Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents jazz musician Michael Feinstein swinging the songbook into the 21st century. Features music from such Broadway hits as "Cabaret," "Hello Dolly," and "Fiddler on the Roof."

Tickets are $69 to $124 here.

Sarah Sutro will be showing her paintings at the 9 Eagle St. gallery through May 30. The exhibit will accompany new work by permanent gallery artists. An opening reception is Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7.

Sutro's acrylic and watercolor landscape paintings at Gallery North are filled with abstract marks and washes of color vividly representing nature. Bands of paint shimmer and overlap, suggesting movement and light on water. 

The gallery is open Friday 4-6, Saturday 1-4 or by appointment 413-663-1509. More information: gallerynorthadams.com

This "Chopped"-style culinary showdown benefits the Berkshire Food Project and will be held at Greylock Works. It features an evening of chef-crafted "super bites," music, and a silent auction.

This event sold out last year, and tickets are available only in advance. Tickets can be purchase on the project's website at $125 and $175, with the higher price covering 12 meals for BFP guests.