Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Live Music, and More
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including fundraisers, live music, and more.
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FIRST Friday: Clean and Green
Downtown North Adams
Friday 5 to 9 p.m.
It's the first Friday of the month, and North Adams knows what that means — First Friday events.
This month, the activities welcome spring with a downtown community clean-up and learning to do more green initiatives.
Bring your household compost downtown to learn from Second Chance Composting about the benefits of composting. The youth from the First Baptist Church will lead a downtown clean up.
Businesses will have extended hours, and many galleries will host openings, closings, and other special events, including a First Friday After Party.
More information here.
Multiple Days
Easter Bunny Hop Train Ride
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Adams
April 5 and 6: Departure Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will hop onto the Hoosac Valley Train to greet families and give out colored eggs.
Tickets in coach range from $3 to $21; first class ranges from $3 to $35. A first-class table, which includes seats for four, is $180.
More information here.
'South Pacific'
MAC Center, Bennington, Vt.
Time: Friday & Saturday at 7; Saturday & Sunday at 2
The Monument Arts & Cultural Center presents Rogers and Hammerstein's prize-winning musical classic "South Pacific," a story of romance and prejudice set against the background of World War II.
Tickets are $25-$45; more information here.
Friday
Sunset Beaver Watch
472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox
Time: 6 p.m.
Mass Audubon will lead a hike at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to observe beaver families and learn about their activity and impact on the landscape.
The hike covers up to two miles on uneven, potentially muddy trails and may involve navigating seasonally flooded areas and fallen tree trunks. Participants should bring a flashlight as the program ends at dusk.
More information here.
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Gallery North Guest Artist Exhibit
9 Eagle St., North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
There will be an opening reception to kick off the gallery's guest artist exhibit featuring watercolors by local artist Sally Tiska Rice.
The show features watercolor works, including four new pieces of art that have been therapeutic during her chemotherapy treatment.
"Art heals," Tiska Rice said.
The exhibit is on display until April 30th, alongside works by permanent gallery artists. More information here.
Fundraiser for the Riello Family
Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield
Time: 4 p.m.
Fundraiser for AJ Riello, who is at Boston Children's Hospital and is awaiting a heart transplant. Tavern open for dinner beginning at 4; dance party starts at 8. Bingo is sold out but raffle offers lots of prizes.
More information here.
Saturday
Ultimate Dance Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
TIme: 9 p.m.
There will be a dance party featuring a DJ Craig Hopkins. There will be drinks and snacks, and photo opportunities. Information here.
Core Kitchen Dinner
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
There will be live music from Susan Davis, who will be performing a mix of folk, jazz, and blues. The night also features a special guest performance by Johnny P. Anthony.
More information here.
North Adams Farmers' Market
Downstreet Hotel, North Adams
Time: 9 to 1
Indoor farmers market with fresh produces, baked goods and other vendors. Summer market begins May 17.
More information here.
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HYPROV: Starring Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time 7:30 p.m.
The interactive comedy show that combines hypnosis and improvisation is back featuring hypnotist Asad Mecci and improv legend Colin Mochrie.
The show will invite 20 audience volunteers to be hypnotized, with the most receptive joining Mochrie to create unscripted comedy.
Tickets are $60. More information here.
Back In Black
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m.
AC/DC tribute band Back In Black will be performing a setlist of over 80 songs by the high-energy rock band. Full Burn will be opening the show.
Tickets range from $27.38 to $32.64. More information here.
'Boot Skate Boogie'
Veterans Memorial Rink, North Adams
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
The Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club presents "Boot Skate Boogie," its annual skating show and fundraiser at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink. Tickets available at the door are $10 adult and $5 for children 12 and under.
More information here.
'Duende's Daughters'
Eclipse Mill Gallery, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Opening reception for "Duende's Daughters" featuring works by 11 women artists who have been gathering for an art camp for nearly 25 years.
More information here.
Sunday
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Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
437 North St., Pittsfield
Time: 10 a.m.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework are hosting a photography exhibition by Allan Seppa from April 6 to May 22.
The exhibit showcases images of Southwest America, particularly Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
There will be an opening reception with the artist on April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon and a second reception on May 2 during the First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 p.m.
The exhibition will be viewable Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices.
Cantoni/Lacosse Family Benefit Dinner
Bounti Fare, Adams
Time: Noon
There will be a spaghetti dinner featuring music and raffles to raise funds for the Cantoni/Lacosse Family, who has experienced a tragic loss due to a house fire, including the passing of their 4-year-old daughter, Ensley.
More information here.
Smoothie and Movie Night
Living In Recovery, Pittsfield
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Have a smoothie while watching the film "Warrior."
The film is about an estranged family's redemption through mixed martial arts and centers around a recovering alcoholic's journey in sobriety.
More information here.
Sea Glass Windows Fundraiser
Pittsfield-Adams Elks Lodge 272
Time: 2 p.m.
There will be a guided class to create custom prepared window, shells, sand, ocean themed accessories, colored glass, and more.
Registration is required to ensure a custom-made frame in the size of your choosing is ready. Tickets are $35 for a 5x7 frame or $55 for an 8x10 frame.
More information here.
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