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Weekend Outlook: Snow Days

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including fundraisers, snow events, and more.

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Community Free Day

Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 to 5

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art opens its galleries for a community celebration. Includes thematic museum tours and art-making in Kidspace and a performance by devynn emory at 4 p.m. in Building 5 to activate Jeffrey Gibson's exhibition "Power Full Because We're Different.

More information here.

Friday

 
Nothing Birds with Eleanor Levine
Studio 9, River Street, North Adams
 
The Nothing Birds are a four-piece indie rock band from North Adams and Elenor Levine has been writing music for almost two decades, performing on stages including Mass MoCA.
 
Held in Studio 9 at the Porches inn. Tickets are $15 here.
 

Tunes for Tots
Lenox Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. 

This weekly parent-child music program allows youngster to learn about instruments and move along to the beat. This is best suited for ages 1 to 5.

Registration is required at southbershirekids@gmail.com. More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring the craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

 
Saturday

Murder Mystery Dinner and Show
Greenock Country Club, Lee
Time: 6 p.m.

The Lee Middle and High School travel group is hosting an '80s murder-mystery fundraiser at the club. Buffet-style dinner and active participation in the show. 

Tickets are $60, and only 75 tickets will be sold. Contact travel2027@leepublicschools.net for tickets.

More information here.

Bousquet Mountain Grommie Jam
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m.

Grommie Jam is a community get-together where skiers and riders ages 16 and younger come together. Open to all with a valid lift ticket or season pass; prizes from Berkshire Bike & Board.

More information here.

Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy winter at Mount Greylock with hot cocoa and campfires. Also enjoy outdoor activities like snow tubing, a snowshoe walk,  and a mindfulness hike along the Bradley Farm trail.

Registration is required for the walk; call the visitor center at 413-499-4262.

More information here.

Ghost Tour with Robert Oakes
Ventfort Hall and Mansion, Lenox
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

The Gilded Age mansion hosts a tour with "Ghosts of the Berkshires" author Robert Oakes, who will lead guests through the rooms and halls of the estate, sharing tales of its hauntings.

Admission is $30 and the minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here

More information here.

Friends & Film Night
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Time: 6 p.m.
 
Screening of the documentaries "Queen of the Catskills" and "Still Excited to Ski" followed by a Q&A session afterward. There is a suggested $10 donation at the door.
 
More information here
 
Multiple Days

Vertical Challenge Tour Stops

Ski Butternut, Great Barrington
Time: Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jiminy Peak, Hanock
Time: Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Vertical Challenge is a series of free, casual ski and snowboard races held throughout the Northeast. Includes activities and prizes. Bring your skis or snowboards and join others with some fun free competition. 

More information here.

Sunday

'The Firemen's Ball'
Door Prize, North Adams
Time: 4 p.m.
 
Door Prize restaurant in DownStreet Hotel is partnering with Images Cinema for movie screenings twice a month through March. "Firemen's Ball" by Milos Forman is a Czech satirical film about volunteer firefighters -- putting on a ball. 

More information here.


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Weekend Outlook: Art Week, Farmers' Markets, Pancake Breakfasts

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Despite the chilly weather, we know that summer is on the way with the start of the local farmers' markets. Saturday is the first outdoor markets for North Adams and Williamstown and others will be added as the month continues. Look for our listings each week.  

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Art Week Berkshires
Various times and venues

The Berkshires celebrates the arts during the sixth annual Art Week with exhibitions, open studios, presentations and events starting Friday.
 
Find the full calendar of events here
 
North Adams Farmer's Market  
Main Street
Time: 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 Farmer's Market
Pittsfield Common
Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
 
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