Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium for a welcoming and social game session. All experience levels are welcome - from seasoned players to complete beginners. Supplies are provided, and tutors will be available to offer guidance […]
Introducing The Darn-Yarns, a fiber arts club for adults (18+)! The Darn-Yarns will meet every Monday at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, from 5-6 pm on the main floor of the library by the Reference Desk. This group includes all kinds of fiber arts, from crochet and knitting to cross-stitch and embroidery. While volunteers […]
Ecstatic dance is an intentional gathering where we dance in joyful rhythm, shaking off anything that prevents us from living in our full, authentic selves. It is a sober, safe, and judgement free space.Ecstatic dance is all about listening to the wisdom of your body, moving with the waves of your soul, and having fun […]
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome. ¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn. ¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en […]
Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library! Players of all experience are welcome. You do not need to attend PHS to participate. Resuelve rompecabezas, lucha contra monstruos y adopta pequeños en aventuras de rol. ¡El Club de Dungeons & Dragons […]
Celebrate at the Cultural Appreciation art show on thursday november 5th from 4-6pm in the lobby of the juvenille court. On display will be artwork created by art students at Wahconah High and advised by Bonnie Capogna. Come peruse the art, chat with the artists as we honor and embrace cultural appreciation through our youth. […]
A five class series focused on using watercolor to capture the beauty of landscapes. Learn how to use watercolor to paint light, texture, and space to depict vistas and scenes. Each week will cover a different skill or approach to watercolor landscape painting. The workshop will balance instructor demonstrations and independent student application.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Clock Tower! Discover artist-made cards, unique finds, and one-of-a-kind gifts created by local artists and makers. Take your time exploring the galleries and studios on the third floor of the Clock Tower Business Center in downtown Pittsfield. Ample, easy parking and elevator access to the […]
November at the Clock Tower Artists! 🎨✨ CLOCKTOWER ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS Friday, November 6 | 5–8 PM Get a head start on holiday shopping with gifts that are anything but ordinary! Visit the historic Clock Tower’s 3rd floor, where professional artists open their studios to share and sell their latest creations. Discover artist-made, one-of-a-kind, right-sized creations in a […]
Sharing the Floor: An Open Workshop with Williams College led by Erica Dankemeyer. Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for its fourth year, celebrating the power of dance to inspire creativity, foster connection, and bring communities together. Developed and sponsored by Mill Town Foundation, the festival features a dynamic series of workshops and community […]
Irish Step Class and Performance led by the School Rince Breifne O Ruairc. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, […]
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Yoga Dance led by Corinne Vosburg. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by […]
Roots & Thythm: A Celebration of Dance and Drum with Berkshire African Dance and Drum Collective. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance […]
Tap for All let by Stefanie Weber. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led […]
Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium for a welcoming and social game session. All experience levels are welcome - from seasoned players to complete beginners. Supplies are provided, and tutors will be available to offer guidance […]
Introducing The Darn-Yarns, a fiber arts club for adults (18+)! The Darn-Yarns will meet every Monday at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, from 5-6 pm on the main floor of the library by the Reference Desk. This group includes all kinds of fiber arts, from crochet and knitting to cross-stitch and embroidery. While volunteers […]
Ecstatic dance is an intentional gathering where we dance in joyful rhythm, shaking off anything that prevents us from living in our full, authentic selves. It is a sober, safe, and judgement free space.Ecstatic dance is all about listening to the wisdom of your body, moving with the waves of your soul, and having fun […]
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome. ¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para […]
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn. ¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en […]
Berkshire Pulse Day Presents: Musical Theatre Dance for Fun with George Pinney. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up […]
Swing Dance with Brianne Szymanski. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed […]
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library! Players of all experience are welcome. You do not need to attend PHS to participate. Resuelve rompecabezas, lucha contra monstruos y adopta pequeños en aventuras de rol. ¡El Club de Dungeons & Dragons […]
Tango Dance with David Gorson. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed […]
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Come to the Berkshire Museum for an evening of reading as we once again transform its galleries into mini reading centers! This event features library leaders, community members, and educators as guest readers. The event will host spaces for families to read together and will include free books for all children in attendance to take […]
Line Dancing with Tina Mole. Now in its fourth year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 7–14, 2026, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed […]
This month in "Indoor Urban Sketching": Practice creating sketches from life in a public environment at Wander, Pittsfield. Choose your own subjects from people, food, drinks, or interiors, and try your hand at layering ink with watercolor to capture scenes quickly. The perfect experience for artists and foodies alike!
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s time to celebrate the cranberry. Hancock Shakers gathered cranberries in a bog near the North Family and kept them for use all winter long. This year’s workshop will focus on pear-cranberry jam and/ apple cranberry compote just in time for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu. You’ll work in […]
Teens 12–18 are invited to a free escape room experience inspired by the Hunger Games franchise at the Berkshire Athenaeum. On Saturday, November 14 between 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., teams will have 30 minutes to investigate a staged location from the series for clues to outsmart the Capitol, the antagonistic government from the series. […]
A kaleidoscopic celebration of the humans of Berkshire Concert Choir This fall, the singers of Berkshire Concert Choir are letting their TRUE COLORS shine through an innovative program combining singing and storytelling. Framed by music connected to the colors of the rainbow, the concert will feature true stories, inspired by colors, as written and performed […]
Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium for a welcoming and social game session. All experience levels are welcome - from seasoned players to complete beginners. Supplies are provided, and tutors will be available to offer guidance […]
Introducing The Darn-Yarns, a fiber arts club for adults (18+)! The Darn-Yarns will meet every Monday at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, from 5-6 pm on the main floor of the library by the Reference Desk. This group includes all kinds of fiber arts, from crochet and knitting to cross-stitch and embroidery. While volunteers […]
Ecstatic dance is an intentional gathering where we dance in joyful rhythm, shaking off anything that prevents us from living in our full, authentic selves. It is a sober, safe, and judgement free space.Ecstatic dance is all about listening to the wisdom of your body, moving with the waves of your soul, and having fun […]
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome. ¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn. ¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en […]
This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy. Embark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of […]
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library! Players of all experience are welcome. You do not need to attend PHS to participate. Resuelve rompecabezas, lucha contra monstruos y adopta pequeños en aventuras de rol. ¡El Club de Dungeons & Dragons […]
A five class series focused on using watercolor to capture the beauty of landscapes. Learn how to use watercolor to paint light, texture, and space to depict vistas and scenes. Each week will cover a different skill or approach to watercolor landscape painting. The workshop will balance instructor demonstrations and independent student application.
This festive and family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creativity, humor, storytelling, and visual artistry of comics and cartoons while bringing artists and the community together. Offering a nostalgic and imaginative look at characters that have become part of popular culture, this exhibition highlights comic and cartoon art as a distinctive form of visual storytelling. Original works […]
Festival of Trees returns to the Berkshire Museum this season with Let’s Play, a theme inspired by the excitement, imagination, and sense of community that play brings to people of all ages. Celebrate opening day with us on Friday, November 20, 6:00 – 7:30PM and enjoy light refreshments, festive activities, and a live performance by […]
The RETURN of SANCTUM! KRAMPUS- come join us for this iteration of SANCTUM goth night! Luna Faun Drag performances by Jackie Legs + Vittum Bring those dollars to show love for the queens! Put your best KRAMPUS on + come play with us! Stay tuned for this month’s vendors to be announced in the coming […]
We're thrilled to once again be the starting point for the 2nd Annual Berkshire Mini-March for the Food Bank of Western MA. The march starts at 9:30 and we'll be hosting the after-party with DJ Bengey around 12pm.
Participants will make three woven ornaments, perfect for the holidays. The ornaments include an eight-pointed snowflake; a puffy heart, woven in thin maple strips; and a reindeer woven in dyed reed. INSTRUCTOR: A basket maker since 1995, Sandy Salada weaves a variety of baskets, including patterns of her own design, patterns by other teachers, and […]
Returning by popular demand, join us for an unforgettable musical experience with Terry A La Berry and Friends in The Garage at The Colonial Theatre! Terry A La Berry, renowned drummer for folk legend Arlo Guthrie, brings his magical tunes to captivate young hearts and create lasting memories for your family. His interactive performances are […]
Join us for an afternoon creating a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table using local flowers and foraged botanicals. Anastasia will instruct you using sustainable materials in a beautiful vessel. And, as always, all your materials, as well as lots of food, beverages, and laughter are included!
Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium for a welcoming and social game session. All experience levels are welcome - from seasoned players to complete beginners. Supplies are provided, and tutors will be available to offer guidance […]
Introducing The Darn-Yarns, a fiber arts club for adults (18+)! The Darn-Yarns will meet every Monday at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, from 5-6 pm on the main floor of the library by the Reference Desk. This group includes all kinds of fiber arts, from crochet and knitting to cross-stitch and embroidery. While volunteers […]
Ecstatic dance is an intentional gathering where we dance in joyful rhythm, shaking off anything that prevents us from living in our full, authentic selves. It is a sober, safe, and judgement free space.Ecstatic dance is all about listening to the wisdom of your body, moving with the waves of your soul, and having fun […]
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome. ¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para […]
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes from Truffles by Tarah and even fiercer vibes.
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn. ¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en […]
Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library! Players of all experience are welcome. You do not need to attend PHS to participate. Resuelve rompecabezas, lucha contra monstruos y adopta pequeños en aventuras de rol. ¡El Club de Dungeons & Dragons […]
Join us at Sanctum Gallery for an intimate evening of rhythm, reflection, and connection with longtime Berkshire musician and percussionist Brian Colbert. Through a solo drumming performance, Brian invites the community to experience the power of rhythm as a means of bringing people together, honoring musical traditions, and creating space for reflection. A familiar presence […]
Celebrate the season with an enchanting evening of beloved holiday music performed by the Trek Track Collective, all illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Concerts at the historic Colonial Theatre offer a truly unforgettable musical experience, combining exceptional live performances with the beauty of hundreds of flickering candles. Set within the theater’s magnificently restored 1903 auditorium, renowned for its gilded architecture and exceptional acoustics, these intimate concerts transform cherished music into magical evenings filled with warmth, nostalgia and […]
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance Last Sunday of the Month Residency You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter! She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Interested in learning Mahjong or looking for a group to play with? Join us every Monday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum's auditorium for a welcoming and social game session. All experience levels are welcome - from seasoned players to complete beginners. Supplies are provided, and tutors will be available to offer guidance […]
Introducing The Darn-Yarns, a fiber arts club for adults (18+)! The Darn-Yarns will meet every Monday at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, from 5-6 pm on the main floor of the library by the Reference Desk. This group includes all kinds of fiber arts, from crochet and knitting to cross-stitch and embroidery. While volunteers […]
Ecstatic dance is an intentional gathering where we dance in joyful rhythm, shaking off anything that prevents us from living in our full, authentic selves. It is a sober, safe, and judgement free space.Ecstatic dance is all about listening to the wisdom of your body, moving with the waves of your soul, and having fun […]
Join us for afterschool LEGO building fun with the library’s huge collection of LEGO Bricks! Best for ages 6-10. Youth will have opportunities for free play, cooperative building, a LEGO challenge, and a time for sharing. No registration required, siblings welcome. ¡Venga y construya con la enorme colección de ladrillos LEGO de biblioteca! Sugerido para […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.
Get cozy and crafty with fiber arts! Whether you are a master of yarn or looking to learn, you are invited to hang out and help yourself to our stash of supplies. Volunteers will be available to help you learn. ¡Ponte cómodo y crea manualidades con la artesanía textil! Tanto si eres un experto en […]
This is the most festive event of the year!!This year we are holding the event on a WEDNESDAY! Join the Office of Cultural Development and dozens of local artists in the 12th Annual Wreath Art Auction on Wednesday, December 2nd from 4:30 to 7pm. Grab and go wreaths are available starting at 4:30pm. The live […]
Solve puzzles, fight monsters, and adopt little guys in role-play adventures. Pittsfield High School’s Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library! Players of all experience are welcome. You do not need to attend PHS to participate. Resuelve rompecabezas, lucha contra monstruos y adopta pequeños en aventuras de rol. ¡El Club de Dungeons & Dragons […]
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) returns with its annual tour of The Nutcracker. Choreographed by ABB’s Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo, this beloved production features lavish sets and scenery by Stockbridge native and renowned theatre and film set designer Carl Sprague, with costumes by Sam Meredith. Young local […]
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) returns with its annual tour of The Nutcracker. Choreographed by ABB’s Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo, this beloved production features lavish sets and scenery by Stockbridge native and renowned theatre and film set designer Carl Sprague, with costumes by Sam Meredith. Young local […]