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At the Tina Packer Playhouse

Blending the poetry of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with physical theater, aerial performance, and rambunctious comedy, Midsummer Dreamers reimagines Shakespeare’s classic as a surreal, seductive journey through a couple’s subconscious. Performed by just two actors, this 90-minute whirlwind explores love, resentment, reconciliation, and the mysterious forces that shape our inner worlds.

Tickets are $35 for Adults; $22 for Ages 13-22; $15 for Ages 3-12, and on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at 413.637.3353

Content Advisory: This production includes strobe lights, suggestive content, and brief staged violence.

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In collaboration with Becket Dark Skies, join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and stargazing led by local astronomer Rick Costello. Rick will guide participants on a tour of the night sky, noting constellations, visible planets, and more.    Dress for the weather and bring your own chair or blanket. Will be rescheduled to 9/3 for rain or cloudy skies.   If you have a telescope, please feel free to bring it along!    RSVP to receive rescheduling notices.

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FREE drop in workshop. Crafting Conversations will be held every Wednesday afternoon beginning September 2. Looking for creativity and connection? Join us weekly on Wednesday afternoons for Crafting Conversations. Bring your current project and work alongside others in a casual and friendly atmosphere focused on parallel creative play and light conversation.  

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Join friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon of Mah Jongg!   We are no longer offering Beginners Lessons but will continue to offer two intermediate/experienced tables. Please bring your own tiles and 2026 National Mah Jongg League cards if you have them. A limited number of cards will be available to use.   We’ll confirm the day before whether we have enough players for a game.   There is a bonus date every 3rd Thursday from 6-8pm (during Game Night).   Registration required.

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REGISTER AT berkshiresouth.org/community-adult

September 2: French Countryside

September 9: Italian Harvest Table

September 16: Berkshire Farm-to-Table Dinner Join Chef Susie Norris for evenings inspired by the harvest. Together we’ll prepare seasonal dishes from scratch, share a beautiful meal, and explore the ingredients, traditions, and techniques behind regional cuisines. Each class includes a culinary demonstration, hands-on cooking, a sit-down dinner, and recipes to take home. September 2 Menu:
Salade au Chevre, Coq au Vin Blanc with Tarragon, Harticorts Verde Almondine, Rustic Country Bread, Classic Tarte Tatin September 9 Menu:
Pan-Seared Scallops over Pumpkin Risotto, Roasted Tomatoes with Lentils & Rosemary, Spinach, Arugula & Parmigiano Salad, Artisan Italian Bread, and Pear and Almond Crostata September 16 Menu:
Barrington Harvest Salad with Fresh Chives and Dill, Local Artisan Cheese Course, Mint-Crusted Lamb Chops, Seasonal Vegetables, Whole Wheat Sourdough Rolls, and Warm Berkshire Apple Crisp with Local Cream Members: $60 per class
Guests: $80 per class

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Join a walk-in grief support group held at Berkshire South. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. No registration required. Drop in sessions.

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Shakespeare & Company Presents: Midsummer Dreamers, Created by Kirsten Peacock and Nick Nudler of Cosmic Mirth atthe Tina Packer Playhouse

Blending the poetry of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with physical theater, aerial performance, and rambunctious comedy, Midsummer Dreamers reimagines Shakespeare’s classic as a surreal, seductive journey through a couple’s subconscious. Performed by just two actors, this 90-minute whirlwind explores love, resentment, reconciliation, and the mysterious forces that shape our inner worlds.

Tickets are $35 for Adults; $22 for Ages 13-22; $15 for Ages 3-12, and on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at 413.637.3353

Content Advisory: This production includes strobe lights, suggestive content, and brief staged violence.

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A relaxed, beginner-friendly migration walk at The Mount, which offers great bird watching and scenic views of meadows and ponds. You will learn where to find birds, how to ID them, and all about fall migration. ADULTS. Cost: FREE   Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 3 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA 01240 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102815-birding-at-the-mount   For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320  

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The Tremaine Gallery at Hotchkiss presents Field Notes, an exhibition of works by contemporary artist Eve Biddle, curated by Terri Moore.

Upcoming Events

Artist Talk
Thursday, September 17 | 7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join Eve Biddle for a conversation about her work and the ideas behind Field Notes.

Artist Reception
Saturday, September 19 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the exhibition and meet artist Eve Biddle at the Tremaine Gallery.

The exhibition and events are free and open to the public.

Field Notes remains on view through October 18.

The Tremaine Art Gallery is located at 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT, and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

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Luke Delorme, Director of Financial Planning and Financial Advisor, will present a free talk on pensions and savings. This informational program will take place at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee on Thursday, September 3rd at 4:00 pm. Registration is recommended. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 with questions. leelibraryma.org

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Planned in conjunction with Norman Rockwell Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell, this three-part musical salon series will explore how artists and songwriters have shaped the American imagination over the last 250 years. Featuring acclaimed Berkshire performers Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora, each thematic salon blends storytelling, history and a wide range of musical genres including patriotic songs, jazz standards, pop classics, and Broadway favorites.

Terrace seating (weather permitting)

September 3: Visions of a Nation: Who Gets to be American?

$25 | $20 Members

https://www.nrm.org/events/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-at-nrm-3/

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Join Rainbow Seniors + Berkshire Stonewall for our monthly community potluck — Bring something if you can. Come as you are if you can’t.  Wander Cafe, 34 Depot Street, First floor. 
Sit down. Share a meal. Stay awhile.  All are welcome.

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Join farmer, flower essence practitioner, and organizer, Sunder Ashni of Mumbet’s Freedom Farm for a journey inspired by the life and living legacy of liberation of Elizabeth Freeman. Utilizing the lens of the natural world, we will explore, lift up, and celebrate the inspired life of this beloved land steward, mother, friend, and community leader.

RSVP appreciated.

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Yoga Lee Studio will be teaching a chair yoga class at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee, on Friday, September 4th at 4pm. This free class will be taught by a registered yoga teacher.   Registration is required. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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The September 4 First Fridays at Five, presented by Mill Town Foundation, will feature live music and dance, art, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield.

Persip Park, 175 North Street, 5 to 8 pm

- Misty Blues
- Beer garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.

Rain location: Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 27 East Street

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will offer an open-house experience featuring “What We Carry Forward: An Exploration of Art” from 5 to 7:30 pm at the South end of the road closure.

Palace Park, 122 North Street, 5 to 8 pm

Art in the Park: Jill McLean draws a large ink sketch of First Friday

Live Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford

Rain Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, 5 to 8 pm

- Berkshire Art Association presents TUNE IN, a biennial juried exhibit
- Paper Blooms with Paper Petals Artist Elizabeth Nelson

Rain Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue

North Street in front of Crawford Square, 137 North Street

- Free Balloon Twisting with Andrew the Balloonatic

- Fitness professional, Aimee Marshall, hosts a Free (DROP-IN) Cardio Drumming Class from 5 to 6:30 pm

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NYT bestselling author Kurt Andersen comes to Hudson.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-kurt-andersen-in-conversation-with-rick-stengel-tickets-1997568938468

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The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield concludes its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, September 4 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.

Participating venues on Friday, September 4 include Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, O.U.R Resurge (at Makers Market), Sanctum Gallery, Solarium Plant Shop, and the Soda Chef.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. 

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A new collaboration between papermaker Alicia Canary and printmaker Gloria Calderón-Sáenz

"UNFiLTERED LAB"

playful prints on handmade paper from locally grown plants.

Using high fiber paper made from garlic stems donated to Alicia and Gloria by the River Street Gardeners in North Adams MA. Gloria created this series of prints intentionally using a wide range of themes and variations. She gave herself free license of expression from familiar places to the outer spaces of abstraction. Local places, people, animals, objects, free hand typography, you name it !! It’s all there and unfiltered.

Unfiltered Lab

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A relaxed, beginner-friendly migration walk on the Pike's Pond All Persons Trail, where you will look for and identify birds and learn why some birds are on the move while others stay year-round. ADULTS.  Cost: Members $10, Non-members $15   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102691-fall-migration-for-beginning-birders For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320

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Shakespeare & Company Presents: The Norwegians by C. Denby Swanson, Directed by James Warwick.

September 4-October 4th at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre

Set in a Minnesota bar where heartbreak is served alongside beer, The Norwegians is a sharp, surprising dark comedy about love gone wrong—and the lengths we go to set things right. Betty and Olive, two women reeling from romantic betrayal, hatch an unlikely plan: hiring a pair of Norwegian hitmen to deal with the men who wronged them.

Tickets are $30-$88 and on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at 413.637.3353

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THE STATIONERY FACTORY

The Seven Wonders are seven world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. The band's collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Landslide, Gypsy, and more. Since their inception in 2017, they have garnered national attention for their high-energy performances. The Seven Wonders reconnect fans with the music they love.

ALL AGES  TICKET LINK

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Come browse through an array of books, audiobooks, DVDs, baked goods, and more!   By donation (cash or check). All proceeds support the services & programs at the Becket Athenaeum!   2026 Book Sale Fundraisers: July 4 & 5  NEW DATES: September 5 & 6 Selections vary month-to-month.   Please visit our Materials Donation Policy if you are interesting in donating items.   Register to volunteer: booksale@bwlibrary.org   Click here to view our other events.

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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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Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required.

Artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

Supported in part by The Ruth Krauss Foundation, Inc.

https://www.nrm.org/events/summer-saturdays-at-nrm-14/

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$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.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tours start promptly at the designated time, please allow ample time for parking. 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-24/

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Saturdays, September 5–October 17 (no class September 19) Perfect for true beginners! Whether you have two left feet or just want to add some fun, healthy movement to your week, come learn basic steps and rhythms while building confidence on the dance floor. Line dancing is a fantastic way to socialize and get your heart pumping–all without needing a partner! Instructor: Andrea Wadsworth
Members: $60
Guests: $80

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Borromeo String Quartet & Friends

Nicholas Kitchen, Violin

Melissa Reardon, Viola

Yeesun Kim, Cello

Raman Ramakrishnan, Cello

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Duet in E Flat Major for viola and cello, “Eyeglasses”

Iman HABIBI Relics for viola and cello

Zoltán KODÁLY Duo for Violin and Cello, Opus 7

Anton ARENSKY Quartet in A Minor for violin, viola and two cellos, Opus 35

https://musicmountain.org/show-details/borromeo-string-quartet-friends

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TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ete-tickets-1985737576546?aff=oddtdtcreator

Awarded the OPUS prize for “Discovery of the Year 2017-2018”, among many other accolades since their first album release in 2017, this trio is quickly winning over the hearts of listeners worldwide, young and old alike. É.T.É are Élisabeth (fiddle, step-dancing, vocals), Thierry (bouzouki, podorythmie, vocals), and Élisabeth (cello, vocals). The word été in French means summer–a fitting tribute to how their original, lively take on Québec traditional music is infused with a new vitality.

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