By Amy Kraznik
Photo Above by Stephanie Zollshan
Technologies of Relation
MASS MoCA, North Adams
Ongoing
The group show focusing on rapidly advancing tech will be joined by an exhibition by Michael E. Smith opening May 2 and “Homecoming,” an immersive environmental art project by Amanda Lovelee opening June 13.
massmoca.org
The Bulb Show
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Through March 20
Enjoy a fragrant respite from winter’s chill with a stroll among hundreds of colorful bulbs inside the Fitzpatrick Greenhouse.
berkshirebotanical.org
ThunderFest
Adams Visitor Center, Adams
March 21 (rain date: March 22)
Shake off the winter blues at this outdoor festival featuring live music, food trucks, local artisan vendors, and community fun for kids and adults.
exploreadams.com
Book-to-Film Club
Crandell Theatre, Chatham, NY
March 22
The Crandell, in partnership with the Chatham Bookstore and the Chatham Public Library, launches its newest series with a screening of the film “Midwinter Break,” followed by a discussion of the book and movie led by FilmColumbia Director Calliope Nicholas.
crandelltheatre.org
Baby Animals Festival at Hancock Shaker Village
Photograph by Ben Garver
“Out of My Comfort Zone” Screening
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
March 26
Berkshire Theatre Group presents a free screening of the award-winning rock musical film, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers, Ivy Vale and Rick Reil.
berkshiretheatregroup.org
Pittsfield CityJazz Festival
Downtown Pittsfield
April 17–26
The 20th festival kicks off with a Jazz Crawl through the Cultural District and includes a concert with Veronica Swift and Grace Kelly, the music of Billie Holiday, and more.
berkshiresjazz.org
Baby Animals Festival
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
April 18–May 10
Meet the Village’s newest residents—newborn lambs, calves, piglets, chicks, and kids (goats, that is)—while enjoying fun farm activities.
hancockshakervillage.org
Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
April 18–May 10
Stroll through the gardens of this Gilded Age estate to enjoy 130,000 springtime blooms during this beloved annual festival.
thetrustees.org/naumkeag
Author Talks & In Conversation Series
The Mount, Lenox
On Sale May 5
The site’s two sell-out summer series kick off with journalist Julia Ioffe on July 6–7 and include Martha Ackmann on Dolly Parton, Jeff Chang on Bruce Lee, Carla Kaplan on Jessica Mitford, and more. André Bernard’s In Conversation series welcomes Jodi Kantor, Max Boot, Kiran Desai, and Lawrence Wright. See website for full lineup.
edithwharton.org
SpringFest & Plant Sale
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
May 8–10
The three-day-long Plants and Answers Sale overlaps with Saturday’s SpringFest—featuring pony rides, a maypole, and more—this Mother’s Day weekend.
berkshirebotanical.org
Community Day
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
May 9
Enjoy free admission to the mansion and grounds of this Gilded Age estate and learn how you can be part of its legacy.
gildedage.org
CATA Gala & Performances
Shakespeare & Company, Lenox
May 9–10
Community Access to the Arts showcases its performing artists with disabilities in a joyous night of drama, dance, comedy, and more, plus a matinee on Sunday.
cataarts.org
CATA Gala & Performances
Photograph by David Dashiell
Mother’s Day Tea
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
May 10
Treat mom or that special woman in your life to a sumptuous Victorian tea in a beautiful Gilded Age mansion.
gildedage.org
ArtWeek Berkshires
May 15–25
Explore the rich artistic talent of the region through a week of hands-on and behind-the-scenes events.
berkshires.org/artweek-berkshires
Sculpture at The Mount
The Mount, Lenox
Opens May 24
The annual exhibition of contemporary sculpture extends across 50 acres of forest, gardens, and meadows at Edith Wharton’s former estate.
edithwharton.org
Berkshire International Film Festival
Great Barrington
May 28–31
Enjoy a weekend of captivating film, thought-provoking live discussions, and parties!
biffma.org
“Happy End”
Hudson Hall, Hudson, NY
May 29
The Glimmerglass Festival and Opera Saratoga team up to bring Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s sharp, jazz-infused satirical opera to the Hudson.
hudsonhall.org
BerkChique
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
May 29–31
Explore a treasure trove of curated fashions and unique finds at this pop-up boutique supporting local nonprofits.
berkchique.org
“American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell”
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Opens June 6
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, the museum debuts a major exhibition featuring nearly 100 powerful works.
nrm.org
Berkshire Yoga Festival
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock
June 11–14
Now in its third year, this fest will reconnect you with yourself and nature through yoga, meditation, and outdoor wellness events.
berkshireyogafestival.com
“An Exquisite Eye”
The Clark, Williamstown
Opens June 13
The museum celebrates its transformative gift from the late Aso O. Tavitian with an introductory look at the most significant private collection of European art assembled in North America in the 21st century.
clarkart.edu
Sculpture at The Mount: Sitter with Mask, Joy Brown
Photograph by Eric Limon
