BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity
This historic property has been a sanctuary for music and big ideas since 1861. A non-profit serving our community as a venue for transformative arts experiences, spiritual growth, and challenging conversations. Featuring world-class jazz, acoustic roots, and global music from near and far.
Accessibility
Card to Culture program offers 50% discount on all Bombyx Presents events for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders.
Upcoming Events 36
This Weekend · Saturday, May 16
at3:00 PM EDT
Live MusicJazz $20
Valley Jazz Voices presents their spring concert celebrating jazz in the season of swing.
at7:00 PM EDT
Dance $16.50
5Rhythms® dance class led by a certified teacher exploring Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness rhythms in a safe, consent-based community practice.
This Weekend · Sunday, May 17
at1:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkCeltic $10
The Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts celebrates community musicianship with an afternoon of traditional and contemporary fiddle tunes.
In 3 weeks · Thursday, May 28
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicWorldElectronic Sliding Scale - $12 - $50
Immersive sound meditation experience featuring Kleztronica artist Chaia and klezmer violinist Rachel Leader, blending Yiddish archival sources with electronic music and traditional instrumentation.
In 3 weeks · Saturday, May 30
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicClassical $20
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra performs 'Only in Dreams'.
In 3 weeks · Sunday, May 31
at4:00 PM EDT
Live MusicWorld Free
Mountain River Taiko presents Tsudoi—a gathering celebrating taiko drumming tradition.
In 3 weeks · Tuesday, June 2
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicClassical Suggested donation $20
A choral performance directed by Nerissa and Katryna Nields featuring The Welcome Table Chorus.
In 4 weeks · Thursday, June 4
at6:30 PM EDT
Workshop Free
Workshop for artists with Lucas Abbott
In 4 weeks · Sunday, June 7
at9:30 AM EDT
Market Free
Community recycling and peer support event with local organizations accepting clothing, housewares, electronics, and other goods while connecting neighbors.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
at1:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkWorld $25 - $50+
An unforgettable concert and workshop featuring songs of slavery and emancipation compiled by scholar Mat Callahan, celebrating resilience and freedom through the voices of the Jubalo choir and Dr. Kathy Bullock.
Friday, June 26, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicExperimentalClassical $25 - $40
New Directions Cello Festival showcases innovative cellists exploring creative and alternative musical styles through workshops and performances.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicExperimentalClassical $25 - $40
New Directions Cello Festival continues with performances by innovative cellists exploring diverse musical approaches.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
at3:00 PM EDT
Live MusicExperimentalClassical Free
Final concert of New Directions Cello Festival featuring solo performances and a spectacular 20-piece Cello Big Band.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicClassicalJazz $10 - $25
Etchings Festival Day 1 features Ecce Ensemble and King Klavé Trio in cutting-edge contemporary music performances.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicClassicalExperimental $10 - $25
Etchings Festival Day 2 showcases Ecce Ensemble and Surface of Sphere performing innovative contemporary music.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
at3:00 PM EDT
Live MusicClassicalExperimental $10 - $20
Etchings Festival's final day features Sonic Translations: premieres and conversations celebrating contemporary music that travels across cultures and artistic boundaries.
Monday, July 13, 2026
at8:30 AM EDT
WorkshopClassical $150 - $250
A summer vocal music exploration program for young singers at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity.
Friday, July 24, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCelticFolk $12.50 - $30
The Bow Tides, a powerhouse Celtic ensemble featuring three Irish fiddlers and Grammy-nominated musicians, delivers a whirlwind tour of traditional and contemporary Celtic music with Irish dance.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
at11:00 AM EDT
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
at12:00 PM EDT
WorkshopElectronic $25
Musically-assisted creative visualization workshop with LARAAJI, combining guided intention-setting, journaling, and electronic soundscapes to manifest personal goals.
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicElectronic $25
Sunday Celestial Sound Bath
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026
at11:00 AM EDT
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRock $29.50 - $39.50
Choir! Choir! Choir! presents Landslide: An Epic Fleetwood Mac Singalong—a participatory celebration of classic rock.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
at6:30 PM EDT
WorkshopWorldClassical $30
A Sufi-Buddhist fusion soundbath and meditation workshop featuring violinist Carson Marshall and Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha blending classical and spiritual musical traditions.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
at7:00 PM EDT
Spoken Word $5 - $45
Queer Story Slam event featuring personal narratives of queer awakenings, identity, and transformation from community storytellers.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
at11:00 AM EDT
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.
Friday, November 6, 2026
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicWorldFolk $35 - $45
Five formidable Quebecois voices performing traditional Canadian and world music.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
at11:00 AM EST
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
at11:00 AM EST
Dance $16.50
The 5Rhythms® comprise a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every body, no matter what its shape, size, age, limitations and experience. This practice itself is...
Saturday, December 19, 2026
at11:00 AM EST
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.