Weekend Outlook: Summer Jazz
Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including plays, storytellers, movies, and more.
Editor's Pick
Blues and Roots Festival
'62 Center, Williamstown
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
This first annual festival hosted by Misty Blues takes place at the '62 Center for Theatre & Dance on the Williams College campus. There will be 10 musical acts, food vendors, and more.
More information and tickets here.
Multiple Days
'The Legend of Georgia McBride'
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
July 31 through Aug. 16
This musical comedy features drag performances with musical numbers from Elvis Presley and Bette Midler to Édith Piaf, Mariah Carey and Dolly Parton. Read our review here.
More information and tickets here.
Berkshire StorySLAM
Adams Theater and Williamstown's ‘62 Center
Saturday and Sunday
Listen to a diverse group of local storytellers share their stories and experience. Read our preview here.
More information and tickets here.
Friday
Summer Movie Night
Clapp Park, Pittsfield
Time: 8:30 p.m.
"Barbie" plays at Clapp Park. Bring chairs or blankets; popcorn and soda available for purchase.
More information here.
Children's Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The library is hosting a number of programs including Dungeons and Dragons, take-home crafts, switch and play, and an escape game.
More information here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Bring your own craft and work with others.
More information here.
Grace Kelly
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 p.m.
Saxophonist and songwriter Grace Kelly will perform her signature jazz, funk, and pop tunes.
Tickets range from $40 to $55. More information and tickets here.
Saturday
Makers on Main
Main St., North Adams
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy local crafts and artisans while walking down Main st.
More information here.
Twilight Bat Watch
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
Time: 7 p.m.
Learn more about bats and their role in the ecosystem and stroll to find some for yourself near Pike’s Pond.
More information and register here.
Berkshire Busk
Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Sheffield
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Jazz sounds from Carol and Nick, "The Small Band with the Big Sound."
More information here.
Sunday
Music on Main
CRA, Dalton
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Just N Kace will perform on the lawn of the Community Recreation Association. Bring a chair or blanket, and a picnic.
More information here.
Free Family Sundays at The Mount
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m.
Enjoy a free day exploring The Mount as well as live music, storytelling, arts and crafts and more. Free family concert under the tent at 11 a.m.
More information here.
Farmer's 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
Fridays: 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.
Opens June 7 through Oct. 1. 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.
Otis Farmers Market
Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel
Saturdays: 3 to 6 p.m., 9 to 1.
Located at 2000 East Otis Road and runs through Oct. 8. Eggs, baked goods and desserts, micro greens, maple products, honey, pasture-raised pork, grass-fed beef, bison, elk, canned goods, jams, jellies & fruit butters and more.
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 is available here.
West Stockbridge Farmers Market
Foundry Green
Thursdays: 3 to 6 p.m., through Oct. 1.
Wide range of local producers and fare including vegetables, breads, teas, herbs, dairy, sweets, jams and crafts. Runs through Oct. 1; more information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music.
More information here.
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