Fri Oct 28, 8 p.m.
Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini has performed its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. The band has played with more than 50 orchestras around the world. On Friday, it comes to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. The show features China Forbes, who has been the band's lead singer since 1995. More info
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Fri Oct 28, 7 p.m.
Pittsfield's annual Halloween Parade returns on Tyler Street! All are invited to participate in this 76th parade. "We look forward to seeing all the ghouls, goblins, superheroes, floats, marchers, and more," says Recreation & Special Events Coordinator Becky Manship. More info
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Opening Sun Oct 30
For his first solo museum show and largest exhibition to date, EJ Hill has created a massive installation at MASS MoCA that incorporates freestanding sculptures, paintings, a stage for performances, and a rideable sculptural installation inspired by the form and function of roller coasters. A member preview reception will be on Friday, October 28, 6–9 p.m. More info
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Sat Oct 29 and Sun Oct 30, 4–6 p.m.
Ventfort Hall will welcome families with children to visit the mansion at no charge Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 6. The first floor will be open with a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. Wear a costume and have the perfect photo opportunity. Light refreshments will be provided on the back veranda, weather permitting. Then on Saturday night, paranormal investigator David Raby will hold a "Spirited Evening." More info
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Fri Oct 28, 6–7:30 p.m.
Children can dress up in their Halloween costumes and meet at the corner of Main & Pine streets in Stockbridge at 6 p.m. They will march up Main Street to the front lawn of the library for cider & donuts, a Halloween storytime, a craft table, and the pumpkin walkabout. The Stockbridge Library's garden walkway will be transformed with ghosts, scarecrows, and jack-o-lanterns. More info
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Sat Oct 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Witches, ghosts, and goblins will be roaming Hancock Shaker Village. Trick or treat in costume, learn how the Shakers celebrated Halloween, get spooked with ghost stories, and hop on a Shaker broom. All this and more at Halloween at the Village. More info
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... in time for the Holiday issue!
The Holiday issue of Berkshire Magazine soon will be released, so make sure to subscribe. The issue is filled with compelling stories and stunning photography—including the winning images of our annual photo contest. Also coming up are holiday and outdoor recreation features, a new album release, a very special interview with an iconic '60s figure, and more. More info
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Sat Oct 29, 8 p.m.
First there's a meet-and-greet and photo op with Drag Queen Nancy Nogood, the evening's host. Then there's a pre-show performance and introduction by Nogood, including an interactive props tutorial. Costumes are highly recommended. So take that jump to the left and a step to the right and get ready to have the night of your life at the Colonial Theatre! For adults only. More info
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