There are a variety of events this weekend, including Pride celebrations, music, and more.
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Berkshire Pride Week
Various Locations, Berkshire County
June 1 through June 9
There will be various Pride events this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQIA-plus community.
On Friday, there will be a Pride Pageant at the Adams Theater, where kings, queens, and everyone in between will take the stage to showcase drag artistry and self-expression in a competition for the crown and a one-year stint as the leader of the Berkshire County LGBTQIA-plus community. More information here.
The festivities also include a kick-off block party that begins on Saturday at noon on the front steps of City Hall with a proclamation from Mayor Marchetti, a presentation of the Community Changemaker Award, and the raising of the Pride flag. More information here.
Also, on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m., there will be an LGBTQ-plus Youth Pride Celebration at the Common. The free event features games, activities, prizes, giveaways, food, snacks, and more. More information here.
On Sunday, there will be the inaugural Berkshire Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1-mile walk beginning at 9 a.m. at the Crane Ave. entrance of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in Pittsfield.
The event features screenings of films, shorts, documentaries, and discussions with filmmakers, actors, and directors, including Sheila Nevins and Barbara Kopple.
Amy Herzog's play 4000 Miles will be performed. It explores human connections, grief, and the unanticipated paths to solace. Tickets cost $65. More information here.
Saturday
LGBTQ-plus Pride Month Kickoff Celebration
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: · 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Foundry will kick off Pride Month with an evening of multidisciplinary work by local LGBTQ-plus artists, including music, spoken word, comedy, and more. Tickets are $10 for "early birds" and $20 for general admission. More information here.
'This Verse Business' Performance
The Adams Theater
Time: 4 p.m.
Emmy-winning actor Gordon Clapp will play American poet Robert Frost in this award-winning one-man play. Tickets range from $26.99 to $105. More information here.
Fundraiser for Remedy Hall
Wild Soul River, Williamstown
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be a fundraiser to celebrate the nonprofit Remedy Hall's 3-year anniversary. They will be accepting full-size items to fill the VW bus for Remedy Hall including shampoo, hygiene wipes, deodorant, foot powder, toothpaste, toothbrushes, maxi pads/tampons, fans, and more.
Jane Hudson and Rebecca Guanzon will give three-card, $20 tarot readings. The proceeds will go to Remedy Hall.
There will be an outdoor yoga class with the village's goats every Saturday until Sept. 7. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat
Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Tickets range from $22.50 to $25. More information here.
Karaoke Night
VFW Post 996, North Adams
Time: 9 p.m.
Sing the night away for a chance to win $30 at the end of the night. Sing at least one solo song and stay till the end of the night for a chance to win. More information here.
Harry A. Bateman Memorial Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby
Onota Lake Pavilion, Pittsfield
Time: 6 a.m. to noon
The fishing derby is open to the public and aims to raise money for the Jimmy Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Children. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund in memory of Harry A. Bateman, a former member of Central Berkshire Bowman & I.U.E. Local 255.
No fishing license is required. Free fishing weekend for the state of Massachusetts. More information here.
Fitch Hoose House Opening
Dalton
Opening June 1 from 1 to 3 pm though September.
Sunday
Queering The Clark's Collection
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
A Clark educator will lead a guided tour of the permanent collection to celebrate Pride Month.
The group will contemplate questions like "What makes an artwork queer?" and "How does our understanding of queerness today shape how we understand the identities and lives of artists in the past?"
Laugh over a drink at Bright Ideas on the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts campus. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.
Annual Masterworks Concert
Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood
Time: 3 p.m.
The 95-voice chorus, accompanied by a full orchestra, will perform three masterpieces of choral literature, all of which address loss and turmoil. More information here.
Farmer's Markets
Lenox Farmer's Market
St. Ann's Church, Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday through Sept. 13, and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more. More information here.
Lee Farmer's Market
The Town Park in front of First Congregational Church
Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lee Farmers Market kicks off this weekend, bringing back locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products.
The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match.
The market will kick off this weekend and 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."
This market will also feature an exhibit by photographer Dylan W. Kubis. Kubis coined the term "Berkshiregraphs" to represent the photos he has taken of the Berkshires. The prints will be available for purchase.
The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. Annual Seedling Swap is being held during the market; bring extras to swap or just take some home. More information here.
Williamstown Farmer's Market
Spring Street
Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music. More information here.
Outdoor Pittsfield Farmer's Market
Pittsfield Common
Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information is available here.
Great Barrington Farmer's Market
18 Church St.
Time: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.
New Marlborough Farmer's Market
Village Green
Time: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.
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Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on Saturday
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield early Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event.
Gov. Maura Healey will greet her at Westfield-Barnes Airport around 12:30 p.m. The Pittsfield event is expected to start around 1:30 p.m.
"Please be advised that due to a special event occurring in the downtown area, we ask the public to follow all posted detours between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27," a press release from the city reads.
"Drivers should also expect delays downtown and should consider alternate routes. Parking restrictions will also be in place. Residents, visitors and event attendees should keep these temporary closures in mind when traveling."
Harris was scheduled for the sold-out event in downtown Pittsfield before being suddenly elevated to presidential candidate on Sunday. The original Biden-Harris fundraiser is now a Harris fundraiser but it was unclear if she would continue with her scheduled appearances.
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"For security purposes," event details have not been disclosed such as the time and location. It is assumed to occur at the Colonial Theatre based on a seating chart in the Eventbrite ticket link though, a representative from the theater last week denied knowledge of the event — then directed the caller to the Eventbrite link.
Josh Landes, WAMC's Berkshire bureau chief, has confirmed that he will be at the event and posted details to social media on Friday.
"We expect the program [at the Colonial Theatre] to begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. ET and for the show to conclude at 2:40 p.m. ET," the post reads.
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