Music
KRS-One
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe legendary Teacha comes to Greenfield! Date: Friday July 12th Time: Doors 7:30 / Show 8:00 PM Tickets: $30 Early Bird / $35 Advance / $40 Day of Show KRS-One, the legendary figure in hip-hop, emerged onto the rap scene in 1986 with Boogie Down Productions, making an indelible mark with hits like "South Bronx." Known as the "conscience of Hip Hop," KRS-One has consistently championed the genre's roots and principles, advocating for peace, love, unity, and authenticity amidst its commercialization. With a career spanning over two decades, KRS-One has released 20 albums, penned groundbreaking books, and lectured at over 500 universities. He founded the Stop The Violence Movement, influenced anti-gang anthems, and established the Temple of Hip Hop for spiritual exploration. Beyond his music, KRS-One's teachings cover self-creation, non-violence, and cultural appreciation. His "I am Hip Hop" philosophy resonates deeply, emphasizing that hip-hop is not just a genre but a way of life. Today, KRS-One continues to educate and inspire, sharing his wealth of knowledge through pop-up schools and lectures worldwide, ensuring the preservation and expansion of authentic hip-hop culture.
Community African Dance & Drum
The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew 8 Church Street, GreenfieldFor all ages, children through adults, beginning level and no experience necessary. If you have a heartbeat, you can drum! For millennia, drumming has brought people together in community to create peace, health and wellness. The uplifting rhythms of Africa relieve stress and help people connect with each other, as well as their own joy. Tara Murphy leads creative, African-rooted dance and drum classes for folks of all ages and abilities. It is a great time to release energy, lift spirits, connect with others, have fun, and get healthy exercise. She encourages participants to jam out and express their rhythms creatively. Tara also teaches the basics of hand and stick drumming as well as traditional rhythms from Mali and Guinea, West Africa. Participants will learn simple rhythms on the djembe and dunun drums, and play together as an ensemble. The drum circle emphasizes community, self-expression and the joy of rhythm. Drums provided and no experience necessary.
Live Music: Dan Belmont/ Steve Kurtz Jazz Duo
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMr. Kurtz plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones and Mr. Belmont plays piano. They have been performing as a duo in local venues since 2004, and their repertoire includes classic jazz standards, American songbook tunes and Latin and Brazilian music.
Bag Lady Rocket EP Release Show w/ Always Manic, Cora Monroe, Kim Gibbons
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesBag Lady celebrates the release of their latest EP "Rocket"
Pub Sing! At Four Phantoms Brewing Company
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us at the tavern on the second Sunday of the month for group singing of traditional songs in the public domain. Singers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite tunes. We're a family friendly venue, and we feature a small food menu and a wide variety of beer, cider, seltzer, and n/a beverages.
Performing Arts Summer Workshops with Pioneer Valley Symphony
The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew 8 Church Street, GreenfieldThe PVS offers opportunities to explore the performing arts while having fun and building confidence in a supportive environment. We’re offering workshops for all experience levels in strings, chamber music, theater, band, chorus, and more! Sign up for week-long AM and PM workshops over 5 weeks in July and August.
Karaoke at 10 Forward
10 Forward 10 Fiske Avenue, Basement, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome sing at 10 Forward's weekly karaoke! Hosted by DJ PRL (and a special guest host the last Wednesday of the Month)
Live Music with Steve Koziol & friends
The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesLive 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)
Circus Smirkus: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent. Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show. That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkos endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top. They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks! For more information visit https://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
Circus Smirkus: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent. Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show. That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkos endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top. They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks! For more information visit https://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
LIVE MUSIC – Brookside Project – FOUR PHANTOMS BREWING
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesBROOKSIDE PROJECT is an acoustic group that plays a mix of Americana, Roots, and Bluegrass music. Featuring Charlie Conant on guitar, dobro and vocals; Roland Lapierre on guitar and vocals; Kate Marion Lapierre on fiddle, ukulele, vocals, and Jim Bonham on upright bass. Enjoy some local beer and food by the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck!
Circus Smirkus: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent. Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show. That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkos endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top. They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks! For more information visit https://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/