Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Northampton opens up its sidewalks and streets again to outdoor dining! It’s happening all around the city, as local restaurants design creative fresh-air spaces to sip a glass of wine, munch on coffee and croissants, or relish a lovely alfresco dinner as the sun goes down. “Summer on Strong” returns for an awesome second year, a unique space created by the city to provide pedestrian-friendly shopping and fine dining. Strong Avenue, a street chock full of restaurants, bars, and boutiques, is closed to traffic from late May through mid-October. Flowers are everywhere, and the street is packed with dining tables and cheerful umbrellas. The ambiance is enhanced by live music emanating from a gazebo stage, featuring local singers and musicians.