Thurs July 21, 8 p.m.
Looking for something to do tonight? Irish folk superstars The High Kings will perform at the Mahaiwe in Great Barrington. The High Kings sing the songs of Irish yesteryear and new folk originals with versatility and skill. And on Saturday night, don't miss An Evening With Graham Nash. More info
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Sat July 23, 5–7:30 p.m.
One-part poetry and one-part community celebration, 50 poets of various ilks and ages (11 to 80+) will perform in succession from the forecourt to the fountain along a winding garden path at The Mount. This project represents WordXWord’s commitment to art and community. More info
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July 28–Aug 7
Chester Theatre Company presents Pass Over by Antoinette Nwand. Moses and Kitch want out of their Chicago neighborhood and off the corner to which they are tethered. They dream of the things that await them in the Promised Land—clean socks and the return of a dead brother—if only if they can pass over. $52.50 (sponsored) More info
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Through Sat July 30
Nilo Cruz's 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropics continues through next weekend at Barrington Stage. Cuban American playwright Nilo Cruz was the first Latino to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this wonderfully sensual and evocative play. More info
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July 22–24 & July 29–31
This immersive performance of dance, live music, visual art, projection, and text explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. The 7:45 p.m. performance at Arrowhead is co-created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie. More info
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Sat July 23, 11 & 4:30
Meet illustrator Kadir Nelson, whose exhibition is on view at the Norman Rockwell Museum, for a book signing at 11 a.m. Then at 4:30 p.m., Nelson will be in conversation with writer and critic Cinque Henderson and socio-political scientist Dr. Jungmiwha Bullock. More info
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Sun July 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Greenagers presents Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax in concert and conversation, a benefit for Greenagers. The event takes place under a tent on the beautiful grounds of April Hill Conservation and Education Center in South Egremont. All proceeds support Greenagers’ environmental stewardship programs for youth. (sponsored) More info
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