Berkshire county is hosting a variety of events this weekend including markets, competitions, and more. 

Third Thursday

Pittsfield Common, East Street

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

 

Third Thursday returns on the Common. This month's theme is youth and the evening will include entertainment on the mainstage and activities, food and vendors.

 

The presenting sponsor is General Dynamics Mission Systems, which will be offering an interactive plant a seed experiment. 

 

The festivities will also include balloon animal creations, live musical performances, and more. 

 

More information here. 

Eatza Pizza Berkshire County Pizza Restaurant Competition

Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield 

Time: 6 p.m.

 

Local pizzarias will face off at Pittsfield Community Television's "Eatza Pizza" contest in categories including People's Choice.

 

Participating restaurants include Dalton HD Pizza, PortaVia, Dewey's Public House, Papa Johns, Papa Joes, Zucco's, Locker Room, KJ Nosh, and Anna's Pizza. 

 

The night also includes a cash bar, entertainment, and raffles. Tickets cost $20 and $10 for ages 12 and under.

 

Purchase your ticket here. 

Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

Berkshire Art Center, Stockbridge

Time: 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

 

The Berkshire Art Center will showcase work from its faculty artists with an opening reception in the Stairwell Gallery at Citizens Hall. 

 

The event will include light refreshments. More information here. 

Berkshire Concert Choir 

Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield

Time: 3 to 4 p.m.

 

Berkshire Concert Choir will perform "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff with vocal soloists, two pianos and 5 percussion.

 

Tickets cost $15 to $20 and a portion of sales will benefit Berkshire organizations that serve Christian Center of Pittsfield to help them assist disadvantaged communities and individuals. 

 

More information here. 

 

The Refrigerators with the Hotshot Hillbillies

The Stationery Factory, Dalton

Time: 7:30 p.m. 

 

New York based  funk/R&B dance/party band The Refrigerators will be performing with local rocking band Hotshot Hillbillies. 

 

Tickets cost $30 and will help support The Lions Club, the Wahconah football team and 12th Man Go Blue.

 

The Lions club will use the funds to buy eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy and give a scholarship to Wahconah. The 12th Man Go Blue will use the money to help fund its football programs for Dalton Youth Football and High School.

 

More information here.

 

 

Linden St. Market

55 Linden St., Pittsfield 

Time: Noon

 

The market will include products from 30 vendors including, vintage clothing, upcyclers, artist collection, and local business. 

 

More information here. 

 

Craft Fair And Tag Sale

Laston Memorial Park, Lanesborough

Time: 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

 

Help support the fundraising efforts of the Lanesborough-New Ashford Dollars for Scholars by shopping with local vendors. 

 

Dave Brown Solo Set + NAMI Fundraiser

Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield

Time: 7 p.m. 

 

The brewery will be hosting live music by local guitarist Dave Brown to celebrate American Craft Beer Week 

 

More information here.

 

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St., Great Barrington

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. 

 

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. 

 

The Met: Live In HD 'Don Giovanni'

Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Time: 12:55 until 4:40 p.m. 

 

The museum will be streaming the Metropolitan Opera's "Don Giovanni" in high-definition that will feature the full performance along with backstage interviews and commentary.

 

Tickets range from $7 to $25. More information here. Advance registration is strongly recommended. 

 

More information here. 

Q-MoB Diva Dance Party Fundraiser

The Foundry, Stockbridge

Time: 3 to 6 p.m.

 

Celebrate surviving the last three years that have presented a wave of trouble including COVID-19 lockdowns, economic upheaval, and more with a big Queer Diva Dance Party. 

 

During this free event dress up as your favorite Queer Dance Diva from the past or just show up in your unique version of the queer diva you are or could be. 

 

More information here. 

 

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. 

 

More information here.