Check out all of the events happening this weekend including crafts, music, plays, wrestling, and more.
Multiple Days
‘All in the Timing’ Performance
1000 Main St., Williamstown
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter 10th to 12th grade theatre ensemble is presenting a collection of six short, comedic one-act plays in the anthology “All in the Timing” by David Ives.
Tickets bought in advance are $8 for students and seniors and $13 for adults. Tickets bought at the door will be $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. More information here.
Friday
Craft Night
165 E Main Street, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Common Folk is having a casual meetup for local and visiting makers to work on crafts or creative projects with other like-minded individuals.
Bring any kind of portable creative activity to work on from knitting, crocheting, embroidery, painting, drawing, writing, hand spinning and so much more. The choices are endless.
This is a LGBTQ+ friendly event. No registration or Common Folk membership required. More information here.
Paint and Sip at Dotties
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
If you enjoy painting, spend your Friday night painting with local artist Diane Firtell. All experience levels are welcome to grab a brush and paint with other artists like yourself.
It costs $35, which includes everything you need. You must pre-pay and register by emailing diane.firtell@gmail.com. More information here.
Discover Greylock Explorer's Club
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m.
The Discover Greylock series will offer a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, designed for homeschoolers but open to all kids and families.
Activities include map and compass orienteering, build your own park craft, and leave no trace trail stewardship.
The program encourages children to develop outdoor skills and explore the natural and cultural resources of Mount Greylock, with most activities held outdoors if the weather permits.
Sing your heart out while supporting the local American Legion Post. More information here.
AfroBeat Concert with Armo
Barrington Hall, Great Barrington
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
There will be a performance by Afrobeat band ARMO featuring a rotating lineup from the Daptone Records family and the New York Afrobeat scene.
The group creates spontaneous arrangements of classic Afrobeat songs by artists such as Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, as well as original rhythm-based compositions.
There will be a performance by local songwriter Sandy McKnight. More information here.
Saturday
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Join Jim Pelletier and Janice Tassinari for a free walk on a crisp winter’s day exploring nearby woodlands, meadows and streams and see what local wildlife has been up to.
The off-trail journey, less than 2-miles, features an opportunity to learn about wildlife tracks
Truly Independent Wrestling is having its first event of 2026. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. More information and tickets here.
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market
Housatonic Community Center
Time: 10 to 1
Vendors offer locally-grown food, including fresh greens, winter squash, root crops, apples, meat, cheese, jam, honey and maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local artisan crafters round out the market offerings, and each market features live music.
SNAP and HIP are welcome at our markets: SNAP users receive a Market Match of up to $30 per market, and each market includes vendors with HIP-eligible products, providing SNAP shoppers with an immediate reimbursement for benefit dollars spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.
AfroBeat for Little Feet
Barrington Hall, Great Barrington
Time: 3 p.m.
There will be a daytime concert for kids by Afrobeat band ARMO which will feature the groovy repertoire as Friday’s set in addition to explanations about how the different instruments and parts of the music work together.
There will be a performance by Neil Young tribute band, Tonight's the Night. Tickets are $20. More information here.
Contra Dancing
Lenox Community Center
Time: 7:15 p.m.
The Lenox Community Center is having contra dancing featuring tunes by the band Spare Parts. Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. The second dance is free for new dancers.
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15, followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. More information here.
Sunday
DJ on the Deck Après Ski Party
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
The ski resorts Deck Après Ski Party returns for a second year in the row featuring mixes by DJ Adam Oam
Enjoy skiing and riding from 9 a.m to 8 p.m, and drinks and tunes at Bousquet’s new restaurant Drifters Bar and Restaurant.
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m.
This self-guided free event will be packed with winter activities, including winter- themed crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and make-your-own snowman or sledding. Bring your own sled if you have one.
The activity day is free for all ages but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Pittsfield Ice Rink Now Open
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The long-awaited ice skating rink is finally open for free public skating.
Although late in the season, the rink will be open with posted hours from dawn to dusk, but may be closed at times for maintenance of the ice.
Since the rink is equipped with lighting, the city has no objections to night skating; however, skaters are urged to remain mindful of safety, said James McGrath, park, open space and natural resource program manager.
It was previously reported that the city received a grant to offer skate rentals. However, because of the shortened season, this initiative has been postponed to future years.
The outdoor 50-by-100-foot refrigerated rink will be able to stay open until the ambient temperature rises above 45 degrees, McGrath said.
This is currently projected to be the third week in March but could be sooner based on the weather conditions, he said.
During the development of this initiative, many event ideas were tossed around however those will also have to wait until future seasons because of the shortened season.
Although late in the season, the rink will be open with posted hours from dawn to dusk, but may be closed at times for maintenance of the ice.
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Local officials and residents argued against Berkshire Gas's proposed 22 percent increase on the average customer's bill during a public hearing on Wednesday evening at Berkshire Community College.
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The First's opening was announced on Facebook by Mayor Peter Marchetti, writing that it wouldn't have been possible without the city's ARPA funds, committed in 2022, and all of the partners who stepped up.
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