Thu Mar 28, 7–9 p.m.
This free monthly open mic for Berkshire high school students showcases their talents—in music, dance, poetry, and more. The Calliope Cafe is curated by Mark Franklin, who used to teach at Wahconah Regional High School. While there, he started the Calliope Cafe, and it has been at The Stationery Factory for almost two years. Also, don't miss the Beach Dance Party with DJBFG to benefit NAMI Berkshire County! More info
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Sat Mar 30, 8–10 p.m.
Troubadour Johnny Irion will perform at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, just over the state line in New York. The American original will sing folk, rock, roots, and everything in-between. He has performed and collaborated with Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Jeff Bridges and John Goodwin (Crazy Heart), Wilco, and others. More info
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Fri & Sat, Mar 29 & 30
Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington will host its annual Pride Week Lecture on Friday at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. Kyle Velte, who will speak on "The Legal Minefield for LGBTQ+ People and How You Can Make a Difference." And Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition’s Berkshire Queer History Project invites you on Saturday at 6 p.m. to their first organized observance of Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), at Berkshire Pride in Pittsfield. More info
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Wed Apr 3, 6 p.m..
What exactly is an eclipse? Why don’t eclipses happen every month? How can we safely observe the Total Solar Eclipse? What will we see from the Berkshires? Visit the North Adams Public Library to join Dr. Bob Donahue, Mt. Wilson Observatory astronomer and member of the Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society, for a talk about 2024's Total Solar Eclipse (which will happen April 8). No registration is required. More info
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Sat Mar 30, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
The live music keeps flowing in the Berkshires, just about every day of the week. Go to Music in the Berkshires (and subscribe to its newsletter) for the most complete listing of live music in the Berkshires. Check this out: Duke Robillard Band will perform at the Stationery Factory on Saturday. Duke founded Roomful of Blues with pianist Al Copley in 1967. He toured with Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. More info
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The Spring issue of Berkshire Magazine is still available, featuring Joan Baez on the cover. Read the exclusive interview with Baez, as well as a feature story on I Am a Noise. Don't miss the article on Marty Baron and Collision of Power, 10 Minutes with R&B artist Raiche, and much more. Also, check out the latest Outdoor Rec 413! More info
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Sat Mar 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Join the City of North Adams, the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC), and the Easter Bunny for some Easter Fun! Photos with the Easter Bunny, games and arts and crafts, and cottontail obstacle races will be on hand at The Armory, 206 Ashland St., North Adams. The mission of the nbCC is to improve the quality of life for people in northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting, and empowering the community. More info
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Thu Apr 4, 7:30 p.m.
Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central and has been on over 100 television shows. Marley will be on stage at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, presented by Berkshire Theatre Group. More info
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