Community Calendar

Sandglass announces its inaugural Legacy Series, featuring all of our currently touring original works.

This series includes both legacy pieces and original works created by Sandglass’s next generation of Puppet Theater makers. Legacy pieces are named in honor of Sandglass Founders Eric Bass and Ines Zeller Bass, who, in part, originated some of the work that will be presented.

Each show will include a special post show community puppetry “taster,” offering a glimpse into Sandglass’ approach to creating theater with puppets. As a touring company that spends much of our year performing in other parts of the world, this series is a response to popular demand from our hometown audience to perform our work locally.

The next performance in this series is: Oma
In the Sandglass Theater Tent

A joyful story of celebration, generations, and storytelling in yarn
Conceived and Performed by Jana Zeller and Shoshana Bass
Directed by Ines Zeller Bass
Music composed and recorded by Molly Gawler and the Gawler Family Band

Oma says that knitting is not just pom pom hats and sweaters. Oma's knitting contains whole stories! This family show by Shoshana Bass and Jana Zeller is an intergenerational tale that revolves around Grandma or “Oma." It is her birthday and all are preparing for the celebration. While the grown-ups manage work phone calls, playdate logistics and other such tasks, the children get into mischief with party decorating, present wrapping, and cake baking. Finally they all gather around for one of Oma's stories told in yarn. One character emerges from the tangle of wool and nearly ruins the party.

But not to worry, all ends well at Oma's house.

Come celebrate the living tradition of puppetry in Vermont!

"LIVE from Ashtonwood" continues its 8th season presenting local jazz vocal hero Avery Joi. Avery will be accompanied by Paul Arslanian on piano and Aeneas Strozier on bass. This house / backyard concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of free live music in the heart of downtown Northampton! The City of Northampton and Northampton Brewery are excited to present the return of Bands on Brewster, the beloved outdoor concert series set in Brewster Court—the walkway connecting the E.J. Gare Parking Garage to the Northampton Brewery.

The 2025 season kicks off Thursday, June 5, and continues every Thursday evening through June, July, and August. The shows start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Perfect for post-work or post-dinner plans, this series features dynamic performances from local and regional talent, energizing the heart of downtown with community and creativity.

Summer Lineup

June
5 – The Classicals
12 – Norma Dream
19 – Wallace Field, Brittany Brideau
26 – Avery Joi

July
3 – The Greys
10 – Simple Friend, Ribboncandy, King Radio,
17 – Hannah Mohan, Stefan Weiner
24 – Lucia Dostal
31 – The Hendersons Blues Band

August
7 – Temporary Friends, Jeff Coyne
14 – Gold Dust
21 – Ruby Lou
28 – Prewn

All shows are weather-dependent. For updates on inclement weather, check @nohoarts on Instagram by 10:00 a.m. the day of the show.

Bands on Brewster isn’t just a concert series—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and cultural vitality. Proudly presented by the City of Northampton through its Economic Development Department and the Northampton Brewery, the series encourages residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything downtown Northampton has to offer. Organization support from Northampton Arts Inc. and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For updates and the full schedule, visit: northamptonartscouncil.org

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK-Young Jack is heartbroken when he must sell his best friend, a cow, at the market. But when a mysterious man trades magic beans for the cow, it opens up a world larger than life where jack can go on adventures beyond his wildest dreams.

IMPACT Children’s Theatre travels to different venues throughout the state of NH and features a professional cast of 5 actors, plus set pieces, costumes, props, original music, and more! Our 45-minute adaptations are written to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

Step into the quiet beauty of small-town America in Thornton Wilder’s timeless masterpiece, Our Town. Set in the fictional village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, the play intimately follows the lives of George Gibbs and Emily Webb as they journey from childhood companions to young lovers—through the joys of daily life, the tenderness of marriage, and the profound reflection brought by loss.

This free presentation from The Hampshire Music Club will compare classical violin playing and fiddling. The presenters will be violinists and fiddlers Sarah Briggs and Kira Jewett. The Club will also reveal details of their Musical Potpourri series that will take place at the Northampton Senior Center in October.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of free live music in the heart of downtown Northampton! The City of Northampton and Northampton Brewery are excited to present the return of Bands on Brewster, the beloved outdoor concert series set in Brewster Court—the walkway connecting the E.J. Gare Parking Garage to the Northampton Brewery.

The 2025 season kicks off Thursday, June 5, and continues every Thursday evening through June, July, and August. The shows start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Perfect for post-work or post-dinner plans, this series features dynamic performances from local and regional talent, energizing the heart of downtown with community and creativity.

Summer Lineup

June
5 – The Classicals
12 – Norma Dream
19 – Wallace Field, Brittany Brideau
26 – Avery Joi

July
3 – The Greys
10 – Simple Friend, Ribboncandy, King Radio,
17 – Hannah Mohan, Stefan Weiner
24 – Lucia Dostal
31 – The Hendersons Blues Band

August
7 – Temporary Friends, Jeff Coyne
14 – Gold Dust
21 – Ruby Lou
28 – Prewn

All shows are weather-dependent. For updates on inclement weather, check @nohoarts on Instagram by 10:00 a.m. the day of the show.

Bands on Brewster isn’t just a concert series—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and cultural vitality. Proudly presented by the City of Northampton through its Economic Development Department and the Northampton Brewery, the series encourages residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything downtown Northampton has to offer. Organization support from Northampton Arts Inc. and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For updates and the full schedule, visit: northamptonartscouncil.org

We welcome back this charming singer after his beguiling Ravel performance at the Tannery in 2023. The baritone offers a special hour-long program highlighting popular and cabaret songs of the early 20th century.

Songs of WWI: From Tin Pan Alley to Cabaret

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of free live music in the heart of downtown Northampton! The City of Northampton and Northampton Brewery are excited to present the return of Bands on Brewster, the beloved outdoor concert series set in Brewster Court—the walkway connecting the E.J. Gare Parking Garage to the Northampton Brewery.

The 2025 season kicks off Thursday, June 5, and continues every Thursday evening through June, July, and August. The shows start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Perfect for post-work or post-dinner plans, this series features dynamic performances from local and regional talent, energizing the heart of downtown with community and creativity.

Summer Lineup

June
5 – The Classicals
12 – Norma Dream
19 – Wallace Field, Brittany Brideau
26 – Avery Joi

July
3 – The Greys
10 – Simple Friend, Ribboncandy, King Radio,
17 – Hannah Mohan, Stefan Weiner
24 – Lucia Dostal
31 – The Hendersons Blues Band

August
7 – Temporary Friends, Jeff Coyne
14 – Gold Dust
21 – Ruby Lou
28 – Prewn

All shows are weather-dependent. For updates on inclement weather, check @nohoarts on Instagram by 10:00 a.m. the day of the show.

Bands on Brewster isn’t just a concert series—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and cultural vitality. Proudly presented by the City of Northampton through its Economic Development Department and the Northampton Brewery, the series encourages residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything downtown Northampton has to offer. Organization support from Northampton Arts Inc. and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For updates and the full schedule, visit: northamptonartscouncil.org