The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke 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, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
Join us from 7-8pm for a special performance by Bomba de AquÍ. A night of dancing follows with all vinyl record DJ sets from 8pm – 11pm
At Gateway City Arts, come to have dinner at Judds starting at 5pm, doors open to the theater at 7pm, open mic a 7:30pm with 5 minute slots. 8:30pm featured readers, June 1st Doug Anderson and Rebecca Hart Olander. Donation requested $1 to 10, Small Art Gallery will be open, […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Three hapless actors, 90 minutes, Shakespeare’s entire catalog. What could go wrong? Prepare to have a long laugh as Shaun O’Keefe, Tina Sparkle, and Kevin Tracy trip, fall, stab, and kiss their way through the […]
Holyoke Preservation Trust (HPT) is hosting its 2nd Annual Holyoke Garden Tour! We are excited to share several AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL gardens that are located in Holyoke. On June 4th, you will check in at HPT located at Gateway City Arts at 92 Race Street to pick up your wristband […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Three hapless actors, 90 minutes, Shakespeare’s entire catalog. What could go wrong? Prepare to have a long laugh as Shaun O’Keefe, Tina Sparkle, and Kevin Tracy trip, fall, stab, and kiss their way through the […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Three hapless actors, 90 minutes, Shakespeare’s entire catalog. What could go wrong? Prepare to have a long laugh as Shaun O’Keefe, Tina Sparkle, and Kevin Tracy trip, fall, stab, and kiss their way through the […]
The Explore Holyoke Restaurant Week event is scheduled for Monday, June 6th to Sunday, June 12th. The Explore Holyoke Restaurant Week event will allow local restaurants to showcase their menu options and increase local and out-of-area visitors. This will be a 7-day celebratory festival kicking off with food demonstrations from […]
In celebration of Pride Month and in recognition of the LGBTQ+ community in the City of Holyoke, there will be a pride flag raised in front of City Hall. Please join us.
Join us in person at Wistariahurst as Ben Power of the Sexual Minorities Archives will present the first lecture in the Stories of Our LGBTQ+ Ancestors lecture series. Marion Turner was an African American, gender non-conforming person who lived in Florence, Massachusetts from 1898 to 1903. Turner sometimes dressed in male […]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Three hapless actors, 90 minutes, Shakespeare’s entire catalog. What could go wrong? Prepare to have a long laugh as Shaun O’Keefe, Tina Sparkle, and Kevin Tracy trip, fall, stab, and kiss their way through the […]
*Note that the Community Field event originally scheduled for this date has been cancelled. June 11th will now be a continuation of the planting activities on Race street* Celebrating facilities that manage rainfall using plants is central to a three-part series offered by the City of Holyoke. Each event is […]
Leslea Newman in Person Join us live and in person on Saturday, June 11 at 11 AM for a very special Odyssey Bookshop event with Holyoke author Leslea Newman for her bilingual picture book, ALICIA AND THE HURRICANE / ALICIA Y EL HURACÁN. Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto, the former […]
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.