Weekend Outlook: Aug 10 - 13By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Thursday, August 10, 2023 | |
Editor's Pick
Zucchini Festival
Downtown West Stockbridge
Time: 10 to 10, Saturday
There's more than just zucchini at this squash fest. The town's downtown at Depot and Center Street will have live music, baking contests, rock climbing, dunking booth, artists, food and a pet parade during the day. And, of course, lots of zucchini themed games and contests, zucchini merchandise, and zucchini foods.
From 5 to 10, its dancing in the street to popular local bands and fireworks show. The food court will be open until 9:30 p.m.
Thursday
Benson's 10th Anniversary Party
Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate the pet supply store's 10 birthday with a bounce house, popcorn and donuts, games for dogs, samples, giveaways, and raffles.
Henna Workshop
North Adams Public Library
Time: 3 p.m.
The public library will be having a free henna workshop so participants can create their own temporary tattoos that last up to two weeks.
The event is for ages 13 and older in the library's parlor. No registration is necessary. More information here.
Whiskey City Performance
VFW, Great Barrington
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Country band Whiskey City will be having its only outdoor concert of the summer. All ages are welcome. Adults are $5 per person, kids 12 and younger free. More information here.
Magnolia Boulevard Performance
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: Doors open 6:30, performance 7:30
Lexington, Ky.-based band Magnolia Boulevard will be performing a fusion of rock, blues, and soul. Opening for the band will be Western Mass trio Riverside Brothers. Tickets are $20. More information here.
Friday
Comedy Night at TurnPark
TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Laugh the night away from a performance by comedian David Drake. Tickets are $20. More information here.
Steven Gellman Performance
Berkshire Food Co-op, Great Barrington
Time: Noon to 2
Grab lunch and sit on the patio and listen to folk singer-songwriter Steven Gellman.
Can't make it to the show? No worries, he will also be performing during Great Barrington's Berkshire Busk outdoor music series on Saturday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
The National Reserve Performance
The Barn, South Egremont
Time: 7:30 until 10:30 p.m.
Brooklyn, N.Y., band The National Reserve performances combine "gutbucket R&B, Laurel Canyon lyricism, New Orleans funk workouts, late night soul, and bluesy, boozy rock 'n' roll," according to the Barn.
Tickets are $20. More information here.
Saturday
Barbie's DJ Dazzle Dream Party
Otto's Kitchen & Comfort, Pittsfield
Time: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
There will be a Barbie-themed dance party featuring spins by DJ Marc the Don. Wear your best pink or Barbie-themed outfit and dance the night away. More information here.
Bennington Food Truck Festival
Main and School Street, Bennington, Vt.
This free admission food truck festival features a wide variety of dishes, including Mexican, Jamaican, Mediterranean, Wood-fired pizza, comfort foods, and more. The event will also have live music, artisans, and face painting. More information here.
5th Annual Art of Brewing Festival
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Sample some of the best craft brews in the region along with food truck cuisine and peruse some illustrative beer-themed art. There will also be distillers, coffee brewers and other food products made through fermentation, along with lawn games and music. Includes a commemorative beer glass and other gifts.
Tickets are $30 for members; $40 for others. ID required for beer tasting. More information here.
The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow
Berkshire East Mountain Resort, Charlemont
Folk rock band Whiskey Treaty Roadshow will be performing. Check out our story on the making of this collaborative band here. Tickets here.
BFG Music Factory Dance Party
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
The Stationery Factory has rebranded its monthly Dance Parties with DJ BFG. There will be drinks, a large dance floor, seating and more. Tickets are $10. More information here.
Scenic Songs: Hiking Concert
Notchview, Windsor
Time: 4 p.m.
Musician, writer, and producer Erin McKeown will be performing her works that cover a range of American music styles. More information here.
Sunday
Rees Shad and the Conversations
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Rees Shad will lead a performance with jazz pop combo the Conversations featuring original music. 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.
Sunday Workout
Balderdash, Richmond
Time: 11 a.m.
Participate in an hourlong workout outside and conclude celebrate your achievement with a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets are $20. Don't forget to bring a mat and water. More information here.
Mini Maker Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
Time: 9:30 a.m.
The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives.
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. | 
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