Community Calendar

You’ve never heard “Yesterday” like this.

What happens when you strip away the most famous vocals in history to reveal the architectural genius underneath?

Join us on April 21st, 2026 - 7:30pm at Arrow Street Arts for an immersive journey through Sir George Martin’s private scores. Through live orchestral performance, rare archival footage, and expert storytelling, Berklee and Curvebender Publishing present an exploration of the sound that changed the world. This is a rare, one-night-only opportunity to witness the evolution of the producer’s creative process from the inside out.

See the music. Hear the genius.

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.

Falsa is a NYC-based Sufi music ensemble weaving 14th-century devotional traditions with contemporary improvisation. Rooted in the Qawwali lineage and global South Asian diasporic experience, Falsa creates soundscapes that explore longing, surrender, joy, and deep presence.

Led collectively by musicians blending Sufi Qawwali vocals, Carnatic violin, Hindustani tabla, Bass VI, Harmonium, and Drums, Falsa offers a transformative experience—bridging sacred traditions and transcultural jazz. The ensemble’s performances blend minimalist reflection with rhythmic intensity, creating immersive spaces where audiences feel more than they think.

Falsa invites listeners to engage with sacred sound as a form of reflection, healing, and communal resonance.

Join us for an electrifying night with BOStyx, the ultimate tribute band honoring the iconic sounds of Boston & Styx. Experience the soaring harmonies and powerful anthems that defined a Rock Era, from "More Than a Feeling" to Renegade. BOStyx delivers a dynamic live show that will transport you back to the Golden Age of Rock. Don't miss the unforgettable tribute to two legendary bands!

Come join the Smith College Handbell ensemble for a fun afternoon of popular songs arranged for handbells! Under the direction of Anita Anderson-Cooper.

New Songs for an Old Poet” is a series of four concerts spanning July 2025 through June 2026. Organized by long-time Valley vocalist Peter W. Shea, who is also the principal performer, the series presents an enormous variety of songs, all of them musical settings of the great nineteenth-century German-Jewish poet Heinrich Heine, whose verses have been set to music more than any other poet. All are works that Shea has in some way helped to bring into the world, either by suggestion, commission, or premiere, as part of his thirty- year project on Heine and the music he continues to inspire.

This concert, “Heinrich Heine Far and Near,” showcases songs by composers who hail from as far away as Germany and as close at hand as the Pioneer Valley. The songs range in style from cabaret to classical, in mood from witty to tragic, and in tonality from Baroque to twelve-tone. Nearly all display some aspect of Heine’s characteristic irony and wit, and several will be sung in English translation. Peter will be joined by pianist and guitarist Clifton Jerry Noble, mezzo-soprano and guitarist Justina Golden, and soprano Junko Watanabe.

Final concert in the series: “Seas, Birds and Trees,” Sunday, June 7, 4 p.m., also at South Church, Amherst. An evocative potpourri of works by eleven composers, with several sea-related solo songs, a suite for piano four-hands, and five pieces for voice and multiple instruments.

Do you long for a meditation experience that doesn’t leave you drowning in your own mental noise? Ever wondered how you could tap into Sufi mysticism even as a Westerner?

Violinist and meditation guide Carson Marshall has teamed up with Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha to create a soundbath-workshop that is equally grounded in their respective musical traditions and spiritual lineages, AND invites seekers of all backgrounds to draw from the richness of Buddhist meditation and Sufi Qawwali. (Think Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan meets Paganini.) Together, they lead their unique approach that is part soundbath and part meditation teaching. This is particularly helpful for those who find silent meditation frustrating!

Whether you are a serious meditator, casually curious, or simply an appreciator of incredible music, this is an experience that will move you - and it’s impossible not to learn something. Umer and Carson are gentle, attentive listeners and teachers. We didn’t get enough of them in the spring so we’ve brought them back this fall!

Come ready to be elevated - and bring whatever cushions, mats, or props you wish! Part of Florence Congregational’s Practical Spirituality series, this workshop is intended to be of use to people on any spiritual path.

Get ready for an evening where timeless artistry meets modern flair. Beyond the Frames: Classical Meets Cool features award-winning pianist Barron Ryan, blending classical virtuosity, jazz spirit, and irresistible energy. More than a concert, this event is a celebration of creativity across generations—bringing together live music and a Youth Art Auction & Showcase, highlighting the voices and visions of emerging local artists.

Be Part of the Art. Be Part of the Music. Be Part of the Impact. Join us for an inspiring night where music and art come together to uplift the next generation of creators.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Doors & Youth Art Showcase Open at 6:15 PM

FEATURED ARTIST

Barron Ryan, Piano
Praised for his charisma, musical depth, and genre-defying style, Barron Ryan brings classical music into the present moment—mixing Beethoven, jazz, gospel, and original works into performances that feel fresh, accessible, and deeply human.

YOUTH ART AUCTION & SHOWCASE
Supporting the Next Generation of Artists
Beginning at 6:15 PM and continuing through intermission, guests are invited to explore a curated exhibition of artwork by local youth artists.

Artwork pickup is available after the concert or by scheduled appointment.

Welcome to the Harvard Arts Festival! From April 30 to May 3, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts, bursting with creativity from Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty. Wander through iconic indoor and outdoor spaces as you catch more than 100 performances, exhibitions and hands-on arts experiences. New this year: dance outdoors at one of Harvard’s biggest-ever freestyle dance parties; raise your voice in a choral sing-along; help build a life-sized fin whale mural from plastic strips in a community art project. The festival is open to everyone, family-friendly and mostly free (a few ticketed events have admission fees). Join the joy! Share in a celebration of artistic boldness. Can’t get to campus? Watch selected events livestreamed at HarvardArts on YouTube.

Welcome to the Harvard Arts Festival! From April 30 to May 3, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts, bursting with creativity from Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty. Wander through iconic indoor and outdoor spaces as you catch more than 100 performances, exhibitions and hands-on arts experiences. New this year: dance outdoors at one of Harvard’s biggest-ever freestyle dance parties; raise your voice in a choral sing-along; help build a life-sized fin whale mural from plastic strips in a community art project. The festival is open to everyone, family-friendly and mostly free (a few ticketed events have admission fees). Join the joy! Share in a celebration of artistic boldness. Can’t get to campus? Watch selected events livestreamed at HarvardArts on YouTube.