It’s Monday and we’re back with our roundup of the week’s events. Here are this week’s town government meetings, and cultural, recreational, and athletics events that caught our eye.

Five on Film: A Serious Man – Monday

Last but not least, Hampshire College takes the silver screen! On Monday, Amherst Cinema’s “Five on Film” series presents the Coen brothers’ A Serious Man, starring Fred Melamed, Hampshire College, Class of 1974. Co-curator Edward Wingenbach, President of Hampshire College, joins in person to introduce the film.

In 1960s suburban Minnesota, physics professor Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg) learns that his wife is leaving him for his best friend, Sy Abelman (Melamed). Thus begins a downward spiral of existential proportions, leading Larry on a journey of faith, family, delinquent behavior, and mortality. Monday, 7:00pm at Amherst Cinema. $  MORE

ARHS Varsity Athletics at Home – Tuesday & Wednesday

It’s playoffs time! Catch ARHS Varsity teams at home this week. Girls Soccer vs. Wahconah, Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Boys Soccer vs. Chicopee Comp, Wednesday at 4:30pm. MORE

Shakura S’aida at The Drake – Tuesday

For singer and songwriter Shakura S’Aida, her music is all about community. A recent recipient of the prestigious SOCAN Foundation’s “Her Music ” Award, the veteran Brooklyn-born, Switzerland-raised, Toronto-based entertainer extraordinaire has won over international crowds in over 30 countries with her uplifting and vibrant umbrella of nouveau American roots soul. Presented in collaboration with UMass Fine Arts Center – the second installment of a 3 part artist-activist series. Tuesday, 8:00 pm at The Drake. MORE

Planning Board Public Hearing & Meeting – Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed University Drive zoning overlay district that’s intended to encourage more housing development. The Board also will begin looking at possible changes to zoning bylaws that may be required with the recent state changes regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Wednesday, 6:45-9:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

Early Voting – Monday through Friday

Early Voting in Massachusetts has started and continues all this week, through Friday. Head to Town Hall, in the first floor meeting room, to cast your vote (and get your sticker)! In addition to the national and state elections, voters will consider five ballot questions. See a sample ballot here. Read more about the ballot questions – the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University provides non-partisan research on all state ballot questions in these brief reports; and, the state voting information guide presents brief arguments from proponents and opponents of each measure, along with the report and recommendation of the legislature about each initiative. Early voting is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm in Town Hall. MORE

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Want more? We’ve gathered the event and program calendars from the many organizations and committees in Amherst onto Community Calendars. Check it out to find even more upcoming events.

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