Weekend Outlook: See the Fireflies
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including firefly catching, musical performances, and more.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here.
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Pride Tea Dance
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate the last days of Pride Month with a tea dance at Steeple City Social on historic Eagle Street hosted by Berkshire drag queen Bella Santarella. Socialize, dance, drink, snack, flirt, and be entertained by some top talent.
More information here.
Meet and Greet with Jim Belushi
1375 N. Main St., Sheffield
Time: Friday, 3 p.m.
Actor and comedian Jim Belushi is stopping by marijuana dispensary The Pass before his sold-out blues concert at the Egremont Barn. He also owns Belushi's Farm in Oregon, subject of the HBO MAX reality show "Growing Belushi." The Pass sells Belush's cannabis products.
No reservations needed; just show up. More information here.
Friday
Firefly Frolic
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Play a game and learn about respecting nature with your kids and then go outside to watch the fireflies and maybe catch a few with a butterfly net. For more information about the program or to register in advance call 413-499-4262. This is free to the public.
More information here.
Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Wander Berkshires, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Author Paul Lisicky will read from his newest book, "Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell." Kendra McKinley will sing some of Mitchell's songs.
More information and tickets here.
Friyaya Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Enjoy karaoke at the Dalton American legion. More information here.
Prashad and Luanna at Dorothy's
Dottie's Cafe, North Street, Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Enjoy food and drinks and then hit the dance floor to learn the salsa before showing off your moves later that night. Admission is $15 at the door; no experience is necessary.
More information here.
Music Bingo with DJ Bizz
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 6:30 p.m.
DJ Bizz hosts a bingo night to raise funds for the Adams Theater's 2025 season. Tickets are $25.
More information and tickets here.
Karaoke Night
VFW Post 996, North Adams
Time: 9 to midnight
The VFW offers an extensive list of songs to choose from so can sing your heart out. No membership needed to join in on the fun.
More information here.
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
1 School St., Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
DJ Pup Daddy spins tunes at Hot Plate Brewing Co.; you can bring your own vinyl for them to play.
More information here.
Pink Floyd's the Wall: A Theatrical Concert Experience
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Group is bringing back this performance after demand for it last year. The Colonial will be changed into an immersive Pink Floyd experience with Pink Floyd tribute band Beyond the Wall.
More information here.
Saturday
Striking Out Cancer
Clapp Park, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m.
Run the BHS 4th of July 5K Course with BRC
290 Wahconah St., Pittsfield
Time: 8 a.m.
Stretch your legs over a 5-kilometer course and get preview of the July 4 race with the Berkshire Running Center.
More information here.
All About Herbs
Springside Park, Pittsfield
Time: 10 a.m.
The Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association will offer some how-tos for cooking and growing herbs.
Free and open to the public; more information here.
Sensory Palooza
Flow on Main, Dalton
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Miss Emilee ECE offers "messy play" for children ages 5 and younger. The studio will be set up with activities that can be meshed together or enjoyed on their own, allowing children to learn through play.
Registration is $20 for a family; more information here.
Hudpucker's and Team Contraband Car Show
Wahconah Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy cool cars, bikes, and trucks right behind Hudpucker's Pub and Grill. Features music, raffles, and trophies for the best cars. Cost is $15 to enter a car in the show but it is free to come and look.
More information here.
'Voices'
30 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield
Time: Noon
A collaboration between Choices Mentoring Initiative, Albany-Berkshire Ballet, BeatNest, and Berkshire Music School. The school is hosting the reading of poems by Isaiah Oduro, Alexander Rodriguez, Oryel Scipio, and Omaree Scipio with direction of Christine Bilé and Geoffrey Carter. There will be choreography and music.
This event is free and open to the public.
More information here.
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