Weekend Outlook: Aug. 3 through 6
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, fundraisers, musical performances, and more.
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CRA 100th Anniversary Party
Community Recreation Association, Dalton
The CRA is kicking off the countdown to its 100th anniversary with a Saturday birthday party on the lawn.
There will be family activities from 5 until 7 p.m. such as lawn games, face painting, balloon art, and live children's music.
From 7:30 until 10 p.m. there will be music and dancing by H.B. Funk & Co.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Ozzie's Steak & Eggs, Kelly's Package Store and Sweet Pea's Ice Cream & Catering. More information here.
Thursday
Great Barrington Fire Department Car Show
Main Street, Great Barrington
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Start your weekend early with a classic and exotic car show featuring music, vendors, and of course cars. Spectator admission is free and classic car registration is $10. More information here.
Friday
First Fridays Artswalk
Various venues, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
It's the first Friday of the month. Art enthusiasts know what that means. The August First Friday Artswalk is here featuring a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art being on display throughout August.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists and can download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour.
Participating venues include Clock Tower Artists, Hotel on North, Berkshire Art Center, Witch Slapped, and more.
For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Artswalk website.
First Friday Block Party
Historic Eagle Street, North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Visit downtown North Adams for its monthly block party. The First Friday crew and several downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants will be organizing events focused on partying and playing.
This month the event features street games, a bouncy house, gallery openings, live music, a bicycle rodeo, food drinks, and more.
More information here.
Sixties with a Chance of Rain Concert
334 Main St., Great Barrington
Time: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
There will be a free performance by Berkshire band Sixties with a Chance of Rain. The band performs an eclectic mix of '60s music including songs by the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. More information here.
Movies Under the Stars
Adams Visitors Center
Time: 8:30 p.m.
The Adams Events committee presents "Minions: The Rise of Gru." Bring your own chairs and blankets to the Visitors Center lawn.
Saturday
Jimmy's Ride and After Party
63 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Grab your helmet and get your motor running for the annual Jimmy's Ride and afterparty. The memorial ride for Jimmy Bernardo raises funds for Berkshire County Kids' Place.
Rider registration for $25 starts at 8:30 at Kids' Place on Wendell Avenue. Kickstands up at 10:45 a.m.
There will be a free afterparty at Tavern at the A featuring live music, cash prizes, food, drinks, and more. Information here.
Fiesta Latina Zumba Masterclass
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Wandering Dance Society presents instructors Fernando Lima and Luana Dias David leading an outdoor Zumba class. This dance and fitness class is free, open to the public, and no experience is necessary. Wandering Dance Society is a production of Mill Town Foundation in association with Jacob's Pillow.
Comedy & Cocktails
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a cocktail and laugh the night away with comedians Kevin Bartini and Cory Kahaney. Tickets are $25. More information here.
Western-Style Birthday Bash
262 Loop Road, Savoy
Time: noon to 4
Second Chance Stables and Draft Rescue is hosting a birthday party fundraiser for its horses. Features play area for children, hay rides, bounce house, crafts and other kids activities.
Admission is $5; children 3 and younger free. Additional donations for door prizes; available for purchase are horse treats, raffles, baked goods, burgers and dogs, art, T-shirts and pony rides.
Rain date Aug. 19. More information here.
Aretha Franklin Tribute
Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Chantell McFarland and friends perform a tribute to the legendary singer Aretha Franklin in the Lion's Den.
Sunday
Exclusive Screening of 'Don't Suck' by Rick D'Elia
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 7 p.m.
There will be a screening of the new comedy film "Don't Suck" written by Cheshire native Rick D'Elia.
The film follows "washed-up veteran comedian" Pete as he tours with his opening act, Ethan. While on this journey Pete discovers Ethan is a vampire and must bridge the gap between being real and exploiting his vampirism.
Tickets cost $25. More information here.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington
Time: 4 p.m.
There will be a performance by swing music band Glenn Miller Orchestra. They are known for the songs "In The Mood," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," and "Moonlight Serenade." Tickets range from $40 to $75. More information here.
Walkin' with Word XWord
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Curated by poet D Colin, participating poets include Silent Quill, M.I.D.N.I.G.H.T., Ashley Wonder, Nathan Smith, Mary Panza, Courtney Symone, EL and D. Colin will read selected works amongs the SculptureNow exhibition.
Wear suitable footwear for the grounds; this event is free. More information here.
Lenox Memorial High School
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Singing trio Elana Arian, Deborah Sacks Mintz and Chava Mirel — "dynamic and creative voices in Jewish music" — perform in a concert to benefit the Anti-Defamation League's World of Difference anti-bias peer training program in Berkshire County Schools. This program funded in part by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and underwriters.
Tickets are $20 to $25; children 12 and younger free. Purchase tickets here.
Multiple Days
Renaissance Faire
Cummington Fairgrounds
There will be a renaissance fair just a half-hour outside the county. Become part of the medieval and fanciful gathering this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Bring your family along for some family friendly entertainment including shopping, fairies and more.
The adults only Market After Dark on Saturday starts at 7 p.m. featuring risque shows, bawdy humor, and the Kilt and Cleavage Contest.
Tickets are cash only and cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. 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.
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.
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