Performing Arts Summer Workshops with Pioneer Valley Symphony

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

The 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.

$25 – $325

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/

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

Off The Common – A Free Community Concert Series

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

July Edition - Extraodinary ALL FEMALE lineup!Artist Lineup Madison McFerrinDaisy Skelton Kimaya Diggs Kendra McKinley  DJ Badcatch"Off The Common" is a free community concert on the last Friday of the month in conjunction with The Greenfield Art's Walk. We invite you to be a part of these spectacular events where Art, Music, Games and Food converge. The Concerts will be filmed In partnership with GCTV and the recordings then be aired on its station as well as for accessibility.This series will be held on the last Friday of each month June - September in conjunction with The Greenfield Art's Walk. These events will be truly special as they bring together art, music, games, and food in a vibrant celebration of community spirit!

Brass Band Bookfair Beer Brunch at Four Phantoms

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

It's all of the good things you could ever want to do on a Saturday afternoon, and the name says it all! Buy books from The Imaginary Bookshop, drink beer, listen to the sweet sounds of the Prone to Mischief Brass Band, and Savory and Soul will be here serving up funky brunchy treats!

Pioneer Valley Ska Fest

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

413 Ska presents the 1st annual Pioneer Valley Ska FestJuly 27, 2024 in the Hawks & Reed Ballroom ALL AGESTickets: ADV $20 DOS $25NYC reggaecore legends PILFERS will be co/headling the festival with the anti ska party band HUB CITY STOMPERS. SGT SCAG will be performing some tracks from their new album and of course some songs from the 90's! RIVER CITY REBELS are back after a long hiatus and just added some saxophone into the mix .BRUNT OF IT bringing some ska core from Rhode Island. Let's not forget THREAT LEVEL BURGUNDY celebrating 15 years of messing around and having a good time. CUIDADO (featuring that dude from BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE) will be playing what they call "panic rock" with some sweet sweet saxophone. Also speaking of BIG D AND THE TABLE we've got NICK AND THE ADVERSARIES which has former members of them & PILFERS.We've also got 10 other ska & punk bands fromfrom all over the northeast. Futon Lasagna, Turkey Blaster Omega,Skamagotchi, Fuselaje, Green St Fiends, Teen Driver ,No Detour &So Many Dangers. Last but not least a SURPRISE COVER SET .We'll have 2 stages, music going all day, drinks flowing. Food availible from…

LIVE MUSIC – BOBCAT – FOUR PHANTOMS BREWING

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

Bobcat, the rockabilly/ psychobilly/ power pop/ garage rock/ punk rock one-man powerhouse music act presents an afternoon of wild rock n roll, comedic antics and Americana music! Bon Couillon will be in the house slinging their fine cajun cuisine. Cold beers, fine foods, sweet tunes: there is no conceivable way you have something better to do this Sunday.

Swing Sunday with The O-Tones

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

Join us for Swing instruction and dance on the last Sunday of every month! Get ready to let loose and swing the day away at ‘Swing Sunday’s’ at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield, MA! Join us for a thrilling series of swing events featuring alternating sessions between the dynamic O-Tones and the mesmerizing Butterfly Swing Band. Click here to learn more about the O-Tones Click here to learn more about Butterfly Swing When: Last Sunday of Every Month Doors Open: 2:30 PM Dance Lesson: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Music: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Hawks & Reed Ballroom, Greenfield, MA Tickets: $16 in advance $20 day of show Mark your calendars for an exciting lineup: July 28th: The O-Tones Aug 25th: The Butterfly Swing Band Sep 29th: The O-Tones Oct 27th: The Butterfly Swing Band Nov 24th: The O-Tones Dec 29th: The Butterfly Swing Band Step into the rhythm, embrace the dance, and make each last Sunday of the month a swingin’ sensation! Grab your tickets, bring your dance shoes, and join us for an evening of music, movement, and memorable moments.

Pile

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

Indie Rock trailblazers Pile come all the way out west from Boston for a night at Hawks and Reed Pile, led by Rick Maguire, is all about rediscovering the joy of experimentation and fun in music. Their eighth album, "All Fiction," showcases their most intricate work yet, blending blistering drums and riffs with strings, vocal distortions, and synths. From the eerie opener "It Comes Closer" to the uplifting "Neon Gray," the album delves into perception, technology, anxiety, and the power of art. For fifteen years, Pile has been hailed as "your favorite band's favorite band," constantly pushing boundaries from Boston basements to global stages. Maguire's vivid lyrics, backed by Kris Kuss's timeless drumming and gnarled basslines, create a surreal sonic landscape. With the addition of Alex Molini and Chappy Hull, their sound evolved, reaching new heights of complexity on 2019's "Green and Gray." But Pile isn't afraid of change—Maguire even swapped his guitar for piano on their seventh album, proving their commitment to artistic exploration.