Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for Transhealth.

Get ready for some twang with a twist! Honkytonk Queer Tones (Emmett Troxel, Kim Hoff, and Jess Martin) reimagine classic country hits through a queer and political lens—songs you’ll know, delivered with defiance, joy, and plenty of glitter at this year's Easthampton's Porchfest. Country music may have a history of shutting folks out, but we’re cracking the door wide open and dancing right through it. Proudly waving the queer flag in a space that isn’t always welcoming, Honkytonk Queer Tones turn familiar tunes into bold anthems of love, resistance, and fun. Come stomp, sing, and holler along—yee-haw and queer joy guaranteed!

Join Northampton artists Jess Martin (singer-songwriter) and Kim Hoff (poet-naturalist) for a special Easthampton Art Walk performance blending music, poetry, and community voices.

The evening opens with Echoes of Nature: Hampshire County, an original multimedia performance inspired by reflective hikes through six local wild spaces. Through song and spoken word, Martin and Hoff explore the ways landscapes hold grief, resilience, memory, and hope.

Following a brief intermission, the program continues with Echoes in Community, a poetry reading featuring Easthampton’s current Poet Laureate Carolyn Zaikowski, former Poet Laureate Carolyn Cushing, and poets JuPong Lin, Isabella Gitana, and Kat Good-Schiff. Their work echoes shared themes of loss, solace, caregiving, and restoration.

Mirror, Mirror is a multidisciplinary art installation by Indë, a queer Black artivist born/raised/residing in Northampton, MA. The exhibit, on display from July 18th to August 8th, explores intersectional solidarity through immersive multimedia compositions and audience participation. In addition to presenting large figurative paintings, an original soundtrack, mirror/glass-based sculptures, and a new system of music notation, Indë will premiere the music video for “COME ON HOME,” featuring choir vocals by the Queer Joy Chorus, at the opening and closing receptions!

Experience a unique performance that blends poetry, song, and story inspired by the natural beauty of Hampshire County. Join artists Kim Hoff and Jess Martin for Echoes of Nature, a creative journey that celebrates our local landscapes and shared sense of place through moving words and melodies. All are welcome for this uplifting morning of nature-inspired reflection. This work is supported by the Amherst Local Cultural Council.

Mirror, Mirror is a multidisciplinary art installation by Indë, a queer Black artivist born/raised/residing in Northampton, MA. The exhibit, on display from July 18th to August 8th, explores intersectional solidarity through immersive multimedia compositions and audience participation. In addition to presenting large figurative paintings, an original soundtrack, mirror/glass-based sculptures, and a new system of music notation, Indë will premiere the music video for “COME ON HOME,” featuring choir vocals by the Queer Joy Chorus, at the opening and closing receptions!

Join artists Kim and Jess for a relaxed, inspiring walk to Lake Wallace designed for access and inspiration. Enjoy a morning of storytelling, reflection, and connection with nature. This is not the full Echoes of Nature performance—that takes place June 7 at the Clapp Library—but a peaceful, creative outing to spark your senses and imagination. Rain? No worries—we’ll bring the magic indoors!

Cultural Chaos is a much larger event, but happy to share that Jess will be playing a one hour set from 3 - 4 pm in Luthier's Coop at the heart of the action. Stop inside and listen to a song or four.

This year NCMC honors cellist Anne Werry (25 years at NCMC) and choir director Evelyn Harris (20 years)! Join them in celebrating this awesome dedication to NCMC's mission to provide high-quality, equitable music education and performances to our community.

Experience a unique performance that blends poetry, song, and story inspired by the natural beauty of Hampshire County. Join artists Kim Hoff and Jess Martin for Echoes of Nature, a creative journey that celebrates our local landscapes and shared sense of place through moving words and melodies. All are welcome for this uplifting morning of nature-inspired reflection. This work is supported by the Amherst Local Cultural Council.

A one-of-a-kind performance of original music, poetry, and movement rooted in the ecology of Hampshire County presented by Kim Hoff & Jess Martin. Hosted in the main reading room. Free and open to all. A nature-themed display of books and music curated by the library will accompany the event throughout the month.