Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. 

 

Editor's Pick 

 

First Friday 

Downtown North Adams 

Time: 5 to 9 p.m. 

 

Shake off the winter blues with this month's First Friday Festivities centered around the theme "Cabin Fever." 

 

The event features a variety of activities including local business bingo, girl scout cookie table, pizza and pajama party, live music, crafts, and more. 

 

More information here. 

 

Friday 

 

Dawn of the Divas Dance Party

The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield 

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

Dress on glittery gowns, sparkling accessories and dance to spins by DJ BFG, who will curate a playlist of classic diva anthems and contemporary beats including Beyonce's "Break My Soul," Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," and Britney Spears' "Toxic."

 

Tickets cost $12. More information here. 

 

Opening Reception for 'Wild Findings' Exhibit

Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge

Time: 3 to 5 p.m. 

 

A free, opening reception to celebrate the opening of Community Access to the Arts (CATA) and Berkshire Botanical Garden's 30-plus works exhibit. 

 

The exhibit features a collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, and collages inspired by nature, created by artists with disabilities. It will be on display Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m until March 24. 

 

More information here. 

 

Easy Trail Hike

Greylock Glen, Adams

Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 

 

Explore the rolling landscape at Greylock Glen, at the foot of Mount Greylock, with an "easy" hike led by Hilltown Hikers Liz Massa. 

 

These free easy-paced, 1 to 3-mile guided hikes are geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Meeting location is the South Bellows Trail Parking Area at the end of Gould Road.

 

More information here.

 

Saturday 

 

Dance Party 

Shire Beer Co., Dalton 

Time: 9 p.m.

 

Dress in your best 90's themed outfit and dance to some of the 90's classic hits during this dance party. There is a $5 cover charge. More information here. 

 

ZipStohr's Comedy

Holiday Inn & Suites, Pittsfield

Time: 8 p.m. 

 

Comics Sean Donnelly, Bret Raybould, and Gary Sharp will be performing. Tickets range from $35 to $315. More information here. 

 

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party 

Springfield Museums

Time: 10 to 5 p.m.

 

The museum will be celebrating the 150th birthday of children's author and Springfield-native Theodor Seuss Geisel with free admission. 

 

The event features meet and greets with some of Seuss's characters including The Cat in a Hat and the Lorax, puzzles, a reading of "The Cat in the Hat," balloon animal, crafts, and more.

 

Entry to the Dr. Seuss Museum is limited and will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Welcome Center on the day of the event. 

 

More information here. 

 

Brian Benlien Performance 

Locker Room Sports Pub, Lee

Time: 8 to 11 p.m. 

 

Local musician Brian Benlien will be performing. Call the pub to make a reservation (413) 243-2662. Information here. 

 

Like Magic: Screening Series

Mass MoCA, North Adams

Time: 2 p.m. 

 

The contemporary art museum will be having the first in a series of screenings of short videos by artists and filmmakers addressing technologies of magic. This screening will feature films by Adrian Garcia Gomez, Colectivo Los Ingrávidos, and Bi Gan. 

 

This event is free with museum admission. More information here. 

 

Drag Story Hour Launch Party 

34 Depot St., Pittsfield

Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

 

Berkshire Pride will be celebrating the launch of Drag Storyhour Berkshires which celebrates reading through drag. 

 

This is part of the nonprofit Drag Story Hour which "creates diverse, accessible, and culturally-inclusive family programming where kids can express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities." 

 

More information here. 

 

First Child in the Woods: Caregiver and Infant/Young Child Walk

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. 

 

During this hour-long hike children from birth to 5 years old can discover the natural world around them. Admission is $5 but first time participants receive free admission. More information here. 

 

Sunday

 

First Sunday Free Clark 

The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Time: 1 to 4 p.m. 

 

The Clark Art is offering free admission to the galleries, special exhibitions, and activities. This First Friday theme is "Center Stage."

 

The event will feature activities including crafting, an original theatrical performance, a pop-up installation of theater-inspired prints and drawings, and more. 

 

Participants can transform a box into a miniature theater using special images from the Clark's collection, and create a comedy or tragedy mask.

 

More information here. 

 

Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, Lanesborough

Time: 10 to 3.

 

Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center for a self-guided indoor scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt hand-outs are available at the lobby desk.

 

More information here. 

 

Pancake Breakfast 

Cheshire Community House 

Time: 8 to 11:30 a.m. 

 

Support the Cheshire Fire Department by attending a pancake breakfast. The breakfast does have a gluten free option available. 

 

Admission is $12 for anyone 12 and older and $8 for children 6 to 11. Children 5 and under are free. More information here. 

 

Livio Gravini Performance

Zinky's Pub, Dalton

Time: 2 p.m.

 

Chicopee songwriter Livio Gravini will be performing. His songwriting style reflects the cultural roots of blues and rock 'n' roll. More information here.