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11th Annual Back Porch Festival

Over 60 Artists at 10 Venues Throughout Northampton—March 7, 8, & 9

Jenny Owen Youngs - 2/20

Jenny Owen Youngs at The Iron Horse on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Max Creek - 2/21

Max Creek at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 21, 2025!

Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride - 2/21-2/22

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway

Sweet Prince - 2/21-2/22

Junkyard Shakespeare presents Sweet Prince - a one-woman Hamlet.

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room - 2/27

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room Thursday, February 27th.

Gaslight Tinkers - 2/27

African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, and Latin grooves meet traditional fiddle music. It's the genre-bending future of the music of the past.

Peter Mulvey - 2/28

Peter Mulvey at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 28, 2025

Amythyst Kiah - 3/1

Amythyst Kiah at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 1, 2025

Santoor: Journey of an Unknown Instrument - 3/6

Join celebrated santoor artist Vinay Desai in uncovering the Indian santoor’s journey from little known Kashmiri folk instrument to international recognition.

Caiola at The Parlor Room - 3/13

Caiola at The Parlor Room Thursday, March 13th SHOW: 7:30pm.

Alash Ensemble w/ Garth Stevenson - 3/14

All members of Alash were trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood, first learning from their families, and later becoming students of master throat singers.

Ink to End Lyme - 3/26

Every year, tattoo shops across the country host a day to raise funds and awareness for Lyme Disease, a campaign NiteOwl dubbed INK TO END LYME!

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Monday-Friday, February 17th-21st

@Academy of Music (274 Main Street) 240 Main Street #1 Northampton 01060 MA US

KidsBestFest 2025

KidsBestFest 2025 Brings a Week of Free Family Films to the Academy ofMusic Theatre Northampton, MA …

Monday-Monday, February 17th-24th, 02/17/2025 7:00 pm–02/24/2025 7:00 pm

@Rockridge Retirement Community, 25 Coles Meadow Rd, Northampton, MA (P.O. Box 631, Northampton MA 01061) P.O. Box 631 Northampton 01061 MA US

Valley Jazz Voices Open Rehearsal

Join Valley Jazz Voices as we sing into spring with our new season! We begin with two free open …

Thursday, February 20th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Jenny Owen Youngs w/ Adeline Hotel

Jenny Owen Youngs w/ Adeline Hotel at The Iron Horse on Thursday, February 20 2025 In the decade …

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Friday-Saturday, February 21st-22nd, 02/21/2025 8:00 pm–02/22/2025 9:00 pm

@A.P.E. Gallery (126 Main St, Northampton MA 01060) 126 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Sweet Prince

Junkyard Shakespeare presents Sweet Prince - a one-woman Hamlet. Kind of. It's also an …

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Friday, February 21st, 8:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Max Creek

Max Creek at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 21 2025 CAMP CREEK QUESTIONS What's the brief …

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Friday, February 21st, 3:02 am

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride

Artist Fan Club presale and DSP presale begins Monday, 10/28 at 10:00am with promo code distributed …

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Sunday, February 23rd, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Lonesome Brothers - 40th Birthday Party

Lonesome Brothers - 40th Birthday Party at The Iron Horse on Sunday, February 23 2025 Join us at the …

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Wednesday, February 26th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Eli "Paperboy" Reed

Eli "Paperboy" Reed at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, February 26 2025 “It’s been twenty years since …

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Thursday, February 27th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Gaslight Tinkers

Gaslight Tinkers at The Iron Horse on Thursday, February 27 2025 African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, …

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Thursday, February 27th, 7:30 pm

@The Parlor Room (32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060) 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room

Mariee Siou at The Parlor Room Thursday, February 27th 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

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Friday, February 28th, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

@297 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 (297 Main St, Northampton MA 01060) 297 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

BLUE HERON A more subtle art: the late 14th-century Ars subtilior

BLUE HERON Sophie Michaux, Jason McStoots & Aaron Sheehan, voices Orí Harmelin, lute …

Friday, February 28th, 8:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Peter Mulvey

Over the past 20 years, Mulvey has pursued a restless, eclectic path as a writer and musician – …

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Saturday, March 1st, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Amythyst Kiah

Amythyst Kiah at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 1 2025 “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone …

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Sunday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Skeleton Krewe Trio

The Skeleton Krewe Trio at The Iron Horse on Sunday, March 2 2025 Acclaimed musicians Rob Barraco, …

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Bombyx Brass Collective Concert

The Bombyx Brass season continues with our fantastical and delightful program Magical Music in …

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Tuesday, March 4th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Ron Pope: Neon & Glass World Tour w/ Andrea Von Kampen

Ron Pope: Neon & Glass World Tour w/ Andrea Von Kampen at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, March 4 2025 …

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Tuesday, March 4th, 8:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers Bagpipers who Rock! “These are my boys!” exclaimed Sir PaulMcCartney …

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Thursday, March 6th, 7:30 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Santoor: Journey of an Unknown Instrument

ONLINE PROGRAM: Register by clicking the GET TICKETS link Eager to learn something new...and do it …

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Friday-Sunday, March 7th-9th, 03/07/2025 7:00 pm–03/09/2025 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Eleventh Annual Backporch Festival

Eleventh Annual Backporch Festival at The Iron Horse on Friday, March 7 2025 Featuring over 60 …

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Friday, March 7th, 8:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Back Porch Songwriter Night: The Songs of Neil Young

Signature Sounds & The Parlor Room Collective present: The 11th Annual Back Porch Festival Back …

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Saturday, March 8th, 7:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Back Porch Bluegrass Spectacular ft. The Travelin’ McCourys, Sam Grisman Project, and East Nash Grass

Signature Sounds & The Parlor Room Collective present: The 11th Annual Back Porch Festival Back …

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Sunday, March 9th, 7:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Back Porch Festival Presents Lucinda Williams

Signature Sounds & The Parlor Room Collective present: The 11th Annual Back Porch Festival Lucinda …

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Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine St, Florence MA 01062) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Alan Doyle with special guest Fortunate Ones

DSP Shows Presents: Alan Doyle with special guest Fortunate Ones March 11, 2025 BOMBYX | …

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Tuesday, March 11th, 8:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Vincent Lima

With special guest Marianne Beaulieu

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Wednesday, March 12th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Enter The Haggis (Exit The Haggis)

Enter The Haggis (Exit The Haggis) at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, March 12 2025 For over two …

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Thursday, March 13th, 7:30 pm

@The Parlor Room (32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060) 32 Masonic St. Northampton 01060 MA US

Caiola at The Parlor Room

Caiola at The Parlor Room Thursday, March 13th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets Starting At: …

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Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Griffin William Sherry

Griffin William Sherry at The Iron Horse on Thursday, March 13 2025 Griffin William Sherry, the …

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Friday, March 14th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Alash Ensemble w/ Garth Stevenson

Alash Ensemble w/ Garth Stevenson at The Iron Horse on Friday, March 14 2025 All members of Alash …

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Saturday, March 15th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Big Bad Bollocks St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The Big Bad Bollocks St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 15 2025 …

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Sunday, March 16th, 7:30 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

The High Kings: Step It Out World Tour

DSP presale begins Thursday, 9/19 at 10:00am with promo code distributed by their newsletter. Sign …

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Wednesday, March 19th, 7:00 pm

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity (130 Pine Street, Florence MA) 130 Pine St Florence 01062 MA US

Rooted Resilience Launch Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the official launch of the Rooted Resilience Project! This event brings …

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Saturday, March 22nd, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Misty Blues w/ Alex Rohan

Misty Blues w/ Alex Rohan at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 22 2025 2019 International Blues …

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Wednesday, March 26th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Charlie Parr

Charlie Parr at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, March 26 2025 In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a …

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Friday, March 28th, 2:02 am

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th …

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Saturday, March 29th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Young Dubliners

The Young Dubliners at The Iron Horse on Saturday, March 29 2025 After thirty years as one of the …

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Sunday, March 30th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Weather Station

The Weather Station at The Iron Horse on Sunday, March 30 2025 It takes only 10 seconds for Tamara …

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Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30 pm

@The Parlor Room (32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060) 32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Ari Hest and Nini Camps at The Parlor Room

Ari Hest and Nini Camps at The Parlor Room Thursday, April 3rd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets …

Friday, April 4th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Red Baraat

Red Baraat at The Iron Horse on Friday, April 4 2025 Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, …

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Friday, April 4th, 8:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes

DSP presale begins Thursday, 10/31 at 10:00am with promo code distributed by their newsletter. Sign …

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Saturday, April 5th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Lez Zeppelin

Lez Zeppelin at The Iron Horse on Saturday, April 5 2025 Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, …

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Sunday, April 6th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre: Tull Tales (Martin Barre Unplugged)

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre: Tull Tales (Martin Barre Unplugged) at The Iron Horse on Sunday, April 6 …

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Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Nels Cline: Consentrik Quartet

Nels Cline: Consentrik Quartet at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, April 8 2025 To be sure, the guitarist …

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Thursday, April 10th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

The Nth Power

The Nth Power at The Iron Horse on Thursday, April 10 2025 The Nth Power believes in the healing …

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Friday, April 11th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Kalliope Jones w/ Hazel Foucault

Kalliope Jones w/ Hazel Foucault at The Iron Horse on Friday, April 11 2025 KALLIOPE JONES2025"For a …

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Sunday, April 13th, 8:00 pm

@Academy of Music Theatre (274 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060) 274 Main St Northampton 01060 MA US

Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postroph)y Tour

Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank …

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Tuesday, April 15th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

EXTC - Terry Chambers and Friends

EXTC - Terry Chambers and Friends at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, April 15 2025 Following 80 …

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Saturday, April 19th, 7:00 pm

@The Iron Horse (18 Center St., Northampton, MA) 20 Center Street Northampton 01060 MA US

Reprise - A Phish Experience

Reprise - A Phish Experience at The Iron Horse on Saturday, April 19 2025 REPRISE: A Phish …

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Out & About

We talked to: Timmy B. of NiteOwl Tattoo

We had a great conversation with Timmy B., owner of NiteOwl Tattoo in Northampton!

We talked to: Ryan of Photobooth

We had a great conversation with Ryan, owner of Photobooth on L2 in Thornes!

We talked to: Jean-Luc and Evelyn of Suzette Crêperie & Café

We had a great chat with the new owners of Suzette Crêperie & Café, Jean-Luc and Evelyn. We are eagerly awaiting opening day of this new spot on L1 of Thornes!

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