Of Seasons and Singing

The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew 8 Church Street, Greenfield

GCC Community Chorus presents a full performance "Of Seasons and Singing" with Margery Heins, Conductor and Meg Reilly, Accompanist. Free with donations welcome—GCC community and the general public are encouraged to attend! The program includes madrigals and rounds about the pleasures of singing as well as other music on the subject: "Cantate Domino" by Giuseppe Pitoni, the traditional spiritual "I'm Gonna Sing," and "How Can I Keep from Singing" arranged by Gwyneth Walker. The four seasons are represented by "Sing to Me" (spring) by Andrea Ramsey; William Billings: "I am the Rose of Sharon" (spring, summer); Samuel Barber: "Sure on this shining Night" (summer), performed by Nancy Blickenstaff, soprano soloist; "The Long Day Closes" (autumn), by Sir Arthur Sullivan; and "Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind" (winter), by John Rutter. Come relax and enjoy the music!

The River’s Meltdown 2024: A Free Family Festival in Downtown Greenfield on Saturday, April 13th

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States +2 more

The River’s spring family festival is once again opening up in Greenfield on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine! A day of FREE family fun at Hawks & Reed, and outside on Court Square and the Greenfield Common. Featuring delightful live music and magical stories from celebrated authors all day inside on the Hawks & Reed main stage – and right outside, find "The Fair on Court Square", with acrobatic performances from Show Circus Studio, games, interactive exhibits, and arts and crafts. Food and treats on site courtesy of Cocina Lupita, Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma, Vegan Pizza Land, Bart’s Ice Cream, and other great local vendors. Be sure to stop by the Imaginary Bookshop anytime to get books by Meltdown authors – or find them at the Fair! Get Your Melt On with the River on Saturday, April 13th in downtown Greenfield! Head to WRSI.com for more info, or come downtown

Free

Zydeco&Cajun Monthly Dance Ft: Back O’Town and Bayou X

Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United States

Get ready to spice up your dance moves!Join us for a fantastic afternoon filled with rhythm, dance, and live music featuring the talented dance instructor Peter Simoneaux.Event Schedule:Doors open at 1:30 PM30-Minute Cajun Dance Workshop at 2:00 PM led by Peter SimoneauxLive Set by Back O'Town20-Minute Zydeco Dance WorkshopLive Set by Bayou X.DanceEvent continues until 5:00 PMDance Workshops: "Putting the Rhythm in your Dance" Discover the fundamentals of rhythm and learn how to seamlessly integrate them into your dance vocabulary. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, these workshops will add a new dimension to your moves.Live Music:Back O'Town and Bayou X.Dance will keep the energy high with their amazing Cajun and Zydeco tunes. Get ready to dance the afternoon away!Tickets:$15 in advance$20 day of the showVenue: Open the doors to a world of rhythm and dance at Hawks&Reed!Don't miss out on this unique dance experience that blends education, entertainment, and the infectious beats of Cajun and Zydeco music. Grab your tickets, put on your dancing shoes, and let's put the rhythm in your dance!

LIVE MUSIC – RAGGED BLUE – FOUR PHANTOMS BREWING

Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Live music with Ragged Blue at Four Phantoms Brewing Company. Bluegrass, celtic, swing & pop tunes performed by John Rough on banjo, Corki Demers on fiddle and mandolin, Joe Blumenthal on bass, and Terry Atkinson on guitar!

Live Music with Steve Koziol & friends

The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Live music at LAVA, every 3rd Thursday! A coffeehouse-style concert during our gallery/cafe hours, for you to drop in, hang out, draw, write, make art, make friends, and come and go as you please! Led by local musician Steve Koziol. $2-5 suggested donation ($1 Card-to-Culture)

$1 – $5

The Beatnuts: Golden Era 420 Show

Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United States

A night of iconic sounds, cannabis culture, and good vibes!"The Beatnuts: Golden Era 420 Show" a special celebration held on April 20th, commemorating both the iconic sounds of The Beatnuts and the cultural significance of 420. Hosted at Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Genuine Culture LLC, this event brings together fans of hip-hop and cannabis culture for a night of music, camaraderie, and good vibes. Let’s Celebrate The Beatnuts' illustrious career, featuring a curated selection of their classic hits and beloved tracks from the Golden Era of hip-hop. From "Off the Books" to "Watch Out Now," attendees are going to be treated to a nostalgic journey through the group's Iconic Discography In addition to The Beatnuts, some of Massachusetts finest Mc’s Fabeyon (Springfield, MA), Konflik and Brandie Blaze (Boston, MA) will also be featured and DJ Rec will be on the 1’s and 2’s keeping the vibes right for the night.Doors 730Show 800$20 - 4/20 Early Bird Special $25 - Adv $30 - Day of Show Special shout out to our supporting Sponsor DAZED Cannabis.

Event Series Open Stage

Open Stage

The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

A new open stage series! Like an open mic but MORE. Theater! Dance! Music! Literature! Spoken Word! Magic! Puppetry! Circus and Sideshow! Comedy! Improv! Any form of art or entertainment that can be staged, in any stage of development. Every 4th Thursday with your rotating hosts: Nisse Greenberg, Nina Gross, Ezra Prior, and Vanessa Query. Signup starts at 6:30, show starts at 7. 5 minute limit for each act. You can plug into our sound system if you’d like audio to backup your act- plugin using 1/8″ mic jack input, bring adapter if needed. Questions? Contact LAVA here. $5 suggested donation ($1 Card-to-Culture)

$1 – $5
Event Series Greenfield Farmers’ Market

Greenfield Farmers’ Market

Court Square Court Square, Greenfield, MA, United States

Start Saturdays Fresh! With local food, music, coffee, and community. The Greenfield Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from 9:00 am-1:30 pm in Court Square. With 25-30 rotating booths featuring fresh, locally grown produce & fruit, meat & eggs, baked goods, crafts, and more, there's something for everyone! Plus, live music, fresh coffee, and activities. Visit our Instagram, Facebook, or sign up for our newsletter to learn about the weekly vendor and music lineup. Rain or shine! Some vendors are CASH ONLY! Most vendors accept cash, debit cards, Credit Cards, Venmo, and SNAP-EBT cards. ***EBT Card users: Many vendors have their own EBT card readers. If they don't, you can still use your SNAP and earn your HIP reward, using our receipt system. Instead of buying tokens at the manager booth, vendors will give you a receipt for your purchase that you will bring to the manager, who will run the transaction for you. Then, give the receipt back to the vendor in exchange for your items! Visit our manager booth to learn more about using SNAP/HIP at the market.

RPM FEST Launch Party at Four Phantoms

Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Tickets for RPM Fest 2024 will go on sale at 12 PM Saturday, April 27th, coinciding with our Launch Party at Four Phantoms in Greenfield, MA. We'll have exclusive, one-time-only weekend ticket deals for Launch Party attendees, plus food from Patch Burger, beverages from Four Phantoms, an outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, plus the first band reveals for this year's fest. 12 PM-6 PM, no cover. Following the Launch Party, we're having an afterparty show at 10 Forward in Greenfield featuring Bellower, Viqueen, and Hauzu, starting at 7 PM. 18+, $10 suggested price with a sliding scale. A limited number of Early Bird weekend tickets will be made available at RPMFest.org at 12 PM on 4/27. These tickets will still be discounted from the regular price, but not nearly as much as the Launch Party deal. Don't miss out!

Spose featuring Rigometrics at Hawks & Reed

Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United States

Let the sound speak for it self! HeaJoin us for an electrifying night of music at Hawks & Reed!Date: April 27th, 2024 Time: Doors open at 7:30 PM, Show starts at 8:00 PMHeadliner: Spose - Hailing from Maine, Spose brings his unique blend of rap and hip-hop to the stage. Get ready for an unforgettable performance!Featured Band: Rigometrics - Straight out of Portland, Maine, Rigometrics is set to rock the house with their dynamic sound and infectious energy.Opening Acts:Don Gadi from Greenfield, MAHooper JamiesDOSThe FinderTicket Prices:$15 in Advance$20 Day of ShowDon't miss out on a night filled with incredible music and good vibes! Grab your tickets now and let's make some memories together at Hawks & Reed!