Community Calendar

An official selection of the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival, the East Coast debut of The Clayton Effect is on view throughout June at Split Level Gallery, 33 Hawley Street in Northampton, MA.

Flush with saucy humor, social commentary, and a semi-autobiographical view on transgender life, step inside the bathroom to experience The Clayton Effect. Inspired by the foundational film editing principle developed in the 1900s (known as the Kuleshov Effect), this silent-but-deadly movie, lathered with a throwback feel and a razor-sharp modern twist, takes the plunge into representations of gender. Jiggling the handle has never been more fun!

In addition to the short film, queer artist Jacob Clayton will be showing four mixed-media photo-based self-portraits, as part of We Contain Multitudes: A Curated Collective of 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Creatives’ Voices, curated by M. Rudder.

As part of Lee Pride, walk Lee’s secret LGBTQ+ history together. This free tour is going to explore stories that have always existed in Lee but were often whispered, hidden, or erased. The tour will cover about law, art, religion, illness, courage, cruelty, and pride. Some of what you’ll hear is painful. Some of it is joyful. All of it happened right here in the town of Lee. The tour will take 1.5-2 hours and we’ll walk less than a mile. The tour will be led by Lee researcher Joshua D. Bloom.

$20; separate from Museum Admission
These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided.

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks. Group size maximum of 24

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=807&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

The Company of the Wolfe Argent represents a company of Burgundian men-at-arms of the 15th century. Employing period clothing and weaponry, they offer a lively glimpse of arms and armor, society, and daily life in the late Middle Ages.

Programming subject to change.

Fun Fest for Kids and Kids at Heart brings an afternoon of music, puppetry, circus arts, and hands-on creativity to audiences of all ages. Highlights include Sandglass Theater’s Punschi, a charming hand-puppet performance rooted in German fairground tradition; lively Balkan- and jazz-inspired music from The DiTrani Brothers; and performances by the Putney Central School Middle School Modern and Jazz Bands.

Families can also try the flying trapeze with NECCA, enjoy balloon artistry by Doug the Devil Stick Man, contribute to a collaborative community art project with Amber Paris, and explore activities hosted by local organizations.

Part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, this family-friendly outdoor event celebrates imagination, community, and the arts in a relaxed festival atmosphere. Kids under 12 attend free. Food, refreshments, and local vendors onsite—bring a blanket or lawn chair.

AFTS Gallery is proud to announce Out of the Darkness: Positivity in 2026, its inaugural juried exhibition, on view June 13 through August 15, 2026. A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 6pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Juried by Billy Myers, Artistic Director at AFTS Gallery, the show invites artists working in all media to submit work that speaks to themes of hope, rebirth, and renaissance — drawing on the restorative power of the natural world and the enduring human capacity to move from darkness into light.

"This show grew directly out of conversations we've been having with artists in our community," said Executive Director, Sierra Myers. "So many people wanted a way in — a way to show their work and connect with a real audience. And this theme felt exactly right for where we all are. Out of the darkness isn't just a title. It's where a lot of us are headed."

Out of the Darkness marks the beginning of an annual juried tradition at AFTS Gallery — a commitment to creating ongoing, accessible opportunities for artists to exhibit their work and for audiences to encounter art that meets the moment with honesty and beauty.

Long-time collaborators the Adaskin String Trio and Sally Pinkas, piano, present piano quartets by Beethoven and Brahms. The Adaskins will perform works by Alexis Roland-Manuel and local composer Joseph Marcello.

Join us for a special performance featuring two of the finest British Brass Bands in North America – Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band and New England Brass Band!

Part of Chesapeake’s 30th Anniversary Tour, this concert showcases the power and precision of British and American brass band traditions. Featuring soaring brass, lively percussion, and a repertoire that spans marches, big band standards and pops, the program also explores adventurous works that may surprise even afficionados of horns, concert, and military bands. Each band performs separately and as a combined ensemble for a spirited and unique experience.

Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band
Edward Mylechreest, Conductor
Susan Peo & Pamela Letts, Associate Conductors

New England Brass Band
Mark Olson, Music Director
William Rollins, Associate Conductor

Open to the public, this concert will feature Ricky Hillson performing on handpan, Rav with other world instruments. Some of the tunes will feature Aaron Russell on mandolin. Ricky Hillson is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and instrument-maker who is a leader in the world of handpan.

With a background in guitar and songwriting, he has studied world music such as rubab and Indian classical music. He teaches handpan, Rav, guitar and ukulele online, performs regularly at handpan festivals and concerts and also teaches handpan workshops and retreats.

As a forager and nature enthusiast, Ricky sells hand-crafted instruments often made mostly from found materials. He has created native style flutes, ngonis, Greek lyres, jaw harps and other world instruments.

Family-friendly and inspirational.
The Hatchery Young Artist Company is a dynamic creative program where young artists collaborate to create original performance work for the public. More than a recital, Hatchery produces inspiring art for all.
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Original work by The Hatchery Dance Company & Hatchery Pit Band

WHEN?
Friday, June 12th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 PM ( with the Hatchlings ) & 7:30 PM

WHERE?
33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA in A.P.E.'s WORKROOM THEATER

Directed by Jen Polins, Katherine Kain & Ashirah Devi Dalomba

Special Guests: Sakina Ibrahim, Gabriella Carmichael, Erik Elizondo

Hatchery Company Choreographers: Irina Andrews, Lila Gilman-Hollabaugh, Serena Gross, Andrew Jones-Monahan, Agnes MacLean, Frances Slabich, Ida Pitcher, Jamie Rose, Inna Selman