Friday: Punk Stand-Up Comedy Night @ Rebel Sound Records

Come out for music and laughs for Rebel Sound Records’ first-EVER punk rock comedy night. Showing off their comical talents are comedians doing it big in Boston, including Matt Kona, Mark Jagiello, Sharkee Katz, Drew Bligh, Shawn Donovan, Ted Pettingell, Mick Greenwood, and Jay Petrone. All ages welcome.

Friday, July 30 | Doors open 7pm; show starts 8pm | Rebel Sound Records | 146 North St | 212-0886 | $7

Friday: Ricky Nelson Remembered @ the Colonial

Friday night, join Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band in remembering the legendary Ricky Nelson. Nelson was one of the most beloved and cherished artists of his time, but at the height of his career, a plane crash took his life.  Now, 25 years later, Nelson’s sons and band pay tribute to him in a multi-media rock ‘n’ roll concert featuring some of his biggest hits, including Garden Party and Travelin’ Man.

Friday, July 30 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 997-4444 | $35/$50

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Friday: Outdoor Movie: Hotel For Dogs @ the Common

Check out the madness and the mayhem that ensue when two kids decide it’s their mission to keep a bunch of lovable dogs from ending up at the pound. Hotel for Dogs is part of the “Summer Movie Series” – free outdoor screenings at the Common Friday night. Rain cancels the screening.

Friday, July 30 | 8:30pm | Common Park | First Street | 499-9370 | Free

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Friday: ART Pay What You Can Night @ the Barrington Stage

Are you 35 or younger? Come out for the second Pay What You Can Night at Barrington Stage. Tickets for Yasmina Reza’s ART start at $10 at the box office, beginning 1 hour prior to the performance. Stick around after the show for a post-show party in the lobby with music by DJ Alan Wrench, free food, and a cash bar with wine and beer.

Friday, July 30 | 8pm | Barrington Stage Company | 30 Union Street | 236-8888 | Tickets start at $10

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Friday: Twilight-themed Party at Bisque, Beads & Beyond!

Declare your love for Team Edward or Jacob during this Twilight-themed party Friday night. Bisque, Beads & Beyond will have werewolf and vampire snacks, Twilight trivia, and prizes! Reservations are required as seats are limited & going fast!

Friday, July 30 | 6pm–8pm | Bisque, Beads and Beyond | 141 North Street | 442-9300 | $10 plus cost of items

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Saturday: Pirate fun at the New Stage Performing Arts Center

The Nutshell Playhouse, Berkshire County’s theatre for kids and families, presents a day full of swashbuckling adventures featuring bold buccaneers, a mysterious map, and pirate ghosts. This sea-faring tale features mimes, music, masks, and delightful puppets created by Clothespin Puppets. Plus this weekend is your last chance to see A Thousand Clowns, directed by John Valente and starring Bill Shein & others! WBRK says its filled with "a thousand laughs!"

Pirates: Saturday, July 31 | 11am | NEW STAGE Performing Arts Center | 55 North Street | 418-0999 | $5 kids/$7 adults

A Thousand Clowns: Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1 | Fri & Sat: 7:30pm, Sun 4pm | NEW STAGE | 55 North Street | 418-0999 | $20

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Saturday & Sunday: Storefront Artist Project Presents The Art of Mark Martin

On Saturday, Storefront continues its annual Comic Book and Cartoon Art exhibition series with a free, family-friendly exhibition: Comic and Cartoon Art Comes Alive: The Art of Mark Martin. Martin has worked in and out of the comics field for 24 years, creating comical worlds which include SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Then, on Sunday, enjoy a day full of free programs, including Monster Drawing for the kids, and a Sign and Sketch session.

Saturday, July 31–Sunday, August 1 | Storefront Artist Project | 124 Fenn St | 442-7201 | Free

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Saturday & Thursday: New art at Ferrin Gallery

Saturday, Maggie Mailer's solo show, The Balloonists, opens at the Ferrin Gallery. Her paintings tell a tale of a post-apocalyptic world whose beings live above the earth, suspended by balloons. Thursday at the Gallery, talk with ceramic artist Mark Shapiro about his third solo exhibition, Bottles and other Muses. The conversation will include discussion of how modern style design is referenced, integrated, and incorporated in his current work.

The Balloonists Reception: Saturday, July 31 | 4-6pm | Exhibition through September 18 | Ferrin Gallery | 437 North Street | 236-8888

Artist Conversation: Thursday, August 5 | 7-8pm | Ferrin Gallery | 437 North Street | 236-8888

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Saturday: If You Ever Leave Me… I’m Going With You!

Expect a Saturday night full of laughter at the Colonial Theatre, as Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated husband and wife team Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in this comedy, which celebrates their acting-writing partnership and three-decade love affair. Taylor is best known for portraying Fran Drescher’s mother, Sylvia, on The Nanny. Bologna’s film credits include Blame it on Rio and Big Daddy, where he played Adam Sandler’s father.

Saturday, July 31 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 997-4444 | $25/$45

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Monday & Tuesday: Live music at Mission Bar + Tapas

Every Monday night, Andy Wrba and Noah Weiss entertain the crowd at Mission, playing everything from jazz to funk. Tuesday nights, you get a chance to rock out with your socks out during Mission’s open mic night. WordXWord performer Christopher-Michael Vecchia hosts the event. Come out to discover up and coming performers from our own backyard.

Monday Nights: Wrba/Weiss | 7:30pm | Mission Bar + Tapas | 438 North Street  | Free

Tuesday Nights: Open Mic Night | 7pm | Mission Bar + Tapas | 438 North Street  | Free

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