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 …

@Tuesday Market

Tuesday Farmers' Market

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

@The Parlor Room

Kyran Daniel at The Parlor Room

Kyran Daniel at The Parlor Room Wednesday, April 30th 2025 SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS …

@Sweeney Concert Hall

Chinese Music Ensemble

@The Parlor Room

May Erlewine at The Parlor Room

May Erlewine at The Parlor Room Thursday, May 1st at 7:30pm SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets …

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@Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre

Spring Studio Productions

Featuring Crave by Sarah Kane directed by Max Lerin and Fourteen Hundred Thousand by Sam Shepard …

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@Graham Hall, Hillyer Hall

Spring 2025 FMS Student Film Screening

The Film and Media Studies department presents video and screenwriting projects from students in the …

@Florence Civic & Business Association

Book Party

Join Gwen Agna to celebrate the publishing of her book on leadership! All are welcome- especially …

@The Parlor Room

Missy Raines & Allegheny at The Parlor Room

Missy Raines & Allegheny at The Parlor Room Friday, May 2nd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets …

@Edwards Church

Choral Concert: “Last Words”

Pioneer Valley Cappella, led by music director Geoffrey Hudson, performs “Last Words”: two …

@Downtown Northampton

Hampshire Pride Celebration

The 3rd Annual Hampshire Pride is coming back on May 3rd in downtown Northampton! We are so excited …

@Studio 30

Pete Nelson at Studio 30

A live performance of original music by Pete Nelson, joined by Josh Ballard on bass.

@Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Brass in Bloom Festival

Join us for a full day of all things brass! The Brass in Bloom Festival will host keynote speaker …

@The Parlor Room

Laura Cantrell at The Parlor Room

Laura Cantrell at The Parlor Room Saturday, May 3rd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm Tickets Starting …

@Passalongs

Pressed Flower Collage Workshop

All materials will be provided for you to make a beautiful, one-of-a kind pressed flower collage …

@274 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

Rent – 20th Anniversary Sing-Along and Screening

How about love? Rent – 20th Anniversary Sing-Along and Screening Music heals, community …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

All Things A Cappella - Til the Whole World Sings

All Things A Cappella is an afternoon of pure harmony and captivating a cappella sound. Your host, …

@The First Churches

Shubalananda Kirtan Noho Sundays

Join us every Sunday afternoon in downtown Northampton to sing your true heart's song with …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Sunday Supper & Spirit | May

You're invited to be part of a new gathering at Florence Congregational Church. We think life is …

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@Scott Dance Studio

Spring Grad Dance Event

Catch an exciting first look at new work by Smith 1st year MFA in Dance students: Chavi Bansal, …

@Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence

Rhythm and Radiance Kids Chorus

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

@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, …

@Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley

Fair Housing Forum: Northampton's History of Housing Discrimination

Please join Dr. Ousmane Power-Greene, the E. Franklin Frazier Professor of Africana Studies and …

@BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity

Physical Dialogues: Experiments in Communication Through Movement with Daniel Lepkoff

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

Local Entertainment & Arts Organizations

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

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, …

Art + Beauty/Wellness

Cheap Thrills Tattoo

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

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 + 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 + 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 …

Entertainment

Valley Advocate

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

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 + 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. …

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 + Shopping

Noho Pottery

Get in touch with your inner potter at Noho Pottery!

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

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 + 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 + 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 + 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 …

Entertainment + Music

Blind Moose Studios

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

Entertainment

Florence Civic & Business Association

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

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

PanOpera, Inc.

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

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 + 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

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 …

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 + 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

Valley Ghost Tours

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

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.

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, …

Entertainment + Food/Drink + Outdoor Dining

Entertainment + Online Gift Cards

Hometown Arcade

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

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.

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 …

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 + 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.

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 …

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

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

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 …

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 + 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

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 + 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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 + 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

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 + 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 + Other

Lilly Library

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

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

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!

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 + 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, …

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.

Entertainment

WHMP

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

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, …

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

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.

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 + 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

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 + 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 + 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 …

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 + 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 + 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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …

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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]

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Entertainment

WRSI The River

93.9 [&] 101.5 The River - Different is good

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 …

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 …

Entertainment

Northampton Radio Group

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

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, …

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 + 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 + 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 …

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 + 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 …

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 …