BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002963-1747735200-1747738800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250428T151617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151617Z UID:10004836-1747758600-1747764000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights & Best Practices for K-12 Educators DESCRIPTION:This training is intended for those working in Massachusetts K-12 schools\, including teachers\, counselors\, administrators. It will cover basic Know Your Rights information\, rights in interactions with immigration enforcement\, family preparedness\, and where to get legal help. We will review guidance to K-12 schools issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and review best practices with regard to data sharing\, responding to ICE presence or requests for information\, and navigating conversations with immigrant students and their families. Finally\, we will share information about eligibility for in-state tuition and state financial aid for immigrant students. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-best-practices-for-k-12-educators/ LOCATION:Zoom (We will send link when you register) CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250514T133403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T133403Z UID:10004840-1747994400-1748005200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BASIC Community Engagement & Call to Action Event DESCRIPTION:Link to register.\nLink to event schedule.\n\nThis event’s purpose is to inform the public about what immigrants are currently experiencing under our current administration and to provide information on how the public can be proactive. The event will commence with a welcome address from Ilana Steinhauer (Executive Director\, Volunteers in Medicine/BASIC Co-founder) and Melissa Canavan (Executive Director\, Berkshire Immigrant Center) sharing the history of the founding of BASIC\, its current activity\, as well as updates on the state of the county.\n\nSeveral BASIC affiliate organizations that have volunteer needs specifically in support of the immigrant community will be hosting tables at the event where the public can learn more and sign up. Tables with specific volunteer needs will be hosted by the Community Health Partners\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Literacy Network\, Railroad Street Youth Project\, and Volunteers in Medicine.\n\nAttendees will be invited to attend action-oriented workshops on the following topics:\n\n“Know Your Rights (for Spanish-speaking volunteers)” presented by the Berkshire Immigrant Center\n“Becoming a Peer Coach: Supporting Local Businesses and Organizations with ICE Preparedness Plans\,” presented by Ana Suffish of Berkshire Community College and Leigh Doherty of LitNet (co-chairs of BASIC’s Institutional Policy Committee)\n\n“Bystanding Training\,” presented by Becky Meier of Berkshire Community College and chair of BASIC’s Community Engagement Committee. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/basic-community-engagement-call-to-action-event/ LOCATION:Berkshire Innovation Center\, 45 Woodlawn Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BASICeventsocial.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250514T133413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T133413Z UID:10004839-1748026800-1748034000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:“Sabrina” (1954) DESCRIPTION:Audrey Hepburn plays the titular role in the romantic comedy-drama “Sabrina\,” by celebrated director Billy Wilder. Returning from studying abroad\, Sabrina catches the attention of her longtime crush David (William Holden). David’s brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart) worries the romance will interfere with a pre-planned family business-related union. (PG\, 1h 53min.) URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/sabrina-1954/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sabrina-1200-1200-675-675-crop-000000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 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:20250527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002964-1748340000-1748343600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-05-27/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002965-1748944800-1748948400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-06-03/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250521T143938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143938Z UID:10004841-1749236400-1749245400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Philadelphia Story” (1940) DESCRIPTION:George Cukor’s classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story” stars Cary Grant\, Katharine Hepburn\, and James Stewart in a romantic romp about marriage and high society. The film marked Katharine Hepburn’s box office breakthrough\, and earned two Oscars – Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay. (Not rated\, 1h 52min.) \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-the-philadelphia-story-1940/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/28a2d0ae40e7c55af8fb50179fc3266a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250521T143928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143928Z UID:10004842-1749301200-1749310200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” DESCRIPTION:Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine\, Rosina\, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson\, in his Met debut\, as her secret beloved\, CountAlmaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro\, the ingenious barber of Seville\, with Hungarian bass-8 baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-rossinis-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbiere_12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002966-1749549600-1749553200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-06-10/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250521T143917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143917Z UID:10004843-1749841200-1749848400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “A Streetcar Named Desire” DESCRIPTION:Gillian Anderson (“Sex Education”)\, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown”)\, and Ben Foster (“Lone Survivor”) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles\, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal\, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews\, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-a-streetcar-named-desire/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NTL-2025-A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-06-Blanche-DuBois-Gillian-Anderson.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250604T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174413Z UID:10004847-1749895200-1749916800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿 DESCRIPTION:🌿 BOTANICAL INK MAKING WORKSHOP 🌿\nSpend the day on-farm: inspired\, connected\, and grounded \nJoin us at Farm & Field\, a 200 acre working farm in the Hudson Valley for a special one-day workshop on Saturday\, June 14th for Botanical Ink Making. \nWe’ll gather plants and flowers from the fields and garden\, learn how to turn them into vibrant botanical inks\, and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch together outdoors. \nWhether you’re an artist\, gardener\, or just curious about working with natural color – come join us. No experience needed. Be ready to slow down\, explore\, and connect with the land. \n📅 Saturday\, June 14 | 10am – 4pm\nChatham\, NY (2.5 hrs from BKN\, 25 min from Hudson\, NY & Great Barrington\, MA) \nDetails + Registration:\n 👉 farmandfieldny.com/workshops/botanical-inks-06-14-2025 \n>  Make and take home your own wild inks\n>  Harvest Walk – foraging in fields & gathering in dye garden\n>  Learn responsible foraging practices\n>  Seasonal outdoor farm lunch included\n\n 📸 Follow along on Instagram: @farmandfieldny\n🖊️ Questions: email Jill at  jill@farmandfieldny.com \nPlease share with anyone who might be interested! \n  URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%bf-botanical-ink-making-workshop-%f0%9f%8c%bf/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-02-at-1.30.05 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 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:20250614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250611T143805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T143805Z UID:10004863-1749902400-1749913200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Black Music Appreciation Month Free Concert DESCRIPTION:Tendai Muparutsa \nMisty Blues \nSample the Cat \nDiego Mongue Band/Chantell \nCome and go as you please. All welcome at MCLA Church Street Center 265 Church St\, North Adams URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/juneteenth-black-music-appreciation-month-free-concert/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0108-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Brien Center%2C First Congregational Church Williamstown":MAILTO:Carrie.waara@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250528T191358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191358Z UID:10004845-1749931200-1749940200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Steve Earle: Solo & Acoustic DESCRIPTION:Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters and a master storyteller in his own right. Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023\, and in 2024\, he was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/steve-earle-solo-acoustic/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/earle-sq-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002967-1750154400-1750158000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-06-17/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250605T155403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155403Z UID:10004853-1750359600-1750368600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Maltese Falcon” DESCRIPTION:“The Maltese Falcon” stars Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor in a detective drama centered around a mysterious prized falcon statuette. Highly acclaimed upon its release and since considered a classic\, the film noir was one of the first 25 movies selected by the Library of Congress in its National Film Registry. (Not rated\, 1h 41min.) \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-the-maltese-falcon/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maltese-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 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:20250624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002968-1750759200-1750762800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-06-24/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250610T183449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T183504Z UID:10004862-1750847400-1750852800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:KidNet by LitNet DESCRIPTION:LitNet and The Stockbridge Library invite you to KIDNET!\nLitNet y la biblioteca de Stockbridge los invitia a KIDNET!\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25 from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Stockbridge Library \nMiercoles\, 25 de juno\, 10:30 a 12:30 a la biblioteca de Stockbridge\n\nFREE/GRATIS!\n\nJoin us for bilingual stories and music (with Natalia Bernal)\, crafts\, book giveaways\, and food!\nAcompáñenos por cuentos bilingues y musica con (Natalia Bernal)\, artesanias\, libros gratis\, y comida!\n\nLINK TO REGISTER: \nhttps://forms.gle/1EbS2jRyohXRhpvE9 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/kidnet-by-litnet-2025/ LOCATION:Stockbridge Library\, 46 Main Street\, Stockbridge\, 01262 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SPANISHKidNet-Event-at-Stockbridge-Library-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250611T174341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174341Z UID:10004866-1750870800-1750874400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about essential legal rights\nof immigrants\, how to handle interactions\nwith law enforcement or Immigration and\nCustoms Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources\nto stay informed and prepared.\nThese presentations empower immigrants\,\nservice providers\, and community members\nwith practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-in-spanish-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250611T175149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T175149Z UID:10004868-1750878000-1750881600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in Housatonic to learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources to stay informed and prepared. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-4/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Housatonic\, MA\, 01236 CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250611T174425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174425Z UID:10004867-1750957200-1750960800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about essential legal rights\nof immigrants\, how to handle interactions\nwith law enforcement or Immigration and\nCustoms Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources\nto stay informed and prepared.\nThese presentations empower immigrants\,\nservice providers\, and community members\nwith practical guidance and support. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002969-1751364000-1751367600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-07-01/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 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:20250708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002970-1751968800-1751972400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-07-08/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20250604T174325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174325Z UID:10004850-1752346800-1754859600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Romeo & Juliet DESCRIPTION:Presented under the Berkshires’ summer skies this summer\, Romeo and Juliet proves that even the ultimate case of love at first sight can lead to… well\, chaos. \nMeddling families and murderous duels meld to offer an evening of sword fights\, swinging soirees\, and secret weddings — but the play is also full of exuberant vulgarity\, harsh brutality and above all\, the tingling\, unbearable delight of young love. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/romeo-juliet/ LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240 CATEGORIES:Art,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Romeo-Juliet-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002971-1752573600-1752577200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-07-15/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002972-1753178400-1753182000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \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. 5. \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/tinker-tots/2025-07-22/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191028 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Piano-Lesson-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR