BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.15.18//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: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:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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/ 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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:20260403T190514 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20250611T143826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T143826Z UID:10004865-1753525800-1753531200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Puzzle and Game Swap / Intercambio de puzzles y juegos de mesa DESCRIPTION:Bring your gently used puzzles or board games to donate at the door\, then choose some that are new-to-you (up to 3 per household). Donations must be new or gently used\, with no missing pieces. Presented with support from the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nHave extra time? Stay and connect with your neighbors over a puzzle in our community area. \nThis event is a part of the Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 and geared toward an adult audience\, but families are welcome. To read more about the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Summer Reading Program for adults\, click here. \nThe event will take place on the lower level\, in the library’s auditorium. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/puzzle-and-game-swap-intercambio-de-puzzles-y-juegos-de-mesa/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/unsplash-image-3y1zF4hIPCg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002973-1753783200-1753786800@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/2025-07-29/ 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:20250801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20250717T155746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T155746Z UID:10004879-1754074800-1754083800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “American Graffiti” (1973) on 8/1! DESCRIPTION:George Lucas’ directorial debut features an ensemble cast led by Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard in a coming-of-age tale set in early ‘60s California. (Rated PG\, 1h 50min.)  \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-american-graffiti-1973-on-8-1/ 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/2025/07/AmericanGraffiti_969.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002974-1754388000-1754391600@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/2025-08-05/ 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:20250806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20250804T160733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160733Z UID:10004884-1754478000-1754481600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Immigration Updates with BIC DESCRIPTION:Join a Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) caseworker to learn about the latest immigration policy changes\, legal updates\, and government announcements. Whether you’re a community member\, service provider\, or an immigrant\, these sessions are a chance to stay informed and ask questions. These online presentations are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 11am. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/immigration-updates-with-bic-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/et-still-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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:20250812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002975-1754992800-1754996400@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/2025-08-12/ 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:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20250605T155356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155356Z UID:10004852-1755198000-1756069200@basicberkshires.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Taming-of-the-Shrew-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002976-1755597600-1755601200@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/2025-08-19/ 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:20250821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-CIRCUS-THE-BARD-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002977-1756202400-1756206000@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/2025-08-26/ 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:20250826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 CREATED:20250804T160716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160716Z UID:10004886-1756227600-1756231200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English DESCRIPTION: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.  There will be time for questions after the presentation. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support. \nRegistration is required for security reasons. BIC does not share your information. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-5/ CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Plays-in-Process-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Plays-in-Process-WITH-LOGO-2025-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190514 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Plays-in-Process-WITH-LOGO-2025-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR