Cultural Pittsfield This Week: July 26 - Aug. 1
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Friday & Saturday: Pittsfield's Glory Step back in time this summer in Pittsfield's historic cemetery. VOICES Theatre Company offers a new play,Pittsfield's Glory, on three separate weekends which will allow you to meet some citizens from Pittsfield's past, including Parthenia Fenn, Major General William Bartlett, Reverend Samuel Harrison and members of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. Meet at the entrance to the cemetery on Wahconah Street about 10-30 minutes before the performance starts. Click here for more information on the performances scheduled for August and September. Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27 | 7pm | Pittsfield Cemetery | Wahconah Street | 413-442-1793 | $10 Adults $5 Child |
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Friday+: Barrington Stage's Little Mermaid Barrington Stage Company's Youth Theater presents Disney's Little Mermaid JR. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel (pictured left) longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Wednesday-Sunday, through August 11 | Wed & Fri 2pm & 7pm, Thurs 2pm, Sat 10am & 3pm, Sun 3pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $15 adult $10 youth (age 5-18) |
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Friday+: Southern Comfort World Premiere
A world premiere musical from Barrington Stage's acclaimed Musical Theatre Lab. Winner of the prestigious Jonathan Larsen Grant, Southern Comfort is the story of male transgendered Robert Eads (Annette O'Toole) and his trans girlfriend Lola Cola (Jeff McCarthy) as they navigate life and its challenges in the back hills of 'Bubba Land' Georgia. Friday-Saturday, July 19-August 10 | Tues-Fri7:30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | St. Germain Stage | 36 Linden Street | 413-236-8888 | $40+ |
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Friday+: The Chosen at Barrington Stage The Chosen tells the much-beloved story of two boys, two fathers, and two very different Jewish communities in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As the boys grow up, they learn important lessons about their fathers, their community and themselves. BroadwayWorld.com: "...one of the most memorable nights I have ever spent in the theatre. Ever. With a first rate cast at Barrington Stage, the tale of two fathers and their sons is both gripping theatre and food for thought." Through August 3 | Tues & Wed 7pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 5pm; Wed & Fri 2pm| Barrington Stage Company | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $20-$58 |
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Friday: Toy Story 3 at Clapp Park The family-friendly Summer Outdoor Movie Series continues with the original, the classic, the hilariousToy Story 3. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Film screenings begin shortly after dusk (about 8:30pm). Rain cancels. Click here to see theToy Story 3 trailer. Friday, July 26 | Dusk (around 8:30pm) | Clapp Park | West Housatonic Street | FREE |
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Friday: Indie Night at Chameleons It's the return of Dividing the Skyline along with the local debut of The Stellar Life (Drive-Thru Records). Also making their first appearance will be locals From Battlefield to Sanctuary, Time & Distance and the return of Hard Soul! Friday, July 26 | 7:30pm | Chameleons | 1350 East Street | 413-499-2582 | $6 21+ $8 18-20 |
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Saturday: Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market The Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market features fresh, locally grown food, local artisans, food trucks and much more. This week is DIY SATURDAY! Our special guests will work with you on how to make a Do-It-Yourself Lasagna Garden, an easy no-dig vegetable garden. Also featured this week, a free flat tire bike clinic starting at 10am and live music with Chris Lynch from 10-noon. Saturdays through October 26 | 9am-1pm | Parking Lot across from The Common | 120 First Street | 413-443-6501 | FREE |
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Saturday: Track and Field Games at Taconic The City of Pittsfield has teamed up with Berkshire Lightning, the Berkshire Running Center and theYMCA, for this FREE program which introduces & teaches youth the basics of track and field including warm ups and several running and field components. For children ages 8 to 14. Registration & warm ups begin at 9am with events beginning at 9:30 am. Saturday, July 27 | 9am | Taconic High School Track | 96 Valentine Road | 413-499-9370 | FREE |
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Saturday: Pittsfield City Hoopla Festival at Springside Park Hoopla boasts a full day of hoop related classes, contests, jams, art, vending and performance. Workshops on the main lawn are free. There will also be more focused smaller workshops available for a fee. The finale is at 7pm, an "Enchanted Illuminated Spin Extravaganza” featuring live drumming by Aimee Gelinas and the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers, fire hoop and dance performances by Angyl Fyre and Tiny Lion and illuminated aerial dance by Abigail Elwood. Pack a picnic and bring your bug spray, lawn chairs and blankets. Click here for a full schedule. Saturday, July 27 | 10am-10pm | Springside Park | 874 North Street | 413-281-6734 | FREE admission |
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Saturday: Retro Saturday Morning Cartoons Big Head Books & Ayelada present School House Rock & Retro Saturday Morning Cartoons. Come Join the Big Head Books Crew as they show kids what the retro cartoons were like. There will be a number of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons with educational segments of School House Rock mixed in-between. This is a free event where all kids under 10 years old will receive a free mini cup of Ayelada's delicious and nutritious yogurt with one topping of their choice. Saturday, July 27 | 10:30am-11:30am | Ayelada| 505 East Street | 413-344-4126 | FREE |
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Saturday: Discover Tyler Street Festival!
Come discover the unique and diverse Tyler Street businesses and enjoy live music and entertainment for kids and adults - a beer tent for adults, a bounce house and dunk tank, lots of children's activities, numerous vendors and businesses selling food, products and services along Tyler Street. Live entertainment by The Rock Hounds, Magician Johnny Mystic,Mountain Breeze, Bill Swindlehurst andResident Frequency. |
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Saturday: Hootnanny at Noble Farm This is the 8th Annual Noble Farm Pig Roast. The music starts at noon and features Blackwater, Cover Me, Four Down Band, Dan Gingras, The Shane Daoust Experiments, and much more! There will also be a 50/50 Raffle, food, and more. Coolers are welcome and there is limited space for campers. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy Fund. Saturday, July 27 | 12pm-8pm | Nobles Farm| 356 New Lenox Road | 413-443-2210 | $15 donation Kids FREE |
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Saturday: Kitchen Kaboom at Berkshire Museum Pretend to be a mad scientist performing thrilling and fun science experiments at the Berkshire Museum. All experiments are kid-safe and can be recreated using items found in almost any kitchen. Each session will feature different experiments. Adult must accompany child. Reservations requested! Saturday, July 27 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 x 10 | FREE with Museum admission |
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Saturday-Monday: Museum Hours at Little Cinema When a Vienna museum guard befriends an enigmatic visitor, the grand Kunsthistorisches Art Museum becomes a mysterious crossroads which sparks explorations of their lives, the city, and the ways artworks reflect and shape the world. (There will be no Friday, July 26 screening of Museum Hours.) Saturday-Monday, July 27-29 | Sat-Mon 7pmMon 3:15pm | Little Cinema at the Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $5 Members $7.50 Non Members |
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Saturday: FREE! 42: The Jackie Robinson Story at Wahconah Park Sunset Saturdays feature free live music and feature films outdoors at Wahconah Park! The feature movie this week is 42 The Jackie Robinson Story. Click here for the full Sunset Saturdays schedule. Concession prices are EXTRA affordable at 25 cents for popcorn, 50 cents for soda, and $18.89 for four beers and four hot dogs. Saturday, July 27 | Live Music 7pm Cartoon9pm Feature Film 9:20pm| Wahconah Park | 143 Wahconah Street | 413-445-7867 | FREE |
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Saturday & Sunday: Joe Iconis at Mr. Finn's Cabaret The fabulous Joe Iconis, who won the hearts of so many as the composer and lyricist of The Black Suits and the sold-out cabarets last year, will once again present an evening of his sly, mischievous, toe-tapping – and always – brilliant songs. Featuring Molly Hager, Lance Rubin, Jason SweetTooth Williams and more! Click here for more information and to buy tickets. Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9 | Sat 10:30pmSun 8pm | Mr. Finn's Cabaret | 36 Linden Street |413-236-8888 | $25 |
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Sunday: Free Summer Family Marionette Every Sunday morning of July and August, The Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes will perform at The Marketplace Café. The Robbins-Zust Marionettes have been delighting audiences of all ages since their opening on Shakespeare's birthday in 1971. They have performed their classic tales with their hand-crafted puppets and live music for thousands of children of all ages. Sundays Through August | 11am | The Marketplace Café | 53 North Street | 413-358-4777 | NO COVER |
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Sunday: A Bad Year for Tomatoes at the Whitney When the famous Myra Marlowe gets fed up with the demands and pressures of acting, she decides to move to New England. Determined to finally become real, Myra realizes that no matter where you live, there is always a little craziness. To keep away the neighbors she creates an insane sister that is locked upstairs, but in the end she underestimates her acting talent, when the town questions the whereabouts of the crazy sister. A staged reading by the Town Players of Pittsfield. Sunday, July 28 | 3pm | Whitney Center for the Arts | 42 Wendell Avenue | 413-443-9279 | $5 |
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Monday: Ellenoff Musical Theatre Series: Oh, Boy! at Colonial Enjoy a free singthrough of a classic musical every Monday afternoon at the Colonial. A charming and funny musical hailed as "One of the funniest Broadway musicals ever written,” Oh Boy! is a classic musical comedy written by P.G. Wodehouse (author of the famous Jeeves novels) with music by Jerome Kern, one of the most prolific and popular composers of the early 20th century. Oh Boy! is a madcap romantic comedy wherein poor George tries to impress his new bride's strict parents— a plan that is hindered by his roommate's adventures with a wild young actress.
Monday, July 29 | 2pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | FREE
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Monday: Kids 4 Harmony Benefit Concert In support of Berkshire Children and Families' Kids 4 Harmony music education program, a quartet of current and former members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Conservatory will perform a benefit concert of Schubert and Mozart. The Kids 4 Harmony Concert Ensemble will perform as well. A pre-concert reception will allow guests to meet the musicians and to learn more about El Sistema and the Kids 4 Harmony program. Click here for detailed program and admission information for the concert. Monday, July 29 | 7pm | Crowne Plaza | 1 West Street | 413-442-8281 x 15 | $35+ |
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Monday & Wednesday: Pittsfield Suns at Wahconah Park The Pittsfield Suns have two home games this week, playing the Torrington Titans twice. Cross your fingers that the sunshine continues to shine for Pittsfields hometown team! Click here for the full team schedule. Monday & Wednesday, July 29 & 31 | 7pm | Wahconah Park | 143 Wahconah Street | 413-445-7867 | $8 |
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Tuesday: Free Concert at Springside
Enjoy the great outdoors and Wintergreen. Wintergreen performs a mixture of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British Isles and America, along with their own compositions. The historic Springside House will be open from 5-7pm for visitors to tour the popular Open Spaces exhibit of Pittsfield's park history. In Open Spaces: A Century in Pittsfield's Parks and Recreational Life, visitors can view artifacts and images spanning a lifetime's worth of outdoor recreation, local athletics, and park management. |
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Tuesday: Story Slam Semi-Final #2 at Y Bar Some of the top 12 story tellers from the prelims face off for a spot in the opening event of Word X Word Festival 2013 - the Story Slam Finals. In the WordXWord Story Slam format, storytellers have three minutes to tell a true story based on a prompt/theme. The results are often hilarious, sometimes poignant or thought provoking and always entertaining. Tuesday, July 30 | 8pm | Y Bar | 391 North Street | No phone | No cover |
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Wednesday: Puppet Show at Berkshire Athenaeum Nutshell Playhouse presents a high energy family fun event with clowns, puppets, and music. Don Jordan, Founder and Artistic Director, has performed as a mime and clown throughout Europe and the U.S., appeared on Broadway with Mummenschanz, and served as Artistic Director of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circus. Wednesday, July 31 | 1pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Avenue | 413-499-9480 | FREE |
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Wednesday: Live on the Lake with Sirsy Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music by Sirsyat beautiful Burbank Park on Onota Lake. Self described as indie rock and pop, chock full of soul and sincerity with just the right amount of sass. Brought to you by Live 95.9 and Greylock Federal Credit Union, Live on the Lake is intended to be a family friendly, alcohol free event. (Possession and consumption of alcohol in city parks is prohibited by park regulation). Wednesday, July 31 | 6pm-8pm | Burbank Park | Onota Lake | FREE |
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Thursday: Unplugged Writing Workshop at Arrowhead Come to Arrowhead with a notebook and a pen, quill or ballpoint and write the way Herman Melville did in 1850. Writer-in-residence Jana Laiz will lead this ”unplugged” writing workshop. No Macbooks, no PCs, no iPads. With just paper, pen and inspiration we will write stories, essays, poetry… anything you feel inspired to put down on paper. The workshop begins on Herman Melville's birthday, August 1 and runs Thursdays in August. Click here for more information. Thursdays in August | 10am | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | $25 per session or $100 for series |
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Thursday: Duffy & Erin at Marketplace Cafe Duffy and Erin are an acoustic duo with their own unique rhythm. Michael Duffy plays guitar, and the two harmonize to hits ranging from Journey and the Eagles to Adele and Jason Mraz. Thursday, August 1 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | The Marketplace Cafe | 53 North St. | 413-358-4777 | No cover |
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