Taj and Friends

The free outdoor Jazz and Roots Festival, in the heart of Springfield, gets musicians, local businesses, nonprofits, community groups, and families out into the open air to celebrate great music together. This year’s lineup includes Taj Mahal, Eric Krasno Band (pictured), the Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Terri Lyne Carrington Group, and more.

Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Court Square, downtown Springfield. Free; all ages. (413) 233-4260, springfieldjazzfest.com.

— Hunter Styles