The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
THE BASEMENT: Sharon Tracey will be the featured reader at an open mic on Writers’ Night Out, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Put your name in until 7:10. There will be time to schmooze about what’s happening in the local writing world. Free, at the club and bar, 21 Center Street, Northampton. bethfilson@gmail.com
THE EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM: Poet Dina Stander reads in the garden Thursday at 6:45 p.m. as part Amherst Arts Night Plus. The band Official Old Flame performs there at 7:15 pm., and an open mic will be staged at 6 p.m., with signups at 5 p.m. Free. At the museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. (508) 951-8538
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the club, 50 Conz St., Northampton. $4 admission, $3 students. northamptonpoetry.com