needed. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. $3 to $10, sliding scale contribution. Amherst Center, Kellogg Street, Amherst. 413-549-6748.
Music
The Arts Block: 289 Main St. in Greenfield. Very Superstitious Supper with Sister Jawbone. Supper 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with show at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. downstairs in the Wheelhouse. Use back alley entrance. $30 at the door for supper and show. For just the show — $5 for ages 21 and older; $10 for ages 16 to 20.
The Caveman: 7 -to11 p.m. Live music. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
Driftwood: Driftwood’s music is about digging in and making a statement. It’s rocking out and feeling totally reborn through the song. $10 advance, $13 at the door. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. 413-650-2670. abbie@signaturesounds.com
The Staff at the Rendezvous: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Come out and join us at the Rendezvous. Great music, great food and great service. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St, Turners Falls. 413-992-8435. yolandacampbell@hotmail.com
UU Arts Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bobby D presents a night of folk music with Jim Eagan at 7 p.m. and Lisa Martin at 7:45 p.m. Free. Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, 220 Main St., Northampton. 413-527-1900. periodyssey1876@gmail.com
The Well Tempered Ukes to perform at Great Falls Coffeehouse: 7 to 9 p.m. The Well Tempered Ukes are an acoustic ukulele trio. Performing original songs with a petting zoo of vintage and contemporary ukuleles of all sizes. $6 – $12. Children are free. Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-863-3221.
Theater
After Orlando: Eggtooth Productions presents evening of short plays by American playwrights. 7:30 p.m. at ArtSpace, 9 Mill St., Greenfield. lmciner@gmail.com
Boar’s Head Festival: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Boar’s Head Festival will be presented at Trinity United Methodist. $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 5 to 11. Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-733-4759. trinumc361@gmail.com
Fairs and Festivals
Eastern States Exposition Presents “The Woodworking Show”: noon to 6 p.m. Young Building. Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield. thewoodworkingshows
South Hadley Tea Time: 3 p.m. Tea, cookies and conversation. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.
Saturday, 14 Dance
Bon Appetit Burlesque’s Best of 2016: 7 to 10:30 p.m. This month, Bon Appetit Burlesque brings 12 of their favorite acts from 2016 in celebration of another year of monthly, body-positive neoburlesque. Tickets starting at $11 online; $15 at the door. Florence VFW Banquet Hall, 18 Meadow St., Florence. 413-570-0169. houseofhors@gmail.com
Contradance in West Cummington to Benefit PLAN: A contradance fundraiser for Pipeline Awareness Network PLAN will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Suggested donations of $25, but all amounts accepted. West Cummington Church Parish House, 27 West Main St., West Cummington. 413-634-5732. pollyryanlane@gmail.com
Second Saturday English Country Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Contact Mary Jones at 413-863-3165. Info and directions also at www.amherstecd.org. $8 – $10. Munson Library, 1046 So. East St, South Amherst. 413-863-3165. maryjones@pobox.com
Literary Arts
Fear of Singing Book Release Party: 2 to 5 p.m. Open to the public, discussion of Nancy Salwen’s newest book. Free. Keene Unitarian Church, 69 Washington St., Keene. 603-357-4963. nancy@salwen.net
Second Saturday in Shelburne Falls: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every second Saturday of the month shop, play, eat, and explore. Shelburne Falls has wonderful shops where you can meet the artist/curator. Free.75 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. 413-625-2526. info@shelburnefalls.com
Music
The Arts Block: 289 Main St. in Greenfield. Boy Harsher, Wydyde, Hammer and Snake. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission $10 for ages 16 to 20; $8 in advance for ages 21 and older. $10 at the door.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah at Vermont Jazz Center: 8 to 11 p.m. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is a two-time Edison Award winning, Grammy Award nominated trumpeter, composer, and producer. Tickets $20-40 general, $15 students. Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222, Brattleboro. 802-254-9088. ginger@vtjazz.org
Katherine First and The Kitchen Party: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This band brings the traditions of Celtic, Cape Breton, Bluegrass, and Appalachian together in a celebration of traditional music for all ages. Free. Bread Euphoria Bakery & Cafe, 206 Main St., Haydenville. 413-268-7757. hilaryemersonlay@gmail.com
Music Discoveries Free Demo Class: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free demo class “Music Discoveries” taught by Evan Curran for ages 5 to 8. At NCMC, 139 South St. Come sing, play and create a musical together. Free. Northampton Community Music Center, 139 South St., Northampton. 413-585-0001. adriana@ncmc.net
Pride Falls: 7 to 11 p.m. Live music group. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. info@logcabin-delaney.com
Theater
Auditions for Dancing at Lughnasa: noon to 3 p.m. Auditions for Brian Friel’s award-winning Irish masterpiece. Eight outstanding roles. Further information at barreplayerstheater.com. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. diana.canterbury@gmail.com
Boar’s Head Festival: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Boar’s Head Festival will be presented at Trinity United Methodist. $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 5 to 11. Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-733-4759. trinumc361@gmail.com
Happier Valley Comedy Show: 8 to 11 p.m. Sponsored by Strong and Healthy Smiles by Dr. Sue Keller in Florence. $10 to $13. Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St. Suite 121, Easthampton. info@happiervalley.com
Ja’Duke 20th Anniversary Celebration: 7 to 9 p.m. Gala show featuring past and present Ja’Duke performers and productions. Free. Greenfield High School, 1 Bar Ave., Greenfield. 413-218-2954. nick@jaduke.com
Comedy
More Improv, More Better Jam & Showcase: 10 to 11 p.m. Open improv jam for everyone and anyone. Plus a showcase set featuring an up-and-coming improv team. Free. One drink minimum. Eastworks 121 Club, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. info@happiervalley.com
Fairs and Festivals
Eastern States Exposition Presents Springfield Bridal Show: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gowns, formal wear, door prizes, fashion shows, live music, entertainment, photographers and more. Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield. jenksproductions.com/springfieldbridalshow
Florence Italian Night: 5:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged. Free-will offering. Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence. 584-1325.
Northampton Winter Fare: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CISA sponsors day of workshops, bartering, music and fun to highlight the bounty of local food. Smith Vocational School, Northampton. buylocalfood.org
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
Artwork Exhibit Mosaic Cafe: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oil paintings by Jonathan Wilhelm on display at the Mosaic Cafe, 78 Masonic St., Northampton, through February. Free. 413-539-3265. sirwilhelm99@gmail.com
Sunday, 15 Dance
English Country Dance: 2 to 5 p.m. All welcome for this exercising night of fun folk. Admission is $10. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. $10. Keene Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Washington St., Keene. 603-762-0235. lisa@lisasieverts.com
Pineapple Dance Studio presents Le Roi Nu & Fashion!: 2 p.m. Premierie of the ballet Le Roi Nu, based on the fable “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to the score by Jean Francoix and performed by the Ullster Orchestra. $15. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. academyofmusictheatre.com
Comedy
Comedy Open Mic: Comedy open mic every Sunday night hosted by Laura Fattaruso. Sign up starts at 7, comedy 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Food from Mulino’s until 9 pm. Free, ages 21 and up. Bishop’s Lounge, 41 Strong Ave., 3rd floor, Northampton. 413-586-8900. fattaruso@gmail.com
Music
The Arts Block: 289 Main St. in Greenfield. The New England Jazz Trio Series with Roberts, Grenblatt, Hobbs 5 to 8 p.m. Admission $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
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
Brickabrack, Nanny, Sungazing: 7 to 10 p.m. Brickabrack plays fuzzy basement rock, out of western Massachusetts Sungazing plays emo/punk, on tour from Maryland. Nanny consists of local pop-punk weirdos. $5. Doors at 7 p.m. Flywheel, 43 Main St., Easthampton. brickabrackband@gmail.com
The Counter Sessions with The Mary Jane Jones: 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the jazzier side of local heroes, The Mary Jane Jones, as they share their down-tempo originals and explore the classic American Songbook. Free. Sam’s Pizzeria and Cafe, 235 Main St., Northampton. 413-587-2677. Themjjones@gmail.com
Eddie Riel at Fort Hill Brewery: Eddie Riel is live at Fort Hill Brewery from 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. 413-203-5754. kristen@forthillbrewery.com
Theater
Auditions for Dancing at Lughnasa: 1 to 5 p.m. Auditions for Brian Friel’s award-winning Irish masterpiece. Eight outstanding roles. Further information at barreplayerstheater.com. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. diana.canterbury@gmail.com
Boar’s Head Festival: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Boar’s Head Festival will be presented at Trinity United Methodist. $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 5 to 11. Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-733-4759. trinumc361@gmail.com
Fairs and Festivals
Eastern States Exposition Presents Springfield Bridal Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gowns, formal wear, door prizes, fashion shows, live music, entertainment, photographers and more. Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield. jenksproductions.com/springfieldbridalshow
Girls Day Out: Open house to celebrate surviving the holiday season. Mary Ann’s Dance and More, 56 Cottage St., Easthampton. RSVP.
Monday, 16 Music
Amherst Jazz Orchestra: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Contemporary Big Band with vocalist Ethel Lee. Free. Union Station Grand Ballroom, 125 W. Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-253-1607. info@amherstjazzorchestra.com
Tuesday, 17 Music
Beat Stress: Drumming with Ellen Clegg: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Drum together while we create community. Every Tuesday at St John’s Episcopal. $12 to $16. Sliding scale, no one turned away. St John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Elm St., Northampton. 413-824-8813. www.ellenclegg.com.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Trumpeter Ray Vega will be the guest soloist with the Green Street Trio followed by and open jazz jam session. Free. City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton. paulphiliparslanian@gmail.com
Theater
Auditions for Dancing at Lughnasa: 6 to 9 p.m. Auditions for Brian Friel’s award-winning Irish masterpiece. Eight outstanding roles. Further information at barreplayerstheater.com. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. diana.canterbury@gmail.com
Wednesday, 18 Dance
Creacion Latin Big Band: 8 to 9:30 p.m. The Arts Block’s in-house, 20-piece Big Band — Creacion Latin Big Band featuring Casey O. Free. The Arts Block, 289 Main St., Greenfield.
Literary Arts
Zine Club: 6 to 8:30 p.m. A club for people in their teens and twenties to share, support, and inspire the creation and appreciation of zines. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1011. info@forbeslibrary.org
Music
Little Roots Music Wednesdays: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 months to 5 years. Music class with guitar, banjo, uke, drumming, rhythm sticks, parachute play, scarves, bells, movement, dance, and story telling. $150 for 10 weeks or $18 drop-in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Suite 111, Easthampton. 336-407-9074. maggieshar@gmail.com
South Hadley Chorale rehearsals to resume: 7 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals for Beethoven’s Mass in C. New singers welcome. First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., South Hadley. 413-533-3833. mail@southhadleychorale.org
Watermelon Wednesdays Presents “In It Together — A Concert to Build Community and Benefit Local Social Justice Groups”: 7:30 p.m. Chris Brashear and Ben Demerath, Wistaria String Quartet, Charles Neville Quartet, Mister Sun, Valley Jazz Divas. $25. Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St., Northampton. academyofmusictheatre.com. paulnewlin@comcast.net
Zack and Kate: 5 to 8 p.m. Zack Danziger and Kate Nicolaou playing all sorts of fun music and originals. Free. Bertucci’s, 51 E. Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-454-2002. zack@zackdanziger.com.
Fairs and Festivals
Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour: noon to 1 p.m. Bimonthly tour of net zero energy building. Free. Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West St., Amherst. 413-256-6006 to register. info@hitchcockcenter.org
