Community Calendar

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

The Northampton Scrabble Club prides itself on being a welcoming group where the priority is on FUN, not strict competition. Come in at any point in the evening and we'll get you in a game! Some players stay for one game, others for multiple games. We have a wide variety of skill levels represented, so come join the fun!

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Unitarian Universalist Society East will show the short documentary “My Friend Kim” on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 PM, followed by a panel discussion on Medical Aid In Dying. UUSE is at 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT 06042. For details or to register, visit
https://tinyurl.com/4zw834e
Questions? Contact contact the Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org
“My Friend Kim” is a 30-minute documentary that follows Kim Hoffman, a Connecticut woman living with terminal illness, as she advocates for compassion, autonomy, and the right to the option of Medical Aid in Dying. Post-Screening Discussion Panel includes:
• The Rev. Josh Pawelek, minister, Unitarian Universalist Society East
• Joy Cipollo, Kim Hoffman’s wife
• Maribeth Abrams, director of “My Friend Kim”
• Mark Kwapis, executive producer, Skyline Films
The film highlights Kim’s strength, clarity, and determination, as well as the unwavering support of her wife, Joy Cipollo.
Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) legislation has been introduced in Connecticut more than a dozen times since 1994, but the legislation has failed to pass. Supporters of MAID will likely introduce a new bill in the Connecticut General Assembly this year, renewing statewide conversation about end-of-life choice, patient autonomy, and compassionate care.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

The Kendall Square Farmers Market – led by BioMed Realty and Mass Farmers Markets – returns to Canal District in Kendall Square this summer and fall to bring a rich array of locally grown foods and handcrafted goods to the Cambridge community including fresh produce flowers quality meats and seafood specialty foods and beverages honey and more.

The Farmers Market series is sponsored by BioMed Realty and is managed by Mass Farmers Markets a non-profit organization that has been working to enhance farmers markets and support locally grown food for over forty years. This year’s vendors include Spring Brook Farm Captain Marden's Seafoods Stillman Quality Meats Far From the Tree Cider Far Out Ice Cream and others.

The market accepts cash credit/debit cards WIC/Senior coupons EBT cards and offers a weekly $15 SNAP Match. SNAP users can earn additional benefits through the healthy incentives program (HIP) at the market. Stop by and support your local farmers!

WHEN: Every Thursday starting May 29 through November 20 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Tango Night is back at First Churches in Northampton. We’re starting an 8-week Beginner On-Ramp designed for brand-new dancers and returning dancers who want a reset. Tango is a hug, a walk, and a music culture. No partner needed. Mistakes are part of learning.

Schedule: 7:00–7:30 optional Intermediate Short Sequence Lab

7:30–8:15 Beginner On-Ramp class (cap 28)

8:15–10:00 Practica del Valle (guided, open practice).

Sliding scale: class + practica $20–$25, practica-only $10–$15. Week 1 tryout (Jan 8) is $10–$15. Series prepay discount is $15–$20 per class (8 weeks). If you join the series on Week 1, whatever you paid that night applies to your series total.
Special: Andi joins me for a special class on Jan 15.
Reserve: DM or email andibriantango@gmail.com

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to Boston to close out Black History Month!

Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. It's the Daily Show meets Drunk History!

The upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Dorothy Whitfield (Comedy Network Boston), Courtney Reynolds (Pumkin Eater Podcast), and more!

Friday, February 27th
The Rockwell
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

Doors open at 6:15pm
Show at 7pm

Advance tickets are available at https://therockwell.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2/

★★★★ “One of our favorite comedy shows out there” —TimeOut NY
★★★★ “Drink some cocktails while you get an education... at this popular show!” —The Infatuation
★★★★ “Keeping our food and drinks down was hard because of all the laughing...” —1202 Magazine
★★★★ “A hilariously high history lesson!” —AMNY