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SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “All My Sons”
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Cranston (‘Breaking Bad’) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (‘Hard Truths’) feature in a five-star\, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play\, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (‘A View from the Bridge’). \nOne family\, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe\, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals\, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind\, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? \nFilmed live from the West End\, Paapa Essiedu (‘I May Destroy You’)\, Tom Glynn-Carney (‘House of the Dragon’)\, and Hayley Squires (‘I\, Daniel Blake’) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-all-my-sons/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Free Family Concert: Once Upon an Opera
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Berkshire Opera Festival’s Free Family Concert returns with a lively mix of opera favorites and instantly recognizable melodies. This fun\, one-hour interactive performance invites kids and adults to experience live opera up close—perfect for a memorable family outing. This unforgettable afternoon of music is free and open to all ages\, but you’ll want to reserve your seats today as seating is limited. Once Upon an Opera is recommended for children of all ages with accompanying caregivers. \nEvent Details:\nSunday\, April 12 at 2:00 PM\nIndigo Room\, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\n20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\nDuration: 1 hour (no intermission)\nFree (reservations encouraged) \nRegister here:\nhttps://www.berkshireoperafestival.org/onceuponanopera
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-free-family-concert-once-upon-an-opera/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000
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SUMMARY:Juanito Pascual Trio
DESCRIPTION:Juanito Pascual has been called “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years\,” (NPR) and is best known for his creative and masterful blending of flamenco with jazz\, rock\, and world influences. He has performed on five continents and collaborated with Grammy-winning artists including Jorge Pardo (Paco de Lucia Sextet\, Chick Corea)\, flamenco maestro Antonio Rey\, and jazz great John Patitucci\, among many others. His trio features virtuoso bassist Brad Barrett and the multitalented maestro Jose Moreno on percussion and vocals. Be prepared for a night of soulful melodies\, hypnotic rhythms and the fire\, elegance and virtuosity of these three acclaimed artists.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/juanito-pascual-trio/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T213000
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Jim Tews
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support \nJim Tews has performed all over the U.S. and internationally. He’s been a part of several notable comedy festivals including San Francisco Sketchfest and Just For Laughs Montreal. His two live albums debuted in the top three comedy titles on the iTunes charts\, and both receive regular play on satellite radio. He’s appeared on NBC\, FX\, and more. He continues to perform mostly in New York but is willing to travel to whatever other cities\, states\, or countries will have him.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-jim-tews/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20260326T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191421Z
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SUMMARY:“Adam Gopnik’s New York”
DESCRIPTION:Adam Gopnik\, noted “New Yorker” writer and best-selling author\, brings his new one-man show\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York\,” to the Mahaiwe’s mainstage. Produced by Steve Martin and James L Nederlander\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York” delivers mischief\, meanings\, and tales that shimmer with insight and charm\, in an intimate and luxurious evening of entertainment. \n“The show includes everything from the making of Central Park\, which is a microcosm of everything we love about New York City\, to the story of my own psychoanalysis\, the most unsuccessful in the history of therapy\,” says Gopnik. \nCritic Robert Siegel shared praise in “The New York Times:” “[Adam Gopnik] gave a performance of his one man show about life in New York with great emphasis on his misadventures in psychoanalysis\, which was both hilarious and very wise.” \nA staff writer at “The New Yorker\,” Gopnik has been contributing to magazine since 1986. During his tenure\, he has written fiction\, humor\, criticism\, book reviews\, personal essays\, Profiles\, and reported pieces from abroad. He was the magazine’s art critic from 1987 to 1995 and the Paris correspondent from 1995 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005\, he wrote a journal about New York life.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/adam-gopniks-new-york/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000
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SUMMARY:Better Than Ezra
DESCRIPTION:Songs\, albums\, live performances — some are simply timeless. From their early roots\, circa 1988\, playing house parties at Louisiana State University\, Better Than Ezra have made their mark on the music world in a major way. Yes\, the New Orleans quartet\, founded by Kevin Griffin (lead vocals\, guitar\, piano) and Tom Drummond (bass\, backing vocals)\, who unleash hummable melodies\, unshakable guitar riffs\, and confessional lyrics\, have stood the test of time — from 1995’s number one hit “Good” all the way to Taylor Swift’s famous 2010 cover of the Better Than Ezra classic “Breathless.” And they’re still going strong: in May 2024\, the band released their long-anticipated tenth studio album “Super Magick” via Round Hill Records. Named one of the “100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time” by “Billboard\,” with a legacy that includes inspiring a classic “Saturday Night Live” skit\, Better Than Ezra spent 2024 on the road touring their headline “Live a Little Tour” in the spring and continuing through the year\, recently wrapping their “Legends of the Fall: Tokyo Drift Tour.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/better-than-ezra/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T201308Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/2/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/1/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T220000
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CREATED:20260212T164933Z
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SUMMARY:Black Violin
DESCRIPTION:Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour\, where Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys\, discovering that even as we evolve\, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/black-violin/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20260213T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173807Z
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SUMMARY:Chrissi Poland – Forever Muscle Shoals
DESCRIPTION:With special guest Matt Cusson \nAcclaimed vocalist and songwriter Chrissi Poland brings Forever Muscle Shoals to the Indigo Room! Forever Muscle Shoals celebrates the songs and sounds recorded in Muscle Shoals\, AL\, in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s\, where soul\, blues\, rock and country converged to create some of the most important recordings in American music. Deeply inspired by sharing the stage with Muscle Shoals icons like Mavis Staples\, Ronnie Wood and more\, Chrissi Poland is bringing her vocal power\, interpretation and stories to songs from Aretha Franklin\, Etta James\, Wilson Pickett\, Cher\, Bob Dylan\, and beyond. With the album due out in March 2026\, don’t miss the chance to witness Chrissi Poland and this soul-stirring catalogue of music.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/chrissi-poland-forever-muscle-shoals/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184834Z
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with David Drake
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support \nDavid Drake is a comedian. He is a very funny comedian. He has been featured on Comedy Central\, HBO\, Sirius XM\, Cracked\, Don’t Tell\, and Fox. He was named one of Complex Magazine’s ‘Comics to Watch Under 30\,’ although is now 38\, and one of New York Comedy Festival’s ‘Comics to Watch\,’ but they did not specify any age boundaries. He is a producer of the long-standing New York showcase Comedians You Should Know NYC and a regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar. With six stand-up albums and three specials under his belt\, including the critically acclaimed Big Break\, David delivers comedy that’s “smart and engaging” (‘The New York Times’) and “endlessly watchable” (‘Humorism’). In addition to stand-up\, he is a five-time reoccurring guest on the popular storytelling podcast ‘Risk!’ and a producer of the traveling outdoor storytelling series ‘Campfire.’ David currently performs nationwide while working out a niche in New York’s legendary comedy scene and sometimes he’ll eat fries off your plate. He feels bad about that. He’s sorry… I’m sorry. I’m David Drake. This was me the whole time.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-david-drake/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20251223T185743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185743Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Bellini’s “I Puritani”
DESCRIPTION:For gorgeous melody\, spellbinding coloratura\, and virtuoso vocal fireworks\, ‘I Puritani’ has few equals. The first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years is a striking staging by Charles Edwards\, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars\, conducted by Marco Armiliato\, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo\, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War\, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo\, betrothed to Elvira against her will\, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle\, Giorgio.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-bellinis-i-puritani/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
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CREATED:20251202T212032Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier”
DESCRIPTION:Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season\, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover\, Maddalena di Coigny\, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard\, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on December 13. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-giordanos-andrea-chenier/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20251126T010023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T010023Z
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Ariel Elias
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support from Hoodo Hersi. \nAriel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up\, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah\, and the rest is history. Today\, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique\, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations. \nDescribed as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by ‘The New York Times\,’ Ariel has also been featured in ‘Rolling Stone\,’ ‘The Washington Post\,’’ and on Good Morning America.’ She was named as ‘Paste Magazine’s’ Best Comedians of 2022. \nAfter catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool\, calm\, and hilarious composure\, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ In 2024\, she followed it up with an appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-ariel-elias/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20251125T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165750Z
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SUMMARY:ARKAI
DESCRIPTION:ARKAI is an award-winning electro-acoustic duo that has captivated audiences around the world with their creative imagination and cutting-edge string music. Transforming the beautiful tones of the violin and cello into epic soundscapes that resemble a rock band backed by a cinematic orchestra\, ARKAI’s signature sound has led them to hundreds of performances around the world including Grammys On The Hill and Carnegie Hall\, opening for Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste\, and NBA playoff shows for the LA Lakers. They’ve also collaborated with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle for Milan Design Week\, toured with superstar violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and released viral hits with piano sensation Tony Ann.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/arkai/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
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SUMMARY:“The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy and friends traverse the Yellow Brick Road through the land of Oz in this timeless family classic from 1939. The Mahaiwe screens “The Wizard of Oz” every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. (Rated G\, 1h 42min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-1939/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T173000
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CREATED:20251125T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165742Z
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SUMMARY:Shire Stories with Sheela Clary: Planes\, Trains\, and Automobiles
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Thanksgiving\, Shire Stories presents an evening of local storytellers sharing their light-hearted but conflict-ridden stories under the theme of Planes\, Trains and Automobiles. Sheela Clary\, storytelling teacher\, workshops stories with storytellers ahead of time and emcees the event.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shire-stories-with-sheela-clary-planes-trains-and-automobiles/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Informational,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20251022T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T164256Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Throughout his 30+ year career\, bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song\, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow\,” in the film\, ‘Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou?’ and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash\, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music. \nDan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards and is a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association. He has also recorded instrumental or vocal harmony contributions for projects by Martina McBride\, Reba McEntire\, Brad Paisley\, Dolly Parton\, Willie Nelson\, Joan Osborne\, Charlie Daniels\, Kenny Chesney\, LeAnn Rimes\, Rob Thomas\, and Charlie Haden\, to name a few.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/dan-tyminski-band/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250904T002610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002610Z
UID:10004893-1760792400-1760799600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: “Nuttin but a Word”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality\, creativity\, innovation. Here to expose the essence of their art form with unmatched subtlety and surprise\, the indefatigably disciplined dancers of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house. Every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm\, honoring hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to new heights. You can try to shout ’em down\, but you ain’t said ‘Nuttin’ but a Word.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/rennie-harris-puremovement-american-street-dance-theater-nuttin-but-a-word/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250826T203420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T203420Z
UID:10004890-1758913200-1758920400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “Inter Alia”
DESCRIPTION:Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (‘Gone Girl\,’ ‘Saltburn’) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind ‘Prima Facie.’ \nJessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe\, she is a karaoke fiend\, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance\, can she hold her family upright? \nWriter Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon ‘Prima Facie\,’ with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. (Rated R\, 2hrs.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-inter-alia/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250606T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170217Z
UID:10004855-1756494000-1759698000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:MOTHER PLAY: a play in five evictions
DESCRIPTION:With a martini in one hand and biting commentary in the other\, matriarch Phyllis – headstrong\, but resourceful – runs her household with a mix of tough love and theatrical flair\, determined to prepare her kids Carl and Martha for the harsh realities of the world whether they like it or not. \nAs Carl and Martha navigate their own paths\, Phyllis remains an ever-present force\, doling out brutal honesty\, unsolicited wisdom\, and the occasional guilt trip with impeccable timing. \nWritten by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel\, Mother Play is a sharp-witted\, darkly comedic exploration of family\, identity\, and survival spanning four decades\, five apartments\, and many hardships from cockroach infestations to painful conflicts. It premiered on Broadway just last year\, earning four Tony nominations\, two Drama Desk Awards\, and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mother-play-a-play-in-five-evictions/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250813T172917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172917Z
UID:10004859-1756407600-1756414800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Plays In Process: Adults at Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience a play in its early stages when possibilities are endless! Returning for its fourth year\, Plays in Process offers a glimpse into the inner workings of play creation as new works are readied for the stage. Many Plays in Process titles have gone on to become fully realized productions; this season\, The Victim by Lawrence Goodman – presented as a reading last year – makes its World Premiere. \nAdults at Play by Ken Ludwig\, whose play Dear Jack\, Dear Louise also earned accolades when presented at Shakespeare & Company in 2023. Directed by Ken Ludwig.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-adults-at-play/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250813T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172911Z
UID:10004858-1756321200-1756328400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Plays In Process: Free and Equal
DESCRIPTION:Experience a play in its early stages when possibilities are endless! Returning for its fourth year\, Plays in Process offers a glimpse into the inner workings of play creation as new works are readied for the stage. Many Plays in Process titles have gone on to become fully realized productions; this season\, The Victim by Lawrence Goodman – presented as a reading last year – makes its World Premiere. \nFree and Equal by Kaia Calhoun\, directed by Kaia Calhoun and Tina Packer.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-free-and-equal/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250813T172904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172904Z
UID:10004857-1756234800-1756242000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Plays In Process: The Shallows
DESCRIPTION:Experience a play in its early stages when possibilities are endless! Returning for its fourth year\, Plays in Process offers a glimpse into the inner workings of play creation as new works are readied for the stage. Many Plays in Process titles have gone on to become fully realized productions; this season\, The Victim by Lawrence Goodman – presented as a reading last year – makes its World Premiere. \nThe Shallows by Jim Frangione\, a sequel to his award-winning Flight of the Monarch\, presented last season. Directed by Judy Braha.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-the-shallows/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250606T170221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170221Z
UID:10004854-1755786600-1756656000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Circus & The Bard
DESCRIPTION:For the kids and the kids in all of us\, Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of Circus present an intersection of brilliant\, professional circus acts with Shakespeare’s characters. The alchemy of the stunning visual effects of circus and the Bard’s text is an apt and whimsical introduction to both\, and when you see them together\, something special takes place! \nThis show is presented in collaboration with Spirit of Circus.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/circus-the-bard/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250605T155356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155356Z
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SUMMARY:The Taming of The Shrew
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, with its timeless themes of identity\, gender roles\, and the clash of wills. \nMeet the fiery and fiercely independent Katherine\, whose spirited nature meets its match in the cunning Petruchio as they embark on a hilarious and clever exploration of love\, power\, and transformation. \nThe Taming of the Shrew offers a compelling – if not at times zany – look at relationships\, and social norms\, making it a must-see for anyone who loves classic comedy with a bit of bite.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/the-taming-of-the-shrew/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250722T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T181431Z
UID:10004880-1754679600-1754688600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on 8/8!
DESCRIPTION:Sci-fi family favorite ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is the story of a boy who befriends a lovable alien he dubs E.T. The Steven Spielberg-helmed film became a cultural phenomenon upon its release and has been cherished since. (Rated PG\, 2h.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-at-the-mahaiwe-continues-with-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-on-8-8/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Film,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T023712
CREATED:20250604T174310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174310Z
UID:10004851-1753468200-1756051200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:August Wilson's The Piano Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of 1936 Pittsburgh during the Great Depression\, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning The Piano Lesson explores the lives of the Charles family\, and vividly portrays an enduring conflict between siblings. \nThe family piano at the heart of the argument is an heirloom intricately carved by an enslaved ancestor. Determined sharecropper Boy Willie is eager to sell the piano to purchase land on which his ancestors endured hardship\, while his sister Berniece fiercely maintains that the piano is where their heritage lies. \nA testament to the complexities of family\, history\, and legacy\, 2025 Elliot Norton Award-winning The Piano Lesson is an explosive and incisive inquiry into the struggle between what we owe to our past and how we build our future.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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