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.
Speaker: “Black Resistance Through Sports: Combating Discrimination & Other Social Injustices”
Speaker Billy McBride serves as the Associate Athletic Director for Diversity & Inclusion, the Director of Club Sports, and a Senior Coach at Amherst College. He is the department’s liaison to the Center for Community Engagement, Admission Office, Dean Office, and Human Resources Office and served as a NESCAC conference Diversity Inclusion Equity Committee Member in 2021 and as Amherst’s Diversity & Inclusion representative to the NCAA in 2019. McBride specializes in how athletes can use sports to combat discrimination and other social injustices, and diversity and inclusion in higher education. He has been a sought-after motivational speaker in the region, traveling to various colleges, elementary and high schools, and consulting firms in western Massachusetts as an invited guest.
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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.