Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and More
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article.
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Community Day
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Saturday, June 21
The museum is opening up its doors with free admission, allowing visitors to participate in tours, art-making in Kidspace, author talks, and conversations with artists about exhibitions.
More information here.
Friday
Outdoor Sound Bath
Berkshire HorseWorks, Richmond
Time: 6 p.m.
There will be a meet and greet with the herd of horses from 6:30 until 7 followed by a sound bath led by Nora Fenner.
Participants will rest on the grass overlooking the arena, with horses nearby, bringing a calm, heart-centered presence. Crystal bowls and healing vibrations will help ease stress, calm the mind, and support inner balance.
Registration is required and tickets cost $40 per person. More information here.
Main Street, North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
The city will be celebrating pride, community, and love with family-friendly activities, local businesses, performers, Drag Story Hour, author talks, and wellness sessions.
The schedule can be found here.
North Adams Pride After Party
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
The restaurant is hosting its first annual North Adams Pride Night Celebration after-party, featuring drinks, snacks, and music in a queer-owned space. More information here.
Friday Night Fever
Methuselah, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
DJ Lyle Bernard is playing a mix of deep grooves and funky house music. The event features craft cocktails, continuous beats, and uplifting vibes.
The dress code encourages attendees to express their unique style. There is a $10 cover charge.
More information here.
Music Bingo
Bluebird & Co, Hancock
Time: 8 p.m.
There will be a game of musical bingo featuring summer jams, including 75 popular summertime, feel-good songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
There is no fee to play with three chances to win Bluebird gift cards for Single, Double, and Blackout SPINDLEs.
More information here.
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Farnams Causeway, Cheshire
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Bring your bike, traditional or e-bike pedal-assist class one, and explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a State Park Interpreter and discover many of the natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail.
Call (413) 499-4262 to register. More information here.
Saturday
Sheffield Pride
Sheffield Park Pavilion
Time: 2 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate Pride with a Drag Story Hour, free food, variety show, face painting, vendors, pet parade, lawn games, and more.
More information here.
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Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Usama Siddiquee, a Bengali-American stand-up comedian and actor based in New York, will perform.
He has appeared in various notable shows, including Netflix's "Inventing Anna," HBO's "And Just Like That," and Comedy Central's "Nora from Queens." Tickets range from $20 to $35.
The comedy show may contain adult themes, so audience discretion is advised. More information here.
'A Case of Love' Screening
Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield
Time: 6:30 p.m.
There is a movie night featuring the documentary "A Case of Love," which aims to change the national narrative of division.
In the film, a team of individuals travel the U.S. searching for people living their lives selflessly and interviews them about how that way of living affects others and themselves. Additionally, they interview random people on the street, discussing where they've witnessed unselfish love and where they've seen its absence.
More information here.
Housatonic River Cleanups
Wahconah Park, 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Volunteers are needed to assist the Berkshire Environmental Action Team and the Housatonic Valley Association with cleaning up the west branch of the Housatonic River, improving its health by removing trash.
Volunteers, equipped with waders, boots, and canoes, work together to collect debris from the river banks and bottom.
More information here.
Whiskey City 15th Anniversary
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Whiskey City is celebrating 15 years as a high-energy country rock band in the Berkshire region. They are known for their engaging performances, which blend original music with popular covers.
Dalton country music singer Colby Robb will be opening the show, followed by Rusted Chains. Tickets range from $27.38 to $32.64. More information here.
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Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 10 a.m.
Suzanne Fortin Conroy will lead a family-friendly mindful outdoor experience, featuring forest bathing, meditation, and mindful breathing. The walk covers 1 to 1.5 miles, accompanied by connecting activities and a seated meditation.
More information here.
Hoosic River Revival's 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
MASS MoCA, North Adams
Time: 8 a.m.
The course is a mixed-terrain route that traverses the MASS MoCA campus, Heritage State Park, and along the Hoosic River.
Tickets are $30 from May 15 to June 20, and $40 for day-of registration. A student rate of $25 is available, and children under 12 can register for $15. The 1-mile walk is $15 for all ages.
More information here.
Sunday
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
There will be a performance of "POCKET MOXIE: A Happenstance Vaudeville," The slapstick comedy is a tribute to the Vaudeville era, featuring acts like ventriloquism, magic, and juggling.
Happenstance Theater's performers bring a modern twist to classic routines with live sound effects. Tickets for children are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; adults are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
More information here.
Musical Bingo for Berkshire Humane Society
The Proprietor's Lodge, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Bishop West Real Estate is fundraising for the Berkshire Humane Society to support animal welfare in the community.
The event features raffles, a 50/50 draw, prizes, music, and bingo. Tickets are $30 and include three bingo cards and entry into a surprise raffle.
Tickets are available only in advance through the Berkshire Humane website. More information here.
Farmers Markets
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.
Lee Farmers Market
The Town Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.
The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
St. Ann's Church
Friday: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.
More information here.
New Marlborough Farmers Market
Village Green
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.
North Adams Farmers Market
Main Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common
Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information here.
Sheffield Farmers Market
125 Main St.
Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m.
The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors, aiming to nourish the community by supporting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."
More information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market features a diverse range of local food and artisan vendors, along with local services and live music. More information here.
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