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11th Annual Back Porch Festival

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

Heather Maloney - Exploding Star Album Release (Night 1) - 2/7

Heather Maloney - Exploding Star Album Release (Night 1) at The Iron Horse on Friday, February 7 2025

The Machine performs Pink Floyd - 2/7

The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd.

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus - 2/10

The Queer Joy Collaborative is thrilled to announce the birth of the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus - a rockin chorus where music choices will be kid-driven, and where building community and having fun are the central premise.

Yasmin Williams - 2/11

Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style.

Song Share Sessions for NonBinary, Trans and Women Singer-Songwriters - 2/12

Join us for an intimate evening of music, community, and creativity at our monthly Song Share Session, specifically designed for nonbinary, trans & women singer-songwriters.

American Aquarium w/ William Matheny - 2/12

American Aquarium w/ William Matheny at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Ben Monder & Chris Speed & Dave King & Reid Anderson & The Bad Plus - 2/15

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention.

On A Winter's Night - 2/16

Bombyx is delighted to welcome the return of “On A Winter’s Night” featuring veteran singer-songwriters Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Patty Larkin together onstage swapping songs and stories.

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

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

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 8th, 7:00 pm

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

Heather Maloney - Exploding Star Album Release (Night 2)

Heather Maloney - Exploding Star Album Release (Night 2) at The Iron Horse on Saturday, February 8 …

Saturday, February 8th, 11:00 am

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

5Rhythms® Dance Class | 2/8/2025

The 5Rhythms® comprise a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every …

Sunday, February 9th, 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

@60 Elm Street Northampton, MA 01060 (240 Main Street #1, Northampton MA 01060) 240 Main Street #1 Northampton 01060 MA US

Silver Chord Bowl

Silver Chord Bowl 2025 In its 41st year, the Silver Chord Bowl is the oldest and most respected …

Sunday, February 9th, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

@SAGE HALL, SWEENEY CONCERT HALL, 51 COTTAGE LANE, NORTHAMPTON, MASS (51 College Lane, Northampton MA 01060) 51 College Lane Northampton 01060 MA US

LYDIAN STRING QUARTET WITH PIANIST JIAYAN SUN

The internationally recognized Lydian String Quartet will be performing string quartets by Haydn and …

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CopyCat (241 King Street, Suite 114, Northampton MA 01060) 241 King Street, Suite 114 Northampton 01060 MA US

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Tuesday, February 11th, 7:00 pm

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

Yasmin Williams w/Diana Demuth

Yasmin Williams w/Diana Demuth at The Iron Horse on Tuesday, February 11 2025 Yasmin Williams is an …

Tuesday, February 11th, 6:00 pm

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

Queer Open Mic

Event Name: Queer Open Mic Upcoming Dates: 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10 SHOW: …

Wednesday, February 12th, 7:00 pm

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

American Aquarium w/ William Matheny

American Aquarium w/ William Matheny at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, February 12 2025 For nearly two …

Friday, February 14th, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

@The Workroom @ 33 Hawley, located within the Northampton Center for the Arts. (33 Hawley St., Northampton MA 01060) 33 Hawley St. Northampton 01060 MA US

SPEC Circus Presents: "For the Love... [of Circus]" – A Sapphic Cabaret

SPEC Circus is delighted to announce its upcoming production, "For the Love... [of Circus]," a …

Friday, February 14th, 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

@Notch 8 Grille (125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060) 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton 01060 MA US

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day dinner booking is now open! Don't miss out on the above and beyond experience of …

Friday, February 14th, 7:00 pm

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

Cello & Chocolate | 2/14/2025

Cello and Chocolate...does it get any better? This will be our fourth installment. Each time, Jeremy …

Saturday, February 15th, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

@Downtown Northampton (address will be emailed to you) (, Northampton MA ) Northampton MA US

One-Day Mystery Writing Workshop with Best-Selling Mystery Author and Poet Margot Douaihy

Workshop Description Logistics Date: Saturday, February 15 Location: Accessible Downtown …

Saturday, February 15th, 10:30 pm–11:45 pm

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

Michael Wilbur

Michael Wilbur at The Iron Horse on Saturday, February 15 2025 Michael Wilbur is a highly acclaimed …

Saturday, February 15th, 7:00 pm

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

Queer Story Slam

Join us for a night of honesty, vulnerability, community, and joy! After a sold-out debut, the Queer …

Saturday, February 15th, 7:00 pm

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

Ben Monder & Chris Speed & Dave King & Reid Anderson & The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to …

Monday, February 17th, 7:00 pm

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

Les Greene (MEMBER DISCOVERY SERIES)

Les Greene (MEMBER DISCOVERY SERIES) at The Iron Horse on Monday, February 17 2025 Les Greene, 2024 …

Thursday, February 20th, 7:00 pm

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

Jenny Owen Youngs

Jenny Owen Youngs at The Iron Horse on Thursday, February 20 2025 In the decade since Jenny Owen …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Photo By Lynne Graves

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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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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Out & About

We talked to: Timmy B. of NiteOwl Tattoo

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

Read more … We talked to: Timmy B. of NiteOwl Tattoo

We talked to: Ryan of Photobooth

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

Read more … We talked to: Ryan of Photobooth

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!

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

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