Events

OPEN: Food Pantry

Brick House, 24 Third St., 10am-1pm

Nice and Easy Walk

Great Falls Discovery Center, 10-11am

Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk. Geared for seniors, but open to all.

Lofi Lab

National Spiritual Alliance, 2 Montague Ave., Lake Pleasant, 4-5pm (repeats Friday & Saturday, 4-5pm, Carnegie Library)

A low-pressure creative space for teens and kids - bring a graphic novel, a sketchbook, or just need a quiet spot to write. Music and supplies provided.

Ritual After Dark

Ritual Bowl, 109 Avenue A, 6-8pm, 18+

Classic stand-up comedy on the big screen, with free guacamole, chips, and popcorn, plus new beef brisket empanadas and Jamaican beef patties.

Curmudgeon Bingo

The Rendezvous, 78 Third St., 7pm

He's old. He's grumpy. He calls bingo.

Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Squirrels!

Great Falls Discovery Center, 10:30-11:30am

For ages 3-6. Learn about wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed through a story, activities, and crafts.

Needle Felted Pumpkins

Carnegie Library, 10:30-11:30am

Decorate for fall with your own handmade needle-felted pumpkin. Basic instruction and supplies provided; register for one session. A second session runs October 20.

Drop-In

National Spiritual Alliance, 1 Montague Ave., Lake Pleasant, 11am-1pm

A relaxed, open space for connection, reflection, and gentle support - no schedule, no pressure, just come as you are.

David Brule & His Irish Friends

Element Brewing, 6pm

Spiritualist Lens on Appalachia

National Spiritual Alliance, 2 Montague Ave., Lake Pleasant, 6pm, pay from the heart

Michael and Carrie Kline bring Appalachian folk music and culture to life, joined by Valley musicians Joe Blumenthal, Jim Armenti, and Claire Dacey.

Ladies of the 80's Night Out

Shea Theater, 8pm, $23

A personal time machine to the era of big hair and legendary pop anthems - power ballads and dance-pop hits performed live.

Great Falls Farmers Market

Peskeompskut Park, Ave A +7th, 9am-1pm

Fresh produce, flowers, and handmade goods. SNAP/HIP accepted.

OPEN: Food Pantry

Brick House, 24 Third St., 10am-1pm

Montague Winsert Workshop

Brick House, 24 Third St., 9am-1pm

Hosted by the Town of Montague - help assemble custom window inserts for conserving heat and AC in low-income Turners Falls apartments. Apply for free winserts or register to volunteer.

No Kings Early Vote Event

Avenue A and Second Street, 10am-noon

A community event sponsored by Indivisible Montague - cast your ballot across the street at Town Hall.

Monthly Reiki Session

23 Union Street, Montague, 10-11am

Open to Reiki practitioners of all levels and lineages - give and receive Reiki in a supportive environment. Free community offering by Touch of Sakura. RSVP required.

Harpist Melinda Georgeson

Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, 10:30-11:30am

Millers Falls resident Melinda brings joy through a variety of musical selections. Hosted by Linda Ackerman.

Colin Jalbert

Two Ghosts Vinyl Café, 104 Avenue A, 6-8pm, all ages

A brilliant set of drums, MIDI, loops, and video - a must-see for fans of creative electronic and acoustic music. $10-$20 suggested donation.

30th Wizards Ball

240 Greenfield Road, Montague, 7pm, $20

Wear your most outrageous magical mystical costume! Music by Gas Light Tinkers and Thresher in the Wheat (Neil Young tribute), potluck, and drum circle.

Steely Beck

Shea Theater, 8pm, $27

A tribute to Steely Dan and Jeff Beck featuring Tim Palmieri (Kung Fu, Lotus, the Breakfast, Z3) on guitar, Beau Sasser on keys, Rob Somerville on sax, and Mikey Carubba on drums.

The Addams Family

Ja Duke Theater, October 17-18, 7pm Saturday / 2pm Sunday

A comical feast embracing the wackiness in every family - Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love, and now must break the news to her parents. Repeats October 23-26.

Kilgore Trout/Science in the News/Everbound

The Rendezvous, 78 Third St., 9:30pm

Indigenous Fishing Along the Kwenitekw

Great Falls Discovery Center, 11am-3pm

Celebrate Archaeology Month - learn traditional fishing methods along the Kwenitekw (Connecticut) River from the Indigenous perspective, help weave a fishing net, and more. All ages.

Dustbowl Revival

Shea Theater, 8pm, $24

A decade of sonic adventuring across ten countries - joyful, booty-shaking soul songs and heartfelt roots-rock ballads.

Karaj

The Rendezvous, 78 Third St., 8pm

A California Bay Area songwriter blending acoustic folk-rock originals with covers from near and far.

Clue (Dinner Theater)

Turners Falls High School Cafeteria, 222 Turnpike Road, October 23-25, 6:30pm, $15-$25

Dinner theater based on the classic board game, with a meal included. Costumes highly encouraged. Reservations required.