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:20250821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 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:20260403T160738 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:20260403T160738 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:20260403T160738 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:20260403T160738 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:20260403T160738 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Mother-Play-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002978-1756807200-1756810800@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/2025-09-02/ 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:20250903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20250804T160726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160726Z UID:10004885-1756897200-1756900800@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/ CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002979-1757412000-1757415600@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/2025-09-09/ 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:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20250813T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172852Z UID:10004888-1757617200-1757626200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Big Lebowski” DESCRIPTION:Cult classic comedy The Big Lebowski is the story of two men with the same name from opposite ends of cultural and financial spectrums caught in the middle of a high stakes mystery. From filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen\, the movie stars a range of talent including Jeff Bridges\, John Goodman\, Julianne Moore\, Steve Buscemi\, John Turturro\, Philip Seymour Hoffmann\, Tara Reid\, Sam Elliott\, and more. (Rated R\, 1h 57min.) \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-big-lebowski/ 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/2025/08/The-Big-Lebowski-hp-GQ-25Feb16_rex_b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002980-1758016800-1758020400@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/2025-09-16/ 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:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20250905T121431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121431Z UID:10004894-1758362400-1758384000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:On-farm Botanical Inks Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spend the day foraging seasonal botanicals and learning how to transform them into artist-quality natural inks. The workshop includes a guided farm walk\, harvesting from the dye garden\, and hands-on ink-making in the barn studio. No prior experience required—perfect for artists\, nature lovers\, and anyone curious about plant-based color. \nFull details and registration: www.farmandfieldny.com/workshops\nWhere: Farm & Field\, a 200-acre farm in Chatham\, NY\nContact: jill@farmandfieldny.com\nPhone: 973.879.6252 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/on-farm-botanical-inks-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Flier_August25_reduced-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20250912T191104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T191104Z UID:10004895-1758463200-1758470400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival 10th Anniversary Concert Rebroadcast Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE community event! \nBack by popular demand! Join BOF for a free screening of our 10th Anniversary Concert! This spectacular concert features world-class artists from previous and upcoming seasons\, joined by the BOF Orchestra and Chorus. \nFor more Information\, contact Sarah Prouty\, Community Engagement Officer at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nBerkshire Opera Festival’s 10th Anniversary Concert is made possible in part by the generous support of Brad Clark\, Kenneth & Susan Kramer\, Onyx Speciality Papers\, and Donald Usher. \nThe BOF 10th Anniversary Concert rebroadcast event is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festival-10th-anniversary-concert-rebroadcast-event/ LOCATION:K111 Theater\, Koussevitzky Center\, Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/11dcd051-1086-c699-4cb8-d8c6a571b7d3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002981-1758621600-1758625200@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/2025-09-23/ 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:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NTinteralia-sq-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002982-1759226400-1759230000@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/2025-09-30/ 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:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002983-1759831200-1759834800@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/2025-10-07/ 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:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002984-1760436000-1760439600@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/2025-10-14/ 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:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/rhpm-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002985-1761040800-1761044400@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/2025-10-21/ 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:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002986-1761645600-1761649200@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/2025-10-28/ 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:20251104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002987-1762250400-1762254000@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/2025-11-04/ 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:20251111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002988-1762855200-1762858800@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/2025-11-11/ 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:20251115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20251022T164256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T164256Z UID:10004897-1763236800-1763244000@basicberkshires.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DanTyminskiBand_FFTJan2025_PhotographerAshliLinkous-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002989-1763460000-1763463600@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/2025-11-18/ 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:20251123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20251125T165742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165742Z UID:10004901-1763913600-1763919000@basicberkshires.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/shire-stories-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002990-1764064800-1764068400@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/2025-11-25/ 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:20251129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20251125T165733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165733Z UID:10004900-1764432000-1764439200@basicberkshires.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Wizard-of-Oz-Banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160738 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002991-1764669600-1764673200@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/2025-12-02/ 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 END:VCALENDAR