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TINKER TWEENS
Pittsfield, 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM

Learn how to use TinkerCAD to 3D model a simple design. Objects will not be printed at this program, but individual appointment slots are available. For ages 10–15.

Aprende a usar TinkerCAD para modelar en 3D un diseño sencillo. En este programa no se imprimirán los objetos, pero hay citas individuales disponibles. Para edades de 10 a 15 años.

For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

The Living Room is a queer art hang open to all, and returns in May to launch an outdoor summer series. Lend your creative energy, share in that of others, grow and bind this spell for another year to build liberation in the spaces between. All forms of creative expression are welcome.

Bring your transportable creative work in progress (mindful that we will be in an outdoor space). Various art supplies and crafts will be provided. Writing, journaling, photography, sketching, knitting, crocheting, portable musical instruments, theater, and dance all welcome. Folx of all identities, backgrounds, skill levels, and experience are encouraged to participate. Registration and donation encouraged, but no one turned away for lack of funds.

Weather permitting. If it rains, we will reschedule!

Location: Housatonic Flats

439 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

HOTCHKISS SUMMER PIANO PORTALS CONCERT SERIES
Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Oxana Yablonskaya opens The Hotchkiss School’s 2026 Summer Portals Piano Concert Series with a recital featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. Celebrated for her virtuosity and expressive artistry, Yablonskaya has performed on major stages throughout the world and continues to inspire audiences with her commanding interpretations of the classical repertoire. Free and open to the public. Scenic picnic grounds open two hours before the concert.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT

WEDNESDAY - JULY 15, 2026

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Becket, 10-11 a.m.

A casual drop-in group at the Becket Athenaeum where parents/caregivers can connect, share, and feel supported, alongside movement, stories, and play for babies and toddlers. Coffee and tea for adults, snacks for kids provided. RSVP Appreciated. In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

LEE LIBRARY: STORYTIME
Lee, 10:30 a.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for storytime and activities. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

CHOCOLATE OLYMPICS
Pittsfield, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Step up to the plate for tasty trials. Snack bag provided to stash your bounty for later.

¡Anímate a participar en estas deliciosas pruebas! Te proporcionamos una bolsa para guardar tus provisiones para después.

For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

LEE LIBRARY: ARTS & CRAFTS FOR ADULTS
Lee, 2:30 p.m.

The Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee is starting a weekly arts & crafts program for adults. Join us Wednesdays at 2:30pm. There will be a new 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

KIDS KNIT WIT
Pittsfield, 4:00 PM

Are you interested in learning how to knit or crochet? Do you already know how to knit or crochet, and would love time to hang out with other crafters? Open to ages 8-12. Basic supplies will be provided, and staff will be available to teach.

¿Te interesa aprender a tejer o hacer crochet? ¿Ya sabes tejer o hacer crochet y te encantaría pasar tiempo con otros artesanos? Para niños de 8 a 12 años. Se proporcionarán materiales básicos y el personal estará disponible para enseñar.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Pittsfield, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

In partnership with Pittsfield’s CFCE, join library staff for a program of songs, rhymes, crafts, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages. This program is presented in English and Spanish.

En colaboración con el CFCE de Pittsfield, únase al personal de la biblioteca para un programa de canciones, rimas, manualidades y lecturas en voz alta. Llévese un libro gratis por cada niño para crear su biblioteca en casa. Ideal para familias con niños de diferentes edades. Este programa se ofrece en inglés y español.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

THURSDAY - JULY 16, 2026

LITERACY IN THE PARK: DEMING PARK
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m.

Join the Library, ParentChild+ and Pittsfield’s CFCE at city parks all summer long! Each week enjoy stories, crafts, activities, and take home a free book to build your at-home library, while supplies last. For ages 6 and under, siblings welcome.

June 25 – Durant Park

July 2 – Ray Crow Park

July 9 – The Common

July 16 – Deming Park- 84 Meadow Lane

July 23 – Kirvin Park

July 30 – Allen Heights

August 6 – Tucker Park

August 13 – Durant Park

¡Únete a la Biblioteca, ParentChild+ y al CFCE de Pittsfield en los parques de la ciudad durante todo el verano! Cada semana disfruta de cuentos, manualidades y actividades, y llévate un libro gratis para crear tu biblioteca en casa, hasta agotar existencias. Para niños de 6 años o menos, se admiten hermanos.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

PRESENTS: CIRCUS & THE BARD: THE NEXT CHAPTER.
Lenox, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm

Circus & the Bard: The Next Chapter bounces back July 16–26 at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse!

Co-created by Allyn Burrows, Robin Eldridge, and Pedro Reis, Co-directed by Allyn Burrows and Pedro Reis

Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus reunite for a playful mash-up of jaw-dropping circus acts paired with Shakespeare’s beloved characters. When high-flying feats meet the Bard’s words, sparks fly, laughs abound, and something truly magical happens.

Tickets are $35 for adults, $22 for ages 13-22, and $15 for ages 3-12. Tickets are on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353

LEE LIBRARY: ARTS & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN
Lee, 3:30 p.m.

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

RON RAMSAY’S BERKSHIRE MUSIC SALON SERIES AT NRM
Stockbridge, 5:30 p.m.

$25 | $20 Members

Planned in conjunction with Norman Rockwell’s Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell, this three-part musical salon series will explore how artists and songwriters have shaped the American imagination over the last 250 years. Featuring acclaimed Berkshire performers Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora, each thematic salon blends storytelling, history and a wide range of musical genres including patriotic songs, jazz standards, pop classics, and Broadway favorites.

Terrace seating (weather permitting)

July 16: Inventing America: From Revolution to Rockwell
August 20: American Mirror: Rockwell and the Moral Imagination
September 3: Visions of a Nation: Who Gets to be America?

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-at-nrm/

JOHN WAITE
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.

$45 – $65

https://mahaiwe.org/event/john-waite/

John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as both a solo artist and a member of iconic rock bands The Babys and Bad English.

FRIDAY - JULY 17, 2026

ESCAPE GAME: EUPHORIGEN INVESTIGATION
Pittsfield, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Should the government add a brain-boosting supplement to the public water supply? Form a team of 4–5 players and test your wits by solving puzzles that immerse you in a world of manipulated media, social media bots, deepfakes, and other forms of deception. For ages 14–22 and their teammates.

For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

KID'S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Pittsfield, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

KID’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Fridays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, & 24

2:30–4 pm | Athenaeum Room

Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Kids will learn how to play over the course of this five week kid-friendly campaign. Space is limited. Please register by calling or visiting the Children’s Library. Open to ages 8–12.

¡Ven a aprender a jugar a Dungeons & Dragons! Los niños aprenderán a jugar durante esta campaña de cinco semanas, diseñada especialmente para ellos. El cupo es limitado. Inscríbete llamando o visitando la Biblioteca Infantil. Abierto a niños de 8 a 12 años.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES
Lenox, 3 - 5 p.m.

Join us for an intimate performance that blends Broadway flair with Berkshire charm. Raise a glass during our pre-show cocktail hour, mingle over chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres, then slip into the auditorium for a dazzling, one-night-only cabaret starring Scott Joiner—right here at Kimball Farms Life Care Community!

About Scott Joiner
Composer and singer Scott Joiner recently led music
for Legally Blonde, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Newsies Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Moana, R&H’s Cinderella, and Derailed. Limit of two tickets per reservation. RSVP by Friday, July 10th to 413-637-7000

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH!
Great Barrington, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For all ages. $10 per person OR
$30 Table (up to 4 players) Register at berkshiresouth.org/events Get ready to cheer, compete, and laugh your way through a night of family fun! Join us for a live, game-show style Family Game Night, where teams go head-to-head in a series of fun challenges, quizzes, and competitions. From trivia and physical games to creative contests and a few surprises, you never know what’s coming next! Teams of two or more (representing at least two generations) will take the stage to test their knowledge, teamwork, and sense of humor—all in front of a lively, supportive audience. Some games will call for audience participation, so be sure to bring friends along to tip the scales in your favor! Prizes range from bragging rights and delightfully silly treasures to Berkshire South goodies and gift certificates from around town.

100 YEARS OF MOVIES: “THE GODFATHER” (1972)
Great Barrington, 7 p.m.

$8 https://mahaiwe.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-godfather-1972/

Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, Francis Ford Coppola's “The Godfather” charts the rise of a crime family in post-World War II America. Marlon Brando leads an all-star cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and James Caan. (Rated R, 2h 55min.)

100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch.

CURATOR TOUR– AMERICAN STORIES: REVOLUTION TO ROCKWELL
Stockbridge, 9:30 a.m.

Join Russell Lord, Chief of Curator Affairs, for a tour of American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This thematic exhibition explores how artists over the last 250 years have represented America’s evolving story. Lord will discuss how select works on view reflect and shape American identity. The tour will also touch on the role illustration has played in tracing the actual history of the nation as well as communicating our shared values and aspirations.

Limited space: reservations required. $20 plus admission | $10 for Members

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/curator-tour-american-stories-from-revolution-to-rockwell/

SATURDAY - JULY 18, 2026

NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

$20; 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!

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

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.

Group size maximum of 24

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-17/

CRAFTY KIDS
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit the Library for a drop-in craft program! Library staff will prepare a fun craft for kids of all ages to make and take home. Great for the whole family.

¡Visita la biblioteca y participa en nuestro taller de manualidades! El personal de la biblioteca preparará una manualidad divertida para que niños de todas las edades la realicen y se la lleven a casa. ¡Ideal para toda la familia!

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

BIG BLUE BLOCKS PARTY
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Families with youth of all ages are invited to play and explore with the Library’s Big Blue Blocks.

Se invita a las familias con jóvenes de todas las edades a jugar y explorar con los Big Blue Blocks de la biblioteca.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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.

ARTIST TALK: DAVID RICCI – HUNTER GATHERER, A PHOTOBOOK
Lee, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

An Artist talk with photographer David Ricci about his latest photobook, Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture. The event will be held at the Lee Library.

BERKSHIRES JAZZ SUMMER SHOWCASE
Pittsfield, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Westside Riverway Park, 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA

Bands: Flat Bed Jazz Band, The Lucky 5, Wanda Houston

Admission: Free. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs. Porta Potties, food, beer garden, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Do not bring alcohol. Parking: on street parking and parking lots throughout downtown Pittsfield. For more information, visit berkshiresjazz.org.

LENOX CONTRA DANCE
Lenox, 7:15 - 10:30 p.m.

Our next dance will be on Saturday, July 18th, with music by Clara Stickney (fiddle) and Alex Cumming (piano and accordion), calling by Jon Greene. Roles will be larks and robins.

Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free!

Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing.

All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

HOTCHKISS SUMMER PIANO PORTALS CONCERT SERIES - THE FRANK GALA CONCERT
Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.

A highlight of the Summer Portals Piano Concert Series, The Frank Gala Concert brings together pianists Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski, and Phillipe Raskin with the acclaimed Fine Arts Quartet for an evening of chamber music masterpieces. The program features Brahms’s Piano Quartet in C Minor and Piano Quintet, showcasing the richness, power, and lyricism of one of the Romantic era’s greatest composers. Free and open to the public. Scenic picnic grounds open two hours before the concert.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT

TRAVELLER - THE CHRIS STAPLETON EXPERIENCE
Dalton, 8 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience is the brainchild of Alec Antobenedetto, The voice of Traveller. He also plays drums for many of the areas most popular bands including the Peacheaters (An Allman Brothers Band Experience), Confounded Bridge (Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin), Pieces of Eight, and many more. As Alec says "I just heard his voice and over the years it had become more than obvious I had to do this", so I called up some music friends and they all jumped in feet first. This is such a fun group to be around. We love this music and playing this music for people and seeing their reaction means everything".

Traveller is:

Alex Antobenedetto - Vocals

Tina D'Aurizio - Vocals & Light Percussion

Rick "The Senator" Goode - Guitar & Vocals

Leo Melanson - Pedal Steel, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar

Jay Tullio - Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin

Dave Hines - Bass & Vocals

Mike Iannantuoni - Drums

Mike Duca - Percussion

https://www.simpletix.com/e/traveller-the-chris-stapleton-experience-tickets-263638

SUNDAY - JULY 19, 2026