Weekend Outlook: Movie Nights, Concerts, and More
Berkshire County is having an array of events this warm cloudy weekend including movie nights, baseball games, concerts, and more.
Williamstown Theatre Festival
The annual Williamstown Theatre Festival kicks off this weekend and will run until Aug. 14 featuring musical events, plays, and readings by award-winning directors and performers.
The festival commenced July 5 with the comedy thriller "Man Of God" on the Nikos Stage that runs through July 22.
Every Friday at 3 p.m., the festival will host a new reading series program in an effort to highlight the development and discovery of new work. More information here.
Downtown Pittsfield Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Clapp Park, Pittsfield
Friday, July 8
Downtown Pittsfield kicks off its summer outdoor movie series this Friday at Clapp Park, located on West Housatonic Street, with Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film "Soul."
Families can bring their blankets and lawn chairs beginning at dusk, around 8:30, to enjoy the adventures of middle-school band teacher and aspiring jazz player Joe and a soul named 22 as they discover the answers to the meaning of life.
In case of rain, the film will be postponed to Aug. 5.
Movies Under The Stars
Adams Visitor Center, Adams
Friday, July 8
Adams will be kicking off the Movies Under The Stars series this Friday at Visitors Center, located at 3 Hoosac St., with the Illumination and Universal Pictures feature film "Sing 2" starting at 7:30 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets as and watch the antics of the koala Buster Moon and his friends as they attempt to persuade recluse rock star Clay Calloway to perform at the opening of their new show.
Pittsfield Suns
Wachonah Park, Pittsfield
The Pittsfield Suns will be facing off against the Worcester Bravehearts this Friday, July 8, at Wahconah Park starting at 6:35 p.m.
It will also be Building Blocks Night on Friday so participants are encouraged to bring a building blocks creation for a chance to win 2 passes to Legoland New York as part of
The Suns will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this Saturday, July 9 as they face off against the Nashua Silver Knights at 6:05 p.m.
Paranormal Investigation – A Spirited Evening
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Saturday, July 9
Non-fiction author and paranormal investigator David Raby returns to the historical and said to be haunted Ventfort Hall on Saturday from 7 until 11:45 p.m.
Prior to the investigation, he will provide a brief history of the lives of those who lingered in the halls of the museum and will share some evidence from previous investigations.
Participants will get a chance to ask him questions about paranormal investigations.
Reservations are required. Tickets are limited and non-refundable costing $38 per person or a reduced rate of $20 for some ages. Call 413-637-3206 to make a reservation and for more information.
Music Brings Communities Together
Becket Arts Center, Becket
Saturday, July 9
American folk singer-songwriter Cliff Eberhardt will be performing on the Becket Arts Center lawn, located at 7 Brooker Hill Road, for a free concert on Saturday at 5 p.m.
In the case of rain, the concert will be held in the Becket Federated Church located diagonally from the BAC.
More information here.
Comedy @ Bright Ideas Brewing
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Saturday, July 9
Cool off and laugh over a drink at Bright Ideas located on the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts campus during 90-minute event. The comedy evening is hosted every second Saturday of the month starting at 8 p.m.
This event is produced by Iconix Productions in collaboration with Bright Ideas Brewing. Tickets are $10 to $15 and can be purchased here.
Meet the Artists of the Hills
Berkshire Museum
Saturday, July 9
The Berkshire Museum will be hosting a discussion with four Berkshire-based artists featured in the "Art of the Hills: Visual Evidence" exhibit on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
This event is included with museum admission. More information here.
Williamstown Rural Lands Farm Visit
Bigfoot Farm, Williamstown
Sunday, July 10
Farmer Brian Cole will be offering a tour of his farm, located at 70 Maple St., as part of the Working Lands/Working Hands series on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Cole has gained a considerable amount of knowledge on how to achieve economic success farming at a micro-scale and will discuss soil management, crop sequencing, and pest and weed control using organic methods during his tour.
Participants will get a chance to ask Cole questions on his experience as a tenant farmer, sustainable farming techniques, and ways we can promote working rural landscapes and livelihoods.
Farmers' Markets
Lenox Farmer's Market
80 Church St., Lenox
The market will be open in its new location 80 Church Street, formerly the Cafe Lucia, this Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Participants can pursue local vendors while enjoying food and listening to music.
For more information visit Lenox's Chamber of Commerce page.
Sheffield Farmers' Market
125 Main Street, Sheffield
The Sheffield Farmers' Market is open this Friday from 3 until 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church located at 125 Main St.
The market will feature healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors in an attempt to nourish the community by protecting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."
For more information visit the market's website.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Oct. 8.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities.
For more information, visit the website.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St., Great Barrington
The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until the end of October.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors.
For more information, visit their website.
Lee Farmers Market
Town Park, Main and West Park Streets, Lee
This market is open every Saturday from 10 until 2 p.m. It accepts SNAP/HIP, Senior Coupons, WIC coupons, and offer market match.
More information here.
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
The market is open every Saturday from 9 until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot across from St. Elizabeth's Church.
More information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street, Williamstown
The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street.
This year the market will feature returning and new vendors, including a fish monger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.
More information here.
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