There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires on this weekend including an artwalk, a festival, live music and more. 

 

*Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com.

 

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First Fridays Artswalk

Downtown Pittsfield 

Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

First Friday Artwalk returns this weekend. This year it is expanding with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park, and live art demonstrations.

 

The event features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout July.

 

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour. 

 

Participating venues include Beacon Cinema, Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, and more. 

 

For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Art Walk website. 

 

 

Friday 

 

Acoustic Rock Show

Shire Beer Co., Dalton 

Time: 6:30 p.m.

 

New England rocker Livio Gravini will be performing classic rock hits and more. 

 

"His songwriting style reflects the classic feel for the culture found in this area, rich with blues, and rock 'n roll," his website states. 

 

More information on the performer here. 

 

Saturday 

 

First Saturday Open Studio

Clock Tower Artists, Pittsfield

Time: 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.  

 

Walk around and explore the studios of various artists involved in the Clock Tower Artists collaborative. Meet the artists, and maybe even acquire a piece of artwork to take with you. More information here. 

 

Shire Prints Opening Reception 

Beacon Cinema and Hot Plate Brewing, Pittsfield 

Time: 5 until 8 p.m. 

 

Shire Prints will be launching their exhibit of vintage Berkshire prints at the Beacon Cinema. The prints were inspired by vintage matchbooks from iconic Berkshire landmarks.  There will be an open reception in Hot Plate Brewery's taproom. More information here. 

 

 

Sunday 

 

Pittsfield Parade Car Show

McKay Street, Pittsfield

Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

 

There will be a wide variety of vehicles from hot rods to pickup trucks. The event includes a 50-50 raffle, music and food and requests donations to benefit the parade. All donations benefit the parade. More information here. 

 

Riverside Brothers

PortaVia Dalton

Time: 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

 

The Western Massachusetts trio will be performing their music which combines their love of blues, soul, and rock. Information here. 

 

My Greylock Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt 

Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough

Time: 10 until 3 p.m. 

 

Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center for a self guided indoor scavenger hunt.

The scavenger hunt hand-outs are available at the lobby desk. More information here. 

 

 

Multiple Days

 

J Day Off Road Race Weekend

Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center

Time: Friday: 3 until 11 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. until 11 p.m., Sunday: 6 a.m.

 

On Friday the center will kick off the festival with a bonfire and live entertainment that starts at 7 p.m. On Saturday there will be another bonfire, fishing at the pond, and a pump track for the kids. Sunday is race day. Throughout the weekend there will be a beer tent & a taco truck. More information here. 

 

Farmers’ Markets 

 

North Adams Farmers Market

St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot

Time: 9 to 1

 

The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more. More information here. 

 

Pittsfield Farmers Market

The Common, Pittsfield

Time: 9 to 1. 

 

Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine. 

 

Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities. For more information, visit the website. 

 

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St., Great Barrington

Time: 9 to 1. 

 

The market is open every Saturday.  Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here. 

 

Berkshire Area Farmers Market

Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough

Time: 8 to 2

 

The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.

 

Lenox Farmers Market

80 Church St., Lenox

Time: 11 to 3. 

 

This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here.