Thurs–Sun, June 2–5
The Berkshire International Film Festival is celebrating its Sweet 16th Anniversary, bringing the best in independent, narrative, documentary and animated features and shorts from around the world. Special screenings & events include a "Tribute to Alfre Woodard," "Tea Talks on the Art of Don Gummer," and "The Future of Filmmaking is Female." (sponsored) More info
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Sat June 4, 11-4
Berkshire Pride will host its first-ever parade celebrating pride. The festival will be happening at The Common on First Street in Pittsfield. The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Eagle Street and heads towards The Common Park. The family-friendly event includes live entertainment, vendors, a resource fair, food, and more. All events will be held rain or shine. More info
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Sun June 5, 4–6 p.m.
The Voices of Poetry (VOP) annual event will be presented at The Mount with VOP founder Neil Silberblatt and poets Antoinette Brim-Bell, Amy Dryansky, Jennifer Franklin, Gloria Monaghan, Dzvinia Orlowsky, and Anthony Walton. VOP has presented poetry events at venues in New York City, Stockbridge, and New Britain, Connecticut. More info
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... on newsstands now!
Our May/June issue is on newsstands and in the mail now—and you won't want to miss it! You need to subscribe to Berkshire Magazine if you wish to continue receiving it at home. Subscribe today for only $22 a year! The magazine will no longer be mailed to your home unless you subscribe. More info
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Beginning Fri, June 3
Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) presents four new single-performer plays. From June 3 to July 10, the plays will be on stage at the Daniel Arts Center, Bard College at Simon's Rock. First up is Grief, The Musical..A comedy, based on a true-life story, written and performed by Alison Larkin, with original music by Gary Schreiner and directed by James Warwick. More info
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Sat Jun 4, 5–8 p.m.
Their name says it all. For nearly two decades, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band has been performing sold-out shows, with more than 1,500 dates. Many people go to their live shows with the question, "Do these guys sound like the real Dave Matthews Band?" Come to the concert to find out! They will perform at the Summer Stage at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington. More info
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Sun June 5, 3 p.m.
The 93rd Season Opening Benefit Concert for Music Mountain Summer Festival is here! Performing at the opening event is the Rolston String Quartet, Paul Neubauer, viola. Enjoy the German- and Austrian-themed reception with the artists following the concert, on the Great Lawn in front of Gordon Hall, in Falls Village, Connecticut. More info
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Sat, June 11, 1-5 p.m.
Participants will learn methods to make their own prints, which can also be used to make cards, posters, patches, or T-shirts! Bring an image anywhere from 5″x7″ to 11″x 17″ to work with and Rhonda Ratray will help you translate it into a screen print.
$55/Member and $70/Not-Yet-Member. (sponsored) More info
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