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 34
Today · Tuesday, October 20
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-Songwriter $55 - $75
Suzanne Vega performs a career-spanning show of folk and alt-rock classics including 'Tom's Diner' and 'Luka,' plus new material from 'Flying with Angels,' with guitarist Gerry Leonard and cellist Stephanie Winters.
Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 21
at6:00 PM EDT
Games Donations to NEF appreciated
Annual spelling bee fundraiser supporting the Northampton Education Foundation's Small Grants to Educators program.
This Thursday · Thursday, October 22
at7:00 PM EDT
Spoken Word Sliding Scale - $5 - $20
Author Martin Dobrow discusses his new book Original City, Original Sin at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity.
This Friday · Friday, October 23
at10:00 AM EDT
Other Free
Regional economic development summit featuring research, stakeholder perspectives, and intelligence on Western Massachusetts economic conditions and opportunities.
This Weekend · Saturday, October 24
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountrySinger-Songwriter $15 - $30
A tribute singalong celebrating Dolly Parton's legacy, featuring an all-star house band and local singer-songwriters.
Next Saturday · Saturday, October 31
at11:00 AM EDT
Dance $16.50
A guided 5Rhythms® movement practice class exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness through non-verbal dance.
Next Monday · Monday, November 2
at7:00 PM EST
Dance $5 - $54
Michal Shahak presents "Continuing Not to Die," a somatic dance and movement piece exploring trauma, grief, and loss through choreography, poetry, and text. Features original music by Maya Belsitzman.
In 3 weeks · Wednesday, November 4
at6:30 PM EST
FitnessExperimental $35
Guided movement, meditation, and sound experience combining body alignment work with sonic elements.
In 3 weeks · Friday, November 6
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicWorldFolk $35 - $45
Five formidable Quebecois voices performing traditional Canadian and world music.
In 3 weeks · Saturday, November 7
at3:00 PM EST
Live MusicJazzFunk $15 - $25
Performance featuring the music of jazz legends Louis Prima and Keely Smith, bringing classic swing and joyful energy to the stage.
In 3 weeks · Sunday, November 8
at6:30 PM EST
Live MusicWorldClassical $30
Sufi-Buddhist fusion soundbath-workshop blending Sufi Qawwali and Buddhist meditation traditions, led by violinist Carson Marshall and Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha.
In 3 weeks · Monday, November 9
at6:15 PM EST
Workshop $65 - Pre-registration required
Six Week Series
In 4 weeks · Sunday, November 15
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicElectronicWorldFolk $32.70 - $42.70
Rumbo Tumba, an electroacoustic project by Argentine multi-instrumentalist Facundo Salgado, performs handcrafted South American instruments with loop-based compositions blending traditional folklore and digital innovation.
In 4 weeks · Monday, November 16
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicJazz $30 - $45
Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap leads his acclaimed trio in an evening of jazz standards and American Popular Songbook classics. A masterclass in sophisticated jazz performance from one of the genre's leading groups.
at6:30 PM EST
Live MusicCountryAmericanaIndie $59.50 - $79.50
Cowboy Junkies celebrate 40 years and beyond at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity.
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.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
at7:30 PM EST
Live MusicExperimentalIndie $25
Experiential concert 'Talent Isn't Everything' featuring Rythea Lee with special guests Mare Berger, Rose Oceania, and Johanna Walker.
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicFolkWorld $32.70 - $42.70
Pipo Romero, an innovative Spanish acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, blends flamenco and folk traditions to create a unique, emotionally rich sound.
at10:00 AM EST
Live MusicJazzWorldLatin $12.50 - $25
Brazilian-influenced jazz ensemble featuring cellist Dave Haughey, pianist Henrique Eisenmann, and percussionist Rogério Boccato performing concerts, workshops, and an improvised cello & chocolate sound bath experience.
Monday, November 23, 2026
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicJazzWorldClassical $13.50 - $27
An immersive sound bath combining live improvised cello, piano, and percussion with chocolate pairing, featuring the Pollinators ensemble.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
at11:00 AM EST
Open MicAmericanaFolk Free
Community Guitar Jam hosted by Andrew Lawrence featuring guitarists and other instrumentalists playing acoustic Americana and folk music styles.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
at11:00 AM EST
Dance $16.50
5Rhythms® dance class offering a simple movement practice guided by certified instructors exploring flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness rhythms.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicFolkBluesSinger-Songwriter $35-50
Tom Rush, folk revival legend and influential singer-songwriter, delivers a musical celebration spanning tradition, blues, and folk with his distinctive guitar style and warm vocals.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicCelticFolk $15 - $40
Lúnasa, 'the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet,' performs their Irish Solstice Celebration with special guest singer Dave Curley.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
at7:00 PM EST
WorkshopExperimentalClassical Sliding Scale - Suggested Donation $15
Deep Listening workshop based on Pauline Oliveros's practice, featuring sonic meditations, collaborative composition, and interactive performance with Ghost Ensemble.
at1:00 PM EST
Live MusicClassical Sliding Scale - Suggested Donation $10
Light One Candle is a holiday a cappella concert featuring Heart of the Valley Chorus, The Chill Harmonics, and The Cider House Five with opportunities to sing along.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
at10:00 AM EST
Market Free
Pop-up makers market featuring local artists and crafts for kids.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
at6:30 PM EST
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterJazz $50-65
Grammy-winning storyteller Rickie Lee Jones, the 'Duchess of Coolsville,' performs as a premiere song-stylist with her distinctive, transcendent voice.
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.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
at1:00 PM EST
Workshop Sliding Scale $45-95/person
A workshop on communication and attunement for couples and loved ones.
Saturday, January 23, 2027
at3:00 PM EST
Live MusicJazz $10 - $20
Valley Jazz Voices performs the Great American Songbook featuring Cole Porter, Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Johnny Mercer in 4-part harmony, celebrating jazz as American soft power.
Sunday, January 31, 2027
at7:00 PM EST
Live MusicExperimentalJazzClassical Sliding Scale - Suggested Donation $25
Ghost Ensemble presents Evergreens, an experimental collaborative work combining avant-garde chamber music and sound art where audience members co-perform with musicians.