Weekend Outlook: Spring Cleaning, Baby Animals
Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including clean ups, jazz night, and more.
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Baby Animals
Hancock Shaker Village
Time: 11 to 4, through May 10
Jazz Crawl
Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
The annual Pittsfield Jazz Festival concludes with a jazz crawl atlocal establishments, including Methuselah, BB’s Hot Spot, Rare 297, Tito's Mexican Bar and Grill, and Wander Berkshires.
More information here.
Saturday Earth Day Cleanups
Clean Up with Hoosac River Revival
Noel Field, North Adams
Time: noon
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up and supporting the development of a community walking loop trail along the river atop the berms behind Noel Field. Supplies will be provided but bring your own if you have them.
More information here.
Springside Clean Up
Springside Park, Pittsfield
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Join the Friends of Springside Park for the 45th year of cleaning up the park. Bring gloves, bags, and more to help keep the park clean.
More information here.
Adams Community Clean Up Day
Adams Visitor Center
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Join the 4th annual clean up to help keep the neighborhoods clean and safe. If you can, bring your own gardening tools and enjoy pizza at the end of the cleanup. There will also be a friendly competition for a chance for prizes.
More information here.
Multiple Days
'James and the Giant Peach'
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Roald Dahl's classic adapted as a musical adventure for all ages.
More information and tickets here.
Friday
'By Association Of' Closing Reception
Future Labs Gallery, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
See the artwork of 20 local artists before the exhibit closes at 43 Eagle St.
More information here.
Bring your own Vinyl Night
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Bring your favorite record for DJ Pup Daddy to spin or pick from his stack.
More information here.
Ghost Tours
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
The Gilded Age museum hosts a tour with "Ghosts of the Berkshires" author Robert Oakes, who will lead guests through the rooms and halls of the estate, sharing tales of its hauntings. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Admission is $31 and the minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here.
Saturday
Free Ride Day
Berkshire Carousel, Pittsfield
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
UCP of Western Massachusetts is sponsoring free rides on the carousel. UCP will also showcase assisted technologies with low vision, sensory integration, daily living skills, and more. Other department members will be there as well with information.
More information here.
Sunday
2 the Moon Card Show
North Adams American Legion
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy the first annual card collectors show with multiple vendors for cards and collectables. Buy sell or trade and enjoy a ton of giveaways.
More information here.
Mountain Mindfulness: Spring Walk
Greylock Glen Center, Adams
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Connect with nature and de-stress with meditation skills and more. Space is limited, register at 413-499-4262.
More information here.
Troy Ramey An Evening of Songs and Stories
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7 p.m.
"The Voice" singer Troy Ramey perform at the factory. Portions of the funds from the tickets will support nonprofit Sound Mind Live.
More information and tickets here.
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