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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP

Becket, 10-11 a.m.

Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3 at the Becket Athenaeum; siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids.

In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Email info@bwlibrary.org to RSVP and click here to view all library events.

LANESBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME

Lanesborough, 10:30 a.m.

This weekly program will include a story, crafts and music/movement that will have kids and their caregivers clapping, dancing and singing together.

Free and open to all; no registration required. Suitable for children 0-5 and their families, older siblings are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The library is located at the back of the Town Hall, 83 North Main St. Information: 413-442-0222 or go to lanesboroughlibrary.weebly.com.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northern Berkshire Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS REFLECTIONS GALLERY TALK
Williamstown, 11 am

The Clark Art Institute will host Reflections, a monthly gallery experience inviting visitors to engage contemplatively with selected artworks from the collection. Advance registration is required due to limited capacity. Participants should meet in the Museum Pavilion.

CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS REFLECTIONS GALLERY TALK
Williamstown, 11 am

The Clark Art Institute presents Reflections, a monthly gallery experience during which visitors are invited to look contemplatively as they engage with works of art from the Clark’s collection. Participants meet in the Museum Pavilion.

WEDNESDAY - MAY 21, 2025

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK AT THE MOUNT

Lenox, 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Walk the grounds and trail system around The Mount to view beautiful spring wildflower blooms and learn new resources to identify flowers you find. Adults. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, Lenox, MA Cost: Members $15, Nonmembers $20 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96337-spring-wildflower-walk-at-the-mount

VOLUNTEERING: STRENGTHENING YOU & OUR COMMUNITY
Pittsfield, 2:00pm

At The Residences at 89 South, 89 South St. A presentation on the benefits of volunteering and how seniors can get involved will be offered by Lisa Torrey, Executive Director of RSVP. Refreshments served.

RSVP is strongly encouraged as space is limited. All events are held at 89 South Street, Pittsfield. To register for the upcoming events, please 413.445.4056 ext. 182 or email info@berkshireplace.com.

UNO DROP-IN ART CLUB WITH THE CLARK, MASS MOCA, AND NBCC
North Adams, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Join the Clark, MASS MoCA, and nbCC Educators at the UNO Drop-In Art Club, a free weekly

art program for youth ages 8 to 19. Snacks and all materials are included,

LOSE YOUR BLUES JAZZ PIANO W/ PIANIST STEPHEN PAGE
Lee, 4:00pm

At the Lee Library.

INDIE LENS POP-UP SCREENING OF "FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY" AND PANEL DISCUSSION AT LENOX LIBRARY
Lenox, 5 pm

Lenox Library and Indie Lens Pop-Up will present a preview screening of "Free for All: The Public Library," a documentary exploring the history and significance of public libraries in American democracy. The free screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Lenox Library Director Katie O'Neil and members of the Library's Board of Trustees at the Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox; more information is available at https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page.

FREE BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC
Pittsfield, 5:30pm-7:30pm

At the Boys & Girls Club, 16 Melville St. Boys and Girls grades 3-12. Mondays and Wednesdays thru June 20. Free for current club members, no registration required.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is excited to introduce a new Basketball Skills Clinic, a free program for Club members aimed at helping young athletes sharpen their basketball fundamentals in a fun and focused environment.

Participants will receive instruction from two of the area's most respected high school coaches:
Coach Bill Heaphy, Head Coach of Taconic Thunder at Taconic High School, will lead the boys sessions.
Coach Kristy Conyers, Head Coach of the Lady Generals at Pittsfield High School, will lead the girls sessions.

The clinic is designed to help players at all levels enhance key basketball fundamentals including shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, and defensive skills. Whether athletes are just starting out or looking to elevate their game, the program offers valuable instruction in a supportive, team-based setting.

COSPLAY WORKSHOP WITH ELDRITCH ARTS

North Adams, 6 p.m.

Visit the North Adams Public Library to join Eldritch Arts, expert costume & prop makers, as they teach participants accessible, beginner-friendly, & inexpensive approaches to cosplay!
This FREE workshop, which coincides nicely with the upcoming Faerie Festival in June, as well as the Massachusetts Renaissance Faire, will show you how to create costumes & costume accessories out of foam-based materials, which is perfect (and affordable) for making elf ears, wing shaped ears, masquerade masks, goblin masks, and horns. Everyone will take their creations home! 3rd floor community room. Ages 13 and up. All materials will be supplied. SPACES ARE LIMITED & REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register by emailing Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, Youth Services Librarian Holly Dix at hdix@northadams-ma.gov, or give us a call. Funded through the generosity of the Friends of NAPL! The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.

FLOCK TOGETHER WITH THE HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB
Williamstown, 6:00pm

Audrey Werner and Steven Miller, two members of the Hoffmann Bird Club executive committee, will present at the May Berkshire Green Drinks event. This FREE, hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at The Barn Kitchen & Bar of the Williams Inn, 103 Spring St. The in-person social gathering will begin around 5:15 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 PM.

Curious about local birds or looking to explore the rewarding hobby of birding? Join Hoffmann Bird Club executive committee members Audrey Werner and Steven Miller for a special presentation introducing one of the Berkshires’ most active and welcoming nature organizations.

Learn more and RSVP at tinyurl.com/May2025-Berks-Green-Drinks.

DAVID GUENETTE DISCUSSES CLIMATE CHANGE
Pittsfield, 6:30pm

At the Berkshire Athanaeum, 1 Wendall Ave. David Guenette, author of the climate fiction series The Steep Climes Quartet, presents a glimpse into Berkshire County’s climate future and what households should think about these dangers and costs… and hope.

What can be done about climate change is the oft-asked question by many increasingly concerned American citizens. The transition away from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a clean energy system is the most fundamental and effective action we can pursue nationally and internationally, but we can expect the massive and well-entrenched fossil fuel industry to strive for current profit levels for as long as possible. Trump’s tariffs and anti-renewable energy policies aren’t a help.

WANDER: DEFY: WORDS IN BLOOM
Pittsfield, 7 PM

An Evening of New Work by Women Writers. Listeners are invited to experience poetry and creative nonfiction performed by the authors: Deirdre McKenna,maayan nuri héd, Nichole Dupont, Alÿcia Bacon, and Elizabeth Nelson. Paper flower sculptures crafted by Nelson, a visual artist and budding floriographer, will also be on view.

BIRDING AT THE MOUNT - SPRING MIGRATION
Lenox, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows, in search of resident and migratory birds. Adults, FREE Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, MA Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96333-birding-at-the-mount-spring-migration For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org

BUSINESS LEADERS TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF DEI ON BERKSHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
North Adams

The Massachusetts LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alexandra Eberhardt and North Adams City Councilor, business owner, and community leader Andrew Fitch will participate in a panel discussion at Heart's Pace Teahouse in North Adams.

THURSDAY - MAY 22, 2025

POETRY IN MOTION: AN ART WEEK CELEBRATION OF THE HOOSIC RIVER WATERSHED

North Adams, 4:30 pm-6:00pm

Poets and poetry lovers of all ages are invited to a walk along the Hoosic River Watershed at Natural Bridge State Park to find inspiration and create poetry, with optional writing prompts provided and time to share creations. This free workshop, limited to 16 participants, will begin at the Natural Bridge State Park parking area outside the gate and last for 1.5 hours; registration is required

MINDFUL MAKING FOR TEENS

Becket, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Local teens! Join us at the library for a quiet evening of crafting and connection. (And a pizza dinner!) Bring your own project or enjoy a provided craft and hang out with your friends while making new ones. Stop by once or come every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month for this recurring program.

Click here for additional information.

WANDER: FIRST LINE & KARAOKE WITH CASI KRISTANT
Pittsfield, 6 pm

enjoy FIRST LINE our monthly storytelling night, where participants share five-minute stories inspired by a shared prompt. Then, from 8–10 PM, stick around as the mic stays hot for a lively hour of karaoke. Whether you're telling a story, belting out your favorite song, or just cheering on the community, it's a night to connect, celebrate, and have fun.

TRIVIA NIGHT TO BENEFIT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC

Pittsfield, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us for our first annual Trivia night to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will be held at the 101 Restaurant & Bar at 1 West Street (@ Holiday Inn & Suites). The cost is $35 per team of four or $10 per individual.

Reserve your spot by contacting Stephanie Ham via sham@adamscommunity.com, calling (413) 398-3410, or stopping by the Lenox branch. Registration is required prior to the event to save your spot. Payment can be made on the night of the event or in person at the Lenox branch.

LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES: EVERYTHING HAS A STORY!

Lee, 6:30 p.m.

Mary Philpott, President Emerita of the Lee Library Association Board of Directors, will give an illustrated talk, Everything Has a Story!, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Lee Senior Center, 21 Crossway Street, Lee (look for the lantern near the entrance). This fascinating and engaging presentation on the Lee Library Historical Collection, featuring interesting artifacts, rare scrapbooks, and vintage photographs, is perfect for history buffs, curious minds, and anyone who loves a good story! What is tucked away in the library archives? A rich collection of town records, textiles, early letters, business ledgers, maps, and even unexpected treasures—each with a story waiting to be told! Learn how the collection has grown, how the community can access it, and the surprising discoveries made while preserving these priceless pieces of history.

This presentation is free and open to the public and is part of the Lee Historical Society Speaker Series. Parking is available along the North entrance to Crossway Village as well as on Academy Street. Refreshments will be served.

ANDREW KRIVAK: A BIG READ PROGRAM

Becket, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

In this culminating event of the Becket Athenaeum Big Read, author Andrew Krivak comes to Becket to speak about his book "The Bear"! There will be time for questions. Having knowledge of "The Bear" is not required. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Becket Athenaeum and digitally through Libby. Refreshments will be served. Come early to get settled. RSVP appreciated. This program is made possible by a grant from National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

TRIPLEX CINEMA TO HOST FREE SCREENING OF "THE LAND OF AZABA" WITH DIRECTOR Q&A
Great Barrington, 7 pm

The Triplex Cinema will present a complimentary showing of the documentary film "The Land of Azaba," which explores ecological restoration at the Campanarios de Azaba Nature Reserve in Western Spain. Following the film, there will be a discussion with the producer/director, Greta Schiller; free tickets can be reserved at www.thetriplex.org

FREE PREMIUM MEMBERS SCREENING OF "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" AT THE TRIPLEX CINEMA
Great Barrington, 7 pm

The Triplex Cinema is hosting a complimentary screening of the classic 1981 film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for its premium members. Premium members can reserve tickets, and the general public can purchase tickets, at www.thetriplex.org.

FRIDAY - MAY 23, 2025

DISCOVER GREYLOCK HIKES,
Adams, 11 am to 2 pm

For ages 8 and up. Hike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Discover flora, fauna and natural landmarks. Program time up to 3 hours.

Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen and trekking poles. Meeting locations vary. Call (413) 499-4262 for meeting locations, to

FOUNDATIONS OF DRAWING FOR LEE TEENS AND TWEENS
Lee, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Start Date: May 2, 2025 End Date: June 6, 2025, No class 5/16

Location: Community Room of the First Congregational Church of Lee, UCC, 25 Park Place,

This class will focus on drawing from observation, starting with still life and progressing to figure drawing from a live model. You’ll learn how to construct three-dimensional objects, understand proportion and perspective, and explore dramatic shading techniques using both pencils and charcoal. Join this supportive environment to add more tools to your drawing skills toolbox!

Open to 5th-12th graders who live in Lee or go to school in Lee.

Sponsored by the Lee Youth Commission. All materials will be provided for this class.

DAVID GUENETTE DISCUSSES CLIMATE CHANGE
Great Barrington, 4:00pm

At the Mason Library, 231 Main St. David Guenette, author of the climate fiction series The Steep Climes Quartet, presents a glimpse into Berkshire County’s climate future and what households should think about these dangers and costs… and hope.

WANDER: QUEER SKIES DRAG SHOW
Pittsfield, 6 PM

The return of our monthly Quuer Skies hosted by Sativo Green. This sober, all-ages drag show+ open stage. New to drag, here is your chance to perform, no experience needed.

FORGE FORWARD: AN EVENING FOR CHANGE

Lenox, 6-9:30pm

At the Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Join hosts Lauren of Berkshire Muse-curated events , Anne Therese, author of The Climate Optimist Handbook, Abigail, photographer and visual storyteller, and Mass Audubon. Begin with a cocktail hour and nature connection along the trail with Regional Director of Mass Audubon, Becky Cushing followed by a seasonal foraged meal crafted by Chef Leah of Fancy Feast Supper Club. With storytelling led by Anne Therese and Ollie from Mass Audubon’s Youth Climate Leadership, we’ll explore environmental challenges and the narrative shifts that will guide us forward.
Link to register: https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/forge-forward-an-evening-l-for-change

“SABRINA” (1954)

Great Barrington, 7 p.m.

$8 / $5 ages 12 and under. ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT Card to Culture*

Audrey Hepburn plays the titular role in the romantic comedy-drama “Sabrina,” by celebrated director Billy Wilder. Returning from studying abroad, Sabrina catches the attention of her longtime crush David (William Holden). David’s brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart) worries the romance will interfere with a pre-planned family business-related union. (PG, 1h 53min.)

https://mahaiwe.org/event/sabrina-1954/

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