Herb Alpert Award-winner Robin Frohardt — whose immersive, multimedia experience The Plastic Bag Store captivated audiences at MASS MoCA in 2024 — returns to the museum for a preview of Shopping Center of the Universe, a theatrical work of speculative nonfiction. This new work in development, grounded in reality yet deeply reflective, offers a poetic meditation on our […]
Join us as Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, leads you through the rooms and halls of this historic estate sharing tales of its hauntings. Stand in the places where the eerie encounters occurred, listen to the first-hand accounts of those who experienced them, and maybe even experience something unusual yourself. This is not an […]
Join us for this annual mid-winter celebration honoring 61 years of Grateful Dead music. Hosted by Rev Tor’s Dead Man’s Waltz & Friends, the evening features special guest performances by Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane Band / Yes Darling), Mark Mercier (Max Creek), Max Chase (Sans Souci), and Mike “Woody” Wood (Rebel Alliance). Patrons are encouraged […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its internationally beloved troupe of male dancers to the Mahaiwe to perform a brilliant combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites like Swan Lake. Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, began by appearing in late-late shows in […]
Arts and Culture, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to present Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman, a featured installation celebrating the artistry, life, and mindful spirit of Berkshire-based artist and author Deb Koffman (1956–2021). Known for her bold, text-infused paintings, illustrations, and books, Koffman created vibrant works that blend humor, hope, and honesty—providing practical tools […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly
This heartwarming collection of holiday themed works by Norman Rockwell—from Thanksgiving and Christmas to New Year’s—are showcased in this lively installation of enduring seasonal favorites. Renowned for his ability to capture the spirit of American life, Rockwell’s paintings reflect the joy and nostalgia of the season as inspired by classic tales, holiday festivities and greetings, […]
Exhibits, Family Friendly, Holidays
Looking for things to do and explore with the kids over the February Break? New events will be added as they come in! Berkshire Art Center - February Vacation Program: Five Days of Joy: 2/16-2/20 for children ages 6 and up Berkshire Botanical Garden - Farm in the Garden Camp: 2/17-2/20 for ages 5-10 Berkshire […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly, School Vacation
In February 2026, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will present A Taste of Downtown – a month-long Downtown Restaurant Celebration – in partnership with Mill Town Foundation. Seventeen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating. A Taste of Downtown will feature marketing efforts to highlight downtown Pittsfield’s local restaurants and restaurant owners and the Taste […]
Family Friendly, Food and Drinks
Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani, are invited by Jeffrey Gibson to engage with his installation POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT through this evening-length performance in MASS MoCA’s Club B10. The duo are co-headlining “The Black Bear” national tour beginning in February 2026, with support from fellow Indigenous artist Ailani (Tewa Pueblo). Their […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Join Richard Dauchy, beloved Berkshire docent, in the Library at Ventfort Hall for a spirited game of Gilded Age Trivia! Gather your teams of three and take your stand against other Gilded Age aficionados on trivia of the era and about the Berkshire Cottages. We’ll find out once and for all who the true Cottage Connoisseurs […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment