The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton and Transperformance.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Masonic Street Live! 2023 Schedule

Poster design by James K. Hindle



This summer’s Masonic Street Live! Schedule. Enjoy free live performances in the Masonic Street parking lot in downtown Northampton (google map link) this summer from the beginning of June through the end of August. The City of Northampton will present local artists on stage in the Masonic Street Parking Lot annex next to Iconica Social Club on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. will be Salsa lessons for beginners in the exact location featuring McCoy Jamison.


Masonic Street Live Dates:

Friday, June 2 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Peter Weitzman (canceled)

Friday, June 9 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Ray Mason (canceled)

Sunday, June 11 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Friday, June 16 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Henning Ohlenbusch (canceled)

Sunday, June 18 - 4 PM - 6 PM:Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Friday, June 23 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Eleanor Levine

Sunday, June 25 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison



Friday, June 30 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Deep Seize

Sunday, July 2 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison (canceled)


Friday, July 7 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Ruby Lou (canceled)

Sunday, July 9 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison (canceled)



Friday, July 14 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Heartman & Russell (canceled)

Sunday, July 16 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison (canceled)


Friday, July 21 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Helen Hummel (canceled)

Sunday, July 23 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Friday, July 28 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Wooly Bully: All Vinyl Soul Party

Sunday, July 30 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Sunday, August 6 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Sunday, August 13 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Friday, August 18 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Tobey Sol LaRoche

Sunday, August 20 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


Friday, August 25 - 6 PM - 8 PM: Hedgewitch (canceled)

Sunday, August 27 - 4 PM - 6 PM: Salsa Instruction with McCoy Jamison


The performances are weather-dependent. If the weather is questionable, we will inform the public at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the show through @nohoarts on instagram.


Masonic Street Live is part of a host of efforts by the City of Northampton’s Economic Development Department to make downtown the destination of choice for the 2023 warmer season. We invite you to come and enjoy all the amenities of downtown Northampton and catch a free show!
Masonic Street Live! is made possible by The City of Northampton with organizational support provided by The City of Northampton, Northampton Arts Inc., and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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