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Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:16PM / Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Cecilia Aldarondo's documentary film 'Memories of a Penitent Heart' is being screened at the Williams College Museum of Art on Friday. 
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this spring weekend including jazz festivals, markets, and more. 

Editors Pick: 

Pittsfield City Jazz Festival
Various locations, Pittsfield
 
There will be jazz performances throughout downtown Pittsfield including Hot Plate Brewing and the Berkshire Athenaeum beginning Friday, April 21, through April 30. 
 
Complete schedule here

Thursday 

Vinyl Night 
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield 
 
Start your weekend early with music by DJ Pup Daddy spinning classics from the "British Invasion" music phenomenon from 8 to 11 p.m. 
 
The invasion is occurred between 1964 and 1967 when British bands including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, took over the radio and music charts. 
 
More information here
 
Candle Magic Workshops
Witch Slapped, Pittsfield
 
There will be three workshops for kids to decorate a candle donated by Soma's Aromas.
The workshops will be at noon, 2:30, and 5. More information here

Friday 

All Over the Map Performance 
Bounti-Fare, Adams 
 
All Over the Map plays from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. The band features Shyne members Brad Licht and Zoltan Nemeth. More information here
 
Documentary Screening 
Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown 
 
Cecilia Aldarondo's documentary film "Memories of a Penitent Heart" is being screened from 4 to 6 p.m. as part of her solo exhibition "Mirrored Interiors."
 
The documentary combines recently discovered home movies, video, and written documents to explore themes ranging from identity, family, and memory. 
 
More information here
 
Dance Party with DJ BFG
The Stationery Factory, Dalton 
 
The Factory's monthly dance party is happening at 8 p.m. The last three parties sold out. 
 
Dress in your finest fashions from the late 1900s and dance to end-the-century classics from the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
 
More information here
 
Drag Storytime
Witch Slapped, Pittsfield 
 
Local drag artist Miz Rebel, her young daughter Miz Sparkle, and Mi2le2nial will be set up in three different rooms reading books and answering questions for kids from 2 until 4 p.m. 
 
Reservations are required for this free event. More information here

Saturday 

Kids Craft Planting 
Carr Hardware in Lenox, North Adams and Pittsfield
 
Carr Hardware and Scotts will be providing kids the opportunity to plant their own mini garden from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. 
 
More information here.
 
Lorax Scavenger Hunt 
Various businesses, Williamstown 
 
Search for the hidden Lorax in downtown Williamstown at participating businesses from noon until 2 p.m.
 
For more information contact 413-663-7588 or gglasier@nbccoalition.org. More information here
 
The Liquid Courage Band Performance 
Dalton American Legion
 
The classic rock band will be performing from 7 until 10 p.m. The event is 21 and older and there will be a $5 cover charge at the door. 
 
More information here
 
The Dream Away Lodge Reopening Party
Dream Away Lodge, Becket
 
The lodge will have a reopening party from 5 p.m. until midnight. 
 
The night will include performances by Mike and Ruthy of The Mammals at 8 p.m. There will be a full bar and food from chef in residence Brian Alberg and The Break Room team.
 
The restaurant is not taking reservations yet but expects to be able to in June. More information here
 
Launch Party 
Hot Plate Brewing Co, Pittsfield
 
After three years of research and development eco-friendly umbrella company Dri Umbrellas is having a launch of its umbrellas made from recycled ocean-bound plastic at 2 p.m. More information here.

Sunday

The Great Farm and Flea Exchange
The Stationery Factory, Dalton 
 
Explore an eclectic range of goods while listening to music and enjoying food from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. More information here.
 
Brunch for a Cause
The Firehouse Café & Bistro
 
The bistro is hosting a fundraising event from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to support BFAIR. The event features live music by Lindsay Anne, a 50/50 raffle, and raffle prizes. 
 
Tickets are $45 per person, 30 percent of the proceeds go to BFAIR in support of people with all abilities.
 
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 413-776-7121. More information here
 
Great Barrington Arts Market 
Saint James Place, Great Barrington
 
The market will conclude its winter season from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. It features local and regional handmade gifts and products. More information here.

Multiple Days 

StoryWalk
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield 
 
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. will be having a story walk featuring Cara Peckham-Krol's book "Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees" starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 
 
Participants will stop at a dozen downtown locations to follow the story. A list of locations are available here.
 
Daffodil and Tulip Festival
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
 
Stroll through eight acres of garden stocked with thousands of daffodil, tulip and other bulbs. The first floor of the mansion will be open for tours, a popup shop will be at the greenhouse and refreshments available at the cafe. 
 
Opens this weekend. Tickets must be purchased ahead here

 

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