On Zoom. The iconic Jewish appetizer shop Russ & Daughter’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Join Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, fourth-generation owners and authors of Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing. Drawing inspiration from the book, they will share the rich history of the shop through family anecdotes and characters on both sides of the counter. They will also share stories of Russ & Daughter’s most famed offerings.

Register for this free event on our website.

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All-levels yoga class held every Thursday at the Becket Arts Center. Participants will move through a series of poses to build heat, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged.  

Cost is $5 to $10 for members, $15 for guests. Register and pay in person. 

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Stop by the Children's Library after school to pick up a free take-home craft kit. Each kit includes most of the supplies you need and instructions. Kits are available while supplies last. 

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Zion Lutheran Church will host a German community dinner. Buy tickets online at www.zionlutheranpittsfield.org or at the door. Reservations encouraged.  

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Drop-in Maker Mondays: Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at this informal gathering. Bring your current project — knitting, sketching, or something else — and spend the evening working alongside other local makers.   

Gatherings held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Becket Arts Center. Free and open to the public; more information here. 

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The Wahconah Regional High School Drama Department announced its upcoming production of "The Addams Family Musical: High School Edition." Tickets are available now and can be purchased in advance online (https://our.show/wrhs/) for a discount or at the door on the day of the performance. 

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Alternative rock band Better Than Ezra will appear at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100 

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This fundraiser supports Tony Riello’s Boston Marathon run for Boston Children's Hospital and features a dance competition with a $1,000 grand prize for the last person moving. Participants must remain in constant rhythmic motion for four hours and adhere to strict "no-stationary" rules to remain eligible for the prize. Tickets for both general admission and competition spots can be purchased online via Eventbrite.

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The Wahconah Regional High School Drama Department announced its upcoming production of "The Addams Family Musical: High School Edition." Tickets are available now and can be purchased in advance online (https://our.show/wrhs/) for a discount or at the door on the day of the performance. 

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Participants will learn to hand-build and decorate their own functional clay wind instruments in this beginner-friendly creative workshop. All necessary materials are provided, and finished ocarinas will be kiln-fired for pickup within two to three weeks of the event. The session is recommended for ages 8 and up, though children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Instructor: Corey Chapman
 

This practice includes simple tai chi moves and Qigong methods. Slow fluid movement, self-applied massage, deep breathing exercises, and meditation releases the relaxation response in the brain.  All levels and ages will benefit. No equipment required.

Berkshire South Members: $100

Guests: $130

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 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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The North Adams Public Library will host a free public poetry reading featuring David Crews, Luisa Caycedo-Kimura, and Aaron Caycedo-Kimura in the third-floor community room. Following the readings, attendees can participate in book signings, with proceeds from David Crews' latest book benefiting the Hoosic River Watershed Association. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the North Adams Public Library and takes place at 74 Church St.

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Free. Join the club for an afternoon of playing the board game Wingspan!   Table space is limited. RSVP required.   Light refreshments will be provided. Meet at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Athenaem Room on the 2nd floor balcony. 

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The Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women (BCCSW) will host a public hearing at the Pittsfield Public Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Ave) to hear directly from women and girls across Berkshire County.

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The Wahconah Regional High School Drama Department announced its upcoming production of "The Addams Family Musical: High School Edition." Tickets are available now and can be purchased in advance online (https://our.show/wrhs/) for a discount or at the door on the day of the performance. 

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The Dalton Lions Club & Wahconah boys lacrosse present Desperados, an Eagles tribute band, with Midnite: 30. The band performs to '70s-era music, like songs "Take It Easy," "Witchy Woman," "Lyin' Eyes," "Hotel California," and many more. 

Purchase tickets here.

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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All are invited to attend our fourth annual Northern Lights Ball, produced by North Adams Pride at the North Adams Elks Club. BFG, aka Gabby Squailia is back to provide music. Join local and regional Drag Queens for performances throughout the night. DJ Liquid Courage is back with Karaoke Hosted by Graziana of North Adams Pride and Tricia of Make Me Happy Radio. Upstairs lounge, DJ Black Angus returns. Snacks by local businesses will be available for purchase- cash only. This event is 21+.  Event Tickets:

Early Bird Tickets are $18
General Admission Tickets are $20.
Day Of Event Tickets are $25.
Pay What You Can Ticket 
Sponsor A Ticket $36 - helps cover the cost for pay what you can tickets (plus your ticket)
 

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The Becket Praise Team  will perform at Dalton United Methodist Church, 755 Main St. The nondenominational Lenten Music Series is free and open to the public. 

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Celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. Learn about some inventors who changed the way we live today, and tinker with recycled materials to create your own inventions. 

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Instructor: Greylock Federal Credit Union. FREE CLASS - Held at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. Learn about the latest frauds and scams, as well the old tried and true scams that can cost consumers millions of dollars every year. Actual fraudulent recordings, emails, and text samples will be shared in the session, as well as tools to protect yourself and also what to do if or when you become a victim. REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT www.berkshiresouth.org/community-adult

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This course focuses on the three essential lifts—barbell back squat, bench press, and deadlift—along with complementary exercises to round out your workout. Designed for beginners of all abilities. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice, you can experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.  

This eight-session course at Becket Arts Center is led by Rosie Bleyer is designed to help you shift into "being" mode. Suggested donation is $15, member $10. More information here. 

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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