There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more.

 

*Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com.

 

Editor’s Pick 

 

 

Friday 

 

Nadine Foster & the Lucky Bucket Band Concert

334 Main St, Great Barrington

Time:  5:30 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.

 

Listen to the tunes from six eclectic musicians and singers during this free concert. The band provides a range of styles including Rock, Country, Rockabilly, and Oldies. More information here. 

 

Sing And Play

CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington

Time: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. 

 

Bring your singing voices and instruments to play music. Information here. 

 

Weekly Friday Night Jazz 

Methuselah Bar & Lounge, Pittsfield

Time: 7 until 10 pm

 

Recharge from the week with some jazz and drinks at the Methuselah for its weekly Friday Jazz night. More information here. 

 

Dance Party

The Stationery Factory, Dalton 

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

Get out of the heat and dance to the mixes by DJ BFG. More information here. 

 

Saturday 

 

Children’s Film Festival of Seattle 

Images Cinema, Williamstown

Time: 11:30 a.m. 

 

Watch some animations shown as part of our Young@Heart film series. Tickets cost $6. More information here. 

Art of Adventure Festival

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge

Time: 1 until 4 p.m. 

 

Visit the museum to participate in an afternoon of indoor and outdoor activities  inspired by  illustrator, designer,  puppeteer, and author Tony Sarg.

 

Activities include Map-making, arts and crafts, games, food, and more. Activities are free of charge with museum admission, kids 18 and under and members always visit for free. More information here. 

 

Lenox, Stockbridge Libraries Host Bestselling Author

Lenox Town Hall auditorium

Time: 10:30 a.m.

 

The Lenox Library and Stockbridge Library will collaborate to host #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein. 

 

Grabenstein will give a talk about how he became a writer and where he gets his ideas. He will share a sneak peak of his new "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" graphic novel coming out in November 2023. 

 

In addition, Chris will be joined by his wife J.J. Grabenstein, with whom he co-authored the acclaimed book "Shine!" There will be time for a Q&A. 

 

More information here. 

 

Ghost Tours 

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Lenox 

 

Author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires" Robert Oakes is leading a tour through the historic estate while sharing stories of the hauntings.    

 

Participants must be 12 years or older and cost $30. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling 413-637-3206. More information here. 

 

Healthy and Whole on a Schedule That Won't Quit 

North Adams Public Library

Time: 11 a.m. 

   

As part of the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA, health coach and professional musician Maya Stone will explore how to begin to cultivate a life that prioritizes optimal well-being through methods of internal insight, nutrition, and movement.  

 

The event is open to all ages and will take place on the third floor in the meeting room. No registration is necessary.

 

Sunday 

 

 

Mini Maker Market

Greylock Works, North Adams

Time: 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 

 

The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives. 

 

More information here. 

 

Multiple Days

 

"Where Our Minds Wander" Exhibit 

 38 Main St., West Stockbridge

 

Guild of Berkshire Artists will be opening its new exhibit "Where Our Minds Wander" this Thursday. 

 

The gallery located at 38 Main St. is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features work by figurative artist Mollie Kellogg and abstract artist Shany Porras. 

 

The exhibition encouraged the artists and gallery visitors to let their minds wander and go beyond pressures and societal restrictions. 

 

The gallery will be open until July 24. There will be a reception on Saturday, July 15 from 2 until 4. More information here. 

 

Nutshell Playhouse North County Shows

 

The season continues on Thursday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. and Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. with "SpyJinks!, a fantasy-filled show featuring comedy, puppets, mime, dance and live music.

 

The shows run 55 minutes with no intermission. This is a FREE family event!  For more information, visit Nutshell Playhouse online.

 

Thursday: the show takes place at the North Adams Public Library on Church Street in North Adams

 

Friday: the show takes place at the Cheshire Youth Center on Church Street in Cheshire. More information here. 

 

Farmers' 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.