Weekend Outlook: St. Patrick's Day By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:21PM / Friday, March 15, 2024 | |
There are a variety of events in Berkshire County this weekend including St. Patrick’s Day Dinners, live music, and more.
Friday
German Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
The menu includes goulash with egg noodles, red cabbage, and chocolate cherry cake for dessert. Take-out is available. Beer and wine are offered for dine-in patrons. Tickets cost $20 per person and $12 for children aged 12 and under.
Cocoa Club
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time; 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to relax and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and popcorn as library staff read aloud.
This event will also feature coloring, games, and other simple activities. More information here.
DJ BFG at the Stationery Factory
63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
A large dance floor, funky/fun seating, beverages and DJ BFG so that attendees can dance, relax, connect, and enjoy with friends and family.
Tickets are $10. More information here.
Healing Bath
Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness, Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
Experience a rejuvenating session of meditation and relaxation through the resonant sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls, a crystal harp, chimes, and vibrational sounds. You will be guided into a state of relaxation allowing for self-healing and transformation.
Registration required, space is limited. The cost is $30 per session, and all passes and memberships are accepted. More information here.
St. Patrick's Day Lunch and Party
Berkshire Pathways, Pittsfield
Time: noon
Have a corned beef and cabbage lunch while playing party games. From noon to 3 punch and party favors will be provided. Information here.
Saturday
Northern Borne Trio Performance
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
The Northern Borne Trio will play bluegrass and folk music. Information here.
Winter Wildlife Tracking at Mount Greylock State Reservation
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 12:30
Explore woodlands and wildlife of Mount Greylock during this three-hour guided hike led by Mass Appalachian Trail Management Committee member Jim Pelletier and Janice Tassinari.
Registration is required by calling 413-499-4262; more information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
First Congregational Church
Time: 9 to noon
The winter farmers market is held every third Saturday in the Congregational Church hall. It will farm fresh meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, eggs, artisan crafts, goat soap, seafood from Boston, fresh baked breads, and more.
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater Performance
Hot Plate Brewing, Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater will be performing. Weege is working on a funky and soulful album she wrote during the pandemic. Slater has just finished a songwriter-in-residence session in Taos, NM, where he focused on his indie rock style.
Def Leppard Tribute Band Performance
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Leppard: The Def Leppard Experience will feature Andrew Freeman and special guest Randy Cormier.
Tickets are $30. Information here.
Walk and Talk
29 North St., Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m.
The Pittsfield Community Design Center invites the community to share their thoughts on the area's current projects with a walk-and-talk event.
The walk begins at the Design Center's Urban Room. The walk is 2.5 miles to the Bel Air Dam and back. On the way back, it will stop at Hudpuckers for food and conversation.
Special Bunny Hop Train Ride
3 Hoosac St., Adams
Time: 11:30 and 2:30
Hoosac Valley Train Ride offers an autistic friendly/sensory sensitive Bunny Hop experience Saturday, March 16, for children with sensitivity issues. Kids can ride with the Easter bunny who will be giving out colored eggs.
Ticket prices and more information here.
Sunday
Christine Bilé Performance
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 10 to noon
Berkshire based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé will play some of her pop-folk music and covers.
Open Mic Night
Living In Recovery, Pittsfield
Time: 6 p.m.
The center invites artists of all kinds including musicians, vocalists, spoken word artists, storytellers to its open mic night.
This free event is open to the public. Sign ups start at 5:30 p.m. More information here.
Mount Greylock Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock 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.
Kegs and Eggs St. Patrick's Day Brunch
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a four-course meal brunch for $35, add a pairing for an additional $25. Reservations recommended as space is limited.
Bunny Hop Train Rides
3 Hoosac St., Adams
Time: 11:30, 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Bunny Hop rides are available on Sunday, March 17 and on March 23, 24 and 30. Kids can ride with the Easter bunny who will be giving out colored eggs.
Ticket prices and more information here.
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