Mother’s Day

With Table 3 Restaurant Group

Show Mom that you recognize and appreciate all she does throughout the year by celebrating Mother’s Day at her favorite Table 3 restaurant.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at one of Table 3’s highly acclaimed locations. With the many available dine-in options it may be difficult to choose!

The Duck and Avellino will be offering the Duck’s daily menu plus some fantastic specials sure to delight Mom. Call 508-347-2321 for Mother’s Day reservations at The Duck & Avellino. Seating is 11am–4pm.

Cedar Street Grille will be offering their unique brunch menu all day plus some great Mother’s Day Specials. Call 508-347-5800 for reservations. Seating is 10am–4pm.

The Barn at Wight Farm’s will host a spectacular Mother’s Day brunch buffet this year, brimming with all her favorites. This mom’s day feast is just $43.95 per guest (plus tax & gratuity). Call 774-241-8450 for reservations. Seating is 10am-4pm.

Events

Thursday

“The Buddy Holly Story”: Majestic Theater, through May 28. For more information, visit majestictheater. com; for tickets, call the box office at 413-747-7797, 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

indiVisible Talks: Farmworker leader and organizer Claudia Rosales, Thu., 6 p.m. LAVA Center. $5 suggested donation. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

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

Friday

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing Human Agenda Theatre presents “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, in the Perch. $10-$30 sliding scale. 289 Main St., Greenfield, hawksandreed.com.

“Into the Woods”: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Exit 7 Theater, tickets $20-$25. 37 Chestnut St., Ludlow; 413-583-4301 or exit7players.org.

Langhorne Slim and John Craigie: Fri., 8 p.m., Academy of Music. For tickets, visit signaturesounds presents.com, $20 - $30. 274 Main St., Northampton.; 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Northeast Large Scale Train Show: Fri.-Sat., Eastern States Exposition, Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 3 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, seven women from various walks of life debut their new “first person” solo theatre pieces with themes that include mental health, show business, love, loss and family, $10-$30. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

Saturday

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail: Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Arts and Industry Building-Florence, 19th annual tour of ceramic studios in Western Massachusetts featuring 27 potters at 8 studios. Online opening Friday, noon. Visit apotterytrail. com for more information, free. 221 Pine St., Florence; 413-348-7503 or artsindustryopenstudios.blogspot. com.

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing Community Baby Shower: Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m., Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Expecting a child or with a newborn? Looking for information and support about life with a new baby, plus practical connections to local support and programs and information? Drop into this two-hour event and check out the festival next door at the same time. Shop the It Takes a Village Pop-up Free Store. Enter the free baby gear raffle. For questions, call 413-587-1471 or email earlychildhood@northampton-k12.us. Visit northamptonfamilies.com/weekof-the-young-child.html, 80 Locust St., Northampton.

Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping Program: Sat., 3 p.m. Jones Library, Learn about edible perennials at the Jones Library by local naturalist John Root. This presentation is a visual one that features the variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England for harvests of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, free and open to the public. 43 Amity Street, Amherst, 413-256-3090 or joneslibrary.org.

“Faithfully - An Eagles & Journey Experience”: Sat., Turners Falls High School Theater, tickets available at Hillside Pizza, Bernardston; Weatherheads Convenience Store, Erving; World Eye Bookshop, Greenfield; Bobby’s Hair & Nail Salon, Northfield; Freedom Credit Union; Greenfield Savings Bank & Scotty’s Store, Turners Falls. Also available online at thegmef.org. Advance tickets $30 at the door, $35 in advance. 222 Turnpike Road, Turners Falls.

Fishing for Fun! Shad-Themed Family Fun: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Windsor Historical Society, Children pre-kindergarten to fifth grade will enjoy outdoor activities including fishing for prizes, photo ops with Queen Roe-Ena, shad painting, shad cooking demonstrations and much more. Register in advance or just stop by. Visit windsorhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-688-3813, advance $5 per child or $10 per family; same-day registration $7 per child or $15 per family. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor, 860-688-3813 or windsorhistoricalsociety.org.

Human Agenda Theatre: “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: See Friday listing

“Into the Woods”: See Friday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Northeast Large Scale Train Show: See Friday listing

Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: See Friday listing

Power of Truths Arts and Education Festival: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity, For more information, visit bombyx.live/ power-of-truths/, 130 Pine St., Florence.

“Riven”: Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. A.P.E. Gallery, work-in-progress performance, $5-$20 suggested donation at the door. 126 Main St., Northampton, 413-586-5553 or apearts.org.

Spaghetti Dinner: Sat., 5-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, spaghetti dinner to include meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 8 and will be sold at the door. Call 413-525-6341 for more information, $12 for adults, $8 for children under 8. 1 Porter Road, East Longmeadow.

St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Food Drive: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Greek Cultural Center, to benefit the Grey House food pantry. Nonperishable food items are welcome, 22 St. George Road, Springfield.

Sunday

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail: See Saturday listing

The Buddy Holly Story: See Thursday listing

CISA’s Field Notes: Sun., 2 p.m., Academy of Music Theatre. This event has sliding-scale pricing. Choose whichever option feels right for you; $30 pay-it-forward helps offset the cost of attendance for others; $20 solid ground; recommended price $10. 274 Main St., Northampton, 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com

Human Agenda Theatre presents “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: See Friday listing “Into the Woods”: See Friday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: See Friday listing Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival: Sun., 7 p.m., Basketball Hall of Fame. For a complete list of films and more information, visit pvjff. org. It kicks off with Fred Cavaye’s “Farewell, Mr. Hoffmann.” Tickets for films screenings at the Academy of Music, Amherst Cinema, and Greenfield Garden Cinemas available on their websites, $12 general admission, $11 for students and seniors (65+). 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield.

Power of Truths Arts and Education Festival: See Saturday listing “Riven”: See Saturday listing West Springfield Coin Club

Semi-Annual Coin Show: Sun., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dante Club. Coin dealers will be exhibiting as well as buying and selling coins and giving free appraisals. Admission and parking is free. For further information, contact Peter Setian at 413-596-9871. 1198 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of largerthan-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others. Free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith

Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1, 2023. Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Artifice: New Paintings” by Priya N. Green, through Dec. 31. “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” through Sept.

3. “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. “Museum a la Carte” today, 12:15 p.m. “The Influence of Space Art on America’s Relationship with Space Exploration.” $3, free for members. Presented by Carolyn Russo, Museum Specialist and Curator of the Art Collection, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.

Springfield Science Museum: “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May. Astronomy Day 2023. April 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Be among the first to experience all-new shows in the Seymour Planetarium with our new full-dome projector. Enjoy activities and demonstrations on the Museums grounds and in the Science Museum. Free with museum admission. Tour the Universe with STEM Curator Kevin Kopchynski, 1 p.m.; Sunspot Viewing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Look through telescope carefully prepared with filters to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. On the Quadrangle Green, weather permitting.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First-floor exhibition offers interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets are required. For reservations, visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session. Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults; $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission.; members and infants free. 29 S. Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a STEM-based cash register for kids. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. In the event of severe weather conditions, check Facebook or Instagram, or local TV Station 22 for closures. Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Historical artifacts. Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32year period. “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5.

Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Art exhibit: “Ethereal Diversity: The Eloquence of Shared Experience,” through May 31. Pieces created by J. Bryant II will showcase in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor