Weekend Outlook: Community Events, Musical Performances, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:10PM / Thursday, August 17, 2023 | |
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, musical performances, and more.
Editor's Pick
Jacob's Pillow Community Day
Jacob's Pillow Dance, Becket
Time: 3 to 6 p.m., Friday
Bring your family for an afternoon of movement classes, tours, performances, crafts, dance-themed children's activities, and more.
No registration is required for this free event. Lineup and more information here.
Thursday
Third Thursday Summer Finale
Join Cultural Pittsfield for the final 3rd Thursday of the season. Touch a Truck is happening for children of all ages to come, explore, and play. The band the Picky Bs will be playing on outdoor stage and Common Park will be filled with plenty of vendors, food trucks and Wandering Star in the beer garden. Berkshire United Way will be on site stuffing a Lenco BearCat with school supplies.
Friday
Family Fridays
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Time: 11 a.m.
Nature Matters Inc. animal educators will be showing off some of the animals that have made the nonprofit their home because they were unable to survive in the wild. Founder and Director Jen Lahey will discuss how the animals came into organization's care and our responsibilities to other species.
Registration is not required; this event is free with Garden admission. More information here.
Jazzy R&B Vibes with Acute Inflections
The Common Room, Pittsfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.
New York's Jazzy R&B Duo Acute Inflections will be performing. They are known for their appearances on Hulu, NPR, and are on the Top of the Jazz Charts. Tickets cost $20. More information here.
Live Comedy
Bounti-Fare Restaurant, Adams
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Escape the rain and thunder showers by laughing the night away with comedy performances by Winston Hodges and special guests Matt Vita and Collen Doyle. Tickets cost $15. More information here.
Roam Gallery Opening
16 Water St., Williamstown
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
The gallery opens in its new location on Water Street with an African inspired celebration including hors d'oeuvres, music, and art. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's Curator Susan Cross will host a conversation and book signing at 6 with Xtina Parks, photographer, filmmaker, conservationist and founder of the gallery, on the publication of her new coffee table book.
Saturday
Westside Super Soap Box Derby
Corner of Columbus and Robbins Avenues, Pittsfield
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Westside Legends is hosting its second annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby that will feature three divisions: young kids, teens, and adults, ages 18-plus. More information here.
BandJam for PopCares
Greylock Community Club, North Adams
Time: 2 p.m. to midnight
Rock out for a good cause: All proceeds go to benefit PopCares, which supports local Berkshire folks fighting their battle with cancer. A half-dozen bands and singers will perform and late-night dancing indoors will be hosted by DJ IamSam.
Adult beverages available for sale along with fare from Berkshire Blends, M&Js Taste of Home Catering and Horn of Plenty Catering.
Admission is open to the public at $10 per person with lots of raffles. More information here.
Jazz Festival
Bousquet, Pittsfield
Time: 4 p.m.
There will be jazz performances on the outdoor and indoor stage. Performances include Lucky, Claire Daly Quartet, Dominique Eade, and Benny Kohn/Local. Tickets range from $5 to $35.
Backstairs Tour
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Explore the areas of the estate that are rarely seen, from the work yards to the basement kitchens to third-floor maid quarters and even the linen closets.
Admission to the house and grounds is included in ticket purchase. Tickets are $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Space is limited. More information here.
Goat Yoga
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Bring your mat and enjoy yoga with some of the farm animals. Classes include admission for the day. Tickets cost $25 per person. More information here.
Cruz Nite & Fireworks
191 Church St., Cheshire
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
The Cheshire Fire Department hosts its annual Cruz Night at the Community House (Cheshire School) with hot rods, classic cars, raffles, food, music and more. Shut Up and Dance will perform and the evening culminates with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday
Mini Maker Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives.
Chamber Music Performance
Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a free concert of chamber music featuring pieces by Beethoven and Olli Mustonen in Ozawa Hall. More information here.
Sunday Music
Adams Visitors Center
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
ProAdams sponsors a performance by Greg Caproni. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music.
Multiple Days
Stockbridge Arts & Craft Show
50 Main St, Stockbridge
Time: Saturday: 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 to 4 p.m.
Over 75 jury-selected artists and artisans will be showcasing and selling their work this Saturday and Sunday.
This rain and shine event is free. More information here.
Farmer's Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Time: 9 to 1
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more. More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 1.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities. For more information, visit the website.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Time: 9 to 1.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church St., Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here. | 
MEMBER SIGN IN
