Events

Thursday

Amherst Historical Society and Museum presents History Bite Lecture: Thu., noon, Amherst History Museum. Sandra Matthews and David Brule will talk about their book. “Occupying Massachusetts: Layers of History on Indigenous Land.” Presentation will take place on Zoom. For more information, visit amhersthistory. org/. 67 Amity St., Amherst. ArtSalon Amherst: Thu., 6 p.m. University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center, featuring works from artists AJ Rombach, Jeff Kasper, Malaika Ross, Nima Nikaklagh, and Sara Smith. Doors open 6 p.m.; presentations begin at 6:30 p.m., $5-$10 suggested donation. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst.

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

Easthampton Theater presents “God of Carnage”: Thu.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, Tickets are available online at showtix4u.com/events/ easthamptontheater and at the door, $15-$18. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

May Hero Academia: Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., Chicopee Main Library, for middle and high school students. Come celebrate the series “My Hero Academia” with crafts, activities and games, 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

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

Easthampton Theater presents “God of Carnage”: See Thursday listing

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Enfield Annex, based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz, $25. 124 N. Maple St., Enfield.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Mozart’s Mass in C Minor: Fri, 7 p.m., Greenfield High School, clos- ing the Pioneer Valley Symphony’s 84th season. The show will feature complex harmonies sung by the PVS Chorus and a quartet of world-class vocal soloists. Pre-concert talk at 6 p.m. with resident musicologist David Schneider. Face masks are required in the auditorium, $5-$25. 21 Barr Ave., Greenfield.

Suffield Players present “First

Date”: Fri.-Sun., Mapleton Hall, through May 20. For tickets, visit suffieldplayers.org or call 800-2896148. Performance on May 14, will require all audience members to wear masks while inside Mapleton Hall. Performances on May 12, 13, 19 and 20 are mask optional; $25 per person. 1305 Mapleton Ave., Suffield; 860-668-0837 or suffieldplayers.org

Saturday

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing Drive-In Collection of Donations: Sat., 1-3 p.m., Foster Memorial Church, in the church’s back parking lot. Nonperishable food for the Emergency Food Cupboard of the Open Pantry will be collected. The church is located in the Sixteen Acres section at 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. 413-782-2112.

Easthampton Theater presents “God of Carnage”: See Thursday listing

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: See Friday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Pioneer Valley Christian Academy’s Annual Plant Sale: Sat., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Gymnasium, In the PVCA gymnasium. Featuring more than 10,000 plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, nursery plants, orchids, hanging baskets, patio plants and more. Plants are provided by local wholesale distributors and 100% of the proceeds benefit PVCA, 965 Plumtree Road, Springfield.

Plant Sale: Sat, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow, There will be a selection of heirloom plants from the church gardens for sale, including a wide variety of plants, trees, shrubs, herbs, flowering vines, ground covers and perennials. Some herb pots and specialty items will be available for Mother’s Day gifts. In the gazebo will be free coffee and a bake sale. Inside the church will be a garden-related tag sale, a paperback book sale, a used jewelry sale and raffles, 7 Somers Road, East Longmeadow.

Quark Quartet: Sat., 2 p.m. Forbes Library; in the Coolidge Museum. All are welcome. Free. 20 West

Calendar

St., Northampton, 413-587-1011 or forbeslibrary.org.

Spring Thing: Sat, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and Industry Building-Florence, “Spring Thing” is a fun, interactive spin on the fall Open Studios in the Arts & Industry building. This year they will be organizing a scavenger hunt for the public to get to know the building and the people in it from a new vantage point. A few artists in the building have committed to creating a miniature art piece that they will hide for participants. There will be clues and instructions throughout the building for those interested in following the game. After completing the scavenger hunt, participants can enter a raffle to win one of the hidden pieces of artwork. This event will take place alongside Da Bomb Record Fair at Bombyx during their ColliderFEST! weekend, followed by some musical performances and an after-party with Downright Productions, Free. 221 Pine St., Florence; 413-3487503 or artsindustryopenstudios. blogspot.com.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Sat., 7:30 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall, “Beauty Amid Chaos” featuring Guest Conductor Theodore Kuchar. For tickets visit symphonyhall.com, $15-$70. 34 Court St., Springfield, 413-7332291 or symphonyhall.com.

Springfield’s Worlds Largest Pancake Breakfast: Sat, 8-11 a.m. Downtown Springfield, Featuring live demonstrations, music, exhibitors and much more. Breakfast takes place State/Main to Bridge Street. Breakfast consist of pancakes, bacon, coffee, juice and milk, Tickets are $3 per person adult, $1 per person children. Main Street from State Street to Bridge Street, Springfield.

Suffield Players Presents “First Date”: See Friday listing

“Walking Tour: Carriage House at the Barney Estate In Forest Park”: Sat, 10:30 a.m. Barney Carriage House. Join local historians and neighborhood experts for enlightening strolls through the downtown area. Free for Museum, Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association, and Preservation Trust members, Laurel Hill Road, Springfield.

Wilbraham Garden Club Plant, Bake Sale: Sat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wilbraham Public Library, Featuring perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs and potted plants. The bake sale will include cakes, pies, breaks, muffins, cookies and other homemade treats. This is the garden club’s major fundraising event of the year, all proceeds benefit projects to enhance life in Wilbraham, 25 Crane Park Drive,

Wilbraham; 413-596-6141 or wilbrahamlibrary.org.

Sunday

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing

Easthampton Theater Presents

God of Carnage: See Thursday listing

Fanfare Brass Ensemble: Sun., 2 p.m. South Congregational Church, The Fanfare Brass Ensemble presents a concert at South Congregational Church, 45 Maple St. The 10-part brass ensemble performs classical and light popular music, free. 45 Maple St., Springfield.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: See Friday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Mother’s Day Brunch: Sun, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Crestview Country Club. Reservations required, call 413-786-2593. Featured stations include carving, waffle and omelet stations, $47.95 per person, $20 children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam; 413-786-2593 or crestviewcc.org/.

Suffield Players Presents “First

Date”: See Friday listing

UMass Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Concert: Sun, 1 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall, Free. North Pleasant St., Amherst; 413-545-2511 or umass.edu.

Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-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: “Big Games, Big Fun,” through Sept.

3. “The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1. 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. “Taking the Stage.” Cost is

$4, free for members. Presented by Danny Eaton, producing director at the Majestic Theater.

Springfield Science Museum: “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May. Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit. The Planetarium’s Korkosz Starball — in continuous operation since 1937 — is now enhanced with the addition of a Zeiss Velvet full-dome projector. Down the hall from the Planetarium, the newly upgraded, interactive International Space Station exhibit will provide visitors with a better understanding of what it takes and it’s like to fly among the stars, living and working in outer space for months on end.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides opportunities to engage with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets 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, including the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org. 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 & 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. Hours: Tues.-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. Closed Mon. Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

SEE EVENTS, PAGE E10