HIS MUSE IS OTHER ART
Conceptual artist Tom Friedman, who teaches in the graduate art program at UMass Amherst, has moved across town for an exhibit at Amherst College’s Mead Museum. Using pieces from the Mead’s collection, Friedman has created his own iconic response to each — including one that uses Styrofoam, paint and tube socks to mimic an ancient Greek terracotta figurine. It’s art made with humor and imagination. Through June 26; free. amherst.edu/museums/mead
ANOTHER GOOD BET
Northampton native and award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Fairchild comes to Northampton’s Parlor Room Friday at 8 p.m. for a song swap with fellow writers Leah Kunkel and Matthew Szlachetka. She also opens for Loudon Wainwright III at the Iron Horse April 23 at 7 p.m. signaturesoundspresents.com and iheg.com