Upcoming events
Happenings in Western Massachusetts
by and for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies
Northampton Parents Center Free Weekly Playgroups
Northampton Parents Center’s weekly schedule
Full House Fridays: Color Chaos
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Snacks + Social Justice (and Somatics!)
The ‘Snacks + Social Justice' series is BACK! On Friday, March 20, 5:30-7pm, join the High Five team and special guest, somatic therapist Luke King!
Family Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Join Translate Gender and Resilient Community Arts for an all-ages version of Queer and Trans Art Group!
Indë Role Model Album Release Concert
Celebrate the debut of Role Model, the remarkable new album by Northampton-born artist Indë, through this immersive hometown release concert. Role Model is a “künstlerroman,” an artist’s coming-of-age story, and soundtracks Indë's mission to become the Black queer role model that their community lacked during their childhood. This evening-length concert will present the album in its entirety, along with a live community choir, which we hope you'll join in song.
Northampton Parents Center Free Weekly Playgroups
Northampton Parents Center’s weekly schedule
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Affirming Voices
Queer Joy Collaborative is launching Affirming Voices, a gender-affirming voice training program for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people who want to explore and embody their authentic voice—whether speaking, singing, or both.
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Full House Fridays: Color Chaos
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Trans Day of Visibility Resource & Art Fair
Join in for Translate Gender's upcoming 4th Annual Trans Day of Visibility Resource & Art Fair on Saturday, March 28th from 11am-4pm at the Holyoke Council on Aging.
Bridal Expo
Wedding season is just around the corner and Dry Humor is joining forces with local small business owners Baldwin & Rose, Jessica Sarah Beauty and Deejay Architect to host a fun and inspiring mini-bridal expo!
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Do you feel called to help support new parents, babies, and families in the early weeks and months? PP doulas are NOT just for families dealing with postpartum depression - Put your passion into action with an inclusive postpartum doula workshop that's absolutely practical, heart-centered, and unforgettable!
Wistariahurst Kids’ Art Class
Have a creative kiddo in your life? Don't miss the next Kids Art class at Wistariahurst Museum. Instructor Laura Amazeen-LaPlante will instruct children ages 6-12 in this guided painting class.
Tournament of Mini Games! Fundraiser for Franklin County Pride
Compete against other teams to complete a word search, fold and throw a paper airplane, write a haiku, and other minute-to-win-it activities! This event is meant to be fun, friendly event, and the activities are all G rated in nature so feel free to compete with the family! Raise money for Pride, have a drink, and challenge friends!
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Full House Fridays: Color Chaos
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Get Your Act Together: A Circus Variety Show
SPEC Circus presents a bold contemporary circus production assembled live from a community bulletin board. Guided by a show director searching for acts about deconstruction, performers step forward with aerial, dance, puppetry, and acrobatics that question inherited beliefs, productivity culture, family narratives, and the need for validation.
Lavender Fields Social Club presents: BINGO TIME
Join Lavender Fields Social Club for a rousing afternoon of BINGO! In honor of Trans Day of Visibility (March 31), we'll be donating all net proceeds to Translate Gender. Pop in at New City Brewery to try your luck, play a couple rounds, or stay the whole time.
Drop-In Public Studio
The time is yours! Each Drop-In Saturday includes a featured activity, but you are always welcome to just hang out in community, use any of RCA’s supplies, and create independently!
Wheels for Meals: Classic Car Collage Art Opening
Throughout April, Dry Humor's joining forces with local collage artist Michael Sjostedt to host Wheels for Meals, an art fundraiser to support the Easthampton Community Center (ECC).
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Collage Club
RCA is know for our endless supply of Nat Geo magazines, wacky prints, and collected odds and ends, so we figured it was time to give you collage fanatics a special program just for your cut 'n paste treasure hunts!
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Song Share Sessions for Nonbinary, Trans, Women Singer Songwriters
A welcoming community gathering for nonbinary, trans, and women singer-songwriters to share new music, build connections, and offer supportive, constructive feedback in a collaborative space. A small donation is encouraged to cover the cost of staffing needed for the host venue.
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Family Make & Take Sundays
This one's for the tiny creators with big ideas!! Family Make & Take Sundays are a special studio play time for kiddos ages 3+ and their caregivers.
Doodle-A-Thon Springfield Event
The Art is for Everybody Fund helps youth from low-income homes attend programs at RCA, but we can only offer this scholarship through fundraising at our annual Doodle-a-thon! Our second event will celebrate Springfield’s youngest artists with 30ft of doodling space, snacks, music, dancing, and a doodling competition.
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Monthly Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group
Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group is free and open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are expecting, adopting, fostering, and/or parenting from pregnancy through postpartum. This group is a monthly space for deep listening, meaningful connection, and community care.
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
'RIALTO' Book Launch: Meet Bestselling Author Kate Milford!
Come meet bestselling novelist Kate Milford! The author of the GREENGLASS HOUSE series will be in the High Five Books studio after school from 4-6pm on Friday, April 17 to celebrate the launch of her new magical mystery book, RIALTO. Please join us for a free meet-and-greet with Kate, who will answer Qs about writing and inventing new worlds.
Family Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Join Translate Gender and Resilient Community Arts for an all-ages version of Queer and Trans Art Group!
Trans Joy! A Fundraiser for Transhealth
Join Transhealth on April 19 for Trans Joy! A Fundraiser for Transhealth. Indivisible Northampton/Swing Left Western Mass in collaboration with Transhealth have organized this event as a concrete way to support the transgender community at this critical time.
Spring Youth Studio
Spend spring break creatively! Each program day will include a featured project, ranging from printmaking, sculpture, painting, and felting.
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Doodle-A-Thon Closing Event
Our closing event at Eastworks will have 30ft of doodle space, DIY mosaic tiles, a workshop with Allie the Brave, and discounted registration for upcoming programs. Free and open to all, so bring the whole fam to help us support and celebrate youth artists in need, and make a donation today!
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Painting Skill Builder
Take in a luscious western mass spring by building new painting skills over four weeks! Each session we will use water-soluble oil paints to focus on a different painting technique, helping you build confidence to take your painting practice outdoors.
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Drop-In Public Studio
The time is yours! Each Drop-In Saturday includes a featured activity, but you are always welcome to just hang out in community, use any of RCA’s supplies, and create independently!
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Painting Skill Builder
Take in a luscious western mass spring by building new painting skills over four weeks! Each session we will use water-soluble oil paints to focus on a different painting technique, helping you build confidence to take your painting practice outdoors.
Collage Club
RCA is know for our endless supply of Nat Geo magazines, wacky prints, and collected odds and ends, so we figured it was time to give you collage fanatics a special program just for your cut 'n paste treasure hunts!
Echoes of Nature
Echoes of Nature is a collaboration between Kim Hoff and Jess Martin. What began as a local project in Hampshire County has blossomed into a multi-county journey of art, resilience, and community.
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Dragon Masters Palooza with Author Tracey West!
Calling all fans of the Dragon Masters early reader series! Bestselling author Tracey West is coming back to Northampton to celebrate book #31: Dragon Masters: Defending the Swamp Dragon on May 9, 2026, from 11am-12pm, at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity.
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Painting Skill Builder
Take in a luscious western mass spring by building new painting skills over four weeks! Each session we will use water-soluble oil paints to focus on a different painting technique, helping you build confidence to take your painting practice outdoors.
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Song Share Sessions for Nonbinary, Trans, Women Singer Songwriters
A welcoming community gathering for nonbinary, trans, and women singer-songwriters to share new music, build connections, and offer supportive, constructive feedback in a collaborative space. A small donation is encouraged to cover the cost of staffing needed for the host venue.
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Family Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Join Translate Gender and Resilient Community Arts for an all-ages version of Queer and Trans Art Group!
Freedom to Be Ourselves: Transhealth’s Annual Benefit
Transhealth’s Freedom to Be Ourselves Annual Benefit is on Saturday, May 16th at the Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. Celebrate and support Transhealth’s mission of protecting and expanding access to gender-affirming care with an unforgettable evening that will illuminate the power of hope, the warmth of joy, and the courage required to live authentically.
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Painting Skill Builder
Take in a luscious western mass spring by building new painting skills over four weeks! Each session we will use water-soluble oil paints to focus on a different painting technique, helping you build confidence to take your painting practice outdoors.
Spring and Pride Artist Barter Party
Join artists of all backgrounds, styles, and mediums for an evening of swapping art and celebrating the season!
Full House Fridays: Earth Art
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Echoes of Nature
Echoes of Nature is a collaboration between Kim Hoff and Jess Martin. What began as a local project in Hampshire County has blossomed into a multi-county journey of art, resilience, and community.
Youth Summer Studio: Fiber Frenzy
Weaving, needle felting, hand sewing, cross stitch, and textiles, oh my! We’re kicking off summer 2026 with the latest crafting craze: all things fiber!
Youth Summer Studio: Fables and Fantasy
Are you called to all things magical? Would you feel most at home in a Hobbit house? Do you wish you could ride a dragon or befriend a unicorn? Fables and Fantasy is the week for you to live the mystical story of your dreams!
Youth Summer Studio: Reduce Reuse ReCRAFT!
Does your young artist like digging through the trash? Do you hear “don’t throw that away, I might use it to build something!” on recycling day? We have a new week new this summer designed for environmentally minded artists.
Youth Summer Studio: Make It Mini
If tiny things call your name, look no further! Experiment with all the techniques that make mini-making so unique, including clay, shrinky-dinks, repurposed recyclables, and much more. We say: the smaller, the better!
Echoes of Nature
Echoes of Nature is a collaboration between Kim Hoff and Jess Martin. What began as a local project in Hampshire County has blossomed into a multi-county journey of art, resilience, and community.
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
The Story of Elizabeth "MumBet” Freeman
Wistariahurst Museum is excited to announce an upcoming performance sharing the story of Elizabeth “MumBet” Freeman in celebration of Massachusetts’ 250th anniversary. This historical interpretation from Freeman’s perspective will highlight her experiences and contribution to Massachusetts history. This event will be held Sunday, March 15th during Civic Learning Week.
Rainbow Parenting Workshop
Join High Five Books and author Lindz Amer for a grownup presentation and chat about their adult nonfiction parenting book, RAINBOW PARENTING: YOUR GUIDE TO RAISING QUEER KIDS AND THEIR ALLIES. Families will learn about best practices for supporting their child(ren) and can engage with Lindz about their experience as a community leader in the LGBTQIA+ space.
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Do you feel called to help support new parents, babies, and families in the early weeks and months? PP doulas are NOT just for families dealing with postpartum depression - Put your passion into action with an inclusive postpartum doula workshop that's absolutely practical, heart-centered, and unforgettable!
Doodle-A-Thon Kickoff Event
Our kick-off event at High Five Books will have MEGA Doodling, DIY tie dye, raffle prizes, craft kits for purchase, and a build-your-own mini art studio workshop. Free and open to all, so bring the whole fam to help us support and celebrate youth artists in need, and make a donation today!
Golden Girls Bingo
Add some dazzle to the winter darkness with Golden Girls-themed bingo! High Five Books presents three evenings on the lanai at BOMBYX, filled with rowdy bingo, Golden Girls trivia, and laughs with your pals among the palm fronds.
Song Share Sessions for Nonbinary, Trans, Women Singer Songwriters
A welcoming community gathering for nonbinary, trans, and women singer-songwriters to share new music, build connections, and offer supportive, constructive feedback in a collaborative space. A small donation is encouraged to cover the cost of staffing needed for the host venue.
If Not You, Who? Getting Involved in Local Government
Learn about getting involved in local government from Holyoke’s City Council President Tessa Murphy-R
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery
Bi-monthly Queer & Trans Yoga at 50 Arrow Gallery lead by Fran Astino
Collage Club
RCA is know for our endless supply of Nat Geo magazines, wacky prints, and collected odds and ends, so we figured it was time to give you collage fanatics a special program just for your cut 'n paste treasure hunts!
Opening Reception: "Liberty and Labor" Exhibit at Wistariahurst
Come view the opening reception of Wistariahurst Museum's 4th Women's History Month art showcase "Liberty and Labor"
Monthly Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group
Queer & Trans New Parents Support Group is free and open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are expecting, adopting, fostering, and/or parenting from pregnancy through postpartum. This group is a monthly space for deep listening, meaningful connection, and community care.
RCA Teen Studio
A supportive, flexible environment for teen artists, letting them shape their own creative journeys through a wide range of mediums— printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, painting, and more!
Northampton Parents Center Free Weekly Playgroups
Northampton Parents Center’s weekly schedule
Family Make & Take Sundays
This one's for the tiny creators with big ideas!! Family Make & Take Sundays are a special studio play time for kiddos ages 3+ and their caregivers.
Drop-In Public Studio
The time is yours! Each Drop-In Saturday includes a featured activity, but you are always welcome to just hang out in community, use any of RCA’s supplies, and create independently!
‘Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince’ Book Launch!
The #1 New York Times bestselling series for kids is back with a brand new tale this spring: Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince! The hotly anticipated sixteenth book lands on shelves March 3, and Northampton-area readers and their families are invited to celebrate The Hybrid Prince with author Tui T. Sutherland
Full House Fridays: Color Chaos
Full House Fridays is a special opportunity for K-2nd students to get a taste of afterschool time at RCA, and for 3rd-5th grade students to soak up extra studio time. A perfect option for families with siblings in different age groups.
Nourish the Now
Feeling worn down, digestive dis-ease, or disconnected from your body? This special series offers a soft landing place—a supportive space to restore balance, ease, and care.
Book Launch: 'I Was A Teenage Death God'
Join young adult author M.J. Beasi, in conversation with fellow local author Louangie Bou-Montes, for a memorable event celebrating the release of I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD, a new contemporary fantasy adventure starring nonbinary teen Charlie, who can't touch anyone without stealing seconds of their life away.
Northampton Parents Center Free Weekly Playgroups
Northampton Parents Center’s weekly schedule
Sound Bath for Sensitive Souls
Sound Baths for Sensitive Souls are group sound healing experiences that will assist you in relaxing and restoring in a safe environment.
Yoga and Sound
Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.
Franklin County Pride Trivia Fundraiser
Join Franklin County Pride on Friday, February 27th at Four Phantoms Brewing in Greenfield for a trivia night fundraiser! The theme is Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice.
Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Open to anyone who identifies as queer, trans, or gender-expansive, come hang out, make art in community, or just connect with other queer and trans folks in a safer space!
Northampton Parents Center Free Weekly Playgroups
Northampton Parents Center’s weekly schedule
Family Queer & Trans Art Group (QTAG)
Join Translate Gender and Resilient Community Arts for an all-ages version of Queer and Trans Art Group!
STORYTIME! 'When Cherry Blossoms Fall' with local author Katrina Goldsaito
Join High Five Books and local author Katrina Goldsaito for a celebratory launch of her new picture book, WHEN CHERRY BLOSSOMS FALL, on Saturday, February 21, from 10-10:30am.
February Youth Studio
Let your kids spend a creative day or two away from screens over February break and getting their hands messy with art at RCA!