Cold weather getting you down? No worries, Berkshire County has a variety of events to warm up your weekend from concerts, comedy nights, and more.
Friday, Feb. 10
Try your hand at sketching at the Clark this Friday.
Drawing Closer: Animal Planet
The Clark, Williamstown
The Clark Art Institute is inviting artists of all skill levels to draw using this month's "Animal Planet" theme from 10:30 to noon and selections from its collection of prints, drawings, and photographs as inspiration.
Basic materials are provided during this fee event but advance registration is required as capacity is limited.
More information is
here.
Williams Chamber Players
Williams College, Williamstown
The Department of Music hosts a free performance at Chapin Hall on the college campus at 7:30 p.m.
The college's faculty chamber music ensemble Williams Chamber Players provide audience members the opportunity to listen to chamber music ranging from a variety of periods and styles.
Draw the Line: A Tribute to Aerosmith
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Draw the Line, "the only officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute show," performs at the Colonial 7:30 p.m.
The band will perform the blues-based, hard-rock sounds of Aerosmith including some of their classic tunes like "Walk this Way," "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," "Dream On" and many more.
Tickets cost $25. More information
here.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Milton
Apple Tree Inn, Lenox
New York City-based singer and songwriter
Milton will be performing at the Apple Tree Inn's Ostrich Room from 8 pm until 10 pm.
Milton has been touring throughout the United States and has become known for his classic rhythm & blues, pop, jazz, folk and country performances.
More information on the event
here.
Salsa Night Dance & Dine
American Legion Drive, North Adams
The Legion holds a salsa night from 5 until 9:30 featuring dinner and dance lessons.
Dinner is catered by Tres Ninos from 5 to 6 and are from dance lessons to 7.
Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Tickets will not be sold at the door; purchase at First Baptist Church, at 131 Main St., or on
Eventbrite.
London's National Theatre In HD: Straight Line Crazy (Encore)
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington
The play "Straight Line Crazy (Encore)" will be broadcast from Bridge Theatre in London at 7 pm.
It follows Robert Moses' work in New Your City to create parks, bridges, and 627 miles of expressway.
Tickets cost $17 or $10 for everyone 21 and under. More information or buy tickets
here.
Comedy Night
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Laugh over a drink at Bright Ideas on the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts campus. The comedy evening is hosted every second Saturday of the month starting at 8 p.m.
This event is produced by Iconix Productions in collaboration with Bright Ideas Brewing. Tickets are $10 to $15 and can be purchased
here.
Recital for Berkshire Soloist Competition
Williams College, Williamstown
The Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist competition will be held Williams College's Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall at 3 p.m.
The winner will appear with the Berkshire Symphony in its final regular season concert at Chapin Hall in April.
Indoor Pittsfield Farmers Market
Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield
The region's first teen-run market, Roots Rising, will be having a farmers market from 9 until 1 inside the Zion Lutheran Church and will feature music, chef demos, and fresh healthy food.
Sheffield Winter Market
Dewey Hall, Sheffield
The Sheffield Winter Market will be open from 10 until 1 at Dewey Hall, located at 91 Main St., and will feature goods from local vendors including Mountain Falls Farm, Bow Wow Farm, and many more.
The market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. More information
here.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Animal Support Project Fantasy Photos
Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield
Benson's Pet Center's photo op for pets runs from noon until 3. For a $10 donation, pet parents can bring home a 4-by-6 inch framed keepsake. There are two themes to choose from: Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras.
The Hissing Booth at The Plant Connector
The Plant Connector, North Adams
Learn and interact with snakes with circus and sideshow performer Opal Raven Cirque and her crew at The Plant Connector from 2 to 4.
Cheshire Fishing Derby
Cheshire Reservoir
The Cheshire Fire Department holds its 6th annual ice fishing derby from 7 to 4 at the North and South Basins of Cheshire Reservoir, weather depending. Registration from 6 to noon.
Registration is $15 adults and free for ages 12 and younger. Awards for adults and youth categories for three largest fish and largest bass.
