Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including plays, films, concerts, and more. 

 

Find all the craft fairs and harvest festivals here.

 

Editor's Pick 

 

Hancock Shaker Village Community Day

1843 West Housatonic, Pittsfield

Time: Saturday, 11 to 4

 

Free admission to all aspects of Hancock Shaker Village. See the farm animals, take a scavenger hunt, explore kids activities, watch craft demonstrations and learn about the Shakers. The cafe and the mercantile will be open. More information here. 

 

 

Friday 

 

 

The Eagles Band Concert 

The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield 

Time: 7 p.m.

 

The Berkshires oldest continuing performance ensemble will hold a free concert featuring works from the last century by renowned composers including John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. More information here. 

 

AC/DC Tribute Band

The Stationery Factory, Dalton 

Time: 7:30 p.m. 

 

AC/DC tribute band Back in Black will be performing some of the iconic rock bands greatest hits. Tickets cost $25. More information here. 

 

Saturday 

 

Troker And El Automóvil Gris

Mass MoCA, North Adams 

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

Jazz and psychedelic music band Troker composed a new soundtrack for the silent "El automóvil gris" combining silent film and eclectic rock. The film will be projected in black and white as the band performs its new soundtrack at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. More information here. 

 

Haddad Toyota Veterans Day Fundraiser 

Haddad Toyota, Pittsfield 

Time: 10 a.m. 

 

Haddad Toyota is holding an event to support Soldier On, offering free food, spinning wheel games for prizes, and a photo opportunity with a Bearcat armored vehicle and Humvee pickup. During November, Haddad Toyota will donate for every new and used vehicle sold to Soldier On. More information here. 

 

'The Moors' Theatrical Performance 

Daniel Arts Center, Great Barrington

Time: 7 p.m. 

 

Bard College at Simon's Rock Theater will be performing the anachronistic dark comedy "The Moors." Performance is free and open to the public. More information here. 

 

Dance Group Bodytraffic Performance

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington 

Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. 

 

Los Angeles dance group Bodytraffic will be performing four of its dance routines: "The Act of Becoming," "Recurrence," "SNAP" and "??PACOPEPEPLUTO."   

 

Tickets range from $35 to $65. More information here. 

 

Sunday 

 

Frosty Morning Meadow Walk

Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough

 

The Mount Greylock Photography Club will meet this Sunday to walk the trails of the mountain's meadow that will have a light coating of fresh new fallen snow or an overnight frost. Don't forget to bundle up for this free event. More information here. 

 

Animal Support Project Thanksgiving and Veterans Day Photos 

Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield

Time: noon to 3 p.m.

 

Benson's Pet Center will be providing people a photo op with their furry babies this Sunday. 

 

For a $10 donation, pet parents can bring home a 4-by-6 inch framed keepsake. This month's participants can choose between a Thanksgiving or Veterans Day theme. More information here. 

 

 

Multiple Days

 

Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' Performance 

Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre 

 

Performances will be held on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 both at 7:30 pm. There will be another showing on Nov. 11 at 2:30 pm. 

 

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Tickets may be purchased here or at the door. Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door.

 

Theatre Performance 'Dance Nation'

Centerstage, '62 Center, Williamstown 

 

There will be performances of the dramatic comedy "Dance Nation" this Thursday through Saturday. 

 

Tickets cost $3. More information here. 

 

Farmers' Markets 

 

Sheffield Farmers' Market

91 Main Street, Sheffield

 

The Sheffield Farmers' Market kicks off this Saturday at Dewey Hall and will run until March 9. 

 

The market will feature meats, produce, baked goods, artisans, and a performance by Maggie McRae. For more information visit the market's website. 

 

Pittsfield Farmers Market

The Common, Pittsfield

Time: 9 to 1. 

 

Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine. 

 

Once a month the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, and baked goods by local vendors. This winter season the market is collaborating with Berkshire Bounty to help increase access to local, nutritious food. More information here. 

 

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St.

Time: 9 to 1. 

 

This Saturday marks the final outdoor market of the season with locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here.