“The Screwtape Letters” Discussion:
A Little Night Music: 6 to 8 p.m. Every Thursday in July. Free, but donations accepted for all food items. Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-737-5311.
David Krakauer’s Acoustic Klezmer Quartet: 8 p.m. Delight in a performance emphasizing the beauty of traditional klezmer dance tunes, ritual songs, and reflective melodies. $45 to $50. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
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.
Endiana: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. American rock band tells tales of love, lust and bloodshed in the American heartland. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.
Eric Lee: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Singer-songwriter of folk, rock and bluegrass music Eric Lee. $5 to 10; free for children 12 and under. 1794 Meetinghouse, 26 South Main St., New Salem.
Jared Quinn and the Psychic Friends: 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.
Jazz in July All Stars Concerts: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jazz in July is the UMass Fine Arts Center’s signature summer program featuring instruction and performance by world-class faculty and students. $15 to $20. Bezanson Recital Hall, 151 President’s Drive, Amherst. 413-545-4161. yvonne@admin.umass.edu.
Seth Glier with The Mary Jane Jones: 8 p.m. Seth Glier is a western Massachusetts-based, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer. The Mary Jane Jones plays Vintage Soul. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Patty and the Cakes:
“The Joy of Watercolor”: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Watercolor artist Veronica Rangel offers workshops in Montague for beginner (July 16 and 18) and intermediate painters (July 12, 17 and 19) . $60 per class or $200 for the series of four classes. Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St., Montague. 413-335-5076. kguillette@gmail.com.
Travel Watercolor Sketching: 9 a.m. to noon. Travel around Greenfield and learn to create small pen and ink with watercolor sketches in a small journal. Register at artspacegreenfield.com. $170. Artspace Community Arts Center, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com.
Lyra Music Festival: Cello Masterclass with Nicholas Tzavaras: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hear advanced cello students perform a classic repertoire and enjoy a Q&A with Tzavaras. $10. Smith College, Sage Hall, 144 Green St., Northampton. 917-705-5089. rodo@lyramusic.org.
Dinosaurs of the Connecticut Valley with Fred Venne: 4 p.m. Learn how local dinosaurs became solid as a rock. Free. Edwards Public Library, 30 East St., Southampton. 413-527-9480. jdouglass@cwmars.org.
Music Makers with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will experiment with a variety of found material to construct their own sound machines. For ages 4 and up. Free. Meekins Library, 2 Williams St., Williamsburg. 413-268-7472. kmit@cwmars.org.
Amherst International Folkdancing: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from the Balkans, Middle East and Eastern Europe. No partner needed. See www.amherstfolkdancing.org for the various Amherst locations. $3 to $10 sliding scale. 413-549-6748. eva@amherstfolkdancing.org.
Dance Party with DJ Miami Hypez: 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Free. Platform Sports Grill, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.
Beethoven Septet, Mozart Quartet, Bernhard Romberg Trio: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Eric Hoeprich, clarinet; Dan Stepner, violin; Jacques Wood, cello; Anne Trout, bass; Todd Williams, natural horn; and Andrew Schwartz, bassoon. 6:30 talk. $40 in advance at astonmagna.org; $45 at the door. Rhodes Art Center, Northfield Mount Hermon School, 27 Mount Hermon Road, Mount Hermon. 413-528-3595. info@astonmagna.org.
The Charlie Galvin Band: 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.
Heather Klein & Joshua Horowitz: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Classically trained soprano Heather Klein presents lost works of the Yiddish Art Song repertoire with accompanist Joshua Horowitz. $32 to $36. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
Tsvey Brider, Featuring Anthony Russell and Dmitri Gaskin: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Anthony Russell and Dmitri Gaskin explore diverse idioms and styles to create new music set to the works of Yiddish poets. $32 to $36. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
Field of Dreams Summer Concert Series: Boston Blackthorne: 6:30 to 8 p.m. An energetic mix of traditional Celtic, Irish American and original tunes. Bring a picnic. Free. Westhampton Public Library lawn, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386.
“Hu: Sound of Soul”: 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. 413-584-5327. dorothyb@crocker.com.
Jon O’Neil: 7 to 11 p.m. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. lafond@logcabin-delaney.com.
Boogaloo Brass Band: 6 to 9 p.m. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.
The Academy of Rock’s Summer Program Showcase: 2:30 p.m. Matt Kim’s Academy of Rock’s week-long summer intensive concludes. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Sedagive: 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Guitars, bass, drums and voices mix blues, country and rock covers and originals. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.
Green River Festival: 5 to 11 p.m. Weekend performances include Michael Franti & Spearhead, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dr. Dog, Josh Ritter, Deer Tick, Robert Earl Keen, I’m With Her, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force. $34.99 to $169.99; free for children 10 and under. Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield. flora@signaturesounds.com.
Children’s Night:
Laura Wolf:
Fourth Anniversary Kirtan:
Ko Festival of Performance: 8 to 10 p.m. After a chance meeting with a shaman in Colombia, Ilan Stavans, the highly regarded literary scholar, found himself in the Amazon rainforest. $18 to $22. SNAP/EBT discounts available. Holden Theater, Amherst College, 290 South Main St., Amherst. 413-427-6147. info@kofest.com.
“Hairspray”:
Arts Night Out: Landscapes/Dreamscapes: 5 to 8 p.m. Selected items from Historic Northampton’s collection are paired with prints by Zea Mays artists to explore connections between nature and imagination. Free. Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge St., Northampton. 413-584-6011. info@historicnorthampton.org.
Friday Art Wind Down: 2 to 5 p.m. Art making space with a large and eclectic variety of materials. $10 to $30. The Nest at First Churches, 11 Center St., second floor (not accessible), Northampton. 413-348-2385. artandsoul.wm@gmail.com.
Free Second Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. Art making for all ages and guided conversation exploring an art object from our most recent special exhibition. Free. Smith College Museum of Art, 20 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2760. scmagen@smith.edu.
Travel Watercolor Sketching: 9 a.m. to noon. See Thursday’s listing.
Northampton Plein Air Painting Festival: 4 to 8 p.m. Local artists showcase their skills. Pulaski Park, 240 Main St., Northampton. nohoarts.org.
Open Sew: 5 to 9 p.m. Work on any kind of sewing project you like. Bring your machine, your basic sewing supplies and your project of choice. $10. Big Top Quilts, 62 Briggs St., Easthampton. 413-230-0771. audrey@bigtopquilts.com.
Conversations with a Psychic: 7 to 8 p.m. A full hour of psychic intrigue; a look at the Tarot in a way you’ve not seen it before. $15. Florence Community Center, 140 Pine St., Florence. 413-923-1673. pcraigbrowning@gmail.com.
Brick Builders Club: 1 to 2 p.m. Drop in and make something cool for the club challenge or just let your imagination run wild. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-529-1605. ehampton@cwmars.org.
Bastille Day Wine Dinner:
Dance Party with DJ Miami Hypez: 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. See Friday’s listing.
Dances and Rhythms of Puerto Rico: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dances, songs and drums of Puerto Rico with masters of the tradition living in western Massachusetts and Connecticut. $5 to $20. City Stage, 150 Bridge St., Springfield. bombadeaqui123@gmail.com.
Salsa in Pulaski Park: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Pulaski Park, 240 Main St., Northampton. 347-398-1259. raucoin2474@gmail.com.
AEIOUkes: 10 a.m. to noon. A community ukulele club that meets to sing together and practice playing. New members of all levels and listeners always welcome. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Arno and the Lowdown: 6 to 10 p.m. Local blues band. Free. Luxe Burger Bar, 1200 West Columbus Ave., Springfield. 413-785-5893. steve@luxeburgerbar.com.
David Krakauer’s Klezmer Madness Reunion Concert with Socalled: 8 to 9:30 p.m. A reunion concert of Klezmer Madness features Krakauer’s groundbreaking fusion of early klezmer sounds, jazz influences and funky undertones. $45 to $50. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
Fanfare Brass Choir: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A concert of light, popular and classical music. $20; free for children16 and under. The White Church, 5 North Road, Blandford. 413-686-5027. tbn8@aol.com.
Free Range Cats: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. This (mostly) instrumental band moves in many disciplined yet wayward, free-flowing yet well-anchored — and usually funky — directions. Free. The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St., Turners Falls. 413-863-2866. voobooking@gmail.com.
Austin Fair with DJ Prince and Special Guests: 9 p.m. Local hip-hop artists. $10 in advance; $12 day of show. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Katherine First and the Kitchen Party: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Katherine First and The Kitchen Party bring 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.
MaryLou Ferrante: 6 to 9 p.m. Free. The Deck at Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-341-3161.
Lower Valley Ramblers: 7 to 11 p.m. Free. The Mick, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. 413-532-1800. lafond@logcabin-delaney.com.
Roger Salloom Concert: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Roger Salloom concert with Little Trúc Foodtruck. Wine by the glass. Bring your lawn chair. Picnics welcome. No outside alcohol. $15. Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Road, Southampton. 413-527-0164. mary@glendaleridgevineyard.com.
Sarah Clay and The Magic Band: 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15; free for children 12 and under. 1794 Meetinghouse, 26 South Main St., New Salem. artspromo@gmail.com.
Trevor Healy Trio and Jim Matus: 8 to10 p.m. Luthier Trevor Healy plays six- and 12-string guitars of his own making. Jim Matus specializes in world fusion, jazz, rock and improvised music. $10. Montague Bookmill, 440 Greenfield St., Montague. ctesongs@gmail.com.
William Hite and Estela Olevsky: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. William Hite, tenor, and Estela Olevsky, piano. Classical Viennese songs, waltzes by Franz Lehar and Emmerich Kalman, Argentinean songs and piano pieces. $20; free for children 16 and under. The Federated Church, 175 Main St., Charlemont. 413-625-9511. info@mohawktrailconcerts.org.
Green River Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
Lyra Music Festival: Violinist Kristin Lee in Concert: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Kristin Lee, violinist, with Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and pianist, Jeremy Jordan, Young Steinway Artist. $20. Smith College, Sage Hall, 144 Green St., Northampton. 917-705-5089. info@lyramusic.org.
Pat & Tex LaMountain:
Happier Valley Comedy: 8 to 9:30 p.m. SCRIPTED/UNSCRIPTED combines one actor performing from a script with one improviser making it all up on the spot to make up one wild and woolly show. $13. Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. info@happiervalley.com.
Ko Festival of Performance: 8 to 10 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
More Improv, More Better: 10 to 11 p.m. Play and watch improv games, plus a set featuring an up-and-coming improv team. $3 to $5 suggested donation. Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. info@happiervalley.com.
“Hairspray”:
Amherst Hot Saturday Movie Matinees: 2:30 p.m. Film series feature musicals and musicians. Visit joneslibrary.org for titles. Free. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst.
“Despicable Me 3”: 9 to 11 p.m. Free, with popcorn and drinks available for purchase. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St., Easthampton. 413-529-1440. parksandrec@easthampton.org.
“A Perfect Spot of Tea”: 3:30 p.m. The 56 String Duo play Indian-inspired sitar and 12-string guitar music. Tea served. $12. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. 413-584-4699. pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com.
Amherst Saturday Tree Planting: 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Main Street, Downtown Amherst. 413-549-3722. wow@henrylappen.com.
Easthampton Ice Cream Social: 2 to 4 p.m. Church celebrates its 125th anniversary with an ice cream social. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2 Clark St., Easthampton. tlceasthampton.com.
Birch Bark Basket Making Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn to create a birch bark basket using raw materials from the land. $70 per adult, $35 per child. Greenhill Center for Outdoor Activities, 1356 Ashfield Road, Conway. 413-340-1161. frank@earthworkprograms.com.
Damsels and Dragons: 2 to 4 p.m. Explore the world of dragonflies and damselflies. Learn tips for identification, then go on a walk to find them. Long pants recommended for ticks. $8 to $10. Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Combs Road, Easthampton. 413-584-3009. arcadia@massaudubon.org.
Hadley Kids Bake & Book Sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Goodwin Memorial Library, 50 Middle St., Hadley. 413-584-7451. luna.hadleylibrary@gmail.com.
“Rock Star” Tie Dye Shoelaces: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Drop in to tie dye shoelaces, or a white T-shirt, too. For ages 5 and up. Free. Meekins Library, 2 Williams St., Williamsburg. 413-268-7472. kmit@cwmars.org.
Breakfast on the Porch:
A Tea Dance For Women: 4 to 7 p.m. $5. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.
A Step into Laurel Park History: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Laurel Park’s great lady, Isabel Baker, narrates the stories behind historic park photos. Video by Chris Donovan. Free. Parker Memorial Chapel, Laurel Park, Northampton. briana9823@gmail.com.
Great Books Discussion Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meets the third Monday of each month. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. hcethatsme@gmail.com.
Poetry Critique Meetup: 3 to 5 p.m. Constructive feedback on poems. $5. Space limited to 10 participants. Northampton Center for the Arts, 5 Strong Ave., Suite 202, Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org. www.strawdogwriters.org/events.
“Contemporary Perspectives on C.S. Lewis’ The Abolition of Man”:
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.
Beyond the Pale: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Beyond the Pale brings a global, world-music approach to klezmer. $32 to $36. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
Socalled String Quartet: 7:30 to 9 p.m. The brand-new Socalled String Quartet features the mad wizard of Yiddish hip-hop performing new transcriptions of classic Yiddish songs. $32 to $36. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
Yiddish Meets Ladino, with Sarah Aroeste and Anthony Russell: 3 to 4:15 p.m. Ladino vocalist Sarah Aroeste and Yiddish vocalist Anthony Russell join forces to musically reconcile these long-lost cousins of Jewish music. $32 to $36. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. 413-256-4900. programs@yiddishbookcenter.org.
“Curtain Up! The Best of Broadway”: 3 to 4 p.m. Featuring Bella Voce with performers Lisa Woods, mezzo-soprano; Teri LaFleur, soprano; and Jerry Noble, piano. $5 to $10. Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St., Deerfield. 413-774-3768, ext. 800. pvmaoffice@deerfield.history.museum.
Duo Mundo: Classical and Contemporary World Music: 2 p.m. Rebecca Hartka, cello, and Jose Lezcano, guitar. $15. North Hall, off Route 66, Huntington. northhallhuntington.org.
Gong Meditation with Mantra: 7 to 8:30 p.m. No experience necessary. $12 suggested donation. Setu Yoga & Meditation Retreat Center, 241 Quails Hill Road, Brattleboro, Vt. emilymurphykaur@gmail.com.
Irish Music Night in the Wheelhouse: 7 to 10 p.m. Every third Sunday. Free. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.
Winchendon Winds Band Concert — “Honoring Our Veterans”: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Winchendon Winds professional concert band presents a free program honoring veterans. Patriotic music and lawn reception following. Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St., Winchendon. 224-567-3635. jill@sackett.com.
Sevenars Music Festival: 4 p.m. With refreshments. $20 suggested donation. Sevenars Academy, 15 Ireland St., Worthington. sevenars.org.
Green River Festival:
Ko Festival of Performance: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. See Friday’s listing.
“Hairspray”:
Sunday Funday Comedy Open Mic: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hosted by Laura Fattaruso. Sign up starts at 7. Free. Bishop’s Lounge, 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. fattaruso@gmail.com.
Soft Pastel Workshop:
Summer Campfire Paint & Sip for the Cub Scouts: 2 to 4 p.m. Fundraiser for the Chesterfield Cub Scouts. Learn to paint “Summer Campfire” on a canvas. $35. Includes materials and instruction. Elks Lodge, 17 Spring St., Florence. 413-205-8346. mliglesias@ymail.com.
Family Craft Day:
“Dancing in the Stacks” Adult Lyrical Class: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lianne Rempelakis, of Stepping Up Dance Center, will teach four adult dance classes. Registration encouraged. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-527-1031. slevine@ewmlibrary.org.
Advanced String Intensive: 9 a.m. to noon. Five sessions. For students of any age who have been playing violin, viola, cello or bass for at least a year. Brush up on skills and play in ensembles. Up to $170. Free for returning Strings For Kids students. Artspace Community Arts Center, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com.
Amherst Jazz Orchestra: 7:30 to 10 p.m. With vocalist Ethel Lee. Free. Union Station Grand Ballroom, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton. 413-253-1607. info@amherstjazzorchestra.com.
International Jugglers Association Festival: Noon to 11:30 p.m. Hundreds of jugglers from around the world are in Springfield for the 71st annual festival. Through July 22. Up to $40. MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. 305-542-9481. ianloughlin@yahoo.com.
Magic by Scott Jameson: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A unique performance of magic, juggling and entertainment. Sign-up by phone or email. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org.
Music Theory and Composition: 2 to 5 p.m. Learn more about how music works and compose your own pieces. Register in advance at www.artspacegreenfield.com. $170. Artspace Community Arts Center, 15 Mill St., Greenfield. 413-772-6811. info@artspacegreenfield.com.
Third Tuesday Word:
Reading of “Joan of Arc”:
Local Music Rocks! Concert: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-527-1031. slevine@ewmlibrary.org.
Hungrytown: 6 to 7 p.m. Live performance by celebrated folk duo Hungrytown. Free. Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham. 413-596-6141.
Northampton Jazz Workshop: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. New York City-based saxophone and flutist Erik Lawrence 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.
Rootstock: Lessons: 7:30 to 11 p.m. A celebration of the people and music that moves us and nurtures our passions. With Ellen Cogen and John Mason, Frank Payeur and Cait Simpson. $8 to $10. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.
Brattlyn Brothers:
Art Composers with Lois: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A broad spectrum of open-ended art projects, this time around the summer’s theme, “Libraries Rock!” Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-529-1605. ehampton@cwmars.org.
First Mountain Design Summer Studio Sale:
International Jugglers Association Festival:
Super Cold Science: 6 p.m. See what changes when liquid nitrogen is applied to everyday objects. Free. Edwards Public Library, 30 East St., Southampton. 413-527-9480. jdouglass@cwmars.org.
Music Theory and Composition: 2 to 5 p.m. See Monday’s listing.
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.
Compass Roads Poetry Reading: 2 to 3 p.m. Local poets read selections from “Compass Roads: Poems about the Pioneer Valley.” Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. admin@strawdogwriters.org.
Summer Creative Writing Workshops: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Beginners and seasoned writers welcome. 10-week series. $25 to $45 sliding scale per week. Main Street Writers, 664 Main St., Suite 60, Amherst. 413-221-4652. mainstreetwriters@gmail.com.
Cracker with Johnny Hickman: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Renowned rock/roots band Cracker. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. The Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton. tony@pavementpr.com.
Kimaya Diggs: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. With influences spanning many genres, her mastery of her voice is the focal point of each performance and a transfixing experience. 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.
Josée Vachon: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Franco-American folk singer Josée Vachon. $2 to $12. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. 413-584-4699. pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com.
Wednesday Tunes Series: Adam Braunschweig: 7 to 9 p.m. Free. 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.
Silvain Castellano Jazz Quartet:
Shakespeare Under the Stars — “Othello”: 7 to 9:30 p.m. $7 to $15. Massachusetts Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, 650 East Pleasant St., Amherst. hampshire.shakespeare.company@gmail.com.
“We the People”:
Drop-in Art Buffet: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We provide the materials, you drop in anytime during the program. Free. Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St., Easthampton. 413-527-1031. slevine@ewmlibrary.org.
“Casablanca” on the Lawn: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and picnic basket. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.
Festivals & Fairs
International Jugglers Association Festival:
Comics Creation Workshop: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Learn the basics of comic layout and character design, as well as some tricks to the trade. Leave the class with your own mini comic. For ages 7 and up. Free. Meekins Library, 2 Williams St., Williamsburg. 413-268-7472. kmit@cwmars.org.
Music Theory and Composition: 2 to 5 p.m. See Monday’s listing.
Teen Paddle at Tully Lake Campground: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 explore the Tully River with a guided paddle upstream to Long Pond and back. Parental permission required. $9 to $15. Tully Lake Campground, 25 Doane Hill Road, Royalston. 978-249-4957. jschanz@thetrustees.org.