Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days
Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including spring cleaning, jazz, and more.
Editor's Pick
Pittsfield City Jazz Festival
Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. It starts with a Jazz Jam at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hot Plate Brewing and then follows on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with rising artist Georgia Heers at Mr. Finn's Caberet (Barrington Stage.)
More information here.
Friday
Free Zumba Class with Jos
740 Williams St., Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Get a workout at this free Zumba class at On Pointe Barre & Fitness Studio.
More information here.
Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.
More information here.
Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup
413 North St., Pittsfield
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. hosts its annual downtown spring cleanup. This year, more than 150 volunteers representing over a dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this competitive annual event.
More information here.
Saturday
'From Sea to Shining Sea': a Concert for America at 250
First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m.
The Eagles Community Band is hosting its annual "From Seas to Shining Sea" concert to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
More information here.
Under the Night Sky at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Stargaze with Kevin Collins and his planetarium projector. You will learn about stars and much more astronomy, physics, and mythology.
More information here.
Berkshire Book Con
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate reading and writing with contests, a community read with a local author, an adult book fair, and trivia night. With participating partners Hot Plate Brewing Co and Indie Readery Records.
More information here.
Pittsfield Community Pantry Rock & Bowl
Masonic Lodge, 116 South St. Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
The Pittsfield Community Pantry is hosting an "Empty Bowls" fundraising event. Join in and pick out a handcrafted bowl made by a local artist. Also enjoy soup, bread, desserts, and more while dancing.
More information here.
Memory Lane Doo Wop Show
Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
This show will take you back to the 1950s and '60s. Ticket sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club's Camp Russell.
More information here.
Sunday
Family Friendly Earth Walk
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Enjoy a nice and easy walk to enjoy the nature around you. Be sure to wear sturdy boots and dress appropriately.
Call 413-499-4262 to register. More information here.
'On the Wings of Song'
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington
Time: 4 p.m.
Heinrich Heine's poetic themes of love and betrayal set to music and song with Robert Schumann's "Dichterlibe" and Mendelssohn's Piano Trio.
Tickets are $25 to $60; student tickets at the door are $15
More information and reserve tickets here.
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