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.
A free recital is offered at the Holyoke UCC church by Dr. Klaus Becker, UMASS professor and former Dean of the Springfield Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. He is offering this recital free of charge as a musical tour of northern Europe.
A fire in his home destroyed the majority of the musical compositions by Marcel Lanquetuit, principal organist of the Rouen Cathedral’s mighty Cavaille-Coll organ. Though no fire alarm will be set off at this concert, nonetheless the grand and inspiring Toccata in D Major will call your attention to a colorful program. The tour begins in Normandy, Northern France, and you are invited to travel, or rather go on pilgrimage, to Leipzig, Germany, to pay homage to the great J. S. Bach with his grandiose Prelude and Fugue in D Major as well as the Fantasy and Fugue in in g minor. Continuing our trip, you will visit Marco Enrico Bossi at the Como Cathedral in Northern Italy and listen to the magical and mysterious Scherzo in g minor. Rejuvenated, we will arrive in Paris, France, to hear Eugene Gigout’s sparkling Toccata and his profound Grand Choeur Dialogue. After a brief excursion to Belgium for Joseph Jongen’s famous Toccata, we will return to Paris to revel in Louis Vierne’s Final from his 6th Symphony. On the wings of this piece, you may reach the tip of the Eiffel Tower. Klaus will play this program centering on the Romantic Period on the E.M. Skinner Opus 179 organ. This will be a memorable afternoon well worth attending!
Free will donation received to benefit Holyoke food pantry.
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.
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.
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.
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!