Events

THURSDAY

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: Thu.-Sat., Holyoke Mall, at the Cafe Square. Reservations are encouraged, walk-up visits available as space permits. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., extends to 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on April 7; Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sun., noon-6 p.m. To register, visit holyokemall.com/ photos-with-the-easterbunny-2023/. 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke.

MGM Casino: Thu.-Sun., MGM Springfield, featuring retail stores, restaurants, Regal Cinemas and more. For more information, visit mgmspringfield.com, 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

Spring/Floral Beer and Wine

Glass Painting: Thu., 7 p.m., West Springfield’s Irish House Restaurant & Pub, Instructor MaryBeth Reed from Paint Craze will guide participants through the process of custom-painting glasses in spring and floral-themed designs. Cost includes your choice of all materials to paint your choice of two glasses (stemmed or stemless wine, pint, pilsner or handled beer mug — mix or match). Advance registration is required, $30. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, IrishCenterwne. org.

FRIDAY

‘Fiesta del Agawam’: Fri., 7 p.m.

Agawam Senior Center, Agawam Cultural Center Applause Series presents Mexican Mariachi band Fiesta del Norte “Fiesta del Agawam.” Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Performance also will be livestreamed on Agawam Comcast channels 1074 (HD) and 15 (SD). Consider calling 413-821-0604 to say you will be attending. Free and open to the public. 954 Main St., Agawam, 413821-0604.

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: See Thursday listing

Friday Fish Fry: Fri., 5-7 p.m., Swift River Sportsman’s Club. $14 Fish & Chips; $16 Shrimp & Chips; $18 Fish, Shrimp & Chips Combo. For more information, call 413-3239387, $14-$18. 79 Moore Road, Belchertown.

Intro to Arab Music: Fri., 7 p.m., Northampton Community Music Center. Limited seating available, free. 139 South St., Northampton; 413-585-0001 or ncmc.net

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

“Mother Tongue”: A multilingual Performance at the Shea: Fri., 7:30 p.m., Shea Theater, developed by members of First Generation, an intergenerational arts and youth leadership organization based in Springfield. “Mother Tongue” is inspired by family stories and events from Congo/Tanzania, Bhutan/ Nepal, South Sudan, Holyoke, and Springfield. The performance incorporates movement, music, dance, and weaves together stories in Arabic, Swahili, Nepali, and English. Themes addressed in this 90-minute original work include culture, identity, diaspora, masculinity, xenophobia, racism and revolution, among others. Tickets are sliding scale $15-$25. No one will be turned away. Appropriate for ages 13+. 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls; 413-8632281 or theshea.org/home.html.

Music at Amherst Series: Fri., 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Tai Murray on violin with Gilles Vonsattel on piano. Tickets $28 general, $22 seniors (65+), $12 students with valid ID. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst, amherst.edu.

Tiny Glass Tavern presents “Nature’s Cook”: Fri., 7:30 p.m., A.P.E. Gallery. Limited seating, ticket reservations highly recommended. To purchase tickets go online to Eventbrite.com, $10, $20, $30 suggested donation ticket. 126 Main St., Northampton, 413-586-5553, apearts.org.

Saturday

Drive-In Collection of Donations: Sat., 1-3 p.m., Foster Memorial Church, In the church’s back parking lot. Church will collect nonperishable food for the Emergency Food Cupboard of the Open Pantry. The church is located in the Sixteen Acres section, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. 413782-2112.

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: See Thursday listing Free Easter Egg Hunt: Sat., 10 a.m., Heritage Woods Assisted Living, free outdoor Easter egg hunt for children 12 and under; children should bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny also will be hopping by to say hello! Free; RSVPs required. 462 Main St., Agawam; 413-789-8332 or genesishcc.com/ heritagewoods.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Troy Kennel Club Dog Show: Sat., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. Dog show with special ring for toy breeds. Admission free; parking $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-7372443, thebige.com.

“Vulture Sister Song”: Sat., 7 p.m. A.P.E. Gallery, for tickets visit Eventbrite.com, $5-$40 sliding scale. 126 Main St., Northampton; 413-586-5553 or apearts.org.

Sunday

Easter Service at Foster Memorial Church: Sun., 8 and 10 a.m., Foster Memorial Church. The 8 a.m. service will include the construction of the Flowering Cross; 10 a.m. service will include special music by the choir and a surprise as they “Unpack our Alleluias” for this holy day, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield; 413-782-2112.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Sunday Easter Brunch Buffet: Sun., Crestview Country Club, featuring omelet station, waffle station, carving station, with chef’s favorites on the buffet, dessert as well. Reservations required; call 413-786-2593, $47.95 adults, $20 children 4-12, children 3 and under free, plus tax and gratuity.

281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, 413786-2593, crestviewcc.org.

Trap Falls Kennel Club Dog Show: Sun., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. Free admission; $5 parking (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-737-2443, thebige.com.