What’s Happening in Amherst?
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by Art and Maura Keene
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SINGLE DAY EVENTS.
SATURDAY, MAY 30: EDDIE JAPAN WITH THE FAWNS AND GLAD MACHINE. 8 p.m., The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. The music of Eddie Japan has always existed in the spaces in between. It’s the elegant noise and cinematic melody that thrives in the slashes that bind genres together, allowing the celebrated Boston cinematic pop septet to elicit a spectrum of genres—new wave, pop-rock, glam, indie, alternative, plus that new retro-pop sound that has yet to have a name. Tickets $18 in advance, $22 at the door.
SUNDAY MAY 30: MILL DISTRICT BEER FEST. 2 p.m., Provisions, 65 Cowls Road. Join us at Provisions Mill District for our first annual Beer Fest! Taste the freshest beers from some of the best New England breweries. This is a great opportunity to chat with your favorite brewer, and discover something new!
SATURDAY MAY 30: SALSA IN THE PARK. 6 p.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road. Get ready for the next Salsa in the Park Amherst of the season on Saturday May 30th!! We will have a great bachata lesson by Lenny and awesome social dancing!
💃🏻🌳 Salsa in the Park Amherst hosted by Salsa con Tacos Dance on
Saturday May 30th
🎉6-7pm Free Sensual Bachata Lesson by Lenny from Move Fitness by Lenny
🔥7-9:30pm Free Latin dance social with salsa, bachata and merengue music played by DJ Picu under the pavilion at the Mill River Recreation Park 95 Montague Rd Amherst, MA.
🌟Hosted by Salsa con Tacos Dance. Sponsored by the Amherst Recreation. Funded by the Amherst Cultural Council & Mass Cultural Council. Rain or shine!
MONDAY JUNE 1: PUBLIC FORUM ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 6:30 p.m., Town Hall and on Zoom. The regular Town Council meeting will be preceded by the annual public forum on the Capital Improvement program for the FY2027 budget.
THURSDAY JUNE 4: BOOK TALK: JEWS OF FLORIDA: CENTURIES OF STORIES WITH MARCIA JO ZERIVITZ. 7 p.m. on Zoom. Despite not being officially allowed to live in Florida until 1763, Jewish immigrants escaping expulsions and exclusions were among the earliest settlers, and Jews have been arriving ever since. Author Marcia Jo Zerivitz will share the stories of the Olympians, Nobel Prize winners, computer pioneers, educators, politicians, Yiddish writers, artists, and more that have called Florida home. Register. Free.
THURSDAY JUNE 4: MAX JOHNSON SEXTET. 7:30 p.m., The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. Described as “an intrepid composer, architect of sound, and beast of the bass”, composer-bassist Max Johnson creates complex worlds of sound, challenging his listeners to engage deeply and be rewarded with an experience always crafted with love, care, and clarity. Tickets $20 in advance. A Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares performance.
FRIDAY JUNE 5: SURVIVAL CENTER BENEFIT WITH DON GALLAGHER AND FRIENDS. 7 p.m., The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. Donnie Gallagher and Friends return to the Drake for a special benefit in support of the Amherst Survival Center.Join us for an evening celebrating music, connection, and community, all while supporting our neighbors in need. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
SATURDAY JUNE 6: SINGER-SONGWRITER RUPERT WATES. PIONEER VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY SONG AND STORY SWAP. 7-9 P.M. First Church, 165 Main Street. Parking behind the church. $10 donation requested.
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SUNDAY JUNE 7: ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE JONES LIBRARY. 3 p.m., Town Room, Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Walk. The public is invited to the Annual meeting of the Friends of the Jones Library. The featured speaker will be sports journalist Howard Bryant. Bryant has written 11 books including the recently published Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant will be in conversation with another local author, David Porter, a sports and investigative reporter known for his book Fixed: How Goodfellas Bought Boston College Basketball.
SUNDAY JUNE 14: RACE AMITY DAY AND YOUTH HERO AWARDS. 11 a.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road. Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road, Amherst. The event is free, open to all, and will include a celebration of the winners of the 2026 Amherst Human Rights Youth Hero Awards. Race Amity Day offers a day of food, fun, fellowship, stories, music, dance, and the reading of a town council proclamation, and is open to all. A free lunch will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Town of Amherst, the Amherst Human Rights Commission, the League of Women Voters Amherst, and the Interfaith Opportunities Network. Watch the town website for a listing of the day’s events.
SUNDAY JUNE 7 THROUGH SATURDAY JUNE 13: RESTAURANT WEEK IN DOWNTOWN AMHERST. Join us for a week of special menus, limited-time deals, and one-of-a-kind offers from many of Amherst’s local restaurants, cafés, dessert spots, and bars.From breakfast to dinner—and everything in between—there’s something for everyone. Come hungry, explore local, and discover your new favorite spot! Participating Businesses:
- Amherst Oyster Bar – featured dish! locally sourced and seasonally inspired
- Bistro 63 – details to come
- Bruegger’s Bagels – 10% off all dine-in orders
- DP Dough – 2-person meal deal – 1 app, 2 entrees, 2 drinks, 1 dessert for $30
- Dulces by Vera – 25% any dessert (does not include the candy wall)
- GoBerry ‘n Cream – $1 off any fro-yo
- Inn on Boltwood/30Boltwood – details to come
- IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen – Amherst – 3 COURSE PRIX FIXE – $35 – 1st Course (Choice of Spicy Cucumber Salad or Miso Soup), 2nd Course (Salmon Lover’s Sushi Plate with Salmon Nigiri (1pc), Salmon Sashimi (2pc) & Our Salmon Roll: Grilled Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Salmon Skin, Miso Honey Bourbon Glaze), 3rd Course (Raspberry Lemon Drop Cake with Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar)
- Johnny’s Tavern – 3 COURSE PRIX FIXE – $40 – 1st Course (Chicken Live Mousse, Gooseberry Compote, Grilled Francese), 2nd Course (Pan Roasted Striped Bass, Preserved Lemon Gremolata, Harissa Risotto, Broccolini), 3rd Course (Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Fresh Berries)
- La Veracruzana – free chips with any entree
- LimeRed Tea House – any regular-sized Classic or Milk Tea with one topping + a Swiss Roll — all for just $11. Swiss Roll flavors: Vanilla or Cookies & Cream
- Masuda’s Cafe – 1) BOGO 50% off all drinks & pastries 2) free pastry when you order any 2 starters and mains 3) 10% off your entire order when you spend $150+
- Osteria Vespa – details to come
- Pasta E Basta – featured dish! Ravioli All’Aragosta – Lobster and crab stuffed ravioli in a lobster-based cream sauce with shrimp and fresh chives
- Protocol – featured dish! locally sourced and seasonally inspired
*Aster & Pine – will be hosting free wine tasting on Saturday, June 13 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
THURSDAY JUNE 11: : COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY CONVERSATION:BEYOND THE SILENCE: DIALOGUE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SAFETY, AND SUPPORT FACILITATED BY AMHERST POLICE SERGEANT JANET M. GRIFFIN. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. Part of a four-part conversation series. Other programs are on Thursdays in June. June 18: Cultural Humility in Community: Responding to Harm, Building Toward Healing, facilitated by Dayna Campbell; and June 25: Grief and Love are Sisters: Processing the Closure of Hampshire College, facilitated by Pat Romney. Register to attend any or all of these sessions at amherstma.gov/CommunityConversations. The Town will be providing a light meal and childcare during these events. Registration is required to ensure sufficient food and staff.
THURSDAY JUNE 11: TICK TALK IN SHUTESBURY. 6:30 p.m., Shutesbury Public Library, 66 Leverett Road. Public Health nurse Sarah Fiske is talking about ticks and tickborne disease, treatment, and prevention. No registration is necessary. Bug repellent, tick identification cards, disease fact sheets, and tick removal kits will be available while supplies last.
FRIDAY JUNE 12: AMHERST PRIDE PRESENTS; CAMP DRAKE. 8 p.m., The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. A summer camp themed drag production by Lividity and Magnolia Masquerade, with performances by our camp counselors Psyclops, Forrest Fleur, and Blu Berri Moore. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
SUNDAY JUNE 14: 44TH ANNUAL LAKE WYOLA ROAD RACE: 9:30 a.m. 6 Shore Drive, Shutesbury. Not an Amherst event but directed by Indy stalwarts Art and Maura Keene. Scenic 4.8 mile road race and walk around Lake Wyola or a 1.6 mile fun run. Prizes and a raffle for all participants. All proceeds benefit the Lake Wyola AssociationThis is Art and Maura’s 16th and final year as race directors. Come bid them farewell and enjoy a great day at the lake. Benefits the Lake Wyola Association’s conservation efforts. Registration and more info
SUNDAY JUNE 14: RACE AMITY DAY AND YOUTH HERO AWARDS. 11 a.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road. Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road, Amherst. The event is free, open to all, and will include a celebration of the winners of the 2026 Amherst Human Rights Youth Hero Awards. Race Amity Day offers a day of food, fun, fellowship, stories, music, dance, and the reading of a town council proclamation, and is open to all. A free lunch will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Town of Amherst, the Amherst Human Rights Commission, the League of Women Voters Amherst, and the Interfaith Opportunities Network. Watch the town website for a listing of the day’s events.
SUNDAY JUNE 14: BOOK TALK: DUAL IDENTITIES: LIVING IN MEIER’S SHADOW WITH ARTHUR M. HORWITZ. 2 p.m., Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street and on livestream. After discovering an iconic Holocaust image of a terrified boy tucked inside his mother’s wallet, Arthur Horwitz is saddled with the responsibility of living two lives: his own and the one his mother’s little brother Meier, murdered in the Holocaust, never had. This is an insightful look at the impact of intergenerational trauma and the path to coping, healing, reconciliation, and remembrance. Register for the in-person event or livestream. Free.
SUNDAY JUNE 14: LEVERETT COMMUNITY CHORUS AND CARAVAN CHORUS IN A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LUCE. 4 p.m., Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main Street. LUCE is a coalition of immigrant led grassroots organizations who build people power for everyone across Massachusetts. Tickets sold only at the door, check or cash. $10 to $20 sliding scale.
TUESDAY JUNE 16: BOOK LAUNCH: DAMES, DISHES, AND DEGREES: FACULTY WIVES IN AMERICA BY AMY MITTELMAN. 7 p.m., Amherst Books, 8 Main Street. Mittelman is pleased to announce that my new book, Dames, Dishes, and Degrees:Faculty Wives in America will be published June 16 by Cynren Press. Amherst Books, 8 Main Street, Amherst, MA will host a book launch on that day at 7 p.m. All are invited. If you aren’t local or can’t make it, the book is available for pre-order from Cynren, https://www.cynren.com/catalog/p/dames-dishes-and-degrees. Her weekly blog is www.amymittelman.com.
THURSDAY JUNE 18: : COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY CONVERSATION:CULTURAL HUMILITY IN COMMUNITY: RESPONDING TO HARM, BUILDING TOWARD HEALING, FACILITATED BY DAYNA CAMPBELL. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. Part of a four-part conversation series. The final program is June 25: Grief and Love are Sisters: Processing the Closure of Hampshire College, facilitated by Pat Romney. Register to attend any or all of these sessions at amherstma.gov/CommunityConversations. The Town will be providing a light meal and childcare during these events. Registration is required to ensure sufficient food and staff.
SATURDAY JUNE 20: QUEER JOY CHORUS- “SONGS OF JOY AND RESISTANCE”. 5:00 p.m. Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, 130 Pine St. Florence). Tix: $10-$35 sliding scale. The Queer Joy Chorus invites the Pioneer Valley to an afternoon of music, food, and community as the adult chorus and the Rhythm and Radiance Kids’ Chorus take the stage at Bombyx for Songs of Joy and Resistance, a Spring Sing concert and potluck picnic on Saturday, June 20 from 5–7pm.The performance will feature a mix of familiar tunes and new choral works, all tied to the subject of resistance… and JOY — the kind of joyful, roof-raising set QJC has become known for across the region. Bombyx, one of the Valley’s most celebrated venues, provides a stunning backdrop with professional acoustics and a warm atmosphere suited to the occasion.
THURSDAY JUNE 25: : COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY CONVERSATION: “GRIEF AND LOVE ARE SISTERS:” PROCESSING THE CLOSURE OF HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, FACILITATED BY PAT ROMNEY. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. Part of a four-part conversation series. Register to attend any or all of these sessions at amherstma.gov/CommunityConversations. The Town will be providing a light meal and childcare during these events. Registration is required to ensure sufficient food and staff.
SATURDAY JUNE 27: FEED THE HUNGRY CONCERT IN NORTHAMPTON. 3-6 P.M. Pulaski Park, Northampton. The afternoon will feature performances by regional and spiritually inspired musicians including: Russell Brooks, Onatah Love, Matthew Andrews, Música Franklin Youth Chorus, Tony Vacca The event will conclude with a community sing-along of We Are the World, the 1985 charity anthem recorded by the super-group USA for Africa.In addition to music, the program will include featured speakers and community voices from several organizations working directly in the areas of hunger relief, peace work, and humanitarian outreach, including: The Amherst Survival Center, The New England Peace Pagoda, One Spirit, supporting the Lakota people of Pine Ridge Reservation. More info
SUNDAY JUNE 28: AMHERST PRIDE PARADE. 12 to 3 p.m. Parade: Beginning at 12:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School (21 Mattoon St), the parade will wind its way through downtown ending at the Amherst Town Common (Boltwood Ave). Parade participants are invited to a sign making session at 11:00 AM. Supplies will be provided. Celebration with Live Performances and Resource Fair: Following the parade, a celebration including live performances and a resource fair will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the Amherst Town Common. Inspiring speakers, community leaders, and performances will honor LGBTQ+ voices and experiences. Attendees will be able to connect with local organizations and businesses offering support, services, and information.
MONDAY JUNE 29: 12TH ANNUAL BUENO DAY TO BENEFIT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. All locations of Bueno y Sano in Amherst, Northampton, South Deerfield, Springfield, and West Springfield. 50% of all sales will be donated to CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County on Monday, June 29. This includes dine-in orders, take-out, and Bueno Y Sano gift cards.
ONGOING AND MULTI-DAY EVENTS
EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS: AUTOHARP WORKSHOPS. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. Join Marie Hartwell-Walker and autoharp players throughout the country who participate on Zoom. Participants on Zoom also welcome.
EVERY TUESDAY: RACIAL JUSTICE VIGIL We Stand for Peace and Justice Amherst. 4-4:30 p.m. in the center of town in front of the Bank of America Building (1 S. Pleasant St.) Join Amherst community members from various affiliations, who come together every Tuesday to stand out in downtown Amherst for social justice, peace, and in support of our immigrants neighbors in danger. We often sing while standing together, accompanied by a guitar or drum. More info
FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR LUNCH. Noon. Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk.
FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. RAINBOW COFFEE HOUR. 9:30-11 a.m. Amherst Senior Center, Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. The Rainbow Coffee Hour is a LGBTIA+ social coffee group for ages 50 and above. Join us for this welcoming space to socialize. No format, no agenda, just community. More information
TUESDAYS IN JUNE: INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR CLASS WITH GRETCHEN HOLESOVSKY. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mill District Local Art Gallery, 91 Cowls Road. Join Belchertown artist, Gretchen Holesovsky, at The Mill District Local Art Gallery for a series of four intermediate watercolor classes. An exploration of styles and expression will enhance your creative muse no matter how you choose to create. This series is jammed packed with information and has homework. Great for individuals who took Gretchen’s beginning watercolor series as well as intermediate artists who want to deepen their understanding of painting with watercolor. Ages 14+ Ticket a week before first class. Ticket Price: $100, Required Materials to Purchase: $122. Contact Shannon Borrell at Gallery@cowls.com.
EVERY WEDNESDAY : CAFE. Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you or a loved one experiencing memory loss? At the Amherst Senior Center, we understand memory changes and have developed a new program based on the popular Memory Café format. Our Café offers fun, relaxation, and of course, snacks. This program is perfect for caregivers, people with mild memory loss, or anyone in the community who enjoys good conversation and strong coffee. Each Café opens with a coffee and conversation hour, followed by a group activity. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th for a performance by our special musical guests, “Healing Hearts with Harmony” at 11:00am. Come for the coffee, stay for the connections! Email seniorcenter@amherstma.gov or call 413-259-3060 with questions.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MARKET. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. Since its launch in May 2024, the Wednesday Market has served over 700 community members. The Market is open to all, and there’s no registration and no questions asked. Just come and enjoy. We distribute fresh produce, dairy, prepared food, and delicious treats.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: BEGINNER BIRDING. 9:00-9:30 a.m. Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West Street. For ages 12 and up. An easy, level, 1/4-mile guided hike to discover more about birds: their behaviors, needs, habitats and significance. Listen, observe, sketch, photo or journal. Free
LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JULY AND JANUARY): NORTHAMPTON JAZZ WORKSHOP. The Drake. 44 North Pleasant Street. 7:30 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Featuring the Green Street trio with a special guest. Featured set at 7:30 followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe. Full calendar of events here.
LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: CRAFT AND CONVERSE. Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery, 91 Cowls Road. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Are you tired of creating in solitude? Looking to connect with other artistic individuals? Grab your sketchbook, knitting bag, or water color gear and join our monthly coworking group! Craft and converse, hosted by Easthampton artist Kaia Zimmerman, is held the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This welcoming, intentional space is designed for community members to come together for a casual, social evening while pursuing their own creative projects. Drop-ins welcome, but registration encouraged for any weather-related changes in schedule. Bring your own arts or crafts project (BYOA) to work on. Ages 16+.
EVERY THURSDAY: IRISH MUSIC AT THE HARP. 4 to 7 p.m., The Harp, 163 Sunderland Road. Banish the cold and damp of the past months with Irish music. There may be Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bagpipes, Bouzouki, Bodhran and ?. It’s always a surprise who shows up. Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Flings, Polkas, Slides, and Waltz’ from around the Celtic world. Food, drink, friendship and a relentless cacophony of rhythmic tones. Undeterred by the chaos and heartbreak of our troubled world, As a favorite jig of mine says, We’re always Happy to Meet and Sorry to Part. Who knows? .it might help banish misfortune for a moment. And, you may find out what a Luachrachan is. Or how to pronounce “Cuil Aodh.” I hope to see you.
EVERY THURSDAY: STITCH CIRCLE. 4 to 6 p.m. Mill District Local Art Gallery and General Store, 91 Cowls Road. Grab your needles, venture to the General Store, and join us for our first Stitch Circle. Knitters, quilters, embroidery artists, and crocheters are all invited. Free.
FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: VETERAN’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST FOR ALL -8 a.m – 9 a.m. Large Activity Room, Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. At each breakfast (bagel/donut/coffee), a veteran or veteran ally, will tell his or her personal story regarding military service. Generation after generation reveals that those going to war to defend our country come back spiritually and morally wounded, regardless of the bodily consequences of combat. We want to bring veterans together for food and friendship to help coalesce a spirit of camaraderie to enable authentic, veteran-oriented communities to flourish. WELCOME: Veterans, Spouses, Caregivers, Amherst Community Members. Let’s Build a Thriving Veterans Community. There are 387 Veterans in town! Sponsored by CRESS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL THE CRESS OFFICE, (413) 259-3370 OR GENE HERMAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, (240) 472-7288 – CRESS VETERAN’S OUTREACH VOLUNTEER.
EVERY SATURDAY FROM APRIL 18 THROUGH NOVEMBER 21: AMHERST FARMERS’ MARKET. 8 to 1:30 p.m., Amherst Town Common, Boltwood Avenue. The Amherst Farmers Market is widely known as one of the best places for local food, fun, and community! Offering farm to table produce and selections from your local growers and Valley producers. Come out for the food, music, events, and community offerings in Downtown Amherst. Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm during the 2026 season of April 18 – November 21
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS: LIVE JAZZ AND GOOD EATS AT THE BLACK SHEEP. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main Street. Frist and third Saturdays: Masala Jazz, Second, Fourth and Fifth Saturdays: Simmer Music Presents, Sundays: the Catalytics. Tip Jar.
SUNDAYS SANDLOT BASEBALL. 4 to 6 p.m., Amherst Regional Middle School field, Chestnut Street. Get your bat, gum, and cleats ready to play some sandlot baseball! Every Sunday, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, at the Amherst Middle School field you are invited to play with enthusiasts of the sport. Remember, this is for fun, open to all skills levels! $5 Drop-In Fee. Remember, this is for fun, open to all skills levels!
THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER: CARS AND COFFEE AT THE MILL DISTRICT. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 91 Cowls Road. The free car show for all! This FREE community event invites car lovers of all ages to enjoy an exciting morning filled with cool cars, coffee, and family fun. Spectators get a free drip coffee token and information on entering our raffle for a $50 gift certificate to the Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery. There will also be an on-site playground and coloring activities to keep the kids entertained. Trophies awarded for the top cars in several categories. Pre-register your vehicle here.
NOW THROUGH THURSDAY JUNE 25: FEMME LOCALE “CHARMED”: FRONT WINDOW GALLERY EXHIBIT. Mill District Local Art Gallery, 91 Cowls Road. Exhibits by 30+ local women-identifying artists. Bringing up themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men. Curated by Christine Texiera and Alexia Cota. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Mondays.
SUNDAY JUNE 14: RACE AMITY DAY AND YOUTH HERO AWARDS. 11 a.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road. Recreation Area, 95 Montague Road, Amherst. The event is free, open to all, and will include a celebration of the winners of the 2026 Amherst Human Rights Youth Hero Awards. Race Amity Day offers a day of food, fun, fellowship, stories, music, dance, and the reading of a town council proclamation, and is open to all. A free lunch will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Town of Amherst, the Amherst Human Rights Commission, the League of Women Voters Amherst, and the Interfaith Opportunities Network. Watch the town website for a listing of the day’s events.
SUNDAY JUNE 7 THROUGH SATURDAY JUNE 13: RESTAURANT WEEK IN DOWNTOWN AMHERST. Join us for a week of special menus, limited-time deals, and one-of-a-kind offers from many of Amherst’s local restaurants, cafés, dessert spots, and bars.From breakfast to dinner—and everything in between—there’s something for everyone. Come hungry, explore local, and discover your new favorite spot! Participating Businesses:
- Amherst Oyster Bar – featured dish! locally sourced and seasonally inspired
- Bistro 63 – details to come
- Bruegger’s Bagels – 10% off all dine-in orders
- DP Dough – 2-person meal deal – 1 app, 2 entrees, 2 drinks, 1 dessert for $30
- Dulces by Vera – 25% any dessert (does not include the candy wall)
- GoBerry ‘n Cream – $1 off any fro-yo
- Inn on Boltwood/30Boltwood – details to come
- IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen – Amherst – 3 COURSE PRIX FIXE – $35 – 1st Course (Choice of Spicy Cucumber Salad or Miso Soup), 2nd Course (Salmon Lover’s Sushi Plate with Salmon Nigiri (1pc), Salmon Sashimi (2pc) & Our Salmon Roll: Grilled Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Salmon Skin, Miso Honey Bourbon Glaze), 3rd Course (Raspberry Lemon Drop Cake with Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar)
- Johnny’s Tavern – 3 COURSE PRIX FIXE – $40 – 1st Course (Chicken Live Mousse, Gooseberry Compote, Grilled Francese), 2nd Course (Pan Roasted Striped Bass, Preserved Lemon Gremolata, Harissa Risotto, Broccolini), 3rd Course (Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Fresh Berries)
- La Veracruzana – free chips with any entree
- LimeRed Tea House – any regular-sized Classic or Milk Tea with one topping + a Swiss Roll — all for just $11. Swiss Roll flavors: Vanilla or Cookies & Cream
- Masuda’s Cafe – 1) BOGO 50% off all drinks & pastries 2) free pastry when you order any 2 starters and mains 3) 10% off your entire order when you spend $150+
- Osteria Vespa – details to come
- Pasta E Basta – featured dish! Ravioli All’Aragosta – Lobster and crab stuffed ravioli in a lobster-based cream sauce with shrimp and fresh chives
- Protocol – featured dish! locally sourced and seasonally inspired
*Aster & Pine – will be hosting free wine tasting on Saturday, June 13 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
