Community Calendar

The No Strings Marionette Company returns to Turners Falls this summer with a lively, family-friendly performance as part of the Summer Reading Program. Blending humor, music, and masterful puppetry, this engaging show sparks imagination and brings stories to life for all ages.

Bread & Puppet Theater returns with The Upside Down World Circus, a spectacular outdoor performance blending giant papier-mâché puppets, towering stilt dancers, live brass music, and fearless political theater. In this timely new production, the internationally acclaimed Vermont company confronts today's "upside-down world" with a powerful mix of protest, humor, and celebration.

Founded in 1963 by Peter Schumann and now based in Glover, Vermont, Bread & Puppet is renowned worldwide for its visually stunning performances that combine puppetry, music, dance, and street theater into unforgettable public spectacles. Following each performance, audiences are invited to share the company's famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and browse "Cheap Art"—posters, books, banners, and more from the Bread & Puppet Press.

Presented as part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, this family-friendly outdoor event welcomes all ages. Kids 12 and under are free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy local food vendors and refreshments, and experience one of Vermont's most beloved and influential theater companies under the open sky.

Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

"LIVE from Ashtonwood" continues its 2026 season presenting the multi-talented, and South Hadley hometown hero and singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs.

As always, this summer backyard house concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.

Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

Join soprano Tinky Weisblat, composer/pianist Jerry Noble, and friends for a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a brief history of the United States through song. Highlights will include major wars; the best-known campaign song of all time, “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”; an African-American Spiritual; the temperance movement; the Great Depression; and much more. The audience will be encouraged to sing along on several songs, from “Yankee Doodle” to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

The program is part of Hawley Day, the hamlet of Hawley’s annual reunion, but is open to the public. The day will begin with the annual meeting of Hawley’s Historical Society at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow; then the musical program. On display throughout the day will be examples of Hawleyites’ creativity, from metalwork to books to cookies.

This event is free, sponsored by the Sons & Daughters of Hawley, several local cultural councils, and Mass Humanities. Donations to the Sons & Daughters, Hawley’s historical society, are welcome, however.

Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

An immersive sound experience led by multi-instrumentalist LARAAJI, who puts the healing and mystical properties of music into practice. He has performed ambient music on piano, electric zither (stringed instrument), and mbira (thumb piano) since 1979.LARAAJI is an internationally recognized musician, multi-instrumentalist, mystic, and laughter meditation practitioner based in New York City. He is known for his specially designed electric zither, his vocal performances, and his improvisation; he also works with African mbira, synthesizers, hand drums, and percussion. Experimentation with altered tunings has led LARAAJI to a deeply engaging performance sound, which he refers to as “Celestial Vibration,” recalling an earlier paranormal sound hearing experience. LARAAJI brings Eastern mysticism to trance-inducing jams on his modified autoharp, with various electronic effects. He has recorded over 50 solo and collaborative albums.

The Soundbath will happen in the space we call the Peacock Room. It's a synthesis of meditation, yoga, and therapy; an hour of calm, intention, and introspection. where guests can recline and simply focus on breath.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, cushion, pillow, or whatever you need to be comfortable. Chairs will be available if needed.