"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express"
2026-06-30 19:30 - 2026-07-11 19:30 (America/New_York)
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, playing June 30th-July 11th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Join us for the inaugural season of Summer Theatre as we embark on a thrilling journey aboard the legendary Orient Express. When a passenger is found murdered in his locked compartment, famed detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. Filled with suspense, glamour, and unforgettable twists, this Agatha Christie classic will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
This production is directed by Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson.
Performance Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm
Friday, July 10th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: Thea Hopkins
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Drive Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 6:30 pm, with Thea Hopkins, acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, who performs modern “Red Roots Americana.”
Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley, MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 PM. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.

Tykes Tuesday at Holyoke Mall
2026-07-04 11:00 - 2026-08-18 12:00
Contact Name: Holyoke Mall Contact Phone: 413-536-1441 Contact Email: info@holyokemall.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Mall
Venue Address: 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Summer is just around the corner, and that means our Tykes Tuesday program is back Tuesday mornings from 11:00 AM to noon in Macy’s Court! The fun starts July 7 and runs to August 18.
The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 and under. This year’s activities include a fun science demonstration, live animal ambassadors, Christmas in July, and more!
Tykes Tuesday 2026 Schedule:
July 7: The Science of Suds with CT Science Center (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 14: Piti Theatre’s Story Wizards (3 PM – 4 PM)
July 21: Christmas in July (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 28: Pickleball 101 Class for Kids at Pickleball Kingdom (Limited Availability, 2 Sessions: 11 AM – 12 PM | 12 PM – 1 PM)
August 4: Forest Park Wildlife on Wheels (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 11: Kimberly’s Pocket Circus (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 18: MA Audubon (11 AM – 12 PM)
Register Here: https://www.holyokemall.com/tykes-tuesday-2026/

Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music
2026-07-09 12:00 - 2026-07-12 21:00
Contact Name: Yiddish Book Center Contact Phone: 4132564900 Contact Email: programs@yiddishbookcenter.org

Venue Name: Yiddish Book Center
Venue Address: 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002

Event Details: From July 9 to 12, this four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture. There is a livestream option. Learn more here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=remindnews&utm_campaign=yidstock2026

"The 39 Steps"
2026-07-17 19:30 - 2026-07-25 19:30
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “The 39 Steps” adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel of John Buchanen from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, playing July 17th-July 25th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Our first season closes with a fast-paced comedy thriller packed with spies, mystery, and nonstop laughs. When ordinary man Richard Hannay becomes entangled in an international espionage plot, he is swept into a whirlwind adventure across Britain. Featuring a handful of actors playing dozens of characters, The 39 Steps is a wildly inventive theatrical experience that combines Hitchcock suspense with hilarious physical comedy.
This production is directed by Mochael Ofori with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Kirk Longhofer.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, July 17th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19th, 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 23rd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 24th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 25th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Beginner Watercolor
2026-09-15 10:00 - 2026-10-20 12:30
Contact Name: Bonnie McLoud Bonzella Watercolor Studios Contact Phone: 4133879099 Contact Email: bonniejmcloud@gmail.com

Venue Name: Easthampton Congregational Church
Venue Address: 112 Main St Apt 102 Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Watercolor 101 Beginners Class Easthampton Congregational Church. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Have you always wanted to pick up a brush and learn Watercolor? Now is your opportunity. Registrations are open. Reserve your seat as class size is limited. Click the link to learn more.
https://bonzellacompany.wixsite.com/bonzellaco/calendar-of-events
