Weekend Outlook: Mother's Day & More
Check out the events happening this weekend including fishing, plays, and more.
Editor's Pick
Wild Acres Fishing Derby
Wild Acres, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 8 to noon
This free fishing derby is for youth 14 and older. Catch the biggest fish to get a reward. The first 100 children will receive a free food voucher.
More information here.
Multiple Days
'Big Fish'
Taconic High School, Pittsfield
May 8, 9, 14, 15,16. Times vary at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Taconic Theater department stages "Big Fish," a musical about son who goes on an adventure to find the truth about his father's wild and unbelievable stories.
More information and tickets here.
'The Prom Musical'
Berkshire Community College
Showings Friday through Sunday
A small-town prom is getting too much attention when a student wants to bring her girlfriend as a date. A troupe of Broadway stars arrive in the conservative community out on a mission to help in this musical comedy.
More information and tickets here.
Baby Animals
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Time: 11 to 4, through May 10
A sure sign of spring is the arrival of baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield. See lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.
Admission is $8 to $20, free for children 12 and younger. More information here.
Friday
Night of Dreams Fundraising Gala: Berkshire Dream Center
Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
This annual gala is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit Berkshire Dream Center. Enjoy dinner, music, a silent auction, and more.
More information and tickets here.
Dead Man's Waltz
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy classic songs from bands like The Grateful Dead with a full bar. Bring your partner and dance and sing the night away.
More information and tickets here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Karaoke Night
Methuselah Bar & Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to midnight
Bring your friends and sing your favorite songs.
More information here.
Saturday
Mass Kids Lit Fest
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Children's author Carol Munro will do a "Springtime Storks" storytime, based on a true story of resilience and love between two migrating birds. Children will have the chance to create their own stork hand puppets and learn more about storks.
More information here.
Berkshire Carousel Opening Day
Berkshire Carousel, Pittsfield
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
The carousel on Center Street opens for the season with face painting and other activities.
More information here.
Mountain Mindfulness Yoga
Mount Greylock Visitor Center
Time: 1 to 2:15 p.m.
This free yoga class is open to all levels. Enjoy the mountain views and connect with nature.
More information here.
Rusted Chains
Zinky's Pub, Dalton
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
Rusted Chains performs a tribute to the '90s.
More information here.
Sunday
50th Annual Mother's Day Women's 5K/Mile Walk
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Time: 8 a.m.
Mother's Day Open Mic
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
A celebration of mothers through song, poems, and more.
More information here.
Easy Mother's Day Walk
Mount Greylock Visitors Center, Lanesborough
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A gentle 90-minute hike through mother nature with DCR Park interpreter Caroline Scully.
Call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262 for details and to register.
More information here.
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