Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
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The Big E
Eastern States Exposition, Springfield
Time: Sept. 13 to 29
New England's biggest fair runs through the end of the month. The fair features goods from all six New England states, specialty days, crafts, demonstrations, activities, agriculture, horse shows, and more.
Tickets range from $12 to $20 for day passes. Special performances are priced separately.
More information here.
Friday
Friday the 13th Headbanger's Ball
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to midnight
On Friday the 13th, Methuselah is hosting a Headbanger's Ball with DJ Pup Daddy, who will play classic rock from the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
More information here.
Live Music with Les Chrostowsk
Bousquet Mountain Ski Area
Time: 7 p.m.
Local musician Les Chrostowsk will perform in the resort's Drifters Bar and Restaurant. Information here.
15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Time: noon Friday to noon Saturday
Twenty-four hours of "bioblitz" kicks off with an introduction to the college campus and will include talks and demonstrations about insects, amphibians, plants, birds and small animals. Held in conjunction with Berkshire Environmental Action Team and Nature Academy of the Berkshires.
Free and open to the public. More information on the event and bio activities here: www.berkshirebioblitz.org.
Fall Fright Night Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Lanesborough
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In celebration of the Harvest Moon, park interpreters Mike and Kristen will be leading a 1.5 mile spooky hike on the easy-moderate Bradley Farm Trail.
Hear the legends that surround the mountain including the ghost of Old Coot and Specter of the Brocken.
Wear sturdy shoes for trail conditions and bring a flashlight or headlamp, water, bug spray and dress appropriately for a fall evening hike.
More information here.
Amy Speace
Studio 9, North Adams
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Contemporary folk and Americana musician Amy Speace performs at Studio 9 at the Porches Inn, part of the Railway Concerts series. Her work has been critically acclaimed and her albums and singles have topped the folk music charts.
Tickets are $22 in advance, and $27 the day of the show, and can be purchased at studio9porches.com.
Saturday
Butterflies and Blooms
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
A Mass Audubon naturalist will lead a walk around the Glen Meadow trail loop to explore the temporary colors of wildflowers, butterflies, and other natural wonders.
The program involves walking up to 1.7 miles on the level, gravel-paved Glen Meadow Trail loop at a slow pace. Tickets range from $10 to $15.
More information here.
Author Jen Daily
Lenox Library
Time: 11 to noon
Author, social worker, and brain-expert Jen Daily will be visiting a library for crafts and a book discussion on her new "The Magical Science of Feelings."
More information here.
Smash the Stigma
Great Barrington Town Hall
Time: noon to 3 p.m.
South County Recovery Center will have a community based, family-friendly event, walk, and resource fair for substance use and recovery awareness.
This rally and event are designed to demonstrate the impact of addiction on the community, highlight available services, and provide hope by showing that recovery is achievable.
More information here.
The In-Betweens
Dotties Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Electric guitar trio the InBetweens will be performing. The band is know for their improvised tangents and blurring the lines between genres.
Doors open at 6. The event includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a full cash bar. More information here.
Harvest Party
100 Holiday Cottage Road, Dalton
Time: 6:30 p.m.
There will be live music with Jack Waldheim and the Criminal Hearts, hay rides, and all-you-can eat tacos. Tickets range from $5 to $35. More information here.
Sunday
Christine Bilé Performance
Location: Downtown Lenox
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Soulful musician Christine Bilé will be performing at the Lenox Art Walk. More information here.
PJ Library Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
There will be a bee and honey program in time for Rosh Hashanah at the museum. The event includes entrance to the Village, a bee program, honey and apple tastings, and more. Tickets are $10 per family.
More information here.
Housatonic Heritage Hike
Gulf Road Trailhead, Dalton
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Local historian Joe Durwin will lead a hike of the Boulders and talk about its cultural significance. More information here.
Community Cider Day and Chili Cookoff
508 State Rd, North Adams
Time: noon to 3 p.m.
Berkshire Cider Project is hosting a community Cider Day and Chili Cookoff to raise funds for the Berkshire Food Project.
Attendees can sample and vote on their favorite chef-prepared chili created by Berkshire chefs and the Cider Project will be serving non-alcoholic drinks and hard cider.
More information here.
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