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ESCAPE GAME: EUPHORIGEN INVESTIGATION
Pittsfield, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Should the government add a brain-boosting supplement to the public water supply? Form a team of 4–5 players and test your wits by solving puzzles that immerse you in a world of manipulated media, social media bots, deepfakes, and other forms of deception. For ages 14–22 and their teammates.

For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

KID'S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Pittsfield, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

KID’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Fridays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, & 24

2:30–4 pm | Athenaeum Room

Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Kids will learn how to play over the course of this five week kid-friendly campaign. Space is limited. Please register by calling or visiting the Children’s Library. Open to ages 8–12.

¡Ven a aprender a jugar a Dungeons & Dragons! Los niños aprenderán a jugar durante esta campaña de cinco semanas, diseñada especialmente para ellos. El cupo es limitado. Inscríbete llamando o visitando la Biblioteca Infantil. Abierto a niños de 8 a 12 años.

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.

BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES
Lenox, 3 - 5 p.m.

Join us for an intimate performance that blends Broadway flair with Berkshire charm. Raise a glass during our pre-show cocktail hour, mingle over chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres, then slip into the auditorium for a dazzling, one-night-only cabaret starring Scott Joiner—right here at Kimball Farms Life Care Community!

About Scott Joiner
Composer and singer Scott Joiner recently led music
for Legally Blonde, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Newsies Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Moana, R&H’s Cinderella, and Derailed. Limit of two tickets per reservation. RSVP by Friday, July 10th to 413-637-7000

BEAVER DETECTIVES
Lenox, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Step into the role of a nature detective, uncovering the clues that beavers leave behind on the landscape. FAMILY - Requires adults AND children 4-17 Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost- Adults & children: Members $12, Non-members $15 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102697-beaver-detectives

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH!
Great Barrington, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For all ages. $10 per person OR
$30 Table (up to 4 players) Register at berkshiresouth.org/events Get ready to cheer, compete, and laugh your way through a night of family fun! Join us for a live, game-show style Family Game Night, where teams go head-to-head in a series of fun challenges, quizzes, and competitions. From trivia and physical games to creative contests and a few surprises, you never know what’s coming next! Teams of two or more (representing at least two generations) will take the stage to test their knowledge, teamwork, and sense of humor—all in front of a lively, supportive audience. Some games will call for audience participation, so be sure to bring friends along to tip the scales in your favor! Prizes range from bragging rights and delightfully silly treasures to Berkshire South goodies and gift certificates from around town.

100 YEARS OF MOVIES: “THE GODFATHER” (1972)
Great Barrington, 7 p.m.

$8 https://mahaiwe.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-godfather-1972/

Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, Francis Ford Coppola's “The Godfather” charts the rise of a crime family in post-World War II America. Marlon Brando leads an all-star cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and James Caan. (Rated R, 2h 55min.)

100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch.

CURATOR TOUR– AMERICAN STORIES: REVOLUTION TO ROCKWELL
Stockbridge, 9:30 a.m.

Join Russell Lord, Chief of Curator Affairs, for a tour of American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This thematic exhibition explores how artists over the last 250 years have represented America’s evolving story. Lord will discuss how select works on view reflect and shape American identity. The tour will also touch on the role illustration has played in tracing the actual history of the nation as well as communicating our shared values and aspirations.

Limited space: reservations required. $20 plus admission | $10 for Members

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/curator-tour-american-stories-from-revolution-to-rockwell/

SATURDAY - JULY 18, 2026

ICE CREAM SOCIAL FUNDRAISER
Williamstown, 1 - 3 p.m.

Everyone’s invited for a good cause, celebrating summer with scoops, family fun, & local flavor.

Scoop up some summer fun with us at the Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on July 18! Build?your?own sundaes, local ice cream from High Lawn, SoCo, and Barts, plus kids’ activities and family fun - all while supporting Berkshire County Kids’ Place and the incredible work they do for local children and families. A sweet way to celebrate community and enjoy the best flavors of summer. View link below for details and share it with your friends and family - the more the merrier!

Come enjoy the local ice cream flavors for a good cause.

Visit https://wildoats.coop/news/ice-cream-social-2026

NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 10 a.m. and 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.

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. 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-17/

CRAFTY KIDS
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit the Library for a drop-in craft program! Library staff will prepare a fun craft for kids of all ages to make and take home. Great for the whole family.

¡Visita la biblioteca y participa en nuestro taller de manualidades! El personal de la biblioteca preparará una manualidad divertida para que niños de todas las edades la realicen y se la lleven a casa. ¡Ideal para toda la familia!

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.

BIG BLUE BLOCKS PARTY
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Families with youth of all ages are invited to play and explore with the Library’s Big Blue Blocks.

Se invita a las familias con jóvenes de todas las edades a jugar y explorar con los Big Blue Blocks de la biblioteca.

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.

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.

LEE LIBRARY: AUTHOR TALK - DAVID RICCI
Lee, 12:30 PM

David Ricci, photographer and author of Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture, will speak at the Lee Library, 100 Main St.. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

ARTIST TALK: DAVID RICCI – HUNTER GATHERER, A PHOTOBOOK
Lee, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

An Artist talk with photographer David Ricci about his latest photobook, Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture. The event will be held at the Lee Library.

ASTON MAGNA: THE GENIUS OF THE FRENCH BAROQUE
Great Barrington, 3:00 PM

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, opens its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with sonatas and cantatas of Rameau, Clérambault, and others, performed on period instruments. Dominique Labelle, soprano; Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord. 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.

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/102704-beavers-in-the-berkshires

ARTIST TALK INVADING SPACES: DARNSTUDIO WITH DR. KATIE FULLER
New York, 5 - 7 p.m.

Join us for a conversation exploring art, memory, institutional power, and the structures of belonging with DARNstudio and Dr. Katie Fuller.

Join us for a closing conversation exploring art, memory, institutional power, and the structures of belonging as explored by the contemporary artist duo DARNstudio and corresponding with their exhibition INVADING SPACES on view at (Creative Legion).

Free and open to the public. RSVP required.

BERKSHIRES JAZZ SUMMER SHOWCASE
Pittsfield, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Westside Riverway Park, 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA

Bands: Flat Bed Jazz Band, The Lucky 5, Wanda Houston

Admission: Free. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs. Porta Potties, food, beer garden, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Do not bring alcohol. Parking: on street parking and parking lots throughout downtown Pittsfield. For more information, visit berkshiresjazz.org.

NICOLE ZURAITIS QUARTET LIVE AT MUSIC MOUNTAIN
Connecticut, 7:00pm

Nicole Zuraitis, Piano/Voice, Dan Pugach, Drums, Idan Morim Guitar, and Sam Weber, Bass, present their latest album, “The Devil I Knew.” With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police), Nicole Zuraitis is a 2-time Grammy Award winning artist who is redefining vocal jazz.

LENOX CONTRA DANCE
Lenox, 7:15 - 10:30 p.m.

Our next dance will be on Saturday, July 18th, with music by Clara Stickney (fiddle) and Alex Cumming (piano and accordion), calling by Jon Greene. Roles will be larks and robins.

Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free!

Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing.

All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

HOTCHKISS SUMMER PIANO PORTALS CONCERT SERIES - THE FRANK GALA CONCERT
Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.

A highlight of the Summer Portals Piano Concert Series, The Frank Gala Concert brings together pianists Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski, and Phillipe Raskin with the acclaimed Fine Arts Quartet for an evening of chamber music masterpieces. The program features Brahms’s Piano Quartet in C Minor and Piano Quintet, showcasing the richness, power, and lyricism of one of the Romantic era’s greatest composers. Free and open to the public. Scenic picnic grounds open two hours before the concert.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT

TRAVELLER - THE CHRIS STAPLETON EXPERIENCE
Dalton, 8 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience is the brainchild of Alec Antobenedetto, The voice of Traveller. He also plays drums for many of the areas most popular bands including the Peacheaters (An Allman Brothers Band Experience), Confounded Bridge (Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin), Pieces of Eight, and many more. As Alec says "I just heard his voice and over the years it had become more than obvious I had to do this", so I called up some music friends and they all jumped in feet first. This is such a fun group to be around. We love this music and playing this music for people and seeing their reaction means everything".

Traveller is:

Alex Antobenedetto - Vocals

Tina D'Aurizio - Vocals & Light Percussion

Rick "The Senator" Goode - Guitar & Vocals

Leo Melanson - Pedal Steel, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar

Jay Tullio - Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin

Dave Hines - Bass & Vocals

Mike Iannantuoni - Drums

Mike Duca - Percussion

https://www.simpletix.com/e/traveller-the-chris-stapleton-experience-tickets-263638

A NATURE YEAR AT PLEASANT VALLEY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: SUMMER SERIES
Lenox, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
A monthly “date with nature” for curious adults. Three classes in this summer series: 07/18, 08/15, and 09/19 (times vary) explore local natural history through seasonal highlights like grassland predator-prey dynamics, butterflies and moths, and hawk migration. Learn more each session and build community along the way. ADULTS Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost- Adults: Members $54, Non-members $60 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98864-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-wildlife-sanctuary-summer

SUNDAY - JULY 19, 2026

ADAMS QUAKER MEETING HOUSE HOURS
Adams, 1 to 4 pm

Quaker Meeting House, Maple Street Cemetery, Adams, Mass.

Sundays,1 to 4 p.m., July 5 to Oct. 11: Free tours of the 1782 meeting house, place of worship of the family of Susan B. Anthony, born in Adams in 1820. www.adamshistorical.us

NATURE INSPIRED TAI CHI
Lenox, 10 - 11 a.m.

A calming, outdoor Tai Chi flow that pairs gentle movement with mindful time in nature. ADULTS Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost- Adults & children: Members $20, Non-members $25 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102727-nature-inspired-tai-chi

DAEDALUS QUARTET LIVE AT MUSIC MOUNTAIN
Connecticut, 3 p.m.

Daedalus Quartet, Germaine TAILLEFERRE String Quartet, Andrew DAVIS, Beyond the Break; Shifting Sands, Amy BEACH String Quartet, Opus 89, Ludwig van BEETHOVEN String Quartet in A Minor, Opus 132

https://musicmountain.org/show-details/daedalus-quartet-1774878154

Break out your never-worn (or favorite old) swimsuit, dig out your trusted potluck recipes, and bring a sturdy pair of lungs (or automatic inflator), because we're going to take up space, eat, swim, and be joyful out at Steadman Pond, as guests of BNRC. plus, live music to enjoy while you swim.

partners and families welcome!

Event Link: https://www.seeingrainbows.org/events/trans-swim-day-summer-2026

Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/seeing-rainbows-summer-2026-trans-swim-day

Location: Steadman Pond, Monterey, MA 01245

MONDAY - JULY 20, 2026

THE WRITING STUDIO
Pittsfield, 2 - 3 p.m.

Young writers are invited to join Library staff at a pop-up writing studio this summer. We will cover topics such as descriptive writing, character development, story arc, and more. We will also work through prompts and exercises to practice topics. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8–12.

Este verano, invitamos a jóvenes escritores a participar en un taller de escritura itinerante con el personal de la biblioteca. Abordaremos temas como la escritura descriptiva, el desarrollo de personajes, la estructura narrativa y mucho más. También trabajaremos con ejercicios y propuestas para practicar. No se requiere experiencia previa. Abierto a niños y jóvenes de 8 a 12 años.

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.

PLANT A SEED FAMILY STORYTIME
Pittsfield, 6 - 7 p.m.

Join library staff for a summer reading themed family storytime. We will read books, learn through play, and do activities that explore the themes of nature, gardening and planting the seeds of change. Best for children ages 3-9, siblings welcome.

Únase al personal de la biblioteca para una hora de cuentos familiar con temática de lectura de verano. Ideal para niños de 3 a 9 años; se admiten hermanos.

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.