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.
Southern Rock at it’s finest! Come check out the show, you won’t be disappointed. New York’s Southbound Renegades (A Southern Rock Show) brings you back to the glory days of Skynard and the Allman Brothers. They say playing these songs is all about the details, these guys really hit the mark; then they turn it up a notch, drawing you in to sing along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLwse4q8k8s
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Looking for a unique and engaging way to step back in time and explore Holyoke’s fascinating history? Look no further than Wistariahurst, where our house tours offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped this vibrant community. Get ready to travel back in time as you step through the doors of this stunning historic house. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through the halls and rooms, regaling you with tales of the family who owned the house and the servants who kept it running smoothly. You’ll learn about the vibrant history of Holyoke and how the city […]
First Sunday of every month: featuring poetry, spoken word, & stories hosted by Paul Richmond! Doors are at 1:30pm, open mic starts at 2:00pm with 5-minute time slots. Featured writers start at 3:00, each have 15 minutes. Join us at Judd’s Restaurant for Sunday Brunch (10am-2pm), take a stroll through the Small Works Gallery, and come see us in The Divine Theater at 2! Donation requested $1 to $10 help support Gateway City Arts. Brunch is from 10 to 2 Poetry, Spoken Word, Stories starts at 2:00 Starting with Open Mic 5 minute slots – Feature writers; Tom Skarzynski & […]
Join us at the Holyoke Public Library as we get a chance to hear from Joshua Shanley, the author of The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936. In-person in the library's Community Room, or online via Zoom if you click this link below: Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/crvflood More about the book: https://www.newenglandfloods.org If you have any questions contact Michael Baron at 413-420-8106.
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 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 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 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
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. Recovering #Together Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. What Happens After Therapy Ends? with Edward Moran, PT, Director of Therapy, CORE at Holyoke Medical Center Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Stroke Recovery: There Every Step of the Way with Diana Sychtysz, Speech-Language Pathology Supervisor at Holyoke Medical Center Speech & Hearing Center How to Optimize Nutrition During Stroke Recovery […]
FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY CANNA PROVISIONS GROUP Hosted by the one and only Bobby Roast Beef! How does it work? Come on down, have dinner at Judd’s, then head over to the Divine Theater and download the SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app for free at your app store. Connect to the quiz, open the app, put your team name in and you are up and running! Keep in mind that your team only needs one device to play. Stay for OPEN MIC from 8:30-10:30 with host Tobey LaRoche! https://www.bobbyroastbeef.com/ Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner & drinks […]
Sponsored by Canna Provisions Group Hosted by Tobey Sol LaRoche. We backline, you bring the talent! Come on down, plug in (or don’t) and play! As always dinner and drinks are available from Judd’s Restaurant. You might want a few before you go up there with new songs. ? We can’t wait to hear what you have! Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner & drinks the night of the show. Make a reservation here!
The Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice is awarding four mini-grants in their 12th year of funding organizations in the Holyoke area who are fighting injustice, oppression and poverty. The awardees are: $1000 for Give With Love's Back to School Drive, for backpacks and school supplies for kids in need. $1000 for Holyoke Health Center's expansion of its books for kids program, to give age-appropriate graphic novels that have been banned or challenged in some communities, to preteens ages 10-12 at well-child visits. $1000 for El Colibrí/Amherst Shelter, for a pilot program providing monthly passes to the Holyoke YMCA for […]
This month's FREE Community Meal will be held Friday, May 12th at 5:00 pm and will feature Pulled Pork Sandwiches, chips and cole slaw. Immediately following will be a Family Movie at 6pm. All Are Welcome, and we hope to see you there!
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule in December.
From small local ethnically rich options to the nationally known Holyoke’s restaurant options has your favorite meal waiting for you and your new favorite meal ready to be discovered.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.