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.
Get ready for a rhythmic revolution as Las Karamba lights up De La Luz with their electrifying blend of Latin tradition and modern flair. Born in Barcelona and powered by women from Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, France, and Catalonia, this all-female powerhouse fuses salsa, cha-cha-chá, timba, and son with rap, samba, […]
Join us for Day One of the inaugural Race Street SalsaFest at De la Luz—a full day of food, rhythm, culture, and connection on the edge of Holyoke’s Puerto Rican Cultural District. Everyone is welcome and registration is requested to secure your spot. Start your day early at Comfort Bagel, open […]
Join us for the third installment of our new global dance night exploring the past, present and future of dance music across a broadening spectrum of genres — from disco to dembow, afrobeats to amapiano — an expanding palette of sounds, beats, and languages. Riobamba is a first-generation, Ecuadorian-Lithuanian sound […]
Join us for a spicy evening of Creole cuisine, Cajun waltzes and high-energy, foot-stomping rhythms with Two-Time GRAMMY Award Winner, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Born on June 21, 1970, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. was immersed in zydeco and Creole music from a young age, being the son of zydeco legend […]
This Philadelphia trio – Chris Forsyth (guitar), Mikel Patrick Avery (percussion/electronics), and Douglas McCombs (Tortoise bassist!) – creates taut, hypnotic grooves that sound like “Bo Diddley with a chorus pedal” or “Yo La Tengo on a Congotronics bender”! Their polyrhythmic drum programming, interlocking guitars, and live electronic manipulation turn minimalism […]
Awarded the OPUS prize for “Discovery of the Year 2017-2018”, among many other accolades since their first album release in 2017, this trio is quickly winning over the hearts of listeners worldwide, young and old alike. É.T.É are Élisabeth (fiddle, step-dancing, vocals), Thierry (bouzouki, podorythmie, vocals), and Élisabeth (cello, vocals). […]
MORE LOVE. We’re welcoming the start of summer with a higher call: more inclusivity, diversity and movement. A new global dance night exploring the past, present and future of dance music across a broadening spectrum of genres — from disco to dembow, afrobeats to amapiano — an expanding palette of […]
This groundbreaking trio, led by Max ZT’s mesmerizing hammered dulcimer, alongside Moto Fukushima’s innovative six-string bass and Ignacio Rivas-Bixio’s dynamic percussion, creates a sound that defies categorization—blending elements of jazz, world music, and progressive rock into something entirely unique and captivating. From the first note, House of Waters will transport […]
Danny Bedrosian, longtime keyboardist for Parliament-Funkadelic, brings his band Secret Army to De La Luz for a night of hard-hitting funk, deep grooves, and sharp musicianship. Known for blending P-Funk roots with experimental jazz, hip-hop, and progressive rock, Bedrosian leads a powerhouse ensemble that pushes beyond nostalgia. Secret Army’s live […]
Join us for the first-ever Holyoke Paper Festival on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the De La Luz Soundstage, 114 Race St, Holyoke, MA. Celebrate Holyoke’s rich history as “The Paper City” with a dynamic day of fine art exhibitions, interactive workshops, guest speakers, historical tours, and more. Discover how […]
Join the MIFA Victory Players for an unforgettable evening of multifaceted music and dialogue exploring the legacy of the Caribbean. Located at De La Luz Soundstage in a cabaret-like setting, this intimate LIVE performance will include world premieres of original works and articulation by composers Odaline de la Martinez, Sonia […]
MOURNING BLKSTAR is a multi-generational, non-gender and non-genre confirming collective from Cleveland, Ohio. They meld live instrumentation with harmonizing vocals and hip-hop production to share stories and experiences of the African Diaspora. Their sets are rooted in communing with the audience — an experience that is solidarizing, heart-warming, and vital for […]
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, including Dick’s House of Sport opening spring 2028!
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.
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