Community Calendar

The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 6:30 pm with seven piece ensemble Rosemary Caine and The Wilde Irish Shenanigans, a seven-member ensemble, who will perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. This and all other performances are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 pm. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.

Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans perform an eclectic Celtic mix of traditional and original music. Irish harpist Rosie Caine, founder of several Irish performance groups, is a songwriter and composer,
writer, producer and collaborator on six Irish Women themed musicals, including The Celtification of Emily Dickinson.

Get ready to sing along — Queer Joy Chorus is bringing our Spring Sing to Bombyx on June 20th, 5–7pm, and we can't wait to share the stage with you.

This year we're thrilled to perform at Bombyx, one of the Pioneer Valley's most beloved venues, with its stunning acoustics and professional stage. Expect a joyful, roof-raising set spanning choral classics, beloved pop anthems, and songs that'll delight kids and adults alike — all performed with the warmth and exuberance that QJC is known for. Whether you're a lifelong choral music lover, a pop fan, or just someone who believes music is better together, there's something here for you.

After the concert, stick around for a potluck picnic — bring a dish, bring a blanket, and come ready to connect with an incredible community. All are welcome. Seriously, all of you. Come as you are, bring your family, bring your neighbors, and let's celebrate queer joy together.

Join us for an unforgettable performance of music,led by Dr. Kathy Bullock, carrying a people through bondage and into freedom. Songs of Slavery & Emancipation is more than a concert; it is a living tribute to resilience, faith and the unbreakable spirit of a people.
The Berea Jubilo Singers of Kentucky bring songs composed and sung by slaves either preparing for, or commemorating revolt. To this collection is added the songs of the abolitionist movement, dedicated to the eradication of the slave system, composed by fugitive slaves or free Black people.
The concert is preceded by a hands-on singing workshop with history under the direction of Dr. Bullock. Together they weave a powerful tapestry of narratives and melodies rooted in the history of enslaved people’s journey to freedom and the abolitionist movement.

1:00 -2:15: Music Workshop led byDr. Kathy Bullock
4:00: Concert with Dr. Bullock and the Berea Jubilo Singers.

The Florence Community Band hosts community band musicians from all over the valley at a special concert celebrating their 25th anniversary. Join us for an afternoon of fun, familiar, and favorite music in the picturesque Look Park Pines Theater.

Florence Community Band will host our Community Band Festival at the Look Park Pines Theater in Northampton on Sunday, June 21. Come play in the band, listen in the audience, and celebrate Father's Day while making music with potential hundreds of fellow instrumental musicians! The concert is free (there is a vehicle fee to enter the park) and starts at 3 pm. If you are a musician and would like to participate, please contact priscilla@florencecommunityband.com

Band Director Priscilla Ross says, “Calling all musicians! To continue celebrating our 25th Anniversary, we are reprising our Community Band Festival of days old! Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the picturesque Look Park Pines Theater for the rehearsal (in the morning), lunch, and then the concert. We can't wait to play with you!”

Florence Community Band has long-standing roots in the Pioneer Valley and has an active playing membership of 75 musicians. With a commitment to community and musical excellence, FCB continues to grow and flourish as a welcoming place for all. Come join us for the concert or join the band and play with us for future concerts!

A fundraiser for Friends of Lake Warner! Enjoy an intimate afternoon of music with five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson and acclaimed pianist Miro Sprague. Both artists share a deep connection to the Pioneer Valley and Lake Warner. This promises to be a warm-hearted, fun-filled fundraiser you won’t want to miss!

Visit the library for a musical performance!

PaxSax will present an hour-long concert, playing saxophones ranging from soprano to baritone and bass sax. They perform tightly arranged compositions drawn from an extensive collection. Their music covers a wide range of genres, from ragtime, Americana, show tunes, swing, jazz, to contemporary composers. During their performance they’ll present a little background on each composer and composition and look to include lots of conversation with the audience!

PaxSax is a quartet of professional musicians: George Owens (Whately), baritone & bass sax, Jon Weeks (Leyden) soprano & alto, Dominic Poccia (Northampton) alto, and Dave Trenholm (Northampton) tenor. All have decades of experience teaching and performing in Latin, swing, jazz, and rock bands throughout the region.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

https://springfield.librarycalendar.com/event/paxsax-concert-29215

The Kids 4 Harmony Summer Concert Gala will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at Tanglewood. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:00 pm in the Tent Club, followed by a concert in Ozawa Hall at 7pm. The students will be joined by Ted Rosenthal, internationally acclaimed pianist and composer, and winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. The evening will honor Linda Glick Conway and Dorothy Altman Weber for their extraordinary leadership and steadfast belief in the power of music to transform lives. Kids 4 Harmony is a free ensemble-based string program in Pittsfield and North Adams. With a focus on musical excellence, student well-being, and family support, setting students up for success in music and beyond.

Join Windsor’s Inaugural Poet Laureate VersatilePoetiq for a monthly open mic night every 4th Thursday of the month from 6–8pm in the Windsor Art Center gallery. Poetry, singing, rapping, music, spoken word–everyone is welcome! Sign ups at the door, bluetooth capabilities available.

Come share your talent in a safe space, free to attend. Let’s share, let’s listen, let’s express, and let’s have fun!

Generously sponsored by the Town of Windsor.

Proclaimed an “institution” by Questlove, Rev. Vince Anderson and The Love Choir bring their electrifying brand of “Dirty Gospel” to the Bandwagon Summer Series. Led from the piano by Rev. Vince Anderson, this powerhouse five-piece band delivers a high-energy blend of gospel, blues, psychedelic soul, and rock that transforms every performance into a joyous musical revival.

The family-friendly Bandwagon Summer Series takes place outdoors throughout southeastern Vermont. Kids 12 and under are free. Food, drinks, and a bar are available onsite. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music under the summer sky.