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BUTTER DISH WORKSHOP

North Adams, 10 am - 1 pm

Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop where you'll craft your very own ceramic butter dish! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll guide you through a variety of handbuilding techniques to shape your dish, followed by creative decoration methods to make it uniquely yours. Whether you're new to pottery or looking to explore a new craft, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to make a beautiful and functional piece for your kitchen.

Kids welcome with an adult - if you’re coming with a kid only buy 1 spot (to create a butter dish together)!

Pieces will be glazed & fired by studio staff and can be picked up 2-3 weeks after the class.

https://www.northadamsclay.com/store/p/butter-dish-workshop

STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY

Becket, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.

PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP: CAPTURING A LIKENESS

Stockbridge, 11:00AM-12:30PM

Join in an artist-led workshop about portraiture with Anita Kunz, whose work is on view in Original Sisters: Portraits of Courage and Tenacity. Learn how to draw a portrait by using a photograph as source material. Participants will be introduced to Kunz’s step-by-step process of careful observation and visual analysis. All drawing skill levels are welcome; art technical guidance will be provided.

Participants should bring a photograph or other source material that they want to use as the basis of their drawing. Drawing materials will be provided. Class size is limited; please register in advance. $20 plus admission; $20 for members.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit Portraiture Workshop: Capturing a Likeness - Norman Rockwell Museum - The Home for American Illustration

CAROL JOY MUNRO: "SPRINGTIME STORKS" STORYTIME AND PUPPET CRAFT

Williamstown, 11am

Join the Milne Public Library in Williamstown for a storytime with Carol Joy Munro, who will read from her debut picture book, Springtime Storks. Based on a true story, Springtime Storks is an ode to the resilience, dedication, and love between two migratory birds, while also delivering an urgent message of conservation. Following the storytime, kids will make their own stork hand puppets and learn more about storks and their migration patterns!

This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

KIDS CONCERTS WITH TERRY A LA BERRY AND FRIENDS

Pittsfield, 12:00PM

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 filled with laughter, joy, and toe-tapping rhythms, making every show an immersive musical journey.

For over four decades, Terry A La Berry has shared stages with icons like Pete Seeger, John Denver, and Bonnie Raitt, and his musical adventures have taken him to Carnegie Hall and even on a tour of Australia. When he’s not touring with Arlo Guthrie, Terry crafts original songs and interactive experiences that leave kids smiling and grooving, earning recognition from Parents’ Choice Awards.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the music-making magic! Gather your family, mark your calendars, and let The Garage at The Colonial Theatre be your family’s musical haven, where memories are made and music comes to life!

https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/event/kids-concerts-with-terry-a-la-berry-and-friends/

The Garage 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Ticket Office: (413) 997-4444

MK SMITH DESPRES: "NIGHT SONG" STORYTIME

Lenox, 1pm
Join the Lenox Library on May 10 at 1pm for a special storytime with author Mk Smith Despres! Mk will read from their lyrical picture book Night Song and lead an activity. Every morning as the sun rises, Bernardo the frog loves greeting the day by listening to the beautiful birdsong that fills the woods with joy. Inspired, Bernardo attempts to sing, too... but his croaking voice doesn't quite have the same effect. Listen along as Bernardo discovers the vital role he’s meant to play in the woods’ great symphony. ??This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/. Mk Smith Despres (they/them) is the author of There’s That Sun Again, illustrated by Julie Benbassat, Night Song, a 2024 New England Book Award Finalist, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, and the First Friends board book series, illustrated by Aya Watanabe and Libby Burns. They write, teach, and read lots of books with their family in western Massachusetts. You can find them at their website: https://www.mksmithdespres.com/

LGBTQ+ YOUTH PROM
Pittsfield, 7 to 10 pm

Hosted at Wander Berkshires in Pittsfield – A countywide event for high school students! Tickets are free!

STUDIO 9 PRESENTS HIGH HORSE WITH KAT WALLACE

North Adams, 7:00pm

Tickets: $20-$50. At Studio 9 on the Porches Campus, River St.

THE WAILERS

Pittsfield, 7:30PM

The Colonial Theatre 111 South Street · Pittsfield · MA 01201 2025 Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary with special guests: Woody & The Rebel Alliance

Get ready for an unforgettable night of reggae magic as The Wailers take the stage! Renowned for shaping the sound of the 1970s reggae movement, this legendary band continues to carry the torch of Bob Marley’s iconic legacy. With Aston Barrett Jr. leading the charge, The Wailers will transport you with timeless classics and deep cuts from Marley’s legendary repertoire, all performed with the same passion and authenticity that made them a cultural phenomenon. This is your chance to experience the heartbeat of reggae, live and electrifying.

Joining the lineup is Woody & The Rebel Alliance, a dynamic band known for their unique fusion of reggae-inspired jam rock. Since forming in 2009 in the Berkshire Hills, they’ve brought infectious grooves and genre-bending energy to every stage they play. Led by the charismatic Mike “Woody” Wood, their danceable rhythms and jam band freedom create a feel-good vibe you won’t want to miss. Together, these two incredible acts promise a night filled with rhythm, soul and pure musical brilliance. Don’t miss it!

TICKETS

https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/event/the-wailers/

MAHAIWE PRESENTS DEL MCCOURY BAND
Great Barrington, 8 pm

Tickets can be purchased here

CHESHIRE COMMUNITY BAZAAR & TAG SALE

Cheshire, 9:00am-2:00pm

This free event is a combination craft bazaar and tag sale that benefits the Cheshire Food Pantry, a local non-profit which supports seniors, families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. At the Cheshire Community House, 191 Church St. Indoor/outdoor venue with antiqures and collectibles, 2nd hand items, honey, soaps, crafts, woodwork, baked goods and more. Food truck too!