Events

Thursday

2023 Springfield Jazz Festival: Thu.-Sat., Stearns Square. Some performances are RSVP due to capacity limit. For reservations and more information, visit springfieldjazzfest.com, Stearns Square, Springfield.

Beetle 7: Thu., 5:30-8 p.m. LAVA Center, featuring Steve Koziol, Leo Hwang, Joel Paxton, and Kevin Smith; joined by Soporific: Rik Rolski, Deborah Rolski, $3-$5 suggested donation. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

Chicopee Library Thursday Night Concerts: Thu., 6:30 p.m. Chicopee Main Library presents The Nields. All concerts are outside; bring your chair or blanket. Free, 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Fountain Park Summer Concert Series: Thu., 6:30 p.m. Fountain Park, Tom Ingram. Free, $5 parking fee. 883 Tinkham Road, Wilbraham.

Friends of the Mount Holyoke Range Summer Concert Series: Thu., 6 p.m. Mt. Holyoke Range State Park, Ed Byrne Sextet. For tickets and information, visit FriendsofMHR.org, $12 advance online until noon on day of show, $15 at the door. 1500 West St., Amherst, 413-253-2883.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents Sean Curran Company & Darrah Carr Dance: Thu., 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Sean Curran Company & Darrah Carr Dance on the Henry J. Leir Stage, $45. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents Dorrance Dance: Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sun., 2 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Dorrance Dance in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Tickets start at $60. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

“Let Go” by No Theater: Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m. A.P.E. Gallery, Online ticket reservations for the performances are available online at eventbrite. com/e/let-go-by-no-theatertickets-638862062627, $20. 126 Main St., Northampton. 413-5865553 or apearts.org.

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Thu., 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater, Joe Saimeri: Englebert Humperdinck & Tom Jones Tribute, $28/$26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-7477797 or majestictheater.com.

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

Tanglewood presents Philhar- monia Baroque Orchestra: Thu., 8 p.m. Tanglewood, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in Ozawa Hall. Tickets cost $20-$62. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

FRIDAY

2023 Springfield Jazz Festival: See Thursday listing

Free Summer Movies in Turners Falls: Fri., 7:30 p.m. Peskeomskut Park, “Song of the Sea.” Rated PG. Live music by Kenny Butler at 7 p.m., Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

“Hope I Die Before I Get Old”: Fri.Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 3 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, $15. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents Dorrance Dance: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Mythili Prakash: Fri., 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Mythili Prakash on the Henry J. Leir Stage. Choose what you pay. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Ja’Duke Theater Presents

“Grease!”: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ja’Duke Theater, for tickets visit jaduke.com, $12-$15. 110 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls. 413-863-0001 or jaduke.com.

“Let Go” by No Theater: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Fri., 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater, Amy Porchelli, $28/$26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Tanglewood presents BSO and Nimbus Dance: Fri., 8 p.m. Tanglewood, BSO: Xian Zhang conducts Copland and Dvorak featuring Nimbus Dance. Shed. Tickets $21-$68. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

SATURDAY

2023 Springfield Jazz Festival: See Thursday listing 2023 Springfield Jazz Festival Parade: Sat., 12:30-1 p.m. Springfield City Hall, The historic Second Line Parade will leave from the steps of Springfield City Hall at 12:30 p.m. and dance its way through the streets until hitting Stearns Square and the Charles Neville Main Stage for the kick-off performance. All are welcome to join the parade and a passionate crowd consisting of the Brown Rice Family, the Community School of Springfield students and faculty, and the general public, 36 Court St., Springfield.

Artist Presentations by the Jacob’s

Pillow Curriculum in Motion Institute: Sat., 11 a.m.; Sun., 4 p.m. Join the 2023 Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion Institute artists as they share lively interactive presentations about their work exploring the power of dance to uplift the human condition. Artists share their experiences with dance beyond the stage, in sites from public schools to parks; hospitals to retreat centers. A Q&A will follow the presentations. Free. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Berkshire High Peaks Festival: Sat., 5 p.m. Chesterwood, Moonlight Sonatas Concert. For a list of talks, student and faculty concert and more information visit cewm. org/high-peaks-festival/, $20 Chesterwood members, $25 adults, free ages 18 and under. Williamsville Road, Stockbridge. www.chesterwood.org.

“Hope I Die Before I Get Old”: See Friday listing

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents Dorrance Dance: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents The School at Jacob’s Pillow: Sat., 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, The School at Jacob’s Pillow” Contemporary Performance Ensemble. Henry J. Leir Stage. Reserve seats online at jacobspillow.org and via phone at 413-243-0745, $5 minimum. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Ja’Duke Theater Presents

“Grease!”: See Friday listing

“Let Go” by No Theater: See Thursday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Tanglewood presents BSO Family Concert: Sat., 10:30 a.m. Tanglewood, BSO Family Concert: “May I have your attention please?” In the Shed. $17 adults, children are free. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-2661200 or tanglewood.org.

Tanglewood presents BSO with David Afkham: Sat., 8 p.m., Tanglewood, BSO: David Afkham conducts Mozart and Wagner featuring Martin Helmchen, piano. In the Shed. Tickets $21-$87. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org

SUNDAY

Artist Presentations by the Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion Institute: See Saturday listing Berkshire High Peaks Festival: Sun., 7:30 p.m. Jackman L. Stewart Center at Berkshire School, Moonlight Sonatas concert. For more information visit cewm.org/ high-peaks-festival/, free. Route 41, Sheffield.

Buckland Historical Society

Open Houses: Sun., 2 p.m. Wilder Homestead. The Wilder Homestead is open to tour the furnished 1775 saltbox home with five fireplaces; the 1790 English Barn will be under reconstruction. The circa-1820 shoemaker shop, where boots could be bartered for with bushels of apples, cords of wood, or in one case, the work of digging a grave, will be open. The Buckland Historical Society Museum is also open. 20 Upper St., Buckland Center, free. 129 Route 112, Buckland.

“Hope I Die Before I Get Old”: See Friday listing

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival presents Dorrance Dance: See Thursday listing

Ja’Duke Theater presents

“Grease!”: See Friday listing

Lee Sundays in the Park Concert Series: Sun, Lee Common, Sundays in the Park Concert Series, Main Street, Lee.

Little House Blues: Sun, 3-5 p.m. Peskeomskut Park, Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: Sun., 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Museum, In the museum’s Music Room. David Knoff, piano, Tickets available at the door: $15 adults, $8 seniors & students. 8 Memorial St., Deerfield. 413-774-3768, ext. 10, or deerfield-ma.org.

Sevenars Concerts: Sun, 4 p.m. Sevenars Academy, The MOSSO Horn Trio (Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Friends), $20 suggested donation at the door. Ireland Street at Route 112, Worthington. 413-238-5854 or sevenars.org

Tanglewood presents BSO with Thomas Wilkins: Sun., 2:30 p.m. Tanglewood, BSO: Thomas Wilkins conducts Coleridge-Taylor, Ellington and Midkiff, featuring Jeff Midkiff, mandolin. In the Shed. $21-$87. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

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: “Big Games, Big Fun,” through Sept. 3. “The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1, 2023. “We Have a Story To Tell: Stories, Maps, and Relationship to Place,” through Sept. 3. 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.

Springfield Science Museum: “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure,” through Sept. 3. Explore Alaska by way of this interactive exhibit that brings the acclaimed PBS KIDS series “Molly of Denali” to life. Set in the fictitious rural Alaskan village of Qyah, the show follows the adventures of Molly Mabray, her family, friends, and dog Suki and is infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions, and language.