Friday-Saturday: Honey (Made In Italy) At The Little Cinema

Irene lives alone on the coastline outside Rome. To her father and her married lover, she's a student. In reality, she often travels to Mexico where she can legally buy a powerful barbiturate. Working under the name of Miele (Honey), her clandestine job is to help terminally-ill people to die with dignity by giving them the drug. One day she supplies a new "client” with a fatal dose, only to find out he's perfectly healthy but tired of life. Irene is determined not to be responsible for his suicide. From this point on, Irene and Grimaldi are unwillingly locked in an intense and moving relationship which will change Irene's life forever.

Friday-Saturday, September 26-27 | Fri-Sat 7pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street |413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members $7.50 Museum Non-Members

Friday-Sunday: Final Weekend of Character Man At Barrington Stage

Following his sold-out run of Zero Hour in 2011, Drama Desk Award-winner Jim Brochu returns to BSC in Character Man, a salute to the memorable character actors of Broadway, filled with hilarious theatre stories and touching personal recollections. “"A delight, a delicious and well-stuffed chocolate bon-bon of a show...a unique evening...not to be missed"” ~Berkshire Bright Focus

Through September 28 | Thurs-Sat 7:30pm Sat&Sun 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $40+

Friday: Whiskey City And Mister Bone Live At Fairways

One of the hottest nights of music as two of Berkshire County's favorite bands corrupt each others genres. Mister Bone Live along with members of Whiskey City together for one night to celebrate Frankie and Mikey's birthdays. Who knows what will know will happen! Don't miss Frank Algerio Mike Stewart Brian Benlien Bill Perkins Dale Zavatter, Tim Sears, Beth Maturevich and Patrick Muraca.

Friday, September 26 | 9:30pm-1am | Fairways at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585| $5

Saturday+: Pittsfield Farmers Market

Farmers, food producers and artisans bring locally grown and raised food and products into the heart of the community. Weekly market features fresh, locally grown food, local artisans, food trucks and much more.  This week is DIY Saturday.  Join Richard Clapper from the Northern Berkshires Beekeepers Association as he talks Beekeeping 101. He will showcase an empty hive as well as a hive with live bees (under glass). Come taste and purchase local honey!

Saturdays Through October 25 | 9am-1pm | First Street (across from the Common) | info@farmersmarketpittsfield.org | NO COVER

Saturday: Museum Day Live! At Arrowhead

Visit Arrowhead for free on September 27, in partnership with Smithsonian Magazine! Tours of from 10am; Made in Berkshire: Papermaking at Eaton, Crane and Pike - photos of this world-famous paper mill ca. 1917; Lunch-pails - student decorated classic metal lunch pails used by workers throughout the region in the early to mid 20th century.

Saturday, September 27 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Arrowhead| 780 Holmes Road | 413-442-1793 | FREE

Saturday-Sunday: Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village

The Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village celebrates the bounty of the  harvest with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, a fabulous Farmers Market, and our huge tents full of the best local and regional crafters and artisans. Come out to the farm and see all the Country Fair has to offer!

Saturday- Sunday, September 27-28 | 10am-5pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-824-2041 | Included with general admission

Saturday: Gate Keeper's Text And Movement Workshop At St. Stephen's

The Williams College Dance Department welcomes back Mellon Fellow in Choreography, Ronald K. Brown and Evidence, A Dance Company to Williams College.  Brown and members of Evidence, A Dance Company will conduct a free Gate Keepers Text and Movement workshop at St. Stephen's. Participants of all ages and families are encouraged to join us and share personal stories during this special opportunity. Please be sure to dress comfortably. Please RSVP to the number below. 

Saturday, September 27 | 10am-12pm | St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Parish | 67 East Street | 413-597-2425 | FREE

Saturday: Kitchen Ka-Boom at Berkshire Museum

Sign up for Kitchen Ka-Boom and perform thrilling and fun science experiments in the Sabic Innovation Lab!  All experiments are kid-safe and can be recreated using items found in almost any kitchen.  Each session features different experiments.  Adults must accompany child.  Seating is limited so reservations are requested. 

Saturday, September 27 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 x 10  | FREE with Museum admission

Saturday: In the Company of Wild Butterflies at Berkshire Museum

Witness the lives of several species of butterflies as you've never seen them before! Spectacular close up photography reveals details such as the butterflies hatching from their eggs, smelling with their feet, and pushing their heads from their skulls in preparation for molting. You'll see butterflies growing new spines, flying while mated, and eating their skin. You'll discover the dozen ways butterflies use silk to survive in a hostile environment from building houses to spinning silk girdles, pads, and buttons.

Saturday, September 27 | 11:30am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | Included with admission

Saturday: Taste Of Life Wine & Beer Tasting At Berkshire Medical Center Cancer Center

This annual event will raise funds to support integrative services needed by cancer patients, but not covered by insurance. This includes wigs, yoga, Reiki, massage therapy, exercise, cosmetology, acupuncture, lymphedema sleeves and much more. The BMC Cancer Center is committed to providing these invaluable services to our patients, as they are evidence-based programs that greatly benefit the cancer patient and his or her family. The Taste of Life will also feature food from local restaurants, a silent auction and raffle, music by a DJ and tours of the Cancer Center.

Saturday, September 27 | 4pm-7pm | Berkshire Medical Center | Cancer Center | 165 Tor Court | 413-395-7546 | $25 single, $40 couple

Saturday: 10,000 Maniacs At The Colonial Theatre

10,000 Maniacs is one of rock's most critically acclaimed bands. The quintet's pop-conscious, literate and lush aesthetic helped reshape FM radio and is considered one of the primary architects of the college rock sound. The group first gained widespread recognition with 1987's In My Tribe which would go on to sell over 2 million copies. Rolling Stone voted the album in the Top 100 releases of the decade. The band would sell 3 million copies in 1992 with the landmark Our Time In Eden, bolstered by alt-rock radio mainstays like These Are Days and Candy Everybody Wants.

Saturday, September 27 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444| $20-$45

Sunday: Gently Down The Stream Staged Reading At The Whitney

Town Players of Pittsfield present a staged reading of Robin Lichtig's Gently Down the Stream directed by Melanie Rivers. Robin Lichtig, whose roots are in Berkshire County, is an award-winning, published, New York playwright.  Gently Down the Stream  is based on a true story and told from the perspective of a tough-talking Maine Coon Cat named Turbo. It revolves around love, loss and new beginnings. The cast includes Vince Doyle, Megan Rogers, Sheila Wood, Jill Wanderman, Brian Plankey and Nancy Schaffer.

Sunday, September 28 | 2pm | Whitney Center For The Arts | 42 Wendell Ave| $5

Sunday:  Emerson String Quartet At South Mountain Concerts

South Mountain Concerts presents the Emerson String Quartet.  The Emerson String Quartet has an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades: more than thirty acclaimed recordings, nine Grammys (including two for Best Classical Album), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, Musical America's "Ensemble of the Year" and collaborations with many of the greatest artists of our time.

Sunday, September 28 | 3pm | South Mountain Concerts | 870 South Street | 413-442-2106 | $40

Sunday-Monday: Me and You (Made in Italy) at The Little Cinema

Bertolucci's first Italian-language feature in 32 years follows Lorenzo, a quirky 14-year-old loner who has difficult relationships with his parents and peers. Lorenzo decides to take a break from it all by hiding out in his building's neglected basement where for an entire week he will finally avoid all conflict and pressure to be a "normal” teenager. But an unexpected visit from Lorenzo's older half-sister Olivia changes everything. A few emotional days and nights with his sister Olivia will inspire Lorenzo to see the world through new eyes.

Sunday-Monday, September 28-29 | Sun-Mon 7pm Mon 7pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street |413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members $7.50 Museum Non Members

Monday: Jazz Ensemble With Aaron Dean At Berkshire Music School

Jazz ensemble with Aaron Dean runs every week for twenty weeks. Call for tuition information and registration.

Monday, September 29 | 4:30pm-5:45pm | Berkshire Music School |30 Wendell Ave | 413-442-1411 |

Monday: Teen Singing Workshop At Berkshire Music School

Singing workshop for teens runs every week for ten weeks. Call for tuition information and registration.

Monday, September 29 | 4:45pm-6:15pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave | 413-442-1411 |

Monday: Cabaret Workshop For Adults At Berkshire Music School

Cabaret workshop for adults runs every week for ten weeks. Students are coached on phrasing, style, technique, stage presence and performance.  They learn how to choose appropriate music and keys.  Both levels will present a public performance the last week of class. Call for tuition information and registration.

Monday, September 29 | 6:30pm-8pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave| 413-442-1411 |

Monday: Community Conversation II at Conte Community School 

The City of Pittsfield and Mayor Dan Bianchi are convening a second Community Conversation.  This meeting will build on the first event held on August 25 in the aftermath of the shooting involving two youth.  Several follow up meeting shave taken place during the past month with the goal of identifying concrete community action.  The second community conversation will be an opportunity to combine these actions into a Community Action Plan and continue the conversation about community action and involvement.  All are welcome.  Click here to RSVP to this event. 

Monday, September 29 | 6pm | Conte Community School | 200 West Union Street | 413-499-9321 

Tuesday+: Continuing Your Genealogy Research At Berkshire Athenaeum

Alan Horbal returns to the Athenaeum to lead a four-week series, Continuing your Genealogy Research using Census and other Resources. The class is scheduled for four consecutive Tuesdays, the series offers both a morning and afternoon sessions. Patrons should register for one session only. Registrants must have a an established email account and commit to attending all four classes.

Tuesdays through October 21 | 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Avenue | 413-499-9480 x 6 | FREE

Tuesday: Yoga Dance At Berkshire Music School

Bonnie's multi-age Yoga Dance is for ages 6 and up. The class runs every week for 12 weeks. Call for tuition information and registration.

Tuesday, September 30 | 7pm-8pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave | 413-442-1411 |

Tuesday: Book Talk By Dr. Robert Taylor At Berkshire Athenaeum

The Berkshire Athenaeum presents a book talk by Dr. Robert Taylor of Pittsfield. He will be telling stories inspired by his years of medical practice. This event is free and sponsored by the friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Tuesday, September 30 | 7pm | Ber