It's going to be a hot and steamy weekend in the Berkshires but there's plenty of cool things to do.
First Friday Block Party
Eagle Street, North Adams
North Adams will be closing Eagle Street to turn this First Friday into a block party from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The monthly downtown event will feature music, street games, activities and gallery openings. Mayor Jennifer Macksey will host a downtown gathering and Desperados Mexican Restaurant on Eagle Street will offer beer and wine for sale.
It's the First Friday of the month! Artists and artlovers know what that means, Pittsfield's First Friday Artswalk is here starting at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Art exhibits will be on view at a variety of venues in downtown Pittsfield with most of the art being on display all month long.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Participants can download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour.
Participating venues include, Hotel on North, Barrington Stage Company's Wolfson Theatre Center, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, The Marketplace Cafe, Indoors Out! Free Kids' Paint & Sip, and more
For a complete list of participating venues and artist visit the Art Walk website.
BCHS Contemporary Artist Exhibit
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield
Berkshire County Historical Society launches its contemporary artist exhibit at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts this weekend starting on Aug. 5.
Participants will explore several different themes including the effect of industrialization on the natural world, ethnic stereotypes, queerness and disability through contemporary artists Jim Jasper and Christopher Volpe's work.
The exhibition runs through August 26. More information here.
Movies Under The Stars
The Adams Visitor Center, Adams
The Adams Visitor Center will be showing the Walt Disney Animation Studios' film "Encanto" this Friday, Aug. 5, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Families can bring their blankets and lawn chairs to watch the majestic Madrigals as family member Mirabel attempts to save the magic that was gifted to her family.
Comedy Night at TurnPark
TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge
TurnPark, located at 2 Moscow Road, will be hosting a stand-up comedy night this Friday, Aug. 5, featuring comedian, actress and writer Kate Willet.
The venue will start to serve drinks and snacks starting at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.
The Pittsfield Suns will be concluding their season with three games this weekend.
On Friday, they will face off against the Westfield Starfires at Bullens Field in Westfield starting at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, they return to Wahconah Park to play against the Nashua Silver Knights starting at 6:05 p.m.
They will finish off their season on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. when they will be up against the Norwich Sea Unicorns.
Band Jam 2022 to benefit PopCares
Greylock Community Club, North Adams
Local non-profit PopCares is hosting its annual Band Jam this Saturday at Greylock Community Club, located at 548 State Road, from 2 until 10 p.m.
The event will feature auctions, live music, food, raffles, and more. This fundraising event costs $10 for entry and all proceeds will go to Berkshire County residents struggling with cancer. Tickets are available with the bartender at Greylock Community Club.
WAM Theatre will be presenting a play reading of "Escaped Alone" by Caryl Churchill this Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. in the The Mount's Stable auditorium.
The play follows the visions of apocalyptic horror that play out inside their minds of three old friends and a neighbor who chat during a series of summer afternoons.
Tickets cost $25 for in-person and $15 for virtual. Tickets can be purchased on the WAM Theater website.
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."
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.
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Brown Lifts MCLA Volleyball, Calvert Powers Mass Maritime to Tie
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lee High graduate Elizabeth Brown had a match-high 13 kills Friday to lead the MCLA volleyball team to a four-set win over SUNY-Delhi.
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MCLA (6-2) hosts Russell Sage on Saturday.
Men's Soccer
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