Arts & Entertainment

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Northampton has always been synonymous with arts & entertainment here in western Massachusetts. It is a cultural hub where artists, musicians, and entertainers of all kinds have gathered and collaborated to create one-of-a-kind experiences. Check out what's happening below.

Upcoming Events

@188 Pine Street, Florence, MA 01062

Art Always - Oil Painting for Tweens & Teens!

This beginner-friendly class invites tweens and teens to explore the fundamentals of painting while …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Announcing the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus: Joy and music for all …

@The Parlor Room

Song and Story Open Mic

Song and Story Open Mic 4/15, 5/20, 6/17 DOORS/SIGN UP: 6:00pm SHOW: 6:30pm-8:30pm TIX: $10 / FREE …

@The Parlor Room

Song and Story Open Mic

Event Name: Song and Story Open Mic Upcoming Dates: 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17 SHOW: …

@City Sports Grille

Saxophonist Gary Smulyan and the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille

Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan will perform with the Green Street Trio at City Sports Grille in …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Vocal Voyagers Improvisation Circle

++Three class series++ We gather to create spontaneously with our voices, using both free-form …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Garrison Keillor Tonight

Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One …

@Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton

R.I.S.E. Fest

Two days of artistic workshops, panels, performances, and creative connection await area youth this …

@BANG BANG BODY ARTS 7 ARMORY STREET NORTHAMPTON MA 01060

BANG BANG BODY ARTS : SPRING BLING FLASH EVENT

Bang Bang Body Arts presents it's SPRING BLING EVENT FRIDAY APRIL 18TH NOON-9PM. We will have flash …

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@Hillyer Hall Auditorium, 22 Elm St

Spring Student Art Sale

The Smith Office for the Arts is partnering with the Smith College Museum of Art to host the Spring …

@Northampton Elks #997

Northampton Elk's Benefit Hosted by Ottomatic Slim & The Deadly Sins

Ottomatic Slim & The Deadly Sins back for another Boneshakingly Good Rockin' Blues Benefit for the …

@The Parlor Room

Pioneer Valley Jazz

ROB GARCIA Drummer/Composer http://www.robgarciamusic.com/ “A prime mover in the current Brooklyn …

@The Iron Horse

Bella's Bartok

All little children grow up, one day --- all except the bedazzled and glittered boys of Bella’s …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Soundbath with Jess Frey

Jess Frey will lead a sound bath with a focus on gratitude. A sound bath is an immersive event where …

@The Iron Horse

REPRISE

Reprising iconic Phish shows. Cal Kehoe-Guitar, Adrian Tramontano-Drums, Chis DeAngelis-Bass, Scott …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Announcing the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus: Joy and music for all …

@The Iron Horse

Exposure

Exposure - Performing Robert Fripp's 1979 'Exposure' Album in its Entirety

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

Every Tuesday, 1:30-6:30pm on the Plaza behind Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton. April …

@Northampton Center for the Arts

Felt Sushi - An Original Wet Felting Technique

Felt Sushi: An Original Wet Felting Technique Session 1: Three Tuesdays, February 18 - March 4, …

@The Iron Horse

Vieux Farka Touré

Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ was born in Niafunké, Mali in …

@Historic Northampton

Northampton night Fest 2025

A celebration of the darkness in the heart of our city at Historic Northampton "As night falls over …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Physical Dialogues: Experiments in Communication Through Movement with Daniel Lepkoff

++Five Week Series++ Our ever present physical dialogue with the environment is an expression of our …

@The Parlor Room

Maya de Vitry at The Parlor Room

Maya de Vitry at The Parlor Room Thursday, April 24th SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets Starting …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Mames Babegenush

RESCHEDULED [gt][gt]NEW DATE! Mames Babegenush, a sextet from Copehnhagen, give the zesty, brassy, …

Local Entertainment & Arts Organizations

Art

The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought (SCDT)

The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought (SCDT) is comprised of independent and internationally experienced performance artists/movement practitioners who are also innovative teachers. The goal …

Art + Beauty/Wellness

NiteOwl Tattoo

NiteOwl Tattoo is dedicated to bringing you award winning tattoos at a first class experience. Our resident team of tattoo artists are extremely passionate about all things art and are available to …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife

Summer on Strong

Summer on Strong is a summer-long party here on Strong Avenue in Northampton, MA. When the weather warms up, our side-street becomes pedestrian-only, so we can dine outdoors, stroll the shops, dance …

Entertainment

Valley Ghost Tours

A fun and creepy way to explore the dark side of Northampton!

Art

Anchor House of Artists

The Anchor House of Artists was founded in 1997 with the mission to support and expand the creative careers of artists living with mental illness, fight the social stigma that they face, and …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Shopping

Thornes Marketplace

Today Thornes, under its familiar green awning, teems with traffic exploring the sights, sounds and smells of a contemporary bazaar. Locals and visitors alike are attracted to the vibrant colors and …

Entertainment + Music

Look Park

Come play at Look Park! With over 150 acres of land you're sure to find something to do. Take a walk, stop by the grill or sweet shoppe for a snack or go for a ride on our steamer train. Look Park is …

Art + Other

Click Workspace

CLICK Workspace offers a comfortable office environment in which creative professionals can work, create, collaborate, and share resources. We provide an atmosphere that values diversity and growth. …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Bishop's Lounge

Bishop’s Lounge offers nightly music with a relaxed atmosphere. Music genres range from reggae to dance, and rock to funk; with open mic takeover and DJ on site you will not be disappointed. Bishop’s …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Forbes Library

Forbes Library, the public library for Northampton, Massachusetts, provides a wide range of information, materials and services to all of the people of Northampton and Massachusetts. The library’s …

Entertainment

Helen Hills Chapel

The Center for Religious [&] Spiritual Life has offices at the Helen Hills Hills Chapel, located on Elm Street across from the Office of Admission. The chapel has a large space on the main floor for …

Entertainment

All Out Adventures

All Out Adventures provides outdoor recreation programs to people with disabilities and their loved ones, seniors, and Veterans. We provide our programs in parks throughout Massachusetts at either no …

Entertainment

WHMP

WHMP is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Northampton, Massachusetts, it serves the Pioneer Valley.

Entertainment

Sattva Center for Archery

Sattva Center for Archery Training (formerly Amherst Archery Academy) is a full range and retail shop in Western Massachusetts, focusing on target archery.

Art + Shopping

CopyCat

CopyCat is a woman owned small business which specializes in printing, signage, marketing materials, and digital design. We serve local businesses and organizations by brainstorming and producing …

Art + Entertainment + Music

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

BOMBYX is a non-profit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts - a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Nightlife

Ye Ol' Watering Hole

In 1975, former owner and collector Al Drew decided to[nbsp] put on display his sizeable beer can collection within the bar, and his original setup of the can shelves, (especially the ones suspended …

Art + Entertainment

Pulaski Park

Pulaski Park is centrally located on Main Street in downtown Northampton. The one acre municipal park provides a natural space for all to enjoy including shade trees, walkways, benches and a play …

Art

Historic Northampton

Historic Northampton focuses on local history and the local community. We preserve objects and documents that illuminate the lives of past residents while creating structures through which …

Entertainment + Other

Aligned Events LLC

Aligned Events is a full service wedding and event planning company based out of Northampton, MA. [nbsp]Our services include customized event planning, management and design services and we serve New …

Art + Shopping

Noho Pottery

Get in touch with your inner potter at Noho Pottery!

Art + Entertainment

Ascendance Inner World Arts

Ascendance is a studio where the individual expressive voice can be explored, where the art of dance is practiced and trained, and where we celebrate the confluence of individuality and community.

Art + Entertainment

Northampton Center for the Arts

The Northampton Center for the Arts (NCFA) provides affordable space for artists, performers, and educators while developing programming dedicated to arts education, multidisciplinary collaborations, …

Art

United Way of Hampshire County

United Way of Hampshire County engages and inspires the people, employers, and organizations of Hampshire County to give, advocate, and volunteer on behalf of our community. Our vision is that all …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Outdoor Dining

Art + Shopping

SieberDesigns

Aviva Sieber of SieberDesigns lives and works in Northampton, MA. She has been designing and quilting for over twenty years, creating one-of-a-kind quilts, purses, home décor items, gifts and …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music

Spare Time Northampton and City Sports Grille

Spare Time Entertainment is the Northeast’s largest private, family-owned bowling enterprise. We pride ourselves on customer service and on providing our bowlers with the latest state-of-the-art …

Entertainment + Music

Jon Berman Music

Jon Berman plays Beach Americana Music that takes you away. He has performed everywhere from stadiums to back decks. Jon has performed with acts such as Changes In Latitudes, Barefoot Truth, Jackson …

Art

POZ

My name is Peter O Zierlein, I'm a illustrator and paper cut artist. My cut-outs have become framed art, fine art prints, graphic design, wallpaper designs, illustrations, posters, stencils, murals, …

Entertainment + Other

Edwards Church of Northampton

Situated at the crossroads of State, Main, and South Streets in downtown Northampton, Edwards Church serves as a home for all who seek the Holy Spirit in the midst of a too busy, often glorious, and …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Outdoor Dining

Northampton Country Club

Founded in 1898, The Northampton Country Club combines a challenging golf course with a pleasing array of modern amenities – including a custom designed pool, updated clubhouse with a full restaurant, …

Entertainment + Music

The Hampshire Music Club

The Hampshire Music Club was launched in 2012 by a local group of classical music lovers. [nbsp]It’s an educational organization whose mission is to sponsor music appreciation classes for adults and …

Entertainment

93.9 The River

WRSI, the River, is a radio station playing a genuine mix of roots, rock, folk, soul and everything in between. Different is Good!

Art

Smith College

Founded in 1871, Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in the United States, with students from 48 states and 68 countries. An independent, …

Art + Beauty/Wellness

Cheap Thrills Tattoo

Tattoo studio located in Northampton, MA. Tattooing since 1997. Cash only.

Art

Chartpak

The reputation of the Chartpak portfolio for quality and leadership has been a standard within the design, drafting, and engineering industries for over 60 years. While Chartpak products have been …

Art + Beauty/Wellness

Haven Body Arts Inc.

Haven Body Arts is a female owned [&] operated body art studio located in Northampton, MA. HBA brings you the most progressive body art, tattoos, and piercings in the valley. [nbsp]We offer a large …

Entertainment + Shopping

Photobooth

A black and white machine on the second floor of Thornes, this fun photobooth is located in the hallway between impish and Jackson [&] Connor, and across from Noteworthy. The booth has been in Thornes …

Entertainment

K and E Theater Group

K and E Theater Group is a non-profit performing arts organization whose mission is to bring unique, exciting and professional theatrical experiences to Western Massachusetts.

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Shopping

Sub Rosa

Sub Rosa is a container for beauty— a gathering place where a reverence for the Earth and the pursuit of pleasure collide.

Entertainment

Matt Dibrindisi Entertainment

We have one mission: to bring the world joy. At Matt Dibrindisi Entertainment, we create inclusive and accessible themed experiences and events; at everything we do, everyone is welcome. We're not the …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Nightlife + Outdoor Dining + Summer on Strong

Progression Brewing Co.

At Progression everything starts within our taproom walls. This special brewery that we call home is a place for our community to gather, and it is this community that keeps us constantly striving …

Art + Food/Drink + Shopping

The Sphere Northampton

The Sphere’s Mission is to connect and uplift driven women and nonbinary entrepreneurs so they can unleash their potential, thereby impacting their community and the local economy (inspiring others to …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Northampton Arts Council

The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice (as well as other grants on a rolling basis) each year to artists and …

Art

Paradise City

Paradise City, founded in 1995, produces award-winning shows of contemporary craft and fine art. Welcome to a world overflowing with fresh ideas for home decorating, personal adornment, one-of-a-kind …

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

A community based multimedia production studio in Northampton, MA // Production,Tracking, Mixing and Mastering // Sound Design

Entertainment

Northampton Radio Group

Northampton Radio Group, a Broadcasting [&] Media Production Company. [nbsp]

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Music

Queer Joy Collaborative

The Queer Joy Collaborative is dedicated to promoting individual and collective queer joy primarily through the transformational and healing power of art, music, and mutual aid. Queer joy encompasses …

Art

Webber & Grinnell Insurance

As a locally owned agency, Webber and Grinnell has provided insurance protection for thousands of individuals and businesses throughout the Pioneer Valley for over 150 years. The stability, …

Entertainment

Florence Civic & Business Association

Fostering a spirit of community, collaboration, and citizen engagement in the village of Florence, Massachusetts.

Art + Shopping

Tejas Beads

Bead store focusing on natural gemstone beads, pendants, findings, silver, and jewelry making supplies. The friendly staff are happy to help you find that perfect piece! So, stop by and visit! Tejas …

Entertainment

The Writer's Mill

THE WRITERS’ MILL is a shared space for writers and creative professionals of all sorts – novelists, freelancers, journalists, poets, researchers, academics, and more. Connect with a community of …

Art + Shopping

Tiffany Hilton Pottery

Much of my work is wheel thrown and fired to cone 8 in an oxidation atmosphere. I also fire to cone 10 in reduction and enjoy the community created by firing with other potters and also through …

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Entertainment + Music

The Hidden Temple

We are a community gathering and event rental space, offering a variety of classes, workshops and events centering creative expression, embodied intelligence and Earth-based reverence practice. …

Art

Arts Equity Group

Arts Equity Group is a network of artists, activists, and consultants committed to promoting systemic change through arts and culture.We collaborate with our clients to plan and execute …

Entertainment + Other

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

The Botanic Garden of Smith College fosters environmental and social justice through teaching and learning about plants, people, and place

Art + Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Academy of Music Theatre

In the late 19th century, Edward H.R. Lyman, a philanthropist and Northampton native, had a vision for a new venue for culture and theater in his hometown.[nbsp] On May 23, 1891, the then 1000-seat …

Art + Shopping

Jo Smith Art Studio

My name is Jo (Joanna) Smith and I am an Artist painting in Northampton, MA. I have a Studio/Gallery in downtown Northampton at 9 Market Street.

Entertainment + Getting Around + Other

Price 4 Limo

Hitting the road for a Springfield adventure? Price 4 Limo is here to make your group transportation as smooth and reliable as possible. From sporting events and school field trips to private …

Art

Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)

M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA): Reclaiming the Canvas, Revolutionizing M/otherhood.* We rewrite the narrative where art and m/otherhood collide, not by whispering apologies but by …

Art

William Baczek Fine Arts

Founded in 1996, William Baczek Fine Arts, in Northampton, Massachusetts represents artists working in a variety of media, including painting, sculpting, photography, video and printmaking in both …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Young@Heart Chorus

What started out in 1982 at a Northampton elderly housing project to joyfully pass the time instead of passing before your time has developed into the stereotype-defying, generation-crossing musical …

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Online Gift Cards + Other

Bang Bang Body Arts

Offering body piercing, tooth gems, [&] tattooing- including cosmetic [&] medical tattooing. The studio will be ever full of incredible fine art from local, national and international …

Art + Entertainment + Music

A.P.E. Gallery

Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd. supports contemporary artists working in all disciplines, by preserving and supporting the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their work.

Art + Beauty/Wellness

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing

Lucky's is a custom tattoo and piercing shop located in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. We have been open since 1999, starting with piercing and then expanding ourselves to tattooing once it …

Art

Brushworks Arts & Industry

The Brushworks Art [&] Industry Building is a unique multi-use Light Industrial complex, that has become the area’s premier location for local artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and the greater …

Entertainment + Food/Drink

American Legion Post 28

A patriotic veterans organization devoted to mentoring youth, advocating patriotism, and devotion to fellow service members and veterans.Sundays from 5 - 8 pm is Karaoke with High Note Productions …

Entertainment

Valley Advocate

Your alternative source for news, arts and entertainment in the Pioneer Valley for over 40 years.

Entertainment + Music

WEIB-106.3 Smooth FM, Cutting Edge Broadcasting, Inc.

We are the only locally owned commercial FM radio station in the Greater Springfield, MA Metro Market. Broadcasting for more than sixteen years, we have built a reputation as a station that is …

Entertainment + Music

The Parlor Room

The Parlor Room is right in downtown Northampton at 32 Masonic Street, next door to the Woodstar Cafe. You can’t miss it; it looks like an old brick one-room schoolhouse, but, like a clown car, holds …

Art + Other + Shopping

The Impress Group

We help our clients turn their ideas into booksWe work with publishers, organizations, small business owners, and individuals. Whether you want to turn your ideas into a book, design a picture-driven …

Art + Entertainment + Shopping

Downtown Northampton Association

We are a group of business owners, property owners, local residents and fans of Downtown Northampton, who have joined forces to keep downtown vibrant, engaging, eclectic and inclusive.[nbsp] We love …

Art + Entertainment + Music

Sweeney Concert Hall

Sweeney Concert Hall is one of the most sought–after concert halls in the northeast. This beautiful performance space seats more than 600, and its broad stage can readily accommodate the needs of a …

Art + Entertainment + Shopping

Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA)

From its beginnings in the 1870s, the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) has been guided by the understanding that original works of art can be a powerful component of the liberal arts education, …

Art

Northampton Community Arts Trust

The Northampton Community Arts Trust’s mission is to protect and ensure the long-term vitality of the Northampton community through the acquisition and preservation of affordable and accessible space …

Art + Entertainment + Shopping

Art Always

Art Always provides a fun and supportive environment where students feel safe to explore and develop their art-making skills and creative potential.

Entertainment + Online Gift Cards

Hometown Arcade

Check out the fun! 70+ classic arcade games. Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball distributors.

Art + Shopping

The Shiny Black Door

The Shiny Black Door is a curiosity cabinet that you can step into and explore, an experiential boutique in Northampton's iconic Thornes Marketplace. Owners Augusten Burroughs and Shari Sirkin …

Art + Shopping

Groundings

Groundings is a hidden gem of a shop. We have the largest selection of Tarot and Oracle cards in Western MA! Over 400 different varieties of gemstones and counting! An artisan gallery, …

Entertainment + Music

John M. Greene Hall

John M. Greene Hall is an event venue located at Smith College in Northampton. It has hosted many prominent performers such as Bob Weir, Indigo Girls, The Pixies, Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, and more.

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Entertainment

MAPS

Dispelling cultural isolationism in 7th-12th graders through a cross collaboration of two diverse public schools creating poetry, songwriting and art. [nbsp]

Entertainment

Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden

Grow Food Northampton’s mission is to promote food security by advancing sustainable agriculture in the Northampton, Massachusetts area. We own a 120-acre community farm that provides access to land …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Signature Sounds

Signature Sounds was formed by Jim Olsen and Mark Thayer in 1995 to promote the burgeoning acoustic music scene in and around Northampton, MA. Since our inception, we've released over 150 albums of …

Entertainment + Music

The Pines Theater

The Pines Theater is an outdoor amphitheater located within the park. The theater holds the annual "Transperformance" concert, a music festival hosted by The Northampton Arts Council and the Parent …

Entertainment + Music

PanOpera, Inc.

Live, artist-led, professional opera in Western New England.

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Entertainment

WRSI The River

93.9 [&] 101.5 The River - Different is good

Art + Entertainment + Shopping

R. Michelson Galleries

R. Michelson Galleries is the largest commercial art gallery in western Massachusetts. Art originally exhibited at R. Michelson Galleries now hangs in many of the most prestigious museums in America, …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Music + Online Gift Cards + Outdoor Dining

Amber Lane Café & Pub

Iconica is now --[gt] One Amber Lane! Welcome to Amber Lane Café [&] Pub, in the heart of downtown Northampton, Massachusetts.

Entertainment + Other

Lilly Library

Lilly Library is located in the heart of downtown Florence and has been serving the community since 1890.

Art + Entertainment + Music

A.P.E. Flex Space

A.P.E. AT HAWLEY STREET continues its core mission to support contemporary artists working in all disciplines, by preserving and supporting the spaces in which they create, perform and exhibit their …

Art + Shopping

CyclePottery

A welcoming ceramics gallery and studio to inspire, create, collaborate, and find community.[nbsp] Offering studio memberships, private lessons and small group lessons. Shop the Gallery throughout the …

Art + Beauty/Wellness + Entertainment

Pioneer Valley Ballet

At Pioneer Valley Ballet, we are cultivating an appreciation of dance on a regional level, and supporting our local arts community by training and educating the next generation of dancers and future …

Entertainment + Music + Nightlife

Three County Fair

Incorporated in 1818, the Hampshire, Franklin [&] Hampden County Agricultural Society promotes agriculture, agricultural education, agricultural science and sustainability for the region through …

Art + Other

Tiffany Chapman Photography

My focus as your photographer is for you to have fun, laugh, smile and remember me for all of your memory making. I would love the opportunity to create portraits that you will cherish for a lifetime.