September11September 11–13
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Five College New Music Festival
Four free contemporary-music performances at UMass Amherst.
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September12September 12–13
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Taste of Northampton
Two days of local food, craft drinks, live music, and downtown energy.
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Miles for Music
An 8.2-mile run, walk, or relay from Amherst to Northampton with music along the rail trail.
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Amherst Block Party
Food, music, performers, and local businesses take over North Pleasant Street.
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Flo Fest
A free Florence street festival with live music, art, food, and small businesses.
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Northampton Jazz Festival
Free downtown performances plus a Saturday-night Academy of Music headliner.
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Wednesday09September
Tillis Performance Hall · UMass
Free screening and panel discussion featuring executive producer Richard Gere.
BOMBYX · Florence
An interactive show where the audience becomes the choir.
The Drake · Amherst
Comedy, music, and puppetry from the actor and musician seen on Tim and Eric.
Thursday10September
Augusta Savage Gallery · UMass
Free opening reception for Surveying Gravity.
Florence Civic Center
Free final concert of the Florence Summer Concert Series; food trucks on site.
Friday11September
Smith College Museum of Art
Free evening of art, making, music, and community.
Forbes Library · Northampton
Free outdoor jazz on the Hess Stage.
Bezanson Recital Hall · UMass
Free opening-night program.
Saturday12September
Amherst Town Common
Local produce, baked goods, flowers, and Valley vendors.
Downtown Northampton
Food, craft beverages, live music, and local businesses.
Bezanson Recital Hall · UMass
Two free programs of contemporary music.
MassMutual Center · Springfield
Live professional wrestling taping, about 35 minutes from The Silo.
Sunday13September
The Drake to the Iron Horse
Run, walk, or relay along the Norwottuck Rail Trail with live music en route.
Downtown Northampton
The festival continues with food and two stages of music.
The Drake · Amherst
Cello and piano in an intimate downtown venue.
Bezanson Recital Hall · UMass
The free festival closes Sunday evening.
Monday14September
Bangs Community Center · Amherst
Free weekly lesson and jam; newcomers and listeners are welcome.
Tuesday15September
The Drake · Amherst
Traditional Celtic music from flute, whistles, guitar, and song.
Wednesday16September
The Parlor Room · Northampton
An evening of original songs and stories; doors and signups at 6pm.
Thursday17September
North Pleasant Street · Amherst
Downtown food, live music, acrobats, games, and local businesses.
UMass
Free reception featuring artists Anita S. Hunt and Álvaro Alejandro López.
The Drake · Amherst
Free live local performances during the downtown celebration.
Friday18September
Iron Horse · Northampton
American Idol alum Tristan McIntosh performs Linda Ronstadt favorites.
Saturday19September
Amherst Town Common
A relaxed morning stop for local food, flowers, and baked goods.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Hall of Fame Game and Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Downtown Florence
Free live music, interactive art, food, and independent businesses.
Iron Horse · Northampton
Two New England singer-songwriters share the bill.
Sunday20September
Skinner State Park
A short guided visit at the historic summit house.
Monday21September
Iron Horse · Northampton
Chicago indie rock with a warm, melodic sound.
Tuesday22September
Behind Thornes · Northampton
Local produce, prepared foods, and live community atmosphere.
The Parlor Room · Northampton
A welcoming participatory session for roots musicians and listeners.
Wednesday23September
Iron Horse · Northampton
A family soft-rock group known for layered vocal harmonies.
The Parlor Room · Northampton
Cult-favorite Texas songwriter in an intimate room.
The Drake · Amherst
Amherst College oboist presents Where Does It Come From.
Thursday24September
Friday25September
Downtown Northampton
Free student sets in Pulaski Park, jazz in downtown venues, and a late jam session.
The Drake · Amherst
Instrumental post-rock and experimental indie.
Saturday26September
Amherst Town Common
Local harvest produce, flowers, bread, and specialty foods.
Summit House · Skinner State Park
Free short talk on fall raptor migration, with a panoramic Valley view.
Downtown Northampton
Free daytime performances; Lakecia Benjamin headlines the Academy of Music at 7:30pm.
Sunday27September
Yiddish Book Center · Amherst
A free 35-minute tour of Yiddish: A Global Culture; suggested museum donation.
Monday28September
Bangs Community Center · Amherst
Free weekly lesson and jam; newcomers and listeners are welcome.
Tuesday29September
Behind Thornes · Northampton
The weekly downtown market continues through early November.
Wednesday30September
The Drake · Amherst
Jazz saxophone with the Green Street Trio, followed by a jam session.
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