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 in-person in the Community Room or pre-register to join on Zoom for “What is the citizenship status of Puerto Ricans?” Can Congress strip the citizenship of Puerto Ricans away if Puerto Rico changes its status? Professor Charles Venator-Santiago examines the history of the extension of citizenship to Puerto Ricans and its relationship to the current status debates.
Venator-Santiago is Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut/Storrs with a joint appointment in Political Science and El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. He teaches courses in Latino/a politics, Latino/as and the law, LatCrit, immigration, Puerto Rican politics, political theory and public law. His current research focuses on the relationship between the status of unincorporated territories and U.S. Global Empire with a special focus on political status questions, citizenship, public health, and political participation. He is the author of Hostages of empire : a short history of the extension of U.S. citizenship to Puerto Rico, 1898-present, among many other publications.
This is the last of three lectures on Perspectives on the Puerto Rican Diaspora sponsored by the Holyoke History Room and made possible by a grant from MassHumanities and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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!
Beyond Armour Yard is Holyoke’s newest community space, created in partnership with Beyond Walls. Just steps from the original Armour Yard, it hosts “Mondays at the Armour Yard” and is open for events all week long.
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.