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Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and More

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
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Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more. 
 
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article.
 
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Community Day 
Mass MoCA, North Adams 
Saturday, June 21
 
The museum is opening up its doors with free admission, allowing visitors to participate in tours, art-making in Kidspace, author talks, and conversations with artists about exhibitions.
 
More information here
 
Friday 
 
Outdoor Sound Bath 
Berkshire HorseWorks, Richmond
Time: 6 p.m.
 
There will be a meet and greet with the herd of horses from 6:30 until 7 followed by a sound bath led by Nora Fenner.
 
Participants will rest on the grass overlooking the arena, with horses nearby, bringing a calm, heart-centered presence. Crystal bowls and healing vibrations will help ease stress, calm the mind, and support inner balance.
 
Registration is required and tickets cost $40 per person. More information here
 
North Adams Pride 
Main Street, North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m. 
 
The city will be celebrating pride, community, and love with family-friendly activities, local businesses, performers, Drag Story Hour, author talks, and wellness sessions.
 
The schedule can be found here
 
North Adams Pride After Party 
Steeple City Social, North Adams 
Time: 5 to 11 p.m. 
 
The restaurant is hosting its first annual North Adams Pride Night Celebration after-party, featuring drinks, snacks, and music in a queer-owned space. More information here
 
Friday Night Fever
Methuselah, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m. 
 
DJ Lyle Bernard is playing a mix of deep grooves and funky house music. The event features craft cocktails, continuous beats, and uplifting vibes. 
 
The dress code encourages attendees to express their unique style. There is a $10 cover charge. 
 
More information here
 
Music Bingo 
Bluebird & Co, Hancock 
Time: 8 p.m. 
 
There will be a game of musical bingo featuring summer jams, including 75 popular summertime, feel-good songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. 
There is no fee to play with three chances to win Bluebird gift cards for Single, Double, and Blackout SPINDLEs. 
 
More information here
 
Nice And Easy On The Rail Trail 
Farnams Causeway, Cheshire 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 
 
Bring your bike, traditional or e-bike pedal-assist class one, and explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a State Park Interpreter and discover many of the natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail.
 
Call (413) 499-4262 to register. More information here
 
Saturday
 
Sheffield Pride
Sheffield Park Pavilion
Time: 2 to 7 p.m. 
 
Celebrate Pride with a Drag Story Hour, free food, variety show, face painting, vendors, pet parade, lawn games, and more. 
 
More information here
 
Comedy Show
Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m. 
 
Usama Siddiquee, a Bengali-American stand-up comedian and actor based in New York, will perform. 
 
He has appeared in various notable shows, including Netflix's "Inventing Anna," HBO's "And Just Like That," and Comedy Central's "Nora from Queens." Tickets range from $20 to $35. 
 
The comedy show may contain adult themes, so audience discretion is advised. More information here
 
'A Case of Love' Screening
Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield
Time: 6:30 p.m. 
 
There is a movie night featuring the documentary "A Case of Love," which aims to change the national narrative of division. 
 
In the film, a team of individuals travel the U.S. searching for people living their lives selflessly and interviews them about how that way of living affects others and themselves. Additionally, they interview random people on the street, discussing where they've witnessed unselfish love and where they've seen its absence.
 
More information here
 
Housatonic River Cleanups
Wahconah Park, 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
 
Volunteers are needed to assist the Berkshire Environmental Action Team and the Housatonic Valley Association with cleaning up the west branch of the Housatonic River, improving its health by removing trash. 
 
Volunteers, equipped with waders, boots, and canoes, work together to collect debris from the river banks and bottom. 
 
More information here
 
Whiskey City 15th Anniversary
The Stationery Factory, Dalton 
Time: 7:30 p.m. 
 
Whiskey City is celebrating 15 years as a high-energy country rock band in the Berkshire region. They are known for their engaging performances, which blend original music with popular covers. 
 
Dalton country music singer Colby Robb will be opening the show, followed by Rusted Chains. Tickets range from $27.38 to $32.64. More information here
 
Summer Solstice Mindful Walk
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 10 a.m. 
 
Suzanne Fortin Conroy will lead a family-friendly mindful outdoor experience, featuring forest bathing, meditation, and mindful breathing. The walk covers 1 to 1.5 miles, accompanied by connecting activities and a seated meditation.
 
More information here
 
Hoosic River Revival's 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
MASS MoCA, North Adams 
Time: 8 a.m. 
 
The course is a mixed-terrain route that traverses the MASS MoCA campus, Heritage State Park, and along the Hoosic River.
 
Tickets are $30 from May 15 to June 20, and $40 for day-of registration. A student rate of $25 is available, and children under 12 can register for $15. The 1-mile walk is $15 for all ages.
 
More information here
 
Sunday 
 
Pocket Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. 
 
There will be a performance of "POCKET MOXIE: A Happenstance Vaudeville," The slapstick comedy is a tribute to the Vaudeville era, featuring acts like ventriloquism, magic, and juggling. 
 
Happenstance Theater's performers bring a modern twist to classic routines with live sound effects. Tickets for children are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; adults are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 
 
More information here
 
Musical Bingo for Berkshire Humane Society
The Proprietor's Lodge, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m. 
 
Bishop West Real Estate is fundraising for the Berkshire Humane Society to support animal welfare in the community. 
 
The event features raffles, a 50/50 draw, prizes, music, and bingo. Tickets are $30 and include three bingo cards and entry into a surprise raffle. 
 
Tickets are available only in advance through the Berkshire Humane website. More information here
 
Farmers Markets
 
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
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
 
Lee Farmers Market 
The Town Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
 
The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.
 
The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here
 
Lenox Farmers Market
St. Ann's Church
Friday: 11 to 3. 
 
This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.
 
More information here
 
New Marlborough Farmers Market 
Village Green
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
 
North Adams Farmers Market  
Main Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
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. More information here
 
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common
Saturday, 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 here
 
Sheffield Farmers Market
125 Main St.
Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m. 
 
The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors, aiming to nourish the community by supporting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."
 
More information here
 
Williamstown Farmers Market 
Spring Street
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
The market features a diverse range of local food and artisan vendors, along with local services and live music. More information here.

 


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Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of Amenities

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

LENOX, Mass. — Are you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you.

Built in 2004, this seven-bedroom, and nine-bathroom home is 7,073 square feet on more than an acre. The home comes with an elevator to the lower level to access a theater, sauna, gym, wine cellar, massage room, and its very own soda fountain. 

The home also has a guest house with a saltwater pool. A multi-car garage greets you with heated floors.

The this home is listed for $4,950,000 and is located in the 125-acre, gated Pinecroft compound.

We spoke to Leslie Chesloff, the listing agent with William Pitt Sotheby's.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

Chesloff: This gated Berkshire stone estate truly redefines luxury living in the Berkshires. What sets it apart is the rare combination of resort-style amenities and complete privacy. The property offers Canyon Ranch-level wellness living with a full spa experience at home — including a sauna, massage room, and gym — plus an eight-seat hi-def theater with wine cellar for entertaining. The heated, gunite saltwater pool and spa are complemented by a fully equipped pool house with a guest suite and complete kitchen, perfect for extended family or guests.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

The moment you step inside, you're struck by the quality and craftsmanship — those 300-year-old reclaimed timber floors set an immediate tone of authenticity and warmth. The scale is impressive but never overwhelming; this is a home designed for gracious living, not just show. The natural light, cathedral ceilings, and thoughtful flow between spaces create an inviting atmosphere that balances grandeur with genuine comfort.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?

This home feels like a private wellness retreat meets sophisticated family estate. There's a serene, spa-like quality throughout — enhanced by features like the sauna, steam shower, and massage room — but it never feels clinical or cold. The Berkshire stone exterior and reclaimed timber floors ground the home in a sense of place and permanence. It's designed for people who appreciate the finer things but want to actually live well — whether that's screening a film in the eight-seat theater with wine from your own cellar, hosting poolside gatherings, or simply unwinding in your own spa sanctuary.

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

This is perfect for the discerning buyer who values wellness, privacy, and culture in equal measure. I envision someone who spends their days hiking or exploring the Berkshires, then comes home to unwind in the sauna or pool. They might entertain guests in the theater wine room, host multi-generational gatherings with family staying in the pool house guest suite (which has a full kitchen), and appreciate being minutes from Tanglewood, world-class dining, and Berkshire arts.

This could be an executive looking for a primary residence with work-from-home flexibility (there's an office/bedroom suite), a wellness-focused family, or empty nesters who want to host adult children and grandchildren in style and comfort.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

Picture Saturday morning: you're sipping coffee on the terrace overlooking your heated saltwater pool, planning a day at Tanglewood. Your guests are making breakfast in the pool house kitchen — they have their own private retreat but are steps away when you're ready to gather. Evening arrives, and you screen a favorite film in your eight-seat theater, selecting a perfect bottle from your wine cellar. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle that brings resort-level wellness, entertainment, and hospitality to your doorstep — all within a secure, maintenance-free compound where nature meets luxury.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Absolutely. The home includes an elevator for multilevel accessibility, which is both practical and forward-thinking. The lower level is exceptionally well-conceived — a true entertainment and wellness wing featuring the eight-seat hi-def theater, wine cellar, sauna, gym, massage room, and even a charming soda fountain. The gourmet kitchen has been recently updated, customized wet bar, while outdoor living is elevated with the heated gunite saltwater pool/spa, firepit, and that incredible pool house with guest suite and full kitchen. Also, new HVAC system and heated driveway.

Thoughtful details like cedar closets, steam showers, central vacuum, and backup generator show this home was built to the highest standards.

You can find out more about this house on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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