MEMBER SIGN IN
Not a member? Become one today!
         iBerkshires     Berkshire Chamber     MCLA     City Statistics    
Search
North Adams Happenings: Feb.18-24
12:52PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Print | Email  

North Adams Happenings
Brought to you by the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
Wednesday, February 18th - Tuesday, February 24th
 
Save the Date
February 26
Panel Discussion: Viewpoints on a Green World

Gallery 51
51 Main Street
5-7 PM
FREE
click here for more information

As part of its “Winter Green” exhibition, MCLA Gallery 51 will host a panel discussion, “Viewpoints on a Green World". Four panelists - Winter Green artist/scientists Melanie Mowinski and Joan Edwards along with Shannon Toye, a certified traditional herbalist; and Sharon Wyrrick, a farmer at Many Forks Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) will discuss their perspectives on and interactions with plants in their respective professional fields. This panel discussion, which will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., is free to the public. Refreshments will be served. 

Wednesday, February 18th
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6 AM
$5
click here for more information

Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 
Toddler Playgroup

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
10-11 AM
(413) 663-6593
FREE
click here for more information

Toddler Play and Learn at Haskins Center Lower level Playroom, 210 State St., is for ages 1 to 2.5 years.

 

North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time

Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
click here for more information

Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.
 

 
Let’s Dance!

SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6-7 PM
$8-10 donation suggested
 
After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone.  Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary.  Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated!

 
MASS MoCA North Adams Free Day

MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
11-5 PM
FREE
click here for more details

Free admission for North Adams residents on the 18th of every month.
 

Thursday, February 19th

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 663-6593
11:30-12:30
FREE

Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.

 
Artist Talk: Mark Dion

MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
5:30 PM
$7.00
click here for more details

Mark Dion discusses his career and The Octagon Room, on view in the galleries, his mini-retrospective that is equal parts cabinet of curiosity, Victorian sitting room, and military bunker.

 
MCLA Green Living Lecture:
Senator Ben Downing

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 
375 Church St.
North Adams MA, 01247
5:30 PM
FREE
click here for more information

MCLA continues their Green Living Seminar series on climate change with a lecture by State Senator Ben Downing. Downing's lecture, "Clean Energy Policy in the Commonwealth," will be held in the Sammer Dennis Room (218) in Murdock Hall. Event is free and open to the public. 
 
Rambling Poets Literary Open Mic + Nina Palisano & Cassandra de Alba

The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
6:30-11PM
FREE
click here for more information
 
You are encouraged to bring poems, prose, lyrics, essays, etc, be it yours or written by someone else.
 

Friday, February 20th 

Bingo
The Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413)663-3327 
4:00-10:00
18+
$
click here for more information
 
30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities. 

 
Community Yoga Classes

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30-5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
click here for more information

Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet!

 
Friday Night Fun Club

Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6-8 PM
FREE
click here for more information

Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!

 
Berkshire Battalion vs Watertown Wolves

Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
1267 Church Street
(413) 664-8185
7:30 PM
Adults $12.00, Kids(10 and under) $9.00
click here for more information

The Berkshire Battalion are home Friday, February 20th  against the Watertown Wolves. These hockey games sure are exciting, so don’t miss out on experiencing one!
 

 

Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
7:30-11PM
FREE
click here for more information
 
Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Performances start at 7:30, sign up at the bar.

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Jim Witherell

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE
click here for more information
 
Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Jim Witherell.

 
Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern

167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9 PM-1 AM
FREE
click here for more information

Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!

Saturday, February 21st
WinterFest

Main Street and Windsor Lake
FREE
10 AM-4 PM
click here for more information
 
The morning will be filled with events at Windsor Lake and Main Street. The famous chowder competition will be held 12-2 PM along with live entertainment, horse drawn wagon rides, a campfire, ice sculpting, nature rubbing, demo from McCann Tech FTC Robotics Team and we end the days with a free skate at Peter W Foote Ice Rink from 2-4.  
 

 
Forever Autumn, 17 Gentlemen Callers, Christine Bile & T Booty

The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
6:30-11PM
FREE
click here for more information

This largely acoustic show is gonna shine. Bring some donations, but save some for a ginger libation!
 

 
Berkshire Battalion vs Steel City Warriors

Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
1267 Church Street
(413) 664-8185
7:30 PM
Adults $12.00, Kids(10 and under) $9.00
click here for more information

The Berkshire Battalion are home Saturday, February 21st  against the SWPA Magic. These hockey games sure are exciting, so don’t miss out on experiencing one!
 

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Tony Luchi

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE
click here for more information
 
Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Tony Luchi.

Sunday, February 22nd

HITFIT
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
9:45
$5
click here for more information
 
HITFIT is made up of 6 rounds 1) Warm Up 2) Tone and Sculpt with resistance 3) Strength and Power with body weight 4) Burn & Shred with speed and agility training 5) Abs & Core 6) Cool down Insanity- Max interval training, all body weight total body workout, with modifications so any fitness level will be challenged.

 
Berkshire Battalion vs Steel City Warriors

Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
1267 Church Street
(413) 664-8185
4:00 PM
Adults $12.00, Kids(10 and under) $9.00
click here for more information

The Berkshire Battalion are home Sunday, February 22nd against the SWAP Magic. These hockey games sure are exciting, so don’t miss out on experiencing one!
 

 
Community Yoga Classes

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30-5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
click here for more information

Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! 

Monday, February 23rd
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6 AM
$5
click here for more information

Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 663-6593
5:30-6:30 PM
FREE

Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.

 

Eat + Think Trivia
PUBLIC: Eat+Drink
34 Holden Street
(413) 664-4444
8:30 PM
FREE
click here for more information

Test your skills and knowledge against others while enjoying a pint from PUBLIC’S fine beer selection! Winning team will take home a $25 Gift Certificate!

Tuesday, February 24th

Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup
210 State Road
10-11:30 AM
(413) 663-6593
FREE

The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.

 

North Adams Public Library: Toddler Time
Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
click here for more information

Bring your toddler (ages 1-3) to the second floor of the library for playtime! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.

 

 
Lego Group

North Adams Library
74 Church St
3:30-4:30
FREE

The Lego Group meets at the North Adams Library Community Room, 74 Church St., on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for ages 4 to 8 years old.

 

$5 Tuesdays!

North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 non-3D movies/$6.50 3D movies
click here for more information

Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with your family and friends for cheap movies!

0Comments
More Featured Stories
NorthAdams.com is owned and operated by: Boxcar Media 102 Main Sreet, North Adams, MA 01247 -- T. 413-663-3384
© 2011 Boxcar Media LLC - All rights reserved