Events in Northampton today

Connect with neighbors and the land during a relaxed, hands-on harvest at the farm. Work alongside the volunteer crew, ask for tips on cooking with fresh produce, share your own homegrown goods, and chat with others about caring for a garden. Take a look at what is growing this year and learn about the pick-your-own program.

Reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom in a gentle somatic movement class centered on grounding, breath, and flowing motion. Guided exploration builds pelvic awareness, activates the core, and weaves rhythmic sequences that cultivate both strength and softness while creating space for emotional release. Drawing on dance-informed isolations and undulating patterns, you will sense how hips, spine, and breath coordinate to invite ease, coordination, and expressive embodiment. Instruction moves at an unhurried, intuitive pace so there is time to feel instead of perform. All bodies and experience levels are welcome. No dance background is required, only a willingness to move, listen inward, and reconnect with your own rhythm.

An all-level mat Pilates session comes to Stanley Park with Pursuit Pilates Club for the 2026 season. The class emphasizes controlled, low impact movements designed to build core strength, support better posture, and increase flexibility. Whether you are getting started or refining your practice, expect a well rounded, full body workout that promotes strength, stability, and mindful movement. Sessions take place on the Acre Lawn one Wednesday each month. A $5 per person, per class donation is suggested. Part of the 2026 Health Initiatives presented by Health New England.

Drop by the brewery each Wednesday to put your brainpower to the test.

Karaoke hosted by DJ PRL takes place every Wednesday, giving attendees the opportunity to step up to the mic and share a song.

Group mountain bike rides return with a relaxed, intermediate-level pace where no one is left behind. Participants should arrive with a reliable bike and a helmet.

Week 19 of Destination Bike Night features Voodoo Driver performing live rock. Expect classic favorites and modern hits, with guitar-driven covers spanning artists like Foo Fighters and Shinedown. The event is held at Knights of Columbus #69. Admission is $5 at the gate. Powered by Throttle Rocker Nation.

This weekly Latin dance night at New City in Easthampton welcomes beginners and experienced dancers alike. No partner or prior experience is required. The evening opens with a beginner-friendly, drop-in Bachata class, then shifts into social dancing with a lively mix of Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Kizomba and more. Once each month, a Rotation Night spotlights a different dance style in place of Bachata, creating a chance to explore and grow.

Throttle Rocker Nation presents the Bike Night After Party at The Rumbleseat Bar & Grille in Chicopee, pairing half price appetizers offered all day with live acoustic music. This edition features an acoustic set by Presz & Perry.

Enjoy a welcoming, nonjudgmental karaoke gathering where you can be yourself and let your voice shine. The setting is supportive and relaxed, making it easy to drop any jitters and make lasting memories with friends. Whether you are a confident crooner or more of a shower singer, all experience levels are encouraged to take the mic and share a favorite song. Expect laughter, camaraderie, and memorable performances from a community of music lovers.

A night market brings together local vendors, flavorful food, music, and shopping in a community-focused setting. Neighborhood businesses gather to celebrate culture and create a lively atmosphere for an evening of connection and fun.

A free adult yoga class led by Brian Mulligan takes place at the Library Annex. The practice emphasizes a gentle approach, proper alignment, safety, and balanced sequencing. This is a drop-in session, and participants should bring their own yoga mat. Brian is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher who trained with Kim Valerie’s Iyengar-based Yoga Spirits program in Beverly, Massachusetts. He is also certified to teach chair yoga through Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit, and Lakshmi has trained more than 1,600 chair yoga instructors and teaches through Kripalu. The schedule may change, so refer to the library website for the most current information.

The Munich Haus and Hot Mic Events present a dinner-and-hypnosis comedy experience at The Munich Haus Restaurant in Chicopee. The evening begins with the Munich Haus buffet, a German-American spread of sizzling specialties, hearty comfort dishes, and desserts with a Bavarian twist. After dinner, the energy shifts as Frank Santos Jr., known as The R-Rated Hypnotist, takes the stage for an interactive performance where the audience becomes the show. Volunteers may suddenly carry themselves like international opera sensations, dance as if headlining an Oktoberfest celebration, or even strut like a comically confident chicken. Friends turn into stars, strangers become legends, and laughter fills the room in a bold, boisterous, and hypnotic whirlwind. Framed as a one-night-only experience in Western Massachusetts, it promises high-energy entertainment, big laughs, and unforgettable memories.

Aquanett brings its 80s rock and metal tribute to the Three County Fair for the first time. The set highlights hits from Skid Row, Metallica, Ozzy and Poison, delivered with an authentic look and sound shaped by more than 25 years on stage. The evening combines live music with classic fair food, drinks and family friendly fun. More information about the fair will be shared soon.

Presented by DSP Shows, Old Mervs bring their story from a small Western Australian town to The Drake in Amherst. Dave and Henry have been inseparable since school days in Kojonup, where they first rehearsed in a converted farm shed. Their self-titled debut, created with ARIA winner Chris Collins, topped the ARIA album chart and earned triple j’s Feature Album nod, propelled by tracks such as “Parched”, “What You’ve Lost”, “Forget It”, “Everyone Will See It” and “Don’t Go”. After a landmark year that included a 20 date tour across Australia and New Zealand, their biggest headline show at Perth HPC, a run of US headline dates and an Audiotree session, plus a turn at Lollapalooza with Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator and Sabrina Carpenter before returning to the UK and playing first shows in Europe, the duo heads back to the US with more new music on the horizon. Expect a performance that reflects their momentum as they continue major headline dates and festival appearances including Kilby Block Party and Gov Ball.

Explore a space dedicated to reuse at the ReCenter located at the Glendale transfer station. Visitors can drop off items that others might need and pick up free finds to take home. Entry is available to anyone with a Northampton waste sticker or a ReCenter-only sticker, which can be purchased on site. Sticker holders are welcome whether or not they live in Northampton.

Centered on music in the downtown area, this event highlights the soundscape of the city core.

Guided by a range of 5Rhythms maps, this class offers instruction and experiential prompts that help participants drop into the practice. Created by Gabrielle Roth, 5Rhythms® is a simple, expressive movement path with no set choreography, inviting the dancer within every body to emerge, whatever the shape, size, age, ability, or level of experience. Over the course of a Wave, participants explore the five rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness, not to master them but to receive what each has to offer. Each session provides time to arrive, move solo, and follow gentle guidance through music and verbal invitations. Dancers may be encouraged to deepen an inner journey, meet a partner for a brief or longer exchange, or move as part of the whole room. Because you, the group, and the teacher are different each time, every class unfolds uniquely and opens new movement landscapes. To support those with chemical or scent sensitivities, please come scent free and avoid perfumed products, strongly scented detergents, and essential oils as much as possible. Community care includes clear touch and consent practices. In this nonverbal dance space, make eye contact before initiating physical contact and honor each person’s sovereignty. If touch is not welcome, communicate that with a simple gesture, such as a respectful greeting, crossing the arms, or stepping away. All are recognized and welcomed across race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, body shape and size, language, and age. The space is accessible to all bodies. A land acknowledgment is included in respect for the homelands of the Nipmuc, Pocumtuc, and Nonotuc peoples, noting the Native settlement known as Norwottuck or Nonotuck, whose name refers to the middle of the river. It honors those who lived, danced, and worked on this land before the present day.

Experience the opening of the West Springfield Town Museum, featuring multiple rooms that showcase the town's history.

Each first Saturday of the month, Eastworks becomes a hub within Easthampton's Art Walk. Studios open their doors and galleries showcase work throughout the building, alongside options for dining, shopping, and hands-on craft activities. Free on-site parking is available, and elevators provide access to every level. The Art Walk is a program of Easthampton City Arts.

Maple Leaf Pub in Westfield hosts The Storytellers with live music. The setting is casual and welcoming, featuring friendly staff, a crowd of regulars, and food available. A relaxed hangout vibe kicks in from the moment guests arrive.

Gettin’ Groovy brings a harmony-packed throwback to the Holyoke Elks with a set built on British Invasion favorites and American pop and rock classics, delivered with high energy and a playful spirit. The lineup features Kevin Freyenhagen on bass and vocals, Stevie Dunn on lead vocals and guitar, Jeff Ahearn on lead guitar and vocals, Stephanie Ciccarello on lead vocals and percussion, Nadine Benzaia on keyboards and vocals, and Scott Olmstead on drums and vocals. Expect catchy hooks, big personalities, and a nostalgic feel that tips its hat to an era before laptops handled tambourines. Look for a lively crowd, cold drinks, and a show designed to take listeners back to when the music felt timeless. Side effects may include tapping toes, spontaneous dancing, and declaring that they just do not make music like that anymore.

Presented by DSP Shows and The Drake, this Amherst concert features Big D and the Kids Table with Matamoska. Big D and the Kids Table, a Boston ska punk band formed in 1995, arrives with The Good Ole American Saturday Night, the group’s first full-length release in five years. The album reunites them with producer Joe Gittleman of The Mighty Mighty BossTones, who previously worked on Strictly Rude and Fluent In Stroll, as well as Matt Appleton of Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger, producer of their 2021 album Do Your Art. The performance takes place at The Drake in Amherst, MA.

Donovan's Irish Pub hosts a live set featuring Jack and his Guitar.

Just like Fire Acoustic returns with a rock and roll spirit, marking their comeback.

Hits by Hector leads a karaoke night.

Sunday features Hunters, Equitation, and Pleasure classes from Leadline up to 2'9", with medals for both WNEPHA and NHHJA. The show is open to all horses and riders, including new divisions such as Beginner Rider and Green Horse, and includes special 3 County Fair Handy Hunter classes sponsored by local businesses. Monday is all jumpers, and riders can celebrate the Fair’s theme of America’s 250th Anniversary by wearing red, white, and blue for their jumper classes. This WNEPHA rated show is open to all riders with no non member fees, and points for members count toward 2026 year end awards.

Becca's Soldiers presents the 7th Annual Family Fun Day and Awareness Stroll, a fundraiser focused on raising awareness of ovarian cancer, offering a space for patients to meet, and supporting women in Western Massachusetts as they undergo treatment. The day starts with check-in and T-shirt pickup for pre-registrants alongside day-of registration, followed by welcome speeches. Participants then head out for the Awareness Walk, and activities continue with a Family Fun Day. Food trucks will be available, music is provided by Tom McCusker of Knight Productions, and photography is provided by Inspire Me Photos. T-shirts will be available for purchase for those who do not register.

Sierra Ferrell brings the Heavy Petal Tour to The Pines Theater at Look Park in Northampton, MA, presented by DSP Shows. The West Virginia-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is a standout in roots music, following the 2024 release of Trail Of Flowers on Rounder Records. That album earned her Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards, along with four GRAMMY wins for Best Americana Album for Trail Of Flowers, Best American Roots Performance for Lighthouse, Best Americana Performance for American Dreaming, and Best American Roots Song for American Dreaming. Known for lively, captivating shows across North America and Europe, she blends bluegrass, old-time traditions, and gritty honky-tonk with vivid, contemporary storytelling. Created with producer Eddie Spear and additional production by Gary Paczosa, Trail Of Flowers features contributions from Chris Scruggs and guest appearances by Lukas Nelson and Nikki Lane, with sessions largely at Sound Emporium Studios. The record moves from the driving Fox Hunt to the haunting Rosemary, the swinging Dollar Bill Bar, and the harmony-filled I Could Drive You Crazy, while American Dreaming reflects on striving for a good life in a consumer-driven culture. Ferrell has collaborated with Margo Price, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Post Malone, and her earlier full-length, Long Time Coming, drew praise from outlets including Pitchfork, Paste, Pop Matters, and No Depression. The performance showcases rich vocals, inventive musicianship, and songs that channel nostalgia while looking toward the future of the genre.

Enjoy a free weekly yoga class for adults led by certified instructor Brian Mulligan. Sessions emphasize a gentle practice with careful attention to alignment, safety, and a balanced flow. Most classes are held in the Library Annex, with one session each month taking place in the Library basement. This is a drop-in offering, and participants should bring their own yoga mat. Brian holds a 200-hour certification through Kim Valerie’s Iyengar-based Yoga Spirits in Beverly, Massachusetts, and is also certified to teach chair yoga through Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit program, developed at Kripalu, a method that has trained more than 1,600 instructors.

At Dreki Soul, this playful somatic movement class invites exploration of hip-centered, free-flowing motion that builds ease, confidence, and a sense of connection throughout the body. Guided rhythmic exploration and breath-led movement encourage the hips, spine, and heart to soften and express naturally. Light props, such as scarves, may be used to enhance sensation, support release, and deepen embodied awareness, helping shift from thinking to feeling. The experience blends intuitive movement with grounded breathing practices to soothe the nervous system and restore your natural rhythm. There is no choreography to learn and no prior experience required. All that is needed is curiosity, steady breathing, and a willingness to let energy move.

Filmmaker Matt Hinton will be present for a post-screening Q&A. The feature-length documentary Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp delves into the history, sound, and living practices of Sacred Harp singing, a uniquely American tradition that has endured for more than two centuries. Long nurtured in rural communities of the Deep South, this participatory music thrives at community “singings,” where large groups focus on taking part rather than performing for an audience. Songs are launched with shape-note syllables that guide the voices and open the door to melodies of celebration and grief, often at once. Listeners may recognize this choral style from the film Cold Mountain or from samples used by artists such as Bruce Springsteen and M.I.A., and the past several decades have brought notable growth across the United States and in many other countries. The Sacred Harp hymnal, first published in Georgia in 1844, saw its first update in more than thirty years with a new edition released in September 2025. This presentation features a newly remastered, updated, and re-edited version of the film. Part of Sound & Vision, a program dedicated to the world of sound and the experience of listening, highlighting musical movements, subcultures, and overlooked chapters through documentaries, concert films, and narrative features. Launched in 2016 as a summer series, Sound & Vision now continues into its second decade as a year-round celebration.

Bring a solid Magic deck for head to head matchups at the brewery. If Magic is not your thing, there is a mix of board games to try, and video game options are in the works. On some nights you might also find a tabletop roleplaying game underway.