Springfield
Morning News
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Chinese New Year gala celebrating the Year of the Horse took place Sunday at the Basketball Hall of Fame, where organizers featured dragon dances, musical performances, hands-on activities, and Chinese cuisine from local restaurants and was hosted by the Chinese American Cultural and Heritage Society. MassLive
- ➤ The U.S. Navy Concert Band performed at Springfield Symphony Hall Sunday at 2 p.m. as part of a nationwide tour for the 250th anniversary, and eleven local students joined onstage. The free event provided tickets at Pride stores (and the Springfield Visitor Center) for seating. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Young family members of first responders received CPR training at a Springfield community center today as part of a program to boost their confidence & lifesaving skills under expert guidance. Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sam Tyson scored a career-high 25 points on Sunday to lead Longmeadow to a 74-66 win over Bishop Stang in the MIAA Division II tournament at Robert D’Agostino Gymnasium and the Lancers will face Burlington next in the round-of-16. MassLive
- ➤ After Day 1 at the MassMutual Center (Springfield), Springfield Central and Whittier Tech were tied at 31 points while Agawam trailed by one point. Semifinal and championship matches begin today at 10 a.m. MassLive
- ➤ Central Catholic leads with 68.5 points after Day 1 of the All-State Wrestling tournament at the MassMutual Center. The semifinal bouts and championship matches begin today at 10 a.m., with matchups planned for different weight classes. MassLive
- ➤ Southwick Regional High School girls basketball rallied from a 20-8 halftime deficit to win its first state Division 4 Round of 32 game at James E. Vincent Gymnasium on Sunday, and they will face Greater Lawrence on March 4 at 6 p.m. MassLive
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Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert
8-10 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa performing live with unmatched energy.
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Ray Lau Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with unique and relatable humor from Ray Lau, a rising star in standup comedy.
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Providence Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Stream available — Catch the exciting clash between the Bruins and Thunderbirds live on FloHockey.
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Big Irish Jay's Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of stand-up comedy with Big Irish Jay, a favorite among comedy enthusiasts.
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Run To End Homelessness 5K10K Walk/Run
10 AM – 12 PM — Old Monkey House — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K or 10K walk/run to support efforts to end homelessness.
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Foundations of a City: The Institutions that Built Springfield
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4, Members free — Explore the architectural and social history of Springfield's civic institutions.
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MercyMe Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Luxury suite experience — Watch MercyMe perform in the comfort of your exclusive box.
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Matthew Broussard Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of a former financial analyst turned comedian with a flair for the educational.
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Comedy Night with Matthew Broussard
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the clever and self-deprecating humor of a financial analyst turned comedian.
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