The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings and daily specials from restaurants.
The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam opens for the season on May 10th. Come see our amazing fish elevator and the underwater fish viewing windows. Open May 10 through June 18 Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also open Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 2023
Register now for our Adult Beginner Introduction to Sweep Rowing lessons. After a just two weeks of introductory classes, you'll be ready to join our Adult Master's rowers, make some new friends and keep enjoying the Connecticut River. Four Dates: Monday May 22nd, Wednesday May 24th, Monday May 29th, Wednesday May 31st Discounts available. Email us for more information.
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make sure you can commit to more than half the sessions! Space is limited so sign up today! Special shout out to the Board of Health for sponsoring this amazing opportunity for us to move together! *Debra Vega (YT-350) - Debra has always had movement in […]
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts presents Voices in Food Equity: A Gathering of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday May 24th at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke from 5- 7:30pm. This cost free gathering is for anyone who is passionate about advancing food justice and creating a more equitable food system for the people of Western Massachusetts. Voices in Food Equity will bring awareness to the communities we live in while advancing initiatives that help end hunger. By bringing together emerging and aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds, we will learn from each other, bring ideas to life, and cultivate ongoing engagement with The Food […]
Join Holyoke Medical Center and other community organizations to learn more about strokes - from signs & symptoms to rehab & recovery - every Thursday throughout May at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center. Staying Connected #Together Thursday, May 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Brain Games: Working Hard vs. Working Smart with Brendan Davis, Speech-Language Pathologist at Holyoke Medical Center Speech & Hearing Center Hearing Loss and Cognitive Load: Is Your Brain Working Harder Than It Needs To? with Kathryn D. Girardin, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, Director at Holyoke Medical Center Speech & Hearing Center Holyoke […]
The Ground Zero Flag that was flown at the site of what was once the World Trade Center in New York City and a cross carved out of marble recovered from what is believed to have been the lobby of the south tower will be displayed at the Holyoke Veterans Lunch Program, 485 Appleton Street, Holyoke on Thursday, May 25, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:30pm The Honor ceremony will include representatives from various Veterans Organizations and music by Dee Reilly. Contact Gina Nelson ginanelson5@gmail.com for further information.
Queer Trans Valley Emergence is a new partnership of Transhealth and Bloom Local formed to support local Queer and Trans community-building and well-being through resource-sharing and inclusive cultural events throughout the Pioneer Valley region and beyond. Transhealth and Bloom Local partnered to produce this series inspired by our shared belief that gathering together in song, creative expression, and joy is vital to the present and future of our resilient community. Each event in the QTVE Spring Meet-Up Series is unique with some repeated elements such as event check-in (with name and pronoun tag supplies), community-building conversation-starters, and featured live speaker(s) […]
21+ FREE EVENT ($5 Suggested Donation to host Rusty J) Sponsored by Canna Provisions ! Crates to dig from Spin That Records. Stop into Judd’s Restaurant for dinner or to the Bistro for snacks! Dinner reservations at Judd’s are recommended: https://tableagent.com/springfield/judds-restaurant/ Calling all DJs, Record Junkies, Vinyl Enthusiasts – we’re asking the collective community to join us monthly for a night of all vinyl music. Get your sets ready, organize those 45s and come to signup and spin. Got some LPs to trade? Join the swap. Appearances by professional DJs. Don’t know how to DJ? Our hosts will guide your […]
Come check out this FREE event celebrating non-profits & inclusivity in the cannabis industry! Performances by our favorite Jenayah & Hella Swag from Drag Bingo (also happening that night in our Divine Theater)!
FREE EVENT presented by the Green Gold Group. 21+ only! Judd's Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner the night of the show, make a reservation here! Come check out this FREE event celebrating non-profits & inclusivity in the cannabis industry! Performances by our favorite Jenayah & Hella Swag from Drag Bingo (also happening that night in our Divine Theater)!
COME JOIN US AGAIN FOR ANOTHER BADASS NIGHT OF BINGO IN THE DIVINE THEATER! $15 GETS YOU A SEAT + 10 GAMES OF BINGO. THE FUN KICKS OFF AT 8 P.M. FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE SO COME HUNGRY! Sponsored by White Lion Brewing. Dine at Judd’s Bar & Restaurant before the show! We open at 5pm.
*The New Music Alliance and Holyoke Media have partnered to present the Premiere show at Holyoke Media's brand new state-of-the-art facility. *Performers were selected as 4 of the Best New Voices in Western New England Music Enjoy a great show in a superb acoustically-optimized listening room environment- Unique to this area. Who's Appearing? 1) Faith Rheault, Agawam, MA 2) Simone Marie, Wolcott, CT 3) Kelly English, Manchester, CT 4) Glori Wilder, Great Barrington, MA (See More Information on the artists below) - Performers will each do a 30 minute set that will showcase their original compositions - The event will […]
Sat, June 15 from 1pm to 3pm – Get creative as we craft collages from vintage materials like classic magazines and comic books. Take home several handmade collages as keepsakes or gifts!
Thursday May 23 at 5:45pm 208 Race Street – Downtown Holyoke
This event aims to gather local content creators and photography/videography enthusiasts to explore the City of Holyoke.
