Pittsfield Cultural: July 18-24
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All the World's a Stage at tonight's 3rd Thursday! The weather looks beautiful for today when the Upstreet Cultural District turns into a stage for 3rd Thursday. The evening includes several performances from Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, Shakespeare & Company, Kidszone Dance Team, Funk Box Studio, Berkshire Rocks, Rock On, The Whit's Cabaret and Opera Notte, Polysonic Joy and much more! We are also celebrating the opening night performance of Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Springside Park under an art tent on the lawn at St. Joseph Church. There will be 10 artists in the tent displaying and selling their artwork with appetizers from Mission Bar + Tapas and a Shakespeare Cake from Madeleine's Patisserie and Cafe. There is a $5 admission fee to the tent, with proceeds going to Shakespeare in the Park. There will be a FREE shuttle to Springside Park from St. Joseph's parking lot at 7:30pm. The play is FREE to attend. Look for this timeline (pictured left) Upstreet or click here for a complete list of the 3rd Thursday festivities. Use the hashtag #Pittsfield3T. Thursday, July 17 | 5pm-8pm | Upstreet | 413-499-9348 | FREE |
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The 18 songs featured in the new work range from melancholy ballads to up-tempo tangos, a defiant rant, a humorous riff made entirely of clichés, and "Hope,” a signature song for the zeitgeist. In all its formless glory, says sometimes love can heal even the most broken of spirits, if only we honor our vulnerabilities and recognize love's disguises. Ticket includes catered boxed supper and talk back with cast. Friday, July 18 | 2pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $40 |
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Friday: Story Slam and Teen Open Mic At Berkshire Museum If you've never been to a story slam, this is your chance. This night, featuring Robbie Q Telfer, will feature a fast-paced competition of talented storytellers performing fantastic short, true stories all based on the same prompt. Third and final qualifier for a spot in the semi-finals at WordXWord. Friday, July 18 | 7pm-8:30pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE |
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Friday & Saturday: The Heroine's Journey At Whitney Center For The Arts Tales of love, despair, faith and forgiveness. A one-woman show designed, written and performed by Amber Chand. Part memoir, part music, Amber's unique and poignant life story reveals a global journey of healing, resilience, and courageous vulnerability. Friday & Saturday July 18-19 | Fri 7pm Sat 2pm | Whitney Center For The Arts | 42 Wendell Ave| $25 |
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Friday, Saturday & Wednesday: Pittsfield Suns at Wahconah Park The Pittsfield Suns have three home games this week. Friday they're against Brockton Rox, Saturday verus Wachusett Dirt Dawgs and on Wednesday playing North Shore Navigators. Cross your fingers that the sunshine continues to shine for Pittsfields hometown team! Click here for the full team schedule. Friday, Saturday & Wednesday, July 18, 19 & 23 | 7pm | Wahconah Park | 143 Wahconah Street | 413-445-7867 | $8 |
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Friday+: The Golem of Havana At Barrington Stage The story of a Hungarian-Jewish family living in Batista's Havana on the brink of the Cuban Revolution. When their maid's son, a guerrilla fighter, is injured, they must choose between protecting him and guarding their fragile prosperity since emigrating to Cuba after World War II. The Golem of Havana weaves together the music and traditions of two worlds, asking questions about family, community, religion and politics. Through August 10 | Tues-Sat 7:30pm Thurs, Sat, Sun 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center | 36 Linden Street | 413-236-8888 | $40+ |
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Friday+: Pittsfield Shakespeare In The Park Magic and mayhem take flight in this supernatural romantic comedy. Four teenagers run away to the woods, where they encounter feuding fairies, mischievous sprites, and a group of working-class heroes just trying to put on a play. Carried away by the forest's enchantments, they must navigate a labyrinth of love and chaos to find their "happily ever after”. Featuring a cast of local actors and children, A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed outdoors, under the stars—so bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the magic. Thursday-Sunday through July 27 | 8pm | Springside Park | 874 North Street| FREE |
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Friday+: A Little Night Music At The Colonial One of Stephen Sondheim's most beloved and award-winning musicals, A Little Night Music offers an amusing and farcical tale of unexpected liaisons, relentless desire, and ill-fated heartbreak in the life of acclaimed actress, Desiree Armfeldt, played by renowned actress, vocalist and Berkshire native, Maureen O'Flynn. The Berkshire Eagle says, "The summer night might well smile three times...but it is the women who ultimately hold sway in Ethan Heard's handsomely mounted, ably performed production." Through July 19 | Fri 8pm Sat 2pm & 8pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $25+ |
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Friday+: Breaking The Code At Boyd-Quinson Mainstage The life story of famed mathematician and computer science pioneer Alan Turing, who solved the German Enigma code during World War II, not knowing he'd fight a much harder personal battle on the homefront. Starring Mark H. Dold, Directed by Joe Calarco. Through August 2 | Tues & Wed 7pm Thurs - Sat 8pm Sun 5pm Wed & Fri 2pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $20+ |
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Friday+: Outdoor Movies at Clapp Park: Despicable Me 2 The Summer Outdoor Movie Series continues this week with Despicable Me 2. Join Gru and his minions under the stars on the lawn of Clapp Park. The movie begins shortly after dusk. Next week's movie is The Zookeeper. Fridays through August 1 | 8:30pm | Clapp Park | 413-499-9368 | FREE |
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Friday: Smoothini LIVE At Fairways At The A Las Vegas' # 1 Bar Magician "Smoothini the Ghetto Houdini" is taking his unique and hilarious adult comedy / magic show on the road this summer. As recently seen on NBC's "America's Got Talent", Smoothini is a world class entertainer that will leave you mesmerized. Music provided all night DJ B & DJ Marc the Don! Friday, July 18 | 9pm-10:30pm | Fairways at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585| $10 |
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Saturday+: Yoga on the Lawn at Arrowhead Waterfall Perry wil be offering yoga on the lawn every Saturday morning during June, July and August. Enjoy this healthy and relaxing activity amidst the serenity of Melville's trees. Saturdays through August 23 | 9am | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | $10 |
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Saturday+: Pittsfield Farmers Market Farmers, food producers and artisans bring locally grown and raised food and products into the heart of the community. Weekly market features fresh, locally grown food, local artisans, food trucks and much more.
Saturdays Through October 25 | 9am-1pm | First Street (across from the Common) | info@ |
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Saturday+: Stick Your Hands In History At Arrowhead Saturdays in July and August, middle school children will be offered the opportunity to explore the creative intersection of art and history by using objects from the Historical Society's collection to curate an exhibit on the theme of Art & Industry. Each exhibit created from a pool of 60 items, will be on display for one week and will change each Saturday. The program is free and open to all middle school children. Saturdays through August 23 | 9:30am-11:30am | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | FREE |
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Saturday: Country Fairs At Arrowhead Saturday will see a return of the Country Fair at Arrowhead! Crafters, food, and music will abound on the South Lawn until 4pm. If you're interested in crafts, jewelry, handmade products, antiques or collectables, this is the place for you. Free and open to the public. Saturday, July 19 | 10am-4pm | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | FREE |
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Saturday: Photographing the City of Peace At Hancock Shaker Village Hone your digital photography skills with Berkshire Eagle photographer and photo editor Ben Garver, whose signature style and unique perspective on the Berkshires are widely known. This workshop includes classroom and field time, with ample opportunity to practice the knowledge and techniques learned. Together participants and instructor will evaluate pictures' strengths in subject and composition. Please bring your own digital camera. Saturday, July 19 | 10am-3pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-443-0188 | $85, $78 members |
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Saturday: Laughter Yoga with Kathi Riley Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh for no reason! Join Kathi where you will initiate laughter as an exercise in a group with childlike playfulness as it soon turns into free flowing contagious laughter. You will intersperse the bouts of laughter with yogic breath and rhythmic clapping. This brings more oxygen and endorphins to the brain which makes us feel more energetic, healthy and vibrant. This is based on the scientific fact that the body responds favorably to laughter! Saturday, July 19 | 11am-1pm | Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness | 55 North Street |413-822-2292 |$30 |
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Saturday: The GATHER-IN Festival in Pitt Park A free family-friendly event for all of Berkshire County. The only traditionally African-American neighborhood in the Berkshires for over forty years, the Gather-In is a great day of music, food, and fun for all ages! Everyone's welcome! Saturday, July 19 | 12pm-6pm | Pitt Park | 444 S John Street |413-841-0542 | FREE |
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Saturday: Repair Café at St. Stephens Do you have a couch cushion with a broken zipper? Or a bike that needs maintenance? A broken lamp? Take it to the Repair Cafe and get it fixed for free! Anyone with a repairable broken item, such as small appliances, clothing, toys, small furniture items, and so on may bring it to the Repair Cafe, but guests are asked not to bring shoes, watches, or CRT TVs or monitors. Volunteers will fix as many articles as possible. The Repair Cafe is a project of the Pittsfield Resilience Circle. Saturday, July 19 | 1pm-5pm | St. Stephen's Church Basement | 67 East Street | 413-212-8589 | FREE |
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Saturday: Attics And Basements Tour At Hancock Shaker Village From attics to basements, our All Access tour offers you the chance to get past those "Museum Staff Only” signs and peek into the nooks and crannies of rarely seen areas of our Laundry & Machine Shop, Brick Dwelling, Office & Store. Get behind the scenes in some of HSV's most significant historic buildings, learning about the Shakers' architecture and material culture. Tour Ticket includes general Village admission for the whole day! Saturday, July 19 | 2pm-3:30pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-443-0188 | $30, $27 members |
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Saturday: A Little Night Music Gala At Thaddeus Clapp House Enjoy a pre-show dinner and 8pm closing performance of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music followed by a post show dance party. A tribute to BTG trustee, Neil Ellenoff. Saturday, July 19 | 5pm | Berkshire Theatre Group's Thaddeus Clapp House | 74 Wendell Avenue | 413-448-8084x14 | $149+ |
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Saturday-Thursday: Cork & Canvas at Bisque, Beads & Beyond Create your own masterpiece at Bisque, Beads & Beyond! Saturday is Vino, Monday is Whimsical Trees, Tuesday brings It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, and Thursday is Sea For Two. The classes are small for individualized instruction, the studio is bright and cheery and snacks will be provided.Pre-registration required! Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, July 19, 21, 22 & 24 | 6pm-9pm | Bisque Beads & Beyond | 141 North Street | 413-442-9300 | $35 |
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Saturday: WordXWord Preseason Event At Berkshire Museum Performance poetry under pressure! Watch as skilled poets compete for a spot in the WordXWord semi-finals. Saturday, July 19 | 7pm-9pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE |
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Sunday: The Robbins-Zust Marionettes 44th Summer Season The Robbins-Zust Marionettes are pleased to announce their 44th-summer season! Performing classic fairytales for every child, the Robbins-Zust Marionettes have been delighting audiences 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 31 | 11am | Marketplace Cafe | 53 North Street | 413-358-4777 | FREE |
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Sunday: Leukemia Benefit for Titus Johnson At Fairways At The A This is a benefit to raise money for Titus' medical expenses from his fight with leukemia. For more information on Titus and to follow his journey please visit Titus's Journey WITH Leukemia. There will be a large raffle and live music at the benefit featuring: Summit Hill, Leap the Dips with members of Blackwater, and Hill Haints Sunday, July 20 | 12pm-4pm | Fairways at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585| $15, $10 children 12 & under |
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Sunday: Polish Picnic at St. Joseph Church For over 48 years, the Polish Picnic has been a huge success. Polish foods include kielbasa, kapusta, golumbki, and pierogi. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, wine, soda and various desserts will also be available. Day includes various raffles, lottery ticket tree, entertainment for listening and dancing. Bring your lawn chair for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. Sunday, July 20 | 12pm-6pm | St. Joseph Church | 41 North Street | FREE |
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Sunday: From Prague To Havana: The Enduring Power of the Golem At Barrington Stage The story of a Hungarian-Jewish family living in Batista's Havana on the brink of the Cuban Revolution. When their maid's son, a guerrilla fighter, is injured, they must choose between protecting him and guarding their fragile prosperity since emigrating to Cuba after World War II. The Golem of Havana weaves together the music and traditions of two worlds, asking questions about family, community, religion and politics. Sunday, July 20 | 1pm | St. Germain Stage | Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center | 36 Linden Street | 413-236-8888 | FREE |
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Sunday-Monday: Songwriters Cabaret #2 One Man Band: The Songs of Joel Waggoner Joel is a one-man band! Join this multi-talented ASCAP Award-winning musical theater composer as he fiddles you a tune, tickles you an ivory, strums you a ballad and tells you a joke. Guaranteed to be a witty evening of heart, soul and shenanigans! Sunday-Monday, July 20-21 | Sun 7pm, Mon 8pm | Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center| 36 Linden Street | 413-236-8888 | $20 |
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Monday+: Zumba & Yoga at Springside Park Take in the natural beauty and gardens of Springside Park while bringing our yoga practice and dance moves outside! This is an on-going weekly class which is being offered for the second year this summer. All ages and levels welcome, bring a mat. Mondays through August 25 | 5:30pm-7:45pm | Springside Park | $10 |
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Monday: Empty Stein Festival At Arrowhead The Berkshire Historical Society welcomes the Alchemy Initiative to Arrowhead to hold their Empty Stein Festival Fundraiser! Enjoy food from "How We Roll,” beer from local brewers and live music. The $40 entrance fee includes food and beer and at the end of the night, the lovely ceramic beer mug you used. Monday, July 21 | 6pm | Arrowhead | 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | $40 |
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Monday: Meet & Greet for Berkshire Witches, Pagans & Like-minded or Curious At Barnes & Noble All interested parties please join to discuss experiences and plan an upcoming picnic. If you are pagan, Wicca, heathen, like-minded or curious, please stop in to meet like-minded members of the community. Guests will gather at the cafe inside of Barnes & Noble. Monday, July 21 | 7pm | Barnes & Noble Booksellers | 555 Hubbard Ave | FREE |
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Tuesday+: The Garden Skate BMX Jam For the third summer, The Garden hosts Skate & BMX Camp. The camp is run out of the Pittsfield Skate Plaza, with the objective of teaching skate/bmx skill development, tricks, and skate park etiquette. With the amount of use the park is now getting, it's important for to have educated people using it. It's also a great way to get kids involved with something athletic and challenging. There will be four-six people per coach. Additional camp on August 5-8. Tuesday-Friday, July 22-25 | 10am-1pm | Pittsfield Skate Plaza | corners of Appleton & East Streets | 413-442-9088 | $100 |
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Tuesday: Special Program: Go For The Stars At Berkshire Athenaeum Gary T. Pozzato, aerospace educator, will be here with his multimedia space presentation. Learn about: Robotics in space, the International Space Station; Orbits - planets and spacecraft; Gravity on other worlds; Microgravity - weightlessness; Living and working in space and Rockets. Meet Robo the friendly robot who talks, moves and interacts with the audience. Tuesday, July 22 | 1pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | FREE |
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Tuesday+: Berkshire Mountain Bike Training Series at Springside Park The FREE 2014 Berkshire Bike Race Series aims to grow the sport of Mountain Biking in Berkshire County through fun family oriented events, and instill an athletic lifestyle and commitment to community involvement in today's youth. The FREE 13-race mountain bike series every Tuesday night until the season finale on August 26th. Please be there earlier for registration. Tuesdays through August 26th | 6pm | Springside Park | Springside Ave | FREE |
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Tuesday: The Dixie Cats At Springside Park The Dixie Cats will perform a selection of Dixieland swing.Patrons should bring a blanket or chair and take advantage of the picnic-like atmosphere. In the event of rain, Springside Park concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street. Tuesday, July 22 | 6:30pm | Springside Park | 413-499-2071 | FREE |
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Wednesday: Live on the Lake Concert Series Greylock Federal Credit Union and Live 95.9′s free concert series at Burbank Park is back! Every Wednesday through August 27th enjoy FREE music at Onota Lake! Shuttle service will be offered for attendees parking at Taconic High School. This week features Whiskey City. Wednesdays through August 27 | 6pm-8pm | Burbank Park | Valentine Road| 413-236-41o5 | FREE |
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Wednesday: Hairspray Jr At Berkshire Museum Based on the film and Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name, Hairspray JR. features the popular songs "You Can't Stop the Beat” and "Good Morning Baltimore.” Filled with energetic dance numbers and unique characters, Hairspray JR. follows spunky plus-sized teen, Tracy Turnblad as she pursues her dream of dancing on national television and navigates the racial tensions and stereotypes of the 1960s. Wednesday-Sunday, July 23-August 10 | Wed - Fri 7pm Wed & Thurs 2pm Sat 12:30pm & 3:30pm Sun 2pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $12 youth, $16 adults |
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Wednesday: The Year I Was Gifted At Whitney Center For The Arts Direct from New York, a gay-straight love story. The true tale of a working class girl's attempt to survive a prestigious boarding school for the arts. 'When I was 15 years old I lied my way into the best boarding school for the arts. Then I had to decide if I was willing to betray my beliefs to stay there." Written and performed by Monica Bauer. Wednesday & Thursday July 23 & 24 | 7pm | Whitney Center For The Arts | 42 Wendell Ave| $15 |
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Thursday: I Am a Part of Art CATA Exhibit Opening At Berkshire Museum Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents I Am a Part of Art, a celebration of CATA's visual artists and writers. The exhibit features over 100 works of art created by artists with disabilities from Berkshire County. This opening reception will also include a poetry reading of selected works from CATA's Writers Workshop, read by guest reader Joe Cacaci. Thursday, July 24 | 5pm-7pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE |
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