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100 YEARS OF MOVIES: THE BIG SLEEP (1946)
Great Barrington, 7 p.m.

Mahaiwe

Iconic duo Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in The Big Sleep, a classic film noir by director Howard Hawks. Romance, murder and blackmail are all on the table in this timeless mystery. Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Faulkner contributed to the script. (No rating, 1h 54min.)

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. Join as we highlight the careers of beloved stars lost this past year through 10 titles also programmed with America's 250th anniversary in mind: Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Big Sleep (1946), All About Eve (1950), North by Northwest (1959), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), All the President's Men (1976), The Right Stuff (1983), Remains of the Day (1993), and The American President (1995). For the latest schedule, visit mahaiwe.org/100years.

THE HOTCHKISS ORCHESTRA & RIGHT BRAIN LOGIC
Connecticut, 7 p.m.

The Hotchkiss Orchestra and jazz ensemble Right Brain Logic take the stage on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. Led by Fabio Witkowski, the orchestra performs works by Chopin, Grieg, and de Falla, while Michael Musillami directs Right Brain Logic in an engaging set of original compositions. Celebrating student musicianship and 20 years of performances in Elfers Hall, this dynamic evening of classical and jazz is free and open to all.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
Esther Eastman Music Center
11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT

SATURDAY - MAY 23, 2026

WELLNESS DAY TO BE HELD AT THE NORTH ADAMS AMERICAN LEGION
North Adams, 1 to 4 pm

Professionals from a variety of fields will be on hand to share their expertise with community members, highlighting valuable services and resources. Attendees can explore practical tips and guidance on mental and physical health, as well as healing practices for individuals spanning from children to elders.

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.

HERBAL WORKSHOP WITH KIM GEISLER
Becket, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket 413-623-6635 becketartscenter.org

Join us for an afternoon of functional herbalism. Learn how to work with herbs to keep biting insects at bay and care for your skin when they do bite. Walk away with a ready to use repellent, the knowledge to make more at home, and a deeper connection to the plants that protect us.

Event link: https://www.becketartscenter.org/events/botanical-workshop-with-kim-geisler

SERVICE HEROES: EXPLORING ART AND COMMUNITY
Stockbridge, 11:00am-4:00pm

Inspired by Norman Rockwell’s works, kids and families will create their own “service hero” illustrations, imagining themselves as someone helping others or honoring someone they know who makes a difference in their community or the world.

Drop-In Artmaking activities – 11 am to 4 pm
All ages welcome; no reservations required

Free with Museum admissionhttps://www.nrm.org/events/service-heroes-exploring-art-and-community/

COMMUNITY DAY AT SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY
Lenox, 11am to4pm

Shakespeare & Company announces its third-annual Community Day, a free, family-friendly celebration at the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox. Learn more at shakepeare.org or call 413.637.3353.

NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 1:00PM-2:30PM

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.

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.

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

$20; separate from Museum Admission

https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-10/

HOOSAC VALLEY EXPLORER TRAIN RIDE
Adams, 1:30 and 3:30 PM

4 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA. Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) about 1 hr long.

Here is why you should clear an hour on your schedule for a ride through the heart of the Berkshires:

A Literal Time Machine, The View You Can’t Get from a Car, Stories that Stick, The Ultimate "Low-Stress" Outing, Convenience: All trips depart right from the Adams Visitor Center

Support a Mission: The ride is operated by the non-profit Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, so your ticket helps preserve these vintage beauties for the next generation.

A HORSE OBSERVED: AN EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION
Vermont, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

This equestrian-themed exhibition is presented in conjunction with a retrospective of Sam Savitt, honoring his influence on the art of the horse. On display through June 21 at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center, 44 Gyspy Lane, Bennington. Galleries are open Friday through Sunday fom 11 to 4.

“JAZZ FOR A CAUSE” BRINGS GLOBAL JAZZ EXPERIENCE TO PITTSFIELD
Pittsfield, 6 to 8 pm

Music lovers and community supporters are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of live jazz, culture, and community impact at “Jazz For A Cause: Blood Drum Spirit Live in
Concert” at Price Memorial AME Zion Church, located at 27 East Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Great Barrington | Egremont, 6PM

Memorial Day Weekend at ButtonBall BARN (South Egremont, MA)

ButtonBall BARN is kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with a four-night lineup of live entertainment, music, and high-energy events in an intimate Berkshire setting. The celebration begins Wednesday (5/20) with a lively Pretty Smart Burlesque Show, followed Thursday (5/21) by “Bourbon & Boots” line dancing with Tina, featuring drink specials from Berkshire Mountain Distillers.

Friday (5/22) brings The Wheel, a Grateful Dead tribute delivering a night of classic jams and community vibes. The weekend peaks Saturday (5/23) with Jamie’s Junk Show, one of New England’s top party bands, promising a packed dance floor and festive atmosphere.

Guests are encouraged to make it a full “Stay & Play” experience with dinner at ButtonBall INN and overnight accommodations just steps from the venue. Tickets and full details are available at buttonballbarn.com.

JORDAN WELLER & THE FEATHERS
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

South County band Jordan Weller & The Feathers hit The Stationery Factory with a tasty mix of deep funk grooves, soulful vocals, and tight, get-down rhythms. Come move your feet, feel the pocket, and catch a live show built for the dance floor with special guest BEN KOHN opening!

ALL AGES

NORTH ROOM

7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS https://www.simpletix.com/e/jordan-weller-the-feathers-tickets-257181

SUNDAY - MAY 24, 2026

VENTFORT HALL OFFERS INTRO TO TAROT CARD
Lenox, 11 am to 2 pm

Visit Ventfort Hall for an introductory workshop to learn: A brief history, the Waite-Smith system, structural basics, and the beginning etiquette of reading Tarot. Tickets for the workshop are $45. Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited, with walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. Note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

EVERY BODY BOUNCES AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH
Great Barrington, 1:00-3:00 pm

Every Body Bounces (adaptive program) at Berkshire South is a two-hour bounce party created especially for families with adaptive needs children. This fun, welcoming event offers space to move freely, explore at your own pace, and enjoy inflatable play in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Whether your child loves to leap, prefers gentle motion, or simply enjoys being part of the fun, this event celebrates movement, connection, and community. Bring your own snacks and drinks, this all about the bounce! Come as you are. Bounce how you like. Members & Guests: $3 ticket per bouncer Caregivers, parents, and guardians attend for free.

LOCATION: Berkshire South Regional Community Center

Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, Lenox MA

Dr. André Thomas, an international icon of choral conducting and expert in music of the African diaspora conducts inspiring works by African-American composers from spirituals to the Harlem Renaissance through today. This one-hour concert is sung by the BCI Chorus comprised of 130 singers from across the U.S.

Tickets: General Admission $27; Youth under 18 $12 (plus box office fees)

888-266-1200

https://bit.ly/BCIMay24

WEST STOCKBRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS SPRING CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 3 pm

Tickets ($35 for members, $40 for non-members) can be reserved at www.weststockbridgehistory.org. Seating is limited.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS SPRING CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 3-4:30 PM

Featuring the West Stockbridge Chamber Players artistic director and clarinetist Catherine Hudgins, oboist Amanda Hardy, violinist Sheila Fiekowsky, violist Daniel Getz, and double bassist Edwin Barker. The program will include Michael Haydn’s Divertimento in C major, MH 179; W.A. Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola in G Major KV 423; Ema Quiñones Núñez’ Haiku: Three Miniatures for Clarinet & Contrabass (World Premiere); and Sergei Prokofiev’s Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Double Bass, Op.39. These concerts, which benefit the West Stockbridge Historical Society, routinely sell out, so order your tickets today! Tickets ($35 for members, $40 for non-members) can be reserved at www.weststockbridgehistory.org. Seating is limited, first come, first served. This concert is supported by the West Stockbridge Cultural Council.

INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING
Lenox, 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Get started or learn more about the hobby of bird watching in this guided program along the accessible All Persons Trail at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. All abilities welcome! 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/101691-introduction-to-birdwatching

TUESDAY - MAY 26, 2026

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Becket, 10-11 a.m.

A casual drop-in group at the Becket Athenaeum where parents/caregivers can connect, share, and feel supported, alongside movement, stories, and play for babies and toddlers. Coffee and tea for adults, snacks for kids provided. RSVP Appreciated. In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

LEE LIBRARY: READ TO A THERAPY DOG
Lee, 3:30 p.m.

Nandi the Therapy Dog, will be available for a children's literacy event at the library. Available time slots begin at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact the library at 413-243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. More information here.

MOVIE NIGHT FOR ADULTS
Becket, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The movie with the most votes as of noon on May 19 will be shown. Movie starts at 7pm Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided. You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol). Older children, 13+, may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian. RSVP appreciated

LEARN TO MEDITATE: TAME THE WILD HORSE OF YOUR MIND
Becket, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice, you can experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.

This eight-session course at Becket Arts Center is led by Rosie Bleyer is designed to help you shift into "being" mode. Suggested donation is $15, member $10. More information here.

THE O'TONES PERFORMANCE
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.

The O'Tones perform at the Berkshire Athenaeum. Their eclectic style will please all. The free concert is brought to you by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council which is supported by the MA Cultural Council and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, at the Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield

WEDNESDAY - MAY 27, 2026

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Becket, 10-11 a.m.

VEGETARIAN COOKING FOR VIBRANT LIFESTYLES
Great Barrington, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Instructor: Chef Susie Norris with Egremont Hill Farm

May 27: Knife Skills & Eggplant Parmesan
June 3: Rainbow Grain Bowls. Sauces & Pickles
June 10: Minestrone & Sourdough Dinner Rolls ?Join us at Berkshire South and learn how to prepare nourishing, deeply satisfying plant-forward meals using seasonal, local ingredients and simple techniques. Each class emphasizes flavor, confidence, and practical skills that support healthy eating, including basic knife skills and vegetable preparation. You’ll cook together, share a meal, and leave with recipes to recreate at home. ?REGISTER at berkshiresouth.org/community-adult Please note there are registration deadlines for each date. Classes may be taken individually, or sign up for all three at once and save $.

BARBARA VINIAR TO SPEAK ABOUT WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION
Pittsfield, 5:30 pm

Author Barbara Viniar will speak about her book "Little Bird" at Arrowhead. The former President of Berkshire Community College will discuss how after a career in higher education she turned to creative writing, and how her unexpected path to writing historical fiction was inspired by an old photograph of her grandmother. Tickets are $5 for BCHS members, $10 for non-members and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW at berkshirehistory.org.

BIRDING AT THE MOUNT- SPRING MIGRATION
Lenox, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows, in search of resident and migratory birds. ADULTS Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 3 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: FREE For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/101684-birding-at-the-mount-spring-migration

THURSDAY - MAY 28, 2026

ADVANCING THE SCIENCE: THE LATEST IN ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA RESEARCH
Lenox, 10 am - 11 - am

Kimball Farms Life Care, 235 Walker Street • Lenox, MA

Presented by: Susan Antkowiak, Vice President, Programs & Services, Alzheimer’s Association® Featuring Sean Terwilliger, Early Stage Advocate & local community member living with Alzheimer’s

Whether you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or simply want to stay informed, you’re invited to join us for an engaging presentation at Kimball Farms Life Care on Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research. Alzheimer’s and dementia affect more than six million people in the United States alone—and the science behind how we understand, detect, and treat these conditions is evolving rapidly.

Gain trusted insights from Susan Antkowiak, Vice President, Programs & Services, Alzheimer’s Association’s Western MA division—a leading voice in the field. Susan will share the latest updates on:

Breakthroughs in understanding the biology of Alzheimer’s, Strategies for early detection and diagnosis, New developments in prevention and therapeutic interventions

Space is limited. RSVP by May 22nd to 413-637-7000

NAPL: HOMETOWN HEROES IN THE CIVIL WAR
North Adams, 2 pm

isit the North Adams Public Library to meet author Dennis G. Pregent, as he discusses and shares readings from his latest book "Hometown Heroes in the Civil War." Held in the front parlor.

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