Through Nov 5
Explore some of the spookiest parts of Hancock Shaker Village and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. Tours start at 7 p.m., last about 75 minutes, and include walking over uneven terrain and climbing flights of stairs. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Halloween at Hancock is on Sat, Oct 28, from 10–3, and Haunted Hancock for Kids is later at 5 p.m. And don't forget Ghost Tours at The Mount! More info
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Fri–Tue Oct 27–31
Ventfort Hall will be decorated for Halloween weekend, and guests are invited to wear their Halloween costumes! The Haunted Hall will be open later on Friday just for the holiday weekend, and families with children 18 and under can visit the house at no charge on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Wear your costumes, too! Light refreshments will be served. More info
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Opening Sun Oct 29
Like Magic at MASS MoCA in North Adams brings together artists who employ technologies of magic to resist systems that attempt to surveil and control people’s lives and stories. In this new exhibition, ten artists use healing earth, witches’ brooms, AI, divination, and more to imagine care-full and joy-full futures into being. More info
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Fri & Sat, Oct 27 & 28
Berkshire Museum opens its new exhibition, One of a Kind Wonders, on Sat, Oct 28, featuring a captivating collection of extraordinary artifacts that have remained hidden within the museum's archives. A preview event will be held Fri, Oct 27, starting at 6 p.m., followed by a screening of Brian De Palma's 1974 cult film, Phantom of the Paradise, at 7 p.m., starring Paul Williams. The exhibition runs through Jan 7. More info
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Sat Oct 28
Arrive at 8 p.m. on Friday night at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield for a meet-and-greet and photo op with Nancy Nogood. Then, before The Rocky Horror Picture Show begins, there will be a pre-show performance and introduction by Nancy Nogood, including an interactive props tutorial. (Costumes are highly recommended!) And in Great Barrington, the Mahaiwe will screen Beetlejuice at 7 p.m. More info
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The Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine is filled with articles that highlight the autumn season. Read about the 35th anniversary of the Fall Festival of Shakespeare; "Savory & Sweet," with our region's restaurant chefs sharing delectible recipes for the fall; "The Berkshire Brain Gain," educators and industry leaders rise to the changing workforce needs; and more. More info
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Sun Oct 29, 1–2 p.m.
Singer Kerry Ryer-Parke will explore haunting songs from traditional ballads to classical, jazz, and rock. She will be joined by fellow musicians John Kirk, Joseph Alpar, Virginia Kelsey, Yoshiko Sato, Peter King, and Cynthia Mangsen to cast a spell over your Halloween weekend. Free concert. (sponsored)
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Wed–Sat, Nov 1–4, 7:30 p.m.
Join WAM for "Me and the Sky," a special performance featuring favorite Broadway tunes that highlight the dreamers and change-makers who inspire us to move mountains and tap our toes.This celebratory evening focuses on the full array of women’s stories, featuring songs from such hit musicals as Rent, Come From Away, Shucked, and Waitress. Performing will be Jess Diaz Griffin, Shannon Lamb, and Wendy Welch. More info
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