Friday+:Berkshire Fringe Festival

A 21-day festival of theater, dance, music and multi-media works by emerging voices from across the United States, dedicated to providing high quality, adventurous and affordable cultural enrichment. The core mission of The Berkshire Fringe is to engage the next generation of audiences and inspire diverse cultural dialog throughout our community. Free concerts and workshops, post-show artists discussion and Pick Your Own Price nights are some of the many ways that everyone is made welcome.   Click here for more information.

Through August 17 | Times Vary | Shire Sanctuary | 40 Melville Street | 413-320-4175 | Prices vary, pay-your-age

Friday-Sunday: Last Weekend of Hairspray Jr At Berkshire Museum

Based on the film and Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name, Hairspray JR. features the popular songs You Can't Stop the Beat and Good Morning Baltimore.  Filled with energetic dance numbers and unique characters, Hairspray JR. follows spunky plus-sized teen, Tracy Turnblad as she pursues her dream of dancing on national television and navigates the racial tensions and stereotypes of the 1960s.

Friday-Sunday, August 8-10 | Fri 7pm Sat 12:30pm & 3:30pm Sun 2pm |Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-236-8888 | $12 youth, $16 adults

Friday+: Seussical at The Colonial

Dr. Seuss' most-beloved stories all spring to life in one magical musical with all of his classic characters: Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, the Whos of Whoville, Gertrude McFuzz, Jojo and more! For the second time in a BTG community production, actors will be flown through The Colonial Theatre. Last year's community production Peter Pan was a successful production, "The memory [of Peter Pan] will linger as a sterling example of the important mission of our area's performing-arts companies…touching the hearts of thousands of Berkshire youngsters through the irreplaceable joy of live theater, music and dance,” said Clarence Fanto of The Berkshire Eagle.

Through August 17 | Performance Times Vary | Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $15-$30

Friday-Tuesday: Cork & Canvas at Bisque, Beads & Beyond

Create your own masterpiece at Bisque, Beads & Beyond! Friday is Country Bouquet, Saturday is Love Birds, Monday is Starry Eve and Tuesday is Day At Sea. The classes are small for individualized instruction, the studio is bright and cheery and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Friday-Tuesday, August 8-11 | 6pm-9pm | Bisque Beads & Beyond | 141 North Street | 413-442-9300 | $35  

Friday+: Dancing Lessons At Boyd-Quinson Mainstage

This is the world premiere of a new romantic comedy about a young man with Asperger's seeking the instruction of a Broadway dancer, now sidelined with injuries. As their relationship unfolds, they're caught off-guard by the surprising discoveries – both hilarious and heartwarming – that they make about each other. Dancing Lessons marks the eighth world premiere BSC will produce of Associate Artist Mark St. Germain's work.

Through August 24 | Tues & Wed 7pm Thurs - Sat 8pm Sun 5pm Wed & Fri 2pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $20+

Saturday+: Yoga on the Lawn at Arrowhead

Waterfall Perry will be offering yoga on the lawn every Saturday morning during June, July and August. Enjoy this healthy and relaxing activity amidst the serenity of Melville's trees.

Saturdays through August 23 | 9am | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | $10

Saturday: Pittsfield Farmers Market Food Truck Fest

Farmers, food producers and artisans bring locally grown and raised food and products into the heart of the community. Weekly market features fresh, locally grown food, local artisans, food trucks and much more. This Saturday features the Food Truck Fest! In addition to the amazing weekly vendors, there will be a great lineup of truck and a few surprises too, so stay tuned!

Saturdays Through October 25 | 9am-1pm | First Street (across from the Common) | info@farmersmarketpittsfield.org | NO COVER

Saturday+: Stick Your Hands In History At Arrowhead

Saturdays in July and August, middle school children will be offered the opportunity to explore the creative intersection of art and history by using objects from the Historical Society's collection to curate an exhibit on the theme of Art + Industry. Each exhibit created from a pool of 60 items, will be on display for one week and will change each Saturday. The program is free and open to all middle school children.

Saturdays through August 23 | 9:30am-11:30am | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | FREE

Saturday: Chow Time At Berkshire Museum

Join the staff in the aquarium for an interactive look at what it takes to feed some of Berkshire Museum's most interesting residents. Prepare some heaping salads for some of our largest reptiles as we discuss what the aquarium animals eat here in the museum and what they would find in the wild. 

Saturday, August 9 | 12:30pm-1pm |Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-236-8888 | Included with admission

Saturday: Hancock Shaker Village GALA Supper

Enjoy cocktails in the gardens with a view of the fabulous round stone barn, and meal of locavore food prepared by Chef Michael Roller. Then dance under the stars to Gregory Caputo's Big Band sound — all while helping Hancock Shaker Village! Bid on the many tempting goodies in the silent auction, too!  Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Village, especially the special cause-within-a-cause, which is the exterior restoration of our historic buildings.

Saturday, August 9 | 5pm-9pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-443-0188 | $200

Saturday-Monday: Sol LeWitt at Little Cinema

Sol LeWitt's artwork often involved simple ideas, communicated simply he often simply faxed instructions to a museum or gallery as to how they were to create a piece yet LeWitt's instructions generate astounding visual and intellectual complexity. Using extensive interviews and documentation of artwork installed around the world, Sol LeWitt sensitively explores the artist's work and philosophy.  For a closer look at Sol LeWitt, check out Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective currently on view at Mass MoCA.

Saturday-Monday, August 8-11 | Sat-Mon 7pm Mon 3pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members $7.50 Museum Non-Members

Saturday: Metal/Hard Rock Night At Crossroads Bar

Metal/hard rock night is back at the Crossroads Cafe featuring all original hard rock and heavy metal music with SIFER led by vocalist/percussionist Aimee Gelinas and guitarist Daniel Cohen from Windsor and Fit to Swing from Pittsfield.  No cover, 21+.

Saturday, August 9 | 10pm-1am | Crossroads Cafe | 195 Onota Street | 413-449-2108 | NO COVER

Sunday: Cyclist Keith Harris Speaks At The YMCA

Cyclist Keith Harris, who is biking across the country to raise funds for The Rotary Foundation, will speak to children. The talk is free and open to the public and will feature tips on bicycle safety and stories of the road.

Sunday, August 10 | 10am | Pittsfield Family YMCA | 292 North Street | 413-427-7645 |FREE