The arts are a balm for living in these times—offering beauty, reflection, joy, and connection when we need it most.
This summer, Eastworks is home to a growing lineup of creative happenings.
Come by to meet your neighbors and experience something new.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Japanese Tea Ceremony with Brandon Hale
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM & 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Hashi Pottery inside 50 Arrow Gallery – Suite 136
Join us for tea in Hashi’s new space — our very first event! Brandon Hale will be offering an intimate, informal tea gathering. Inspired by the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony, each session will take place on tatami mats around a low table, using Brandon’s own handcrafted tea vessels.
Spots limited & reserved in advance. Email hashipottery@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
The Art of Gaming: Big Monthly Tournament
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM Doors
Location: Prodigy Events Center – Suite 019
Guilty Gear Strive (PC)
Blazblue Central Fiction (PC)
Under Night In-Birth II (PC)
Guilty Gear XX +R (PC)
Youth Summer Studio: Mystic Makers Fantasy Art
Date: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Resilient Community Arts – Suite 238
Are you called to all things magical? Would you feel most at home in a Hobbit house? Do you wish you could ride a dragon or befriend a unicorn? Mystic Makers: Fantasy Art is the week for you. Our week will be structured around five fantasy-themed days, including Potions, Worldbuilding, Mythical Creatures, Whimsical Costumes, and Art Magic! We will create custom wearable wings, personal apothecaries stocked with DIY fairy wings and eyes of newt, castles of cardboard tubes, handmade wands, and so much more.
Culinary Creations: Southern Kitchen Pop-up prepared by Chef Joshua K Houghton
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Jupiter Club – Suite 121
It’s our second Pop-up with Chef Joshua, and we’re switching it up Southern-style. Bring your friends and come hungry!
Art Walk Easthampton
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Multiple Venues
A celebration of art, community, and culture, taking place every first Saturday of the month. Check the Easthampton City Arts website and Eastworks’ social media for updates on suites to visit in the building and throughout Easthampton.
Live Music: Talib Kweli
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time:
Location: Daily Operation – Suite 013
One of the best MCs to ever do it and legendary member of Black Star & The Soulquarians, Talib Kweli, brings the bars to Daily Op.
Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE for Eastworks Open Studios 2025
The big weekend is happening Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days. Follow Eastworks on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and studio previews!
We’ll update this article with new events. Check back soon!