Quaker Meeting House, Maple Street Cemetery, Adams, Mass.

Sundays,1 to 4 p.m., July 5 to Oct. 11: Free tours of the 1782 meeting house, place of worship of the family of Susan B. Anthony, born in Adams in 1820. www.adamshistorical.us

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A calming, outdoor Tai Chi flow that pairs gentle movement with mindful time in nature. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $20, Non-members $25 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102732-nature-inspired-tai-chi

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The Berkshire Mushroom Festival arrives at Sheffield’s historic Dewey Hall on August 22nd and 23rd for a vibrant two-day celebration of all things fungi. Perfect for seasoned mycophiles and curious families alike, this gathering offers guided foraging walks, artisan market vendors, and expert-led workshops covering everything from home cultivation and fungal natural dyeing to functional extractions and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

Dewey Hall, 91 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257 August 22nd and August 23rd 10 AM - 6 PM Early?bird weekend passes are $100 and are available now at BerkshireMushroom.com

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Lysander Piano Trio

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Piano Trio in E Major, K. 542

Edvard GRIEG Andante con moto

Jennifer HIGDON Color Through

Arnold SCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht, Opus 4 (arr. Steuermann)

https://musicmountain.org/show-details/lysander-piano-trio-1774878188

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“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home.

Rhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS.

For more events in this series, visit https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/07/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement

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The beloved Polka Picnic tradition returns on Sunday, August 23 to the Polanka Grounds on Mill Street in Adams.

Gates open at noon, with the Eddie Foreman Orchestra performing favorite polka and dance tunes from 1 to 5 PM with Ryan Pause providing musical entertainment during intermissions.  A variety of traditional Polish foods will be available for purchase. The Adams Lions Club will offer traditional cookout fare and a selection of homemade desserts will also be available. Free activities will be provided for children. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 12. Parking is available on the grounds and along nearby streets.”

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The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Mondays at 10:30am for Storytime followed by free play in the Children's Room. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Yoga Lee Studio will be teaching a workshop on flexibility for the hands at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee on Tuesday, August 25th at 1pm. This will take place during Knitting and Crocheting, so feel free to bring along your projects. Registration is required. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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randi Mayott will present a free workshop at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee on Tuesday, August 25th at 4pm. Participants will work on scrapbook pages.  Handmade starter journals are available to new participants. Adults and teens are welcome. All materials are provided. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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Join Executive Director Wendy Healey for an exploration of Ventfort Hall, the 28,000-square-foot brick and brownstone "cottage" built in 1893 for Sarah and George Morgan.

Tickets are $45. Members receive a discount code for $5 off all ticket prices. Students 22 and under are $22. Ticket pricing includes access to the mansion throughout the day of this event from 10 am to 4 pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ventforthall/items/722956/?full-items=yes&flow=1597425 or call  (413) 637-3206. 

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Join us for our monthly movie night at the Becket Athenaeum! The movie with the most votes as of noon on August 18 will be shown. Movie starts at 7pm. Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided. You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol). Older children, 13+, may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian. RSVP appreciated

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Learn about this Carnegie Library on a guided tour of the Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee.  Tours will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1pm. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or stop by the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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The Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee offers a weekly arts & crafts program for adults. Join us Wednesdays at 2:30pm. There will be a different craft each week and all materials will be provided. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Dip a net into a local stream and discover the surprising wildlife living just below the surface. With the help of a naturalist, connect what you find to the larger stream ecosystem and the surrounding landscape. FAMILY - Requires adults AND children 4-17   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost for all ages: Members $12, Non-members $15 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102681-water-wildlife-stream-explorers  

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A representative from Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum will present a program on Wednesday, August 26th at 4pm at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee. Learn about the history of zines, connection to the suffrage movement, and the future of zine-making. End with a DIY zine-making workshop. All materials are provided. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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5K ROAD RACE from Pittsfield State Forest to benefit PHS girls and boys cross country running teams. Registration at 5:30, race at six. $10/race or $50/entire series. Checks payable to Phs girls cross country team

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Learn about this Carnegie Library on a guided tour of the Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee.  Tours will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1pm. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or stop by the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Thursdays at 3:30pm for Arts & Crafts. There is a different craft every week. All materials are provided. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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This leisurely canoe trip explores Buckley Dunton Lake's sheltered coves and inlets at dusk, with time to pause, listen, and watch for wildlife that's more active after dark. ADULTS   Where: Buckley-Dunton Lake, Yokum Pond Rd. Becket, MA Cost: Members $64, Non-members $79 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102722-moonlight-canoe-trip

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THE STATIONERY FACTORY

Dalton's own Natalia Soborski celebrates the release of her new single "Bad Idea" at the Stationery Factory.

Soborski crafts moody, atmospheric soundscapes that are both intimate and cinematic, exploring love, loss, and self-discovery with raw vulnerability. Her genre-blending catalog spans alternative pop and classical influences, including her 2021 bilingual collaboration "Still Hope" with French rapper LA2S. Her music has taken her from The Ruby Room in Tokyo to the International Ca?y Fashion Show in Olsztyn, Poland, and most recently to France for the Cannes Sustainable Fashion Show at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/natalia-soborski-bad-idea-single-release-tickets-287590

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Step into the role of a nature detective, uncovering the clues that beavers leave behind on the landscape.  FAMILY - Requires adults AND children 4-17   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost- All ages: Members $12, Non-members $15 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102702-beaver-detectives  

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Join us 8.28.26 and celebrate Porches Inn's 25th Anniversary with an afternoon of creativity and community. Enjoy live music, interactive art, local vendors, great food, and campus-wide experiences as we celebrate the people and stories that have shaped Porches. Friday, August 28, 2026 | Starting at 4 PM. Free & Open to the Public. Fun for All Ages. For event schedule and details, visit porches.com/25th-anniversary. 

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THE STATIONERY FACTORY - North Room

Tommy was born and raised in Dalton Massachusetts and has been performing throughout the northeast since 1978. While playing in New York City in 1985, Tommy was cast in the Tom Hanks/Shelly Long comedy “The Money Pit”. He was a Bridesmaid at Tom and Shelly's wedding along with band members Chris Tuttle, Doug Plavin and Ed Vadas of the Fabulous Heavyweights band along with Leslie West, from the band Mountain. A side note: (At about 9 o'clock Saturday night August 16th 1969, Leslie West and Mountain took the stage for a memorable hard driving performance at the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel New York). Tommy has played his 1965 Fender Stratocaster along side Otis Rush and Ed Vadas, and opened for Orleans, James Montgomery, James Cotten, Jon Pousette-Dart, Rick Danko, Commander Cody, David Bromberg, Dickie Betts, Paul Butterfield and many other fabulous performers over his 41 year career. "Currently the band is performing the originals from both albums and people are commenting on the freshness of the new music. I like to have fun playing, performing and trying new things at every how!

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-tommy-filiault-band-tickets-271111

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Tour fees separate from Museum Admission

These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided. 

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.  

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-23/

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.

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Pleasant Valley's wetlands have been shaped by generations of beavers and the results are all around us. On this naturalist-guided 1.5-mile hike, you'll explore areas with strong beaver influence while learning how to interpret beaver signs and what they reveal. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $15, Non-members $20 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102709-beavers-in-the-berkshires  

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Bill Charlap, Piano, David Wong, Bass and Dennis Mackrel, Drums. Grammy Award winning pianist “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence” (Time Magazine). Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time, from Wynton Marsalis and Tony Bennett to Phil Woods and Ron Carter.

https://musicmountain.org/show-details/bill-charlap-trio-1774878139

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Explore one of the area’s biggest book sales, featuring 8,000 like-new books in over 30 categories at bargain prices, all donated from Berkshire homes. All proceeds from this event, the Lenox Library’s Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year, support the library’s programs, materials, and resources.  This event is sponsored by the Lenox office of Apella Wealth. 

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