Lyracle to perform its spring concert on April 18
The historical music performance ensemble Lyracle, which specializes in music for viol and voice, will perform its spring 2026 concert at Lyman Hall at First Churches in Northampton on Saturday, April 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The show is set up in the style of “a musical afternoon in a fairy-tale-worthy German castle spent with the immensely talented Sophie Elisabeth, August II, and their six children,” according to the event description. Performers will include mezzo-soprano Ashley Mulcahy and violists James Perretta, Karen Burciaga, Judah Coffman and Guinevere Fridley.
After the show, concertgoers will be invited to take part in a “sing and play” as well as tea and cookies. All voices, instruments and levels are welcome.
Tickets, not including fees, are $20 general admission; $10 for seniors, students and children; and free for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. To purchase tickets, visit events.humanitix.com/the-family-band.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival to feature a selection of nine short, inspiring films
The Kestrel Land Trust and Smith College Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS) will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Smith College’s Weinstein Auditorium in Wright Hall on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The evening will run two hours with an intermission.
The event will feature nine short films about nature, environmentalism and conservation.
Tickets are available at kestreltrust.org/calendar/wild-scenic-film-festival-on-tour-in-northampton-2. Students from any college or high school can attend for free, but tickets are required.
Pop singer MARIS to perform at The Drake
Rising pop artist MARIS brings her “MARIS Goes To College” spring tour to The Drake in Amherst on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. The nationwide run, which wraps May 3, follows a surge of momentum around her latest single “Body Is On Fire,” which has racked up nearly 500,000 stream. According to a press release, MARIS is known for her bold, ‘80s-tinged sound and dynamic live shows. The artist continues to gain attention from outlets like Paper Magazine and Rolling Stone as she emerges as one of pop’s rising stars.
The April 23 show features performer Louisa Stancioff, who was born and raised in rural Maine. She grew up learning traditional Bulgarian music from her paternal grandfather’s side of the family and reveled in singing American folk and roots tunes with her friends. Her debut album, “When We Were Looking,” was released in April 2024 with Yep Roc Records. She has now toured it extensively, opening for renown bands such as Darlingside, Blitzen Trapper, Pokey Lafarge and more, and is in the works of recording her second album.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at tixr.com/groups/thedrake/events/maris-177861
Smith College presents Senior Dance Concert
The Smith College Department of Dance presents “Orbit,” its 2026 Senior Dance Concert, April 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre in Northampton.
The program features five original works by graduating seniors: Sadie Arundale’s “In the Frizz,” an exploration of growth and transformation; Addie Bowen’s “chemical murmuration,” inspired by complexity theory and collective movement; Audrey Garfinkel’s “Swing Theory,” a playful study of rhythm and momentum; Dahlia Riddington’s “Leveling,” examining fear and fearlessness; and Isa Skare’s “Trance-End,” evoking states of curiosity, chaos and connection.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors at smitharts.ludus.com.
Audition for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Valley Light Opera will hold auditions for its fall production of Fiddler on the Roof at Wesley United Methodist Church April 17–19, with callbacks on April 20.
Auditions run Friday, April 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Performers should sign up for a time slot in advance and prepare to read dialogue and sing for desired roles; dancers may register for dance-only slots.
An optional audition workshop will be held April 13 at 7 p.m., offering a chance to meet the production team, learn the process and rehearse material.
The company welcomes performers of all backgrounds and especially encourages youth to audition. To reserve a time and view character and song details, visit vlo.org/current-show. Participants are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork and have a photo taken.
Northampton Center for the Arts holds annual fundraiser
The Northampton Center for the Arts will hold its annual fundraiser, “Revelry at 33,” at 33 Hawley in Northampton on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
The event will include live music from the Favala Jazz Trio and The O-Tones; a bar with beer, wine and cocktails from Spoleto; a silent auction; an art sale featuring works from the inaugural cohort of AMP it Up! artists; food by Seth Mias Catering; a performance from bellydancer Sherine; on-the-spot poetry by Dane Kuttler; and tarot readings from Heather’s Parlor.
Tickets are $75 or $100 VIP via nohoarts.org/revelry-at-33. Tickets for the VIP experience include a 6 p.m. performance by Northampton comedian Kelsey Flynn, introduced with a special presentation by renowned cartoonist Hilary Price.
Auditions set for fall production of ‘Rocky Horror Show’
K and E Theater Group will hold auditions for its fall production of The Rocky Horror Show on April 12-13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Southampton.
The company is seeking actors, singers and dancers for principal, featured and ensemble roles; all roles except the narrator are open. Performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Appointments are required, with five-minute slots available.
Auditioners should prepare a contemporary musical theater or rock song and may be asked to present additional material. A small stipend will be provided. For questions, email auditions.ketg@gmail.com.
The production runs Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 22-24 at the Northampton Center for the Arts. For details or to sign up, visit KETG.org/auditions.
Holyoke Pride hosts documentary screening April 16
Holyoke Pride will host a screening of the documentary”1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture” at the Holyoke Senior Center on Thursday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature a live Q&A with singer Mary Lambert, the film’s composer.
The film explores how the word “homosexual” first appeared in the 1946 Revised Standard Version of the Bible and how that translation “shaped decades of misunderstanding and harm toward LGBTQIA+ people,” according to a press release. “Through the work of researchers, historians, and faith leaders, the film examines the origins of this translation and its lasting cultural impact.”
General admission tickets are sold on a sliding and are available at holyokepride.org/event-details/1946-the-mistranslation-that-shifted-culture.
