Berkshires County has a variety of events this cloudy hot weekend including craft fairs, plays, and comedy nights. 

 

Third Thursday

The Common, Pittsfield

 

Downtown Pittsfield concludes the Third Thursday season this Thursday, August 18, with a "Love Pittsfield" theme.

 

The event includes snowcones, giveaways, a bounce house, vendors, food truck and performances by Zumba with Berkshire Pulse and Trio Candela.

 

The festivities will start at 4:30 p.m. In collaboration with Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park, there will be a free performance of "The Comedy of Errors" at 8 p.m.

 

 

PSP's The Comedy of Errors

The Common, Pittsfield

 

Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park will not just be performing "The Comedy of Errors" during Third Thursday. 

 

It will also be having free showings this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 7 p.m. in the Common. 

 

Children and families are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to watch the play about mistaken identity. 

 

In the case of rain, the performance will be moved next door to the Zion Lutheran Church.

 

 

 

Community Recreation Association Crane Paper Sale 

Community Recreation Association, Dalton

 

The Community Recreation Association will hold its annual Crane Paper Sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, in the CRA gym, located at 400 Main St.

 

The event offers stationery, Christmas cards, invitations, and announcements at deep discounts. 

 

A separate event for artists, designers, printers, and teachers interested in flat paper stock, artisan stock, and bulk cartons of envelopes will be held between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday at the warehouse in Ashuelot Park on South Street.

 

Customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable shopping bags. All proceeds from the sale support the nonprofit CRA's youth, recreational, and wellness programs.

 

More information here or contact the CRA at 684-0260.

 

 

30th Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts & Craft Show

Town Offices and Bidwell Park, Stockbridge 

 

Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show returns this Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of the Town Offices and at Bidwell Park, located at 50 Main St. 

 

This free event features more than 70 artists and crafters displaying their work. There will also be vendors selling jewelry, food, and more. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

 

More information here or call 413-298-5200.

 

 

4th Annual Art of Brewing Festival

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge

 

The Norman Rockwell Museum is having its annual Art of Brewing Festival featuring samples from local breweries and restaurants starting at 1 p.m. this Saturday, August 20. 

 

Tickets cost $20 for members, and $35 for non-members, plus a processing fee. General admission to the museum and commemorative pint glass are included in the price.

 

More information here. 

 

 

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Saturday Dance Party

VFW Post 996, North Adams

 

The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting a dance this Saturday starting at 9 p.m. 

 

There will be drinks available for purchase. Information here. 

 

 

The Granite State Sky Riders

Harriman & West Airport, North Adams 

 

Harriman & West Airport is hosting the Granite State Sky Riders this Saturday starting at 3 p.m.

 

People are invited to watch the powered parachutes and paragliders and interact with the pilots. There will be ice cream available for purchase from Mr. Ding-A-Ling's truck.

 

Information here. 

 

 

Myq Kaplan Comedy Show

Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams 

 

Bright Ideas Brewing will be hosting a comedy performance by Myq Kaplan this Saturday starting at 8 p.m. 

 

Kaplan has appeared on a number of popular talk shows and is known for his standup specials "Small, Dork, and Handsome," which are available on Amazon. He also has two podcasts, "The Faucet" and "Broccoli and Ice Cream". 

 

Information here. 

 

 

Comedy at The Flat Burger Society

The Flat Burger Society, Pittsfield

 

The Flat Burger Society will be hosting a comedic performance by Adrienne Iapalucci this Saturday starting at 8 p.m. 

 

Iapalucci is an award-winning comedian, writer, and podcast host who has been part of a variety of competitions and has been featured on talk shows including "The Late Show with David Letterman." 

 

For this adult comedy show, all attendees should be 18+ years of age and tickets cost $20 per person. If participants want dinner during the show they need to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start time. 

 

More information here. 

 

Concert at the Clark 

The Clark, Williamstown

 

The Clark will be hosting a free performance by local indie pop artist Ciarra Fragale this Friday at the Lunder Center Moltz Terrace starting at 6 p.m.

 

Fragale has performed at various venues in Western Massachusetts and is a member of the Common Folk Artist Collective. 

 

More information here. 

 

 

Farmers' Markets

Lenox Farmer's Market

80 Church St., Lenox

The market will be open in its new location 80 Church Street, formerly the Cafe Lucia, this Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Participants can pursue local vendors while enjoying food and listening to music. 

For more information visit Lenox's Chamber of Commerce page.

Sheffield Farmers' Market

125 Main Street, Sheffield

The Sheffield Farmers' Market is open this Friday from 3 until 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church located at 125 Main St. 

The market will feature healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors in an attempt to nourish the community by protecting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."

For more information visit the market's website. 

Pittsfield Farmers Market

The Common, Pittsfield

Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Oct. 8.

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., Great Barrington 

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until the end of October.  

Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. 

For more information, visit their website. 

Lee Farmers Market

Town Park, Main and West Park Streets, Lee

This market is open every Saturday from 10 until 2 p.m. It accepts SNAP/HIP, Senior Coupons, WIC coupons, and offer market match. 

More information here.

North Adams Farmers Market

St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot

The market is open every Saturday from 9 until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot across from St. Elizabeth's Church.

More information here. 

Williamstown Farmers Market

Spring Street, Williamstown

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street. 

This year the market will feature returning and new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more. 

More information here.