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ROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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This weekend
Things to do near Amherst College this weekend
Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.
We found 24 student-friendly happenings near Amherst College — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
What's happening near Amherst College this week
We found 24 student-friendly happenings near Amherst College — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- ROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico · Festivals
- Brothers Osborne · Concerts
- ROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin · Festivals
- Yellowcard w/ New Found Glory · Concerts
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- Green River Festival · Social
- Green River Festival · Social
- Green River Festival · Social
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- Green River Festival · Social
- Green River Festival · Social
- Green River Festival · Social
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- ROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico · Festivals
- ROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin · Festivals
- Green River Festival · Social
- Green River Festival · Social
Student picks
- Good weekend activityROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico
- Good weekend activityROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin
- Best for first-year studentsGreen River Festival
- Best for first-year studentsGreen River Festival
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Brothers Osborne
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin
Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Social
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Green River Festival
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year students
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Green River Festival
Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Yellowcard w/ New Found Glory
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM · MassMutual Center · Springfield
Good weekend activity
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ROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Brothers Osborne
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin
Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
Good weekend activity
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Yellowcard w/ New Found Glory
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM · MassMutual Center · Springfield
Good weekend activity
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ROAR! Comedy: Don McMillan
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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G. Love w/ Donavon Frankenreiter
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
Wellness & social
Social
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Green River Festival
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year students
Social
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Green River Festival
Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Green River Festival
Sun, Jun 21, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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ROAR! Comedy: Kristin Chirico
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Brothers Osborne
Music · Country
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Amber Wallin
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
Good weekend activity
Social
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Green River Festival
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Fri, Jun 19, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year students
Social
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Green River Festival
Undefined
Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Yellowcard w/ New Found Glory
Music · Alternative
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM · MassMutual Center · Springfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Don McMillan
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
Good weekend activity
Social
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Green River Festival
Undefined
Sun, Jun 21, 4:00 PM · Franklin County Fairgrounds - MA · Greenfield
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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G. Love w/ Donavon Frankenreiter
Music · Other
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Frank Santos Jr.
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jun 28, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Rotting Out, Cosmic Joke, Strut
Music · Rock
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00 AM · Pines Theater at Look Park · Florence
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Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE
Music · Hip-Hop/Rap
Thu, Jul 2, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Misha Brown
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jul 12, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Shadows Fall
Music · Metal
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00 PM · Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Shakey Graves
Music · Country
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 AM · Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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ROAR! Comedy: Dr Kojo
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Jul 26, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Whispers, Mizery, Condition One, Leave No Doubt
Music · Rock
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 AM · Pines Theater at Look Park · Florence
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ROAR! Comedy: Marina Franklin
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Aug 2, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
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Violent Femmes
Music · Alternative
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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Modest Mouse
Music · Alternative
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00 PM · Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield · South Deerfield
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Indigo Girls
Music · Country
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 PM · Pines Theater at Look Park · Florence
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Indigo Girls
Music · Country
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00 PM · Pines Theater at Look Park · Florence
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ROAR! Comedy: Corey O'Brien
Arts & Theatre · Comedy
Sun, Aug 30, 12:30 AM · The Armory at MGM Springfield · Springfield
Good weekend activity
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