Weekend Outlook: Celebrate Pride
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including Pride events, nature walks, and more. Farmers markets are open for the season.
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Pittsfield's First Friday at Five
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Friday
Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser
Hot Plate Brewing Co, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Hot Plate Brewing Co. hosts karaoke night with donations going to Berkshire Pride.
Find out more info here.
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness
Lawn by Hillcrest Gazebo, Pittsfield
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy yoga and a sound bath looking over Onota Lake. Advance registration required; tickets are $40 per person.
More information here.
Future Labs Opening Reception
43 Eagle St., North Adams
Time: 6 p.m.
Future Lab[s] Gallery present an exhibition of new work by Dawn Nelson and Carolyn Newberger, "Portals: Life and Death and a Little Red House ... "
More information here.
Nice and Easy on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Farnams Causeway (Crossing), Cheshire
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bike with the Mount Greylock State Reservation with a park interpreter easy-pace 4 - 6 mile long bike ride to look along the trail of what's there.
For more information look here.
Community Picnic
Margaret Lindley Park, Williamstown
Time: 4 p.m.
Bring a dish to join the picnic sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church.
More information here.
Pride Kickoff Party with DJ Anotta
Dottie's Cafe, Pittsfield
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Have dinner at Dottie's Cafe and dance to tunes from DJ Anotta.
For more information look here.
FriYAYA Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Enjoy karaoke at the Dalton American legion.
More information here.
After Hours Passport Kitchen Series with Kevin Kelly
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn two to three dishes with chef Kelly by making them yourself, trying dishes from around the country, this month's program will focus on Middle Eastern cuisine.
Kevin Kelly is the founder of After Hours and has worked in the restaurant business working many different roles.
Get your tickets here.
Saturday
Touch-A-Truck
270 Main St., Lenox
Time: 10 to 2
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is hosting "Touch-A-Trucks" around the state, including at District 1 headquarters in Lenox. Families can touch and look at heavy equipment vehicles including a dump truck, bucket truck, plows and more.
9th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 to 4
The annual pride parade starts off at Park Square and will have food vendors, music, activities, and community resources and advocacy groups.
More information here.
Zine Workshop for Ages 8 - 18
North Adams Public Library
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Children and their families are encouraged to make zine, a small handmade artbook of your choosing, whether its a collage, poetry, drawings, etc. You're encouraged to bring magazines, markers, or stickers. Basic supplies will be provided.
More information here.
Learn to Row Day
Burbank Park, Pittsfield
Time: 8 or 10 a.m.
Join Berkshire Community Rowing to learn to row for free.
More information here.
2025 Belmont Stakes Party
State Street Tavern, North Adams
Time: 3 p.m.
State Street Tavern is inviting the community to come and watch the Belmont Stakes and will put food out at 4 p.m.
More information here.
National Trails Day Wilbur's Clearing Hike
Wilbur's Clearing Trailhead Parking
Notch Road, North Adams
Time: 11 to 1:30
More information here and to register for this program, call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262.
Come as You Are: Pride Block Party
Wander, Pittsfield
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
The alley by Wander will have music by DJ Pup Daddy, and dancing. Around 5 p.m. there will be a community vow in plus commitment ceremony for couples to be legally wed and say "I do," must have marriage license with you for those seeking a legal marriage. Couples will also be able to renew their vows.
More information here.
Out After Dark: Pride Parade After Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.
Methuselah bar will have craft cocktails and music by DJ Champ.
More information here.
Projecting Democracy
First Congregational Church of Williamstown
Time: 9 to 10 p.m.
The community is invited to watch an outdoor of screening "Projecting Democracy" by Joe Wheaton with art by Leni Fried. Light refreshments will be provided.
More information here.
Berkshire Mushroom Festival
635 laurel St., Lee
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This is a 21 years of age and older activity running Saturday and Sunday. Learn about mushrooms, forage and meet local vendors. Will include discussions on psychedelic mushrooms, art making, use in tinctures, cultivation, identification and responsible uses.
Tickets start at $75; more information here.
33rd Annual Harry A. Bateman Memorial Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby
Onota Lake Pavilion, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to noon
No fishing license needed. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund / Dana Farber Cancer Institute For Children. Fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
More information here.
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