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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: May 25-31
10:49PM / Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Join the Pittsfield Suns for the 2nd annual Food Truck Feastival at Wahconah Park from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is a family-friendly event and admission is FREE. Enjoy tasty food trucks, craft vendors, live music, activities for kids, pony rides, cold beer and more!

  MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE


Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Touring Company features the best improv comedians from the legendary UCB theaters. The 90-minute, unscripted show presents four improvisers at the top of their game in a high-energy show that's never been seen before and won't be seen again. $25. 8 p.m.  
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FRI Kevin Kennedy III & Dan Shaw at Methuselah FRI Gatsby's Drag Show at The A FRI Blue Light Trio at Rainbow | FRI Four One Trio at Hotel on North | SAT Salsa Party & Dance Lesson at The A | SAT David Bartley at Rainbow | SAT Shyne at Crossroads | MON Jazz Night at Mission | WED Gruppo Mondo at Rainbow | THU Roots Rising Fundraiser at Thistle & Mirth

  FAMILY FRIENDLY

SAT Sally Ride Space & Science Day at The Library
The Berkshire Athenaeum will celebrate 
the first American woman in space on her birthday, May 26! At 10 a.m., enjoy a space-themed story time geared toward youngsters. From 1-3 p.m., school-age youths are invited to take part in activities at the space stations. The entire family is welcome at each event.
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ONGOING Short Story Writing Contest at Berkshire Athenaeum FRI WeeMuse: Adventures at Berkshire Museum FRI-THU Parenting Classes & Play Groups at Berkshire Children & Families FRI Proteus Theatre Group Cabaret at PHS SAT FREE David Grover Concert at The Colonial SAT Kitchen Ka-Boom! at Berkshire Museum SAT Chow Time at Berkshire Museum MON Tiny Tots Story Time at Berkshire Athenaeum | TUE WeeMuse: Littlest Learners at Berkshire Museum | WED Teen Open Mic at The Whit THU Preschool Play & Learn at Berkshire Athenaeum THU Lego Club at Berkshire Athenaeum THU Farm Friends at Hancock Shaker Village

  WELLNESS

SAT-SUN Goat Yoga at Hancock Shaker Village
 
It's baaaaack. Goat yoga at Hancock Shaker Village will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10-11 a.m. Bring a mat, towel and an open mind. Price includes admission to the Village for the day. $25.
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FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Running Center | FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Family YMCA | FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness FRI-THU Various Classes at Radiance Yoga | TUE Meditation at Wellness Underground | TUE Crystal Bowl Meditation at New Moon Gifts | TUE Full Moon Women's Sacred Journey Dance w/Rogue Yoga

  PERFORMANCE

NOW Typhoid Mary at Barrington Stage
This is the true story of Mary Mallon, a.k.a. Typhoid Mary. One of the most infamous women in America, she was stubborn, ambitious, and in fierce denial of any wrongdoing. This searing drama captures the controversy surrounding Mary and her conviction in her beliefs. Master storyteller Mark St. Germain has captured the woman behind the myths while exploring the battle between science and religion. Barrington Stage Company's St. Germain Stage through June 16.
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  GET CREATIVE

THU Paint "Sunset on a Lake" at Berkshire Paint & Sip
 
Berkshire Paint & Sip invites you to paint "Sunset on a Lake in Copake" as a benefit for the Berkshire United Way. All painting materials, instruction and a donation are included in the $35 fee. BYOB. 6-8 p.m.
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SAT Tree of Life Pendant Class at Funky Phoenix

  COMMUNITY

WED Morningside Neighborhood Pride Night
The 14th annual Morningside Neighborhood Pride Night, held at Morningside School, is a way to get to know your neighbors, learn about the many resources available in the community, and sign up to get involved. FREE games, demos, a bounce house and more! 4:30-7:30 p.m. The Neighborhood Pride Walk begins at 6:30 p.m. 
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ONGOING Call for Art with BAA at The Lichtenstein FRI-MON Memorial Day Tent Sale at The Outlet at Pine Cone Hill SAT Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market at First Street Common SUN Domingo Brunch w/Jeanne Laurin & Jon Sauer at Dottie's | TUE Raised Bed Garden Build at The Christian Center | TUE Entrepreneurial Meetup at Pittsfield Cooperative Bank | WED Pittsfield Suns Opening Day & Fireworks at Wahconah Park | WED Social Media, Aggression & Our Youth at Reid Middle School

  LEARN

THU Mark Twain: An American Life at the Library
Berkshire Athenaeum welcomes singer and entertainer Judy Cook as she presents Mark Twain: An American Life 1835-1910. You'll see photos of the day and works of art. Judy, in costume, will read quotes and excerpts from Twain's writings, play tunes of the time, and sing songs that were written during his lifetime. The themes are timeless: joy and sorrow, humor, courage and love. 7 p.m.
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MON West African & Caribbean Drumming Class at The Licht | WED FREE Tree Walk at Hot Harry's | THU The Art & Science of Medical Music at Knesset Israel | THU Crystal Grids at New Moon Gifts 

  FILM

FRI-MON A Fantastic Woman at The Little Cinema

Daniela Vega stars as transgender singer who faces scorn and discrimination after the sudden death of her older boyfriend. This 2017 Chilean drama (in Spanish with English subtitles) won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 
 
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ONGOING See What's New at The Beacon

What's Showing at The Licht
Pittsfield's city-owned community arts center, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, features nine working artist studios, a ceramics studio, a community room and an art gallery with changing exhibitions, classes, performances and more! 

28 Renne Ave.   Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
 
 
The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will present the annual Art in Our Schools exhibit, a 30-plus-year tradition held each spring honoring art education and creative young people. Art from students in grades 6 through 12 in the Pittsfield Public Schools will be on display throughout the month of May. 

 

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