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SUMMARY:Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K (and 1 mile walk) \nRegistration open November 1\, 2024:\nsign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Holyoke/HolyokePrideRainbowRun5K \n5K Race:\n$25 through April 30th at 11:59 p.m.\n$30 May 1st through June 13th at 11:59 p.m.\n(cutoff for guaranteed shirt is May 25th)\n$35 same day registration. \n1 mile walk:\n$20 through April 30th at 11:59 p.m.\n$25 May 1st through June 13th at 11:59 p.m.\n(cutoff for guaranteed shirt is May 25th)\n$30 same day registration. \nEveryone who registers will receive a free one week trial membership to the Holyoke YMCA.\nWe are thrilled to announce that Jammin 100.1 and Bomba 104.5 will be broadcasting from the event!We’ll also have Wicked Whisk Food Truck on hand\, as well as Journey’s Lemonade and Mels Threadz offering their products for sale!  \nBib pickup and same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.\nPrizes for top finishers\, age group winners (19 and under\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70+) \nPlease note that dogs are not allowed at public reservoirs\, including Ashley Reservoir\, per the Holyoke Water Commission.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/holyoke-pride-rainbow-run-5k/
LOCATION:Ashley Reservoir\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Post 351 Mini Pool Tournament
DESCRIPTION:New and being added to our schedule is our bi-weekly mini pool tournament\, Beginning on Saturday March 8th at 1 PM and every other Saturday thereafter all you hustlers and wannabes have a place to a place to show what you got. There will be a prizes for first\, second\, and third place.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/post-351-mini-pool-tournament/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #351\, 50 St. Kolbe Drive\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mimic the Masters -- Charles Rennie Mackintosh
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on make-and-take workshop will combine art appreciation with practice of techniques as we “mimic the masters” by looking closely at Charles Rennie Macintosh’s rose motif. Participants will learn about Macintosh’s work and then get the chance to practice his techniques using mixed media (watercolor and marker). Participants will create a work inspired by his techniques. No painting skill required\, all materials provided. 2 – 3 pm $25\, all ages
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/mimic-the-masters-charles-rennie-mackintosh/
LOCATION:The Artery\, 289 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yale in Holyoke: “Cancionero de luto” (Mourning Songbook)
DESCRIPTION:Yale in Holyoke: Join us for the world premiere of “Cancionero de luto” (Mourning Songbook) by composer Armando Bayolo and the reprise of Johanny Navaro’s “Belén: Un canto sagrado a mis ancestros” (A sacred chant to my ancestors). The MIFA Victory Players will join the Yale Choral Artists within the stunning acoustics of Holyoke’s United Congregational Church in a performance you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/yale-in-holyoke-cancionero-de-luto-mourning-songbook/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church of Holyoke\, 300 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Afro-Caribbean History through the Arts Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A cultural event celebrating Juneteenth\, and the Afro-Caribbean cultural representation in the City of Holyoke. Drums\, dancers\, singers\, and food trucks will make this festivity a venue to celebrate and acknowledge the multicultural heritage of the region and its legacy! \nThe event starts with drumming and dancing workshops on both days\, June 20 and 21.\n– Workshops will take place at St. Paul’s Church\, 485 Appleton St.\, Holyoke. From 4 pm to 5 pm. \nMain Performances on both days\, June 20 and 21.\n– Performances will take place at Holyoke Media 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\,  and  Lyman Terrace Open Space Holyoke. From 6 pm to 8 pm
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/afro-caribbean-history-through-the-arts-celebration/2025-06-14/
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SUMMARY:Afro Caribbean History through the Arts Festival. Celebrating Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Brendaliz Cepeda and Bomba de aquí (Puerto Rico)\, as well as Maestros Lázaro Galarraga\, Tomás Román\, and Danys Perez La Mora (Cuba)\, we gather in Holyoke\, MA.\, to honor the cultural systems of the circum-Caribbean as an innovating force in Our Americas. This second annual Juneteenth event highlights the spirituality\, resilience\, unity\, and community building skills of Caribbean peoples. We recognize Holyoke as an extension of the Caribbean through its contemporary Puerto Rican\, Dominican\, Haitian\, Cuban\, and other island populations. \nOur program title\, ‘Afro-Caribbean History through the Arts’\, is inclusive to welcoming all to this occasion with some of the best folk artists of this genre\, who will guide and teach us about the collective genius of Caribbean peoples\, through inherited methods of evoking and memorializing their history within a sacred context. Our artists are initiates into Afro-Caribbean systems — traditions that have developed over the centuries to teach mutual respect and co-existence — whose performance art sustains collective support for the expression of visions and sentiments. \nJune 13th and 14th: Workshops at (Lyman Park)\n498 Dwight St. Holyoke. From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nJune 13th and 14th: Live Performances at Holyoke Media\n1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/afro-caribbean-history-through-the-arts-festival-celebrating-juneteenth/2025-06-14/
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SUMMARY:Beyond Armour Yard: Clash of the Cans!
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Beyond Walls returns to Holyoke to bring new life to downtown. \nWe’re transforming the long-vacant lot at Race & Main into a vibrant public gathering space filled with art\, culture\, and community. Celebrated muralists Golden 305 and Ruben Ubiera\, along with other featured artists\, will breathe life into shipping containers with bold\, large-scale murals. \nJoin us for Clash of the Cans\, a free\, family-friendly event where the space will officially launch with live painting\, local food\, music\, and community celebration. \nCome experience what happens when creativity meets community\, and help us reimagine what’s possible in the heart of Holyoke.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/beyond-armour-yard-clash-of-the-cans/
LOCATION:Armour Yard\, 164 Race Street\, Hoyloke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:More Love 002 - UPROOT ANDY (NYC) AND DEEJAY THEORY (MA)
DESCRIPTION:MORE LOVE. We’re welcoming the start of summer with a higher call: more inclusivity\, diversity and movement. A new global dance night exploring the past\, present and future of dance music across a broadening spectrum of genres — from disco to dembow\, afrobeats to amapiano — an expanding palette of sounds\, beats\, and languages. \nUPROOT ANDY (QUE BAJO\, ALGORIDDIM\, BROOKLYN) Masterful DJ/ProducerAndy Gillis\, aka Uproot Andy is easily one of global dance music’s best kept secrets. His timeless remixes\, originals\, collaborations and scorching DJ edits are essential staples among the most discerning selectors throughout the globe. Andy has travelled the world many times over spreading his unique and undeniable take on global rhythms and infectious tropical vibes. It’s a rare treat to welcome this absolute legend here in Holyoke! We recommend stretching now… \nDEEJAY THEORY (ORIGINAL TING MUSIC\, FACTION SOUND\, MA)\, a New England native by way of San Francisco\, Deejay Theory has been swimming in international musical waters for most of his adult life. While out West\, he co-hosted the legendary club night TORMENTA TROPICAL\, a decade-long dance party in SF’s Mission district. His in-demand DJ sets diffuse a multiplicity of genres with careful craftsmanship\, exquisitely blended with near-zero turbulence and maximal groove.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/more-love-002-uproot-andy-nyc-and-deejay-theory-ma/
LOCATION:De La Luz Soundstage\, 114 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Noche Caliente
DESCRIPTION:Noche Caliente is a sizzling Latin dance party that will set your nights ablaze! Come and experience the heat as you dance the night away to the fiery rhythms of salsa\, bachata\, merengue\, and more. With electrifying music and a vibrant atmosphere\, Noche Caliente is the ultimate destination for Latin dance enthusiasts. Let loose and immerse yourself in the energy of the dance floor\, where the beats are hot\, the moves are sultry\, and the energy is infectious. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of music\, dance\, and passion at Noche Caliente!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/noche-caliente/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Fame Lounge/Eatery\, 386 Dwight St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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