Community Calendar

SUMMER YOGA MINI-SESSIONS on Race St. HOLYOKE SESSION I ($80 for 4 weeks) Mondays 6/5-6/26 LEVEL 1: 5:30-6:30 PM INTRO YOGA: 7-8 PM SESSION II ($100 for 5 weeks) Mondays 7/10-8/7 LEVEL 1.5: 5:30-6:30 PM LEVEL 1: 7-8 PM SESSIONS I + II ($160 for 9 weeks) Sign up for both sessions for discounted pricing. These are instructional yoga courses for students who want to learn yoga asana (postures) or who wish to deepen their practice. Classes will focus on the alignment and mechanics of yoga asanas. We will cover standing poses, twists, back bends, and forward folds. The series […]

Launching in Holyoke: June 15th – June 30th Join us for the second year in a row as Beyond Walls collaborates with city officials, local business leaders, educators, and nonprofits across the state to create over 25 large scale, world-class murals in 2023 that celebrate the vibrant and diverse communities of Massachusetts. When? The installations will commence in Holyoke on June 15th and continue for two weeks till June 30th. Artists will transform the city’s exterior walls, some as tall as 50 feet high and 170 feet long, into a vibrant display of art. What’s New? In addition to the mesmerizing art […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

The Holyoke Public Library welcomed a recent gift of an oil portrait of William Dwight (1903-1996) from the Dwight family. The artist was Roy Spreter, a successful American illustrator and portraitist. It has been given a place of honor in the History Room, near the portraits of Dwight's parents, Minnie and William G. Dwight, long-time owners, publishers, and editors of the Holyoke Daily Transcript and Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. William Dwight became editor of the Transcript upon his father's death in 1930, while his mother became publisher. We invite you to attend the unveiling of the portrait on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 […]

Join us for a free mural tour in Holyoke on Wednesday, June 28th at 6pm - 8pm! ? On this mural tour we will discuss the symbolism, culture, identity and techniques present in Holyoke's murals. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and covers about 13 murals. We hope to see you then!

Holyoke’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration will take place on Friday, June 30th with the rain date of Friday, July 7th on the beautiful grounds of Holyoke Community College, located on Homestead Avenue. Vendors interested in taking part in the event should contact the Parks and Recreation Department for a permit application at 413-322-5620. The City of Holyoke Fireworks are sponsored each year by Holyoke Gas & Electric and the event is hosted by Holyoke Community College. Mayor Garcia encourages everyone to come early to enjoy the music and food. There will also be many activities for children. The event begins […]

Flywheel Arts Collective presents a night of underground music Sensor Ghost A band from Washington, D.C. Back in W. Mass with a cassette release! Sensor Ghost play medieval art punk and features Mike Andre, bass/vocals, Amanda Huron, guitar, and Sam Lavine, drums. Other former/current bands include Puff Pieces, Antelope, Weed Tree, Light Beams, and Cornel West Theory. https://sensorghost.bandcamp.com Perennial Our favorite mod-punx from CT. A guaranteed good time. https://perennialtheband.bandcamp.com Bubble Scary Amherst, MA newcomers blowing up the scene. Kind of like Shudder to Think with a female lead singer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbI_XKm-Bdc

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Drag Karaoke at Fame Lounge/Eatery is hosted by Serenety Lockhart and DJ Greebles.