BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BASIC Berkshires X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://basicberkshires.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BASIC Berkshires REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240806T195535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T195843Z UID:10003583-1724598000-1724612400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Fiesta Latina DESCRIPTION:The Mount invites you to a free musical celebration of Berkshire LatinX culture and artistry on Sunday\, August 25 at 3 pm! Bring the whole family and enjoy a performance under the tent from Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra\, whose original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms draws from Salsa\, Merengue\, Cha-cha\, Bomba\, Plena\, and Latin Jazz to bring the sounds of Latin America to this corner of the Berkshires. Bring a picnic or visit La Chalupa y La Enchilada Mexican food truck parked on site. There will be face painting\, bubbles\, and craft activities for the kiddos. Join us! \nSee flyers in Spanish and English below. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/fiesta-latina/ LOCATION:The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home\, 2 Plunkett St\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly,Food,Music,Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240522T120820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120820Z UID:10003568-1726162200-1726169400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:VIM Community Group DESCRIPTION:If you are new to the community — or you have been here for a while and want to get to know new people\, learn about the important things happening here\, participate in recreational activities\, and live a healthy and fulfilling life — WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN our VIM community group. We will meet at the new clinic located at 199 South St. in PITTSFIELD. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/vim-community-group/2024-09-12/ CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VIM-group-4-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240906T231229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T231229Z UID:10003590-1727524800-1727546400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Festival Latino of the Berkshires DESCRIPTION:Experience a day filled with vibrant music\, dance\, and performances that will transport you to the heart of Latin America! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/festival-latino-of-the-berkshires-2/ LOCATION:Great Barringtown Town Hall Saint James Place\, 352 Main St\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240522T120820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120820Z UID:10003569-1728581400-1728588600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:VIM Community Group DESCRIPTION:If you are new to the community — or you have been here for a while and want to get to know new people\, learn about the important things happening here\, participate in recreational activities\, and live a healthy and fulfilling life — WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN our VIM community group. We will meet at the new clinic located at 199 South St. in PITTSFIELD. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/vim-community-group/2024-10-10/ CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VIM-group-4-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20241016T193506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T193506Z UID:10003602-1730368800-1730372400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:Children 6 and under are invited to come trick-or-treat at the Library! Come in your costume\, trick-or-treat at all of the service desks\, and stay for fun activities. \nLos niños de 6 años o menos están invitados a venir a pedir dulces en la biblioteca. Ven con tu disfraz\, pide dulces en todos los mostradores de servicio y quédate para disfrutar de actividades divertidas. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/halloween-parade/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/15-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T235900 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240901T154207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T154207Z UID:10003588-1730480400-1730505540@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Day of the Dead with MASS MoCA DESCRIPTION:Public program\, free with registration: \nJoin us for our annual celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)\, the Mexican holiday of remembrance for those who have passed away. Bring your friends and family members to contribute to an altar with your own ofrenda including photos or tokens of past loved ones and participate in one of our art making activities. Enjoy Mexican specialty foods while you listen to the music of student performers throughout the night right in the MASS MoCA lobby. \nAt 5:15pm MASS MoCA’s Senior Manager of School Programs Rebecca Cuscaden Marvin will present a special-edition Family Storytime. Then\, join us in the R&D Store at 6pm with writer and curator Elizabeth Ferrer for an in-depth look at a pioneering Chicano photographer\, Louis Carlos Bernal\, who preserved the legacy of his Southwestern community. \nMASS MoCA presents Día de Los Muertos in collaboration with Latinas413 and other community organizations in Berkshire County. \nMore information here: https://massmoca.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos/ URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/day-of-the-dead-with-mass-moca/ LOCATION:MASS MoCA\, 1040 MASS MoCA Way\, North Adams\, 01247\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Food,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/14-webcuts_24-FA_Batch1_1920-x-1920.webp ORGANIZER;CN="MASS MoCA":MAILTO:info@massmoca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240522T120820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120820Z UID:10003570-1731605400-1731612600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:VIM Community Group DESCRIPTION:If you are new to the community — or you have been here for a while and want to get to know new people\, learn about the important things happening here\, participate in recreational activities\, and live a healthy and fulfilling life — WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN our VIM community group. We will meet at the new clinic located at 199 South St. in PITTSFIELD. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/vim-community-group/2024-11-14/ CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VIM-group-4-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20240522T120820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120820Z UID:10003571-1734024600-1734031800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:VIM Community Group DESCRIPTION:If you are new to the community — or you have been here for a while and want to get to know new people\, learn about the important things happening here\, participate in recreational activities\, and live a healthy and fulfilling life — WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN our VIM community group. We will meet at the new clinic located at 199 South St. in PITTSFIELD. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/vim-community-group/2024-12-12/ CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VIM-group-4-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003984-1736359200-1736362800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-01-08/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250110T215039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215437Z UID:10004423-1736845200-1736856000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights morning workshop DESCRIPTION:Come learn about your rights as an immigrant\, individual and family emergency planning\, and risk reduction! Workshop will be in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English. Flyers below. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-morning-workshop/ LOCATION:BerkshireSouth\, 15 Crissey Road\, Great Barringon\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250110T215215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215427Z UID:10004424-1736877600-1736888400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights evening workshop DESCRIPTION:Come learn about your rights as an immigrant\, individual and family emergency planning\, and risk reduction! Workshop will be in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English. Flyers below. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-evening-workshop/ LOCATION:Lee Middle and High School\, 300 Greylock St\, Lee\, MA 01238\, USA\, 300 Greylock St\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003985-1737568800-1737572400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-01-22/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003986-1738778400-1738782000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250128T140740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T140745Z UID:10004430-1739381400-1739386800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tax Preparation Workshop in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Come learn about… \n\nThe importance of filing taxes\, regardless of immigration status\nSSNs vs ITIN numbers\nReporting income accurately\nWho counts as dependents\nAvoiding penalties due to lack of health insurance\nRisks of tax fraud\n\nLed. by Gloria Escobar\, Catheryn Chacon\, and Lorean Dus URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tax-preparation-workshop-in-spanish/ LOCATION:Greylock Federal\, 75 Kellogg Street\, Pittsfield CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Filing-Taxes-101-Feb-2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greylock Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:gescobar@greylock.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003987-1739988000-1739991600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-02-19/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003988-1741197600-1741201200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-03-05/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003989-1742407200-1742410800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003990-1743616800-1743620400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250303T170303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T170303Z UID:10004440-1743883200-1743894000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Paquito D’Rivera Quintet DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master\, composer\, and reedist Paquito D’Rivera brings to life the eclectic fusion of his extensive travels with unparalleled improvisations\, multinational rhythms\, and original orchestrations. D’Rivera has won a combined 16 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards (5 Grammy and 11 Latin Grammys). He is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/paquito-drivera-quintet/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Paquito-Standing-BlueCar-credit-Geandy-Pavon-sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250103T011144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z UID:10003991-1744826400-1744830000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250508T164636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T154603Z UID:10004838-1748084400-1748102400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Free Community Day DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company will hold its second-annual free Community Day on Saturday\, May 24 from 11 am – 4 pm\, Memorial Day Weekend! This event features live demonstrations and performances\, scavenger hunts\, film screenings\, food trucks with lunches and snacks for purchase\, and dozens of other local nonprofits sharing the many ways we all serve the Berkshires – and beyond. For more information\, call the Box Office at 413.637.3353 or visit shakespeare.org. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-free-community-day/ LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240 CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shakespeare-Company-Community-Day-72dpi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250606T170209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170209Z UID:10004856-1749898800-1749913200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Norman Rockwell Museum: Summer Saturdays for Families DESCRIPTION:June 14 @ 11:00 am EDT – 3:00 pm EDT \nJoin us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick\, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired by these beloved illustrators.  You’ll want to return again and again with a variety of fun and engaging experiences for the whole family; it’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together on your Saturdays this summer! \nFree with Admission\, Drop-in – no reservation required. \nhttps://www.nrm.org/events/summer-saturdays-for-families/ \n\nVisit URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/norman-rockwell-museum-summer-saturdays-for-families/ LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Saturdays-for-Families.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Rockwell Museum":MAILTO:mhotchkiss@nrm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250528T191402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191402Z UID:10004846-1750359600-1753131600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:World Premiere: Lawrence Goodman’s The Victim DESCRIPTION:The World Premiere of The Victim by Lawrence Goodman runs through July 21 at Shakespeare & Company. Three women\, three interconnected monologues: a successful New York doctor (Stephanie Clayman) whose racial diversity training has gone horribly wrong. A health aide grappling with racism during the COVID-19 pandemic (Yvette King). A Holocaust survivor (Annette Miller)\, facing her own horror and finding her way back to love and healing. Who gets to call herself a victim? Who is the perpetrator? Staged at Shakespeare & Company in 2024 as a reading in the Plays in Process series\, The Victim is about identity\, our blindness to others\, and the human capacity for cruelty and compassion. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/world-premiere-lawrence-goodmans-the-victim/ LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240 CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MAILCHIMP-The-Victim-WITH-HEADSHOTS-2025-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250611T143821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T143821Z UID:10004864-1751911200-1751918400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Board Game Night / Noche de juegos de mesa DESCRIPTION:Join the library and our friends from Mana Crypt at Hot Plate Brewing Co. for Board Game Night! Mana Crypt and the Berkshire Athenaeum will provide a curated selection of new and favorite games for attendees to choose from and play (you can also bring your own or select a game from Hot Plate’s ongoing supply). Bring friends along to play\, or make new ones at this casual game night! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/board-game-night-noche-de-juegos-de-mesa/ LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co\, 1 School St\, Pittsfield\, 01201 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-asset.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250723T181858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T181858Z UID:10004881-1754328600-1754334000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:FREE magic show at the Mahaiwe on 8/4! DESCRIPTION:Join in for an event filled with laughter\, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! \nWith over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun\, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy\, audience participation\, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating what’s coming next. Prepare to be amazed as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye\, and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air! \nFamily Magic is a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Join in for this magical family event which is sure to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-magic-show-at-the-mahaiwe-on-8-4/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BBlagg-1002993-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250506T185450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185450Z UID:10004837-1754823600-1754845200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Community Day at The Mount DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, children’s activities\, and food trucks\, Community Day at The Mount’s celebrates the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/community-day-at-the-mount/ LOCATION:The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home\, 2 Plunkett St\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Informational,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Community-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20250905T121431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121431Z UID:10004894-1758362400-1758384000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:On-farm Botanical Inks Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spend the day foraging seasonal botanicals and learning how to transform them into artist-quality natural inks. The workshop includes a guided farm walk\, harvesting from the dye garden\, and hands-on ink-making in the barn studio. No prior experience required—perfect for artists\, nature lovers\, and anyone curious about plant-based color. \nFull details and registration: www.farmandfieldny.com/workshops\nWhere: Farm & Field\, a 200-acre farm in Chatham\, NY\nContact: jill@farmandfieldny.com\nPhone: 973.879.6252 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/on-farm-botanical-inks-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Flier_August25_reduced-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20251202T212107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212107Z UID:10004907-1765630800-1765641600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:“Mickey’s Christmas Carol” (1983) DESCRIPTION:Animated family favorite “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” will play on loop for free at the Mahaiwe’s new Indigo Room during Great Barrington’s Holiday Shop\, Sip\, and Stroll. Familiar Disney characters retell Charles Dickens’ timeless story of holiday spirit. (Rated G\, 26min.)  URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mickeys-christmas-carol-1983/ LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/mickchristmasbkgd-BRIGHT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20251126T165903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T165903Z UID:10004905-1766170800-1766179800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Free screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) DESCRIPTION:The Mahaiwe presents a free screening of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ per annual tradition. Frank Capra directs James Stewart and Donna Reed in this classic holiday favorite about community\, love\, and hope. (Rated PG\, 2h 10min.) URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-screening-of-its-a-wonderful-life-1946/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Wonderful-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164121 CREATED:20251215T165652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T165652Z UID:10004910-1768053600-1768060800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Community Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Opera Festival is excited to invite you to our third annual Community Sing-Along! \n​This free\, fun-filled event brings everyone together to sing beloved opera choruses by composers like Mozart\, Verdi\, and Wagner—alongside BOF choristers and members of our wider Berkshire singing community. \n​Singers of all experience levels are encouraged to join in. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing for fun\, you’ll fit right in. For ages 13+. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. We’ll send you the music and helpful details ahead of time—no preparation needed\, just come ready to sing and enjoy a joyful afternoon of music-making. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-community-sing-along/ LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201 CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BOF-Sing-Along-3-Photo-Colin-Bazzano-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR