Berkshire County and the surrounding areas will be hosting a variety of events this cold weekend before Thanksgiving, including plays, concerts, and more. That includes lots of craft fairs and bazaars; see the full list here.
'Performance of Exit, Pursued by a Bear'
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Berkshire Community College stages a performance of "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" by Lauren Gunderson this weekend.
Through the direction of Joseph Sicotte, the audience will watch as Nan attempts to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson with the help of her friend Simon and Sweetheart, a stripper.
Nan forces Kyle to watch as they re-enact scenes from their painful past to free them both in this dark revenge comedy.
Be aware there will be a realistic gunshot sound going off during the show.
Tickets range from $10 to $15. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased online here.
Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2.
Festive Holiday Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
Festive holiday market returns for its fifth year on Saturday from 10 to 3 in the Weave Shed, 508 State Road, North Adams. Up to 100 vendors and artisans. More information here.
An adults-only preview on Friday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 for $25; tickets limited. More information here.
Fabulous and Queer Variety Show
Flat Burger Society, Pittsfield
There will be a performance by the Fabulous and Queer Variety Show this Friday at 8 p.m. at Flat Burger Society on McKay Street.
Tickets to the performance are $5. More information here.
Weekly Friday Night Jazz
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
The Methuselah hosts Berkshires Jazz on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.
The event is part of its weekly series that runs until the end of 2022. More information here.
Cider Pressing Day
Apple Barn and Country Bake Shop, Bennington Vt.
The Apple Barn will be allowing visitors to learn the cider pressing process this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
During this free event, visitors can help grind and press some local apples into fresh cider. Fresh cider will also be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Tickets available in Pittsfield at Wood Bros. Music in the Allendale Shopping Center, Miller Supply on West Street and Alliance Appliance on Fenn Street.
There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and refreshments. Admissions cost $20. All proceeds will benefit the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.
North Adams Farmers Market will be open this Sunday, Nov. 20, at Greylock Works, located at 508 State Road, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program benefits. They also provide a 100 percent match to the SNAP balance for up to $25.
The Great Barrington Farmers Market will be open this Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This market also accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program benefits. They also provide a 100 percent match to the SNAP balance for up to $25
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North Adams Public Schools To Host Grade Configuration Forum
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools will host a community forum to discuss updates on grade configurations and logistics for the 2024-2025 school year.
The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 PM. The forum will take place in a hybrid format at the Welcome
Center at Brayton Elementary School and via Zoom which can be accessed by going to napsk12.org/ZoomLinkMay15.
Forums are open to anyone interested in learning more about the logistics planned for the upcoming school year, including, transportation, arrival and dismissal times, class sizes, and school choice updates. The forum will also allow participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
For questions, please contact the Family and Community Outreach Coordinator, Emily Schiavoni at 413-412-1106 or at eschiavoni@napsk12.org.
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