Weekend Outlook: Plays, Music and More
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including school musicals, a carnival, a benefit race, and more. Don't forget it's Mother's Day — here's some ideas for spending time with mom this weekend. (Note, reservations required for many events.)
Multiple Days
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'Hadestown: Teen Edition Performance'
Taconic High School, Pittsfield
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
The high school's theater department will be performing the musical "Hadestown: Teen Edition," which is a family-friendly adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown."
The jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the love of his true love, Eurydice.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. More information here.
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Pittsfield High School
Performances are: Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
PHS Proteus Theatre Group concludes its spring musical 'Working' this weekend. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students.
Gillette Carnival
(Former) Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough
Through Sunday
The Gillette Shows Carnival is concluding this Sunday.
Wristbands for unlimited access to rides are available daily for $30 with a card or $25 with cash. Tickets are also available for purchase.
The carnival is open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m.
More information here.
Daffodil and Tulip Festival
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Through Sunday
Naumkeag's 6th annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival concludes this weekend.
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The 48-acre estate is decorated with "a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations against the backdrop of stunning views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills," according to the Trustees of Reservations.
Mixed bouquets, container plants, and a pre-sale of spring bulbs will be sold at a pop-up shop outside the greenhouse. Food and refreshments will be for sale at the outdoor snack shack.
Admittance to the inside of the house will be permitted for self-guided tours of the first floor and to provide access to the museum's gift shop.
For more information on the festival or to purchase tickets here.
Friday
Studio 9, North Adams
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Marc Douglas Berardo will perform alongside guest Matt Borrello at Studio 9 at Porches Inn on River Street. Doors open at 7.
Berardo, based in Rhode Island, is celebrated for his storytelling and humor in music. Borrello is a New England singer-songwriter with a diverse musical repertoire.
Tickets are $25. More information here.
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Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
DJ Pup Daddy will perform some of his favorite albums and encourages the community to bring their own.
More information here.
Saturday
Soul Line Dancing Class
Dottie's / Dorothy's, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be a soul line dancing class during which visitors can learn three to four line dances. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 per person. More information here.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Pittsfield post office
Shifts are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Volunteers can unload mail trucks as they come to the post office with food donations, weigh everything, and then load it into vehicles for distribution to 12 area food pantries.
All food collected in Dalton and Pittsfield is brought to the Pittsfield post office and distributed to pantries throughout Pittsfield and Dalton.
More information here.
Night Hike
508 Canaan Road, Richmond
Registration is at 6:45 p.m., hike starts at 7.
Hilltop Orchards and M-Power Adventures is hosting a guided night hike led by Holly Brouker.
At this adults-only, 21-plus event, enjoy the Native American-centered hike, bonfire ceremony, wine and hard cider tasting, and live music by the fire pit.
Tickets are $50 per person. Wear appropriate footwear for the weather and bring a flashlight.
More information here.
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Studio 9, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
High Horse, a Boston-based progressive-acoustic string band, performs at Studio 9 at Porches Inn on River Street. Kicking off the show will be a performance by Kat Wallace.
Tickets range from $20 to $50. More information here.
2025 Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7: 30 p.m.
The Wailers, Bob Marley's legendary band, are set to perform, continuing to celebrate Marley's legacy with classics like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry."
Led by Aston Barrett Jr., they deliver reggae rhythms. Joining them is Woody & The Rebel Alliance, known for their unique blend of reggae-inspired jam rock since 2009.
Tickets are $45. More information here.
Cheshire Craft Bazaar and Tag Sale
191 Church St., Cheshire
Time: 9 a.m.
This indoor and outdoor craft fair and tag sale will feature antiques and collectibles, second-hand items, honey, soaps, crafts, woodwork, baked goods, and more. A gift basket raffle will benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry.
Berkshire Lodge of Masons food truck will be in the courtyard from 9 to 2.
More information here.
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Meet up: Farnam's Causeway, off Route 8 in Cheshire
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a short, easy walk alongside the Cheshire Reservoir on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels are welcome to capture photographs of the mountain landscapes.
More information here.
Sunday
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Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Race Start Times:
8 a.m.: 1 Mile Community Run/Walk and Kids Run
8:30 a.m.: 5K Women Only 5K
Registration Fee:
$30: Mother's Day 5K
$15: 1 Mile Community Run/Walk
Prizes will be awarded for the 5K top overall women finishers, and for the top finishers in each age category (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus and overall top woman and man finishers for 1 mile run/walk.
More information here.
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Print Room Pop-Up: Mother's Day
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The exhibition showcases the strength, resilience, tenderness, and joy associated with being a mother, making it a great event for families and art enthusiasts.
More information here.
Spring Pasture Turn Out
Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown
Time: Noon
Celebrate the start of the 2025 grazing season by watching the cows graze on fresh Spring grass. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy on the lawn.
The farm store offers local food, picnic supplies, and groceries. Park near the farm store or Stone Barn. There are no public restrooms on the farm.
More information here.
Mountain Mindfulness Hike
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 11 a.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day by appreciating both moms and Mother Nature with a mindful walk at Mount Greylock.
This event focuses on rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. All moms and their families, including pet moms, are welcome. No experience is necessary, and it's free and open to the public.
Space is limited, so registration is required by calling (413) 499-4262. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The program lasts 2 hours.
More information here.
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