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SATURDAY - AUGUST 08, 2026

SUMMER READING FINALE: ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
Pittsfield, 1 -2PM

Celebrate the finale of the YA Summer Challenge with a well-earned ice cream sundae bar.

¡Celebra el final del programa de verano de la biblioteca con una extravagante barra de helados!

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For more information call the Youth Services Department: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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WATER & WILDLIFE: STREAM EXPLORERS
Lenox, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Dip a net into a local stream and discover the surprising wildlife living just below the surface. With the help of a naturalist, connect what you find to the larger stream ecosystem and the surrounding landscape. FAMILY - Requires adults AND children 4-17   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost- All ages: Members $12, Non-members $15 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102679-water-wildlife-stream-explorers

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NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

$20; separate from Museum Admission

These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided. 

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.  

Group size maximum of 24     For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-20/

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SUMMER READING FINALE: DINOTASTICS LIVE SHOW
Pittsfield, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Step into the prehistoric past and investigate one of the most pressing questions in dinosaur science: Did dinosaurs burp or fart? Featuring fossil observation, a rhyming game, and hilariously educational sound effects. Best for ages 5 and up.

Stay after the performance for an announcement of the Short Story Contest winners, and a special end of summer snack – voted for by you!

Adéntrate en la prehistoria e investiga una de las preguntas más importantes de la ciencia de los dinosaurios: ¿Los dinosaurios eructaban o se tiraban pedos? Incluye observación de fósiles, un juego de rimas y divertidos efectos de sonido educativos. Recomendado para mayores de 5 años. Quédate después de la función para el anuncio de los ganadores del concurso de cuentos cortos y un refrigerio especial de fin de verano, ¡elegido por ustedes

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.

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ASTON MAGNA: GEMS FROM 17TH-CENTURY VENICE
Great Barrington, 3 p.m.

Aston Magna, led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, closes its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with music of Monteverdi, Salamone Rossi, and Barbara Strozzi, performed on period instruments. Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano; Catherine Liddell, theorbo; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Daniel Stepner and Julie Leven, baroque violins. At Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington. Tickets $50 advance / $60 day-of; under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free. Box office 888-492-1283. astonmagna.org. A pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance.

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STOCKBRIDGE SINFONIA PRESENTS AN AMERICAN SHOWCASE
Pittsfield, 3:00 PM

With themes of hope, community, and renewal, the Stockbridge Sinfonia will present a program celebrating the richness of the American orchestral and choral tradition alongside a classical masterpiece.

 

Free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated. 

Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield

 

For more information, please visit www.stockbridgesinfonia.org or call either 413-822-1318 or 413-298-3137. 

 

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BEAVERS IN THE BERKSHIRES
Lenox, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Pleasant Valley's wetlands have been shaped by generations of beavers and the results are all around us. On this naturalist-guided 1.5-mile hike, you'll explore areas with strong beaver influence while learning how to interpret beaver signs and what they reveal. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $15, Non-members $20 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102707-beavers-in-the-berkshires  

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THE COLD STARES
Dalton, 8 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

The Cold Stares are just fine with being one of the few modern blues-rock power trios in the world today. Based out of Evansville, Indiana, The Cold Stares continue to explore what it means to be a “modern” blues-rock trio on their upcoming album Texas—paying tribute to the state where so many of their influences like ZZ Top and the Vaughan brothers called home.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-cold-stares-tickets-266043

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STAND-UP COMEDY
North Adams, 8 p.m.

A hilarious night of Stand-up comedy with headliner Maximilian Spinelli, feature act Bri Morrison, and host Charlie Nadler!   **For full dinner menu we recommend making a reservation for prior to the show. Bar menu will be available until 10pm. Full bar all night!**
*While highly unlikely, lineups can be subject to change without notice. Show contains adult content.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-stand-up-comedy-at-door-prize-restaurant-in-north-adams-ma-tickets-1990664738821

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JOIN BEAT TO FREE A TREE FROM INVASIVE HARDY KIWI
Pittsfield, 9 am to 12 pm

Join BEAT at Burbank Park in Pittsfield to remove invasive hardy kiwi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/beat-kiwi-pull-2026

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