Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this snowy weekend including skiing competitions, hikes, dance parties, and more.
Friday, Jan. 27
Dance Party
Stationery Factory, Dalton
The Stationery Factory is hosting a dance party this Friday from 8 until 11 p.m. on its main stage featuring music by DJ Booty Focused Grooves.
Drinks and seating are available. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here.
Saturday, Jan. 28
Winter Hike
The Boulders, Dalton
Berkshire Natural Resources Council will be having an informative hike on the Boulders Blue Trail this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This 2.8-mile hike has a moderate difficulty level with slight elevation change.
During the hike, participants will learn about techniques to identify trees in the winter and discuss some of the adaptations that trees have to weather the season's harsh conditions.
Participants should bring water and dress appropriately. BNRC has a few pairs of snowshoes or microspikes available for loan if needed.
This event is dependent on weather; any cancellation notices will be made by 5 p.m. the day before.
Mount Greylock Visitor Center is offering Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures programming on the fourth Saturday of each month from 1 until 2:30 p.m. this winter starting this Friday.
Join the center for an afternoon of winter activities including snow tubing a snowshoe demonstration, and a guided hike along the Bradley Farm Trail from
This program is free and open to all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Center.
For more information or for weather related updates call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262 or their Facebook page.
Concerts At The Conforti: Sam Prekop And Greg Davis
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
The Clark Art Institute will be hosting an evening of classical and electronic music this Saturday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Sam Prekop and Greg Davis will be headlining the evening concert with Western Massachusetts' Wednesday Knudsen and Kryssi Batallene opening.
Tickets range from $7 to $10. A ticket for either event admits you to both performances.
Earlier in the day the American Modern Opera Company will be performing its classical music at 3 p.m.
Brett Haas Racing is hosting its first racing party in three years to kick off a new racing season this Saturday.
Cocktails start at 5 and dinner starts at 6 p.m. The event will feature a 3-course roast beef dinner, dancing, 50/50, raffles, merchandise, and a night with the entire Brett Haas Racing crew.
Tickets range from $10 to $20 and can be purchased here.
Throwback Dance Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
The Methuselah Bar and Lounge will be having a dance party this Saturday hosted by DJ Craig Hopkins
From 9 until midnight. Hopkins will be playing music from the 1970s and later. More information here.
Free Day at MoCA
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art annual community celebration is free for all who walk through the door. The day offers live music, pop-up performances, take-home art projects, and tons more.
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North Adams UNO Art Club Extends Into Year-Round Community Program
Staff Reports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is expanding the summer program UNO Drop-In Art Club into a weekly, 50-week program for local youth ages 8 to 19, thanks to a new two-year grant from the W.L.S. Spencer Foundation.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, the club reopens its doors at the UNO Community Center (157 River St., North Adams) with extended hours every week from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The UNO Art Club first took root in 2022, founded by local volunteers and supported by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition as a safe, welcoming space for kids to explore their creativity. In 2024, NBCC sought new partners to keep the program running and joined forces with the Clark and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Over the past two summers, staff from all three organizations have guided kids through hands-on projects — from clay sculpture and origami to collage and self-portraiture — often inspired by ongoing exhibitions at the museums.
Now, with leadership from the Clark, this grant will allow the program to grow, not only with expanded hours and a year-round schedule, but also to support a paid intern to lead the weekly activities.
Additional benefits of the grant: The Clark will provide rides directly from the UNO Community Center so participants can attend major community events, including First Sundays Free and the annual Community Day. Youth will also take field trips to the Clark, Mass MoCA, and neighboring arts venues across the region.
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