The new Northampton music venue Blackbird is ready to fly. On Tuesday night, owner Lauryn Winiarski welcomed nearly 50 people to a friends-and-family preview night of their venue, which officially opens Friday. Blackbird Owner Lauryn Winiarski during the soft launch of Blackbird, a new performance venue, in Northampton, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Bartender Care O’Leary, left, and Anthony Rueli talk during the soft launch of Blackbird, a new performance venue, in Northampton, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Blackbird Owner Lauryn Winiarski speaks during the soft launch of Blackbird, a new performance venue, in Northampton, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.