SUGA is conceived, created, and performed by Travis Coe and directed by Stacy Klein. Travis began working on SUGA in 2016 as he explored the Afro-Caribbean/Latinx history of his family, and their native lands spanning Belize, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. Klein, DE’s Founder and Artistic Director, watched some of Travis’ early creative process and began working in dialogue. It is an investigation of freedom, and the bounds—personal, artistic, societal, and political—one must break through to achieve that end. As a caretaker of a museum of memory, Coe touches/reveals/remixes all the aspects of himself—as Queer, Black, Latinx, and American, to find the path to sing, fly, run – toward Freedom.

April 17-21, 2024
7:30 PM

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SUGA is conceived, created, and performed by Travis Coe and directed by Stacy Klein. Travis began working on SUGA in 2016 as he explored the Afro-Caribbean/Latinx history of his family, and their native lands spanning Belize, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. Klein, DE’s Founder and Artistic Director, watched some of Travis’ early creative process and began working in dialogue. It is an investigation of freedom, and the bounds—personal, artistic, societal, and political—one must break through to achieve that end. As a caretaker of a museum of memory, Coe touches/reveals/remixes all the aspects of himself—as Queer, Black, Latinx, and American, to find the path to sing, fly, run – toward Freedom.

April 17-21, 2024
7:30 PM

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Last day to register: April 17, 2024

Take a spring stroll with Volunteer Amy! This hike is intentionally slow-paced for anybody who needs, or just wants, to take their time. If you’ve been wanting to join a TVOP event but have been intimidated by group hikes in the past, this beginner-friendly hike would be a great one to try! The route is flat, the river views are beautiful and the company is welcoming. Also suitable for experienced hikers who like to saunter along peering at birds and admiring the moss. Nobody is going to be rushed as we appreciate the beauty of nature.

We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.

If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.

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SUGA is conceived, created, and performed by Travis Coe and directed by Stacy Klein. Travis began working on SUGA in 2016 as he explored the Afro-Caribbean/Latinx history of his family, and their native lands spanning Belize, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. Klein, DE’s Founder and Artistic Director, watched some of Travis’ early creative process and began working in dialogue. It is an investigation of freedom, and the bounds—personal, artistic, societal, and political—one must break through to achieve that end. As a caretaker of a museum of memory, Coe touches/reveals/remixes all the aspects of himself—as Queer, Black, Latinx, and American, to find the path to sing, fly, run – toward Freedom.

April 17-21, 2024
7:30 PM

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Hosted by Translate Gender

Each month on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 4-6pm, youth can come hang out in Translate Gender’s comfortable studio space in Northampton to watch movies, create zines and art, play video games, do homework, and make friends.  Youth MUST register to participate. 

This space will be staffed by adult supports to ensure a safe, brave space for youth who are trans, nonbinary, gender expansive or youth allies. 

YOUTH REGISTER HERE!

SUGA is conceived, created, and performed by Travis Coe and directed by Stacy Klein. Travis began working on SUGA in 2016 as he explored the Afro-Caribbean/Latinx history of his family, and their native lands spanning Belize, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. Klein, DE’s Founder and Artistic Director, watched some of Travis’ early creative process and began working in dialogue. It is an investigation of freedom, and the bounds—personal, artistic, societal, and political—one must break through to achieve that end. As a caretaker of a museum of memory, Coe touches/reveals/remixes all the aspects of himself—as Queer, Black, Latinx, and American, to find the path to sing, fly, run – toward Freedom.

April 17-21, 2024
7:30 PM

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House of Hors and Four Phantoms Brewing Company invite you to join them for the latest installation of Secrets of the Kings and Queens Pop Culture Trivia night! This month’s theme: SCIENCE!

Trivia starts at 6:30 pm and is $15 to enter. Ages 21+. Please arrive by 6 pm to be seated. Deep knowledge of trivia is not required as long as you know how to have fun! Prizes for our winners will be provided by Four Phantoms Brewing Company. Tickets are available here!

Teams are of an unlimited size. “Why?” you ask. Because a one-person team can be just as fierce as a team of ten – and the winning teams are usually on the smaller side, but prove us wrong with your ten-person team at this show. To the victor go the spoils!

Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door**

*Unless H&R is not ticketing the event.
**Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

Valley Tea Dance are local dances are fun, safe and a welcoming space for Lesbian/Queer women identified people to get together and dance.

We recognize and appreciate the complexity and beauty of all genders. The Valley Tea Dance aim is to create an enjoyable space specifically for women and adjacent individuals who love women. Therefore, Valley Tea dances are specifically for this group.

Trans women and non-binary folk who connect with femininity are part of our Community.

The dances are a collaborative effort of Holyoke Lesbian Meetup and Hawks and Reed.

COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended. 

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

The Peace Development Fund invites you to join Four Phantoms for their next Drag Bingo Night! Proceeds support PDF’s social justice organizing grants in the Valley, including support of LGBTQ+ groups. We'll be donating an additional $1 per pint sold, so come thirsty.

Bingo starts at 7pm and is $20 for 10 rounds. Fabulous prizes from local businesses. Come support even if you don’t play!

These events sell out, so get your tickets early!

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

Thistle Scouts is for trans + gender weirdos 16 & up

Expect wild experiments, build practical skills, and deep dive into play! All inspired by our beloved plant friends. Think Bill Nye meets Outlander, Survivor cosplay and alchemy lab day camp for trans folks. There will be merit badges and snacks too! Hosted by Vilde Chaya Fenster-Erlich and Ced Clearwater

Thistle scouts meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 3:30-6pm

Looking for a sweet spot to hang out and share your heard? Check out Queer Poetry Open Mic!

Doors open at 6:30, Open mic starts at 7.

Sliding Scale $5-$20, NOTAFLOF

Questions? Contact queerpoetrynews@gmail.com

MASKS REQUIRED. Elevator access available through Mesa Verde’s foyer.

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

Join Two Mamas Farm, the Hilltown Land Trust, High Five Books and the J.S. Bryant School for a very special family-friendly tour of queer-run Two Mamas Farm, where you'll learn more about small-scale maple tapping and sugaring, their sustainable practices and their approach to land conservation. The tour will also include a tasting of the different grades of maple syrup from their sugarbush, a community potluck, and opportunities to connect around the fire!

The High Five Team will be available throughout the event in the barn with beanbags, books, and activities related to maple trees for all of the kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy! Join us in this beginner and family-friendly experience. LGBTQ+ community and allies invited.

A suggested donation of $0 - $50 is encouraged, with donations being shared between the Hilltown Land Trust and the J.S. Bryant School. Everyone is welcome regardless of donation.

This event is hosted by Venture Out.

Winter will end and spring will come! Join volunteer Amy on a 2.75 mile, beginner friendly hike around a pond to celebrate the changing of the seasons. We’ll take our time walking through the forest appreciating pond views and looking for signs of spring. The hike starts conveniently off of the main, paved road about 20 minutes from Greenfield, MA. Will the pond still have ice? Will the turtles be up? Will we hear the call of a Red-winged blackbird telling us it’s spring? March in New England is an adventure! Come prepared with layers on and find out!

We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.

Register Here

Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door**

*Unless H&R is not ticketing the event.
**Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

Thistle Scouts is for trans + gender weirdos 16 & up

Expect wild experiments, build practical skills, and deep dive into play! All inspired by our beloved plant friends. Think Bill Nye meets Outlander, Survivor cosplay and alchemy lab day camp for trans folks. There will be merit badges and snacks too! Hosted by Vilde Chaya Fenster-Erlich and Ced Clearwater

Thistle scouts meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 3:30-6pm

This month’s movie pick is Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!

Exclusive Movie Night Cocktail! Drink purchase comes with free popcorn

No cover! Doors at 7pm

Prepare for a night of infectious laughter and unbridled joy as Cindy Foster takes center stage in her live stand-up show on March 8th, 2024. Known for making audiences around the world roar with laughter, Cindy’s acclaimed video shorts on social media have skyrocketed to a staggering 65 million views and counting. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the universal appeal of her humor, transcending boundaries and capturing the hearts of fans far and wide, including her beloved LGBTQ+ community.

Embarking on her comedic journey from the unlikeliest of places – her living room couch in Massachusetts – Cindy defied the odds and turned what seemed like an ‘impossible dream’ into a reality. Armed with nothing more than her cell phone and an unwavering passion for making people laugh, Cindy’s videos have transformed her into a social media sensation, leaving a trail of smiles and laughter in her wake.

The doors open at 7:30 PM, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of comedy. The show kicks off promptly at 8:00 PM, promising a whirlwind of laughter and comedic genius. Secure your tickets early to guarantee a spot at this laughter-packed extravaganza – $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show.

But the entertainment doesn’t conclude with the final punchline! Stick around after the show for a post-performance dance party, where you can groove to the beats and enjoy refreshing drinks at the bar. It’s the perfect opportunity to extend the merriment, mingle with fellow comedy enthusiasts, and celebrate the magic that is Cindy Foster.

Don’t miss out on this laughter-filled spectacle – grab your tickets now for an evening of comedy, camaraderie, and a whole lot of fun!

This 6-week series is designed especially for LGBTQIA+ identified students who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans community members can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian’s teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Registration

Drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM, March 7- April 11.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings: We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

Valley Tea Dance are local dances are fun, safe and a welcoming space for Lesbian/Queer women identified people to get together and dance.

We recognize and appreciate the complexity and beauty of all genders. The Valley Tea Dance aim is to create an enjoyable space specifically for women and adjacent individuals who love women. Therefore, Valley Tea dances are specifically for this group.

Trans women and non-binary folk who connect with femininity are part of our Community.

The dances are a collaborative effort of Holyoke Lesbian Meetup and Hawks and Reed.

COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended.