ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026
Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival have canceled their summer 2026 seasons to reorganize their operations and programming.
Sandisfield Arts Center Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists
The prize recognizes and encourages emerging talent in Berkshire County.
Ventfort Hall: Making New England Movies
Craven will tell the story of his adventures and experiences, developing a sustained filmmaking career in the unlikely settings of Vermont and Massachusetts. A tea will follow his presentation.
Clark Art Institute First Sunday Free
To celebrate Aboubaker Fofana's sculpture, "Bana Yiriw ni Shi Folow" (Trees and Seeds of Life), part of the outdoor sculpture exhibition Ground/work 2025, the March First Sunday Free theme is "Sprouting Seeds."
Mass MoCA Presents Cochemea
The performance will take place on Feb. 28, at 8 pm.
Bidwell House Museum Online: The Life of a Continental Soldier
For the first talk on Feb. 26 we will be joined by Asher Lurie who will present The Life of a Continental Soldier.
Free Family Snowshoe Event at Arrowhead
Following the hike, free hot chocolate will be available in the museum shop.
Weekend Outlook: Sing-Alongs, Bulbs and Laughs
Check out all of the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including shows, fun, and puppets.
Mount Greylock to Present 'Into the Woods'
The production will run from Thursday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 7 PM in the Mount Greylock auditorium.
Black Violin to Play at the Mahaiwe
Classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin will perform on the Mahaiwe's mainstage on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m.
BCC Announces Auditions for Spring Musical, 'The Prom'
Auditions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert Boland Theatre (K-110) on BCC's main campus in the Koussevitzky Arts Center.
WAM Theatre Appoints Five Members to Board of Trustees
Each appointee is a recognized leader within the Berkshire community and beyond, bringing expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to advancing opportunities for women and girls.
Berkshire Botanical Garden's Annual Bulb Show
The Bulb Show is free and open to everyone.
Clark Art Announces Call for Art From Berkshire County High School Students
Juried exhibition opens April 18
Berkshire Cultural Districts Awarded Grants
In Berkhshire County the Great Barrington Cultural District, Lenox Cultural District, North Adams Cultural District, Upstreet Cultural District in Pittsfield and the Williamstown Cultural District were all awarded $15,000 grants.
Southern Berkshire Annual Brochure Photo Contest
The winning photos will appear on the cover of our magazine-size publication that is distributed throughout the Berkshires all year.
Mass MoCA Author Talk: 'The Woman With Fifty Faces'
Readers will discuss "The Woman With Fifty Faces: Maria Lani & The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was."
Clark Art Hosts Talk on Ruben's Dionysian Environments
The talk takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.
MassMoCA: 'Technologies of Relation Artist' Discussion
The exhibit opens on Feb. 21 after the conversation.
Clark Art Hosts Talk By Richard Taws
The talk takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.
Mass MoCA Presents Robin Frohardt: 'Shopping Center of the Universe'
Award-winner Robin Frohardt, whose multimedia experience "The Plastic Bag Store" was at the museum in 2024, returns to the museum for a preview of "Shopping Center of the Universe," a theatrical work of speculative nonfiction.
Puppeteer Carl Sprague to Present 'Hansel & Gretel' at Ventfort Hall
The dates and times are Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, both at 3:30 pm.
Curious Festival of Unfinished Works At the Adams Theater
Curious Festival of Unfinished Works Presents Developing Puppet Theater Projects Feb. 21
Mass MoCA Kidspace February School Break Workshops
Workshops take place at 11 am and 1 pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process.
Chrissi Poland to Perform at Indigo Room
Tickets are $40, general admission, café table-seating.
Weekend Outlook: Love Is in the Air for Valentines Day
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including Valentine's parties, plays, and more.
Clark Art Concert: Hub New Music
The performance takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.
ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising
Community members are invited to observe the creative process, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in a silent auction featuring the newly created artworks. Proceeds from the event benefit Roots Rising.
Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival Celebrates 15 Years
The city's annual 10x10 Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere with events that have become iconic for many.
Community Contra Dance
The dance will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown.
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