Thursday
October 18
ART
Williams College Museum of Art
"WCMA at Night," with artists, musicians, dancers, writers, students and others at the museum as a site for connection, collaboration and art-making, this month features "Drawing on the Walls," inspired by the art of Sol LeWitt, 5 to 9 p.m., Main Street, Williamstown, (413) 597-2429.
COMMUNITY
‘Third Thursday’
Halloween and children’s costume contest and parade and other Halloween-related activities, 5 to 8 p.m., Downtown Pittsfield.
FILM
Berkshire Museum
"The Story of Film: An Odyssey," 15-part love letter to the movies, this week features, part 1, "Birth of the Cinema," (1900-1920), and part 2, "The Hollywood Dreams," (1920s), 7 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Clark Art Institute
"Caravaggio," story of the scandalous Italian Baroque painter, part of the film series, "Old Masters in New Frames," 7 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.
LITERARY
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
"Poetry and Fiction," series with John Koethe, 7:30 p.m., Blodgett House, Alford Road, Great Barrington.
MUSIC
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Keb Mo and his band, blend of blues, jazz, funk, pop and soul, 7:30 p.m., 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, (413) 528-0100.
THEATER
Barrington
"Lord of the Flies," by William Golding, 7 p.m., with post-show discussion, Mainstage, Union Street, Pittsfield, (413) 236-8888.
ITAM Lodge
"Mamma Mia! Murder!" murder mystery dinner sponsored by UNICO to benefit underinsured patients of Porchlight VNA/Home Care, 5:30 p.m., Waubeek Road, Pittsfield; reservations: (413) 243-1212.
Shakespeare & Company
"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Williamstheatre
"East O’ West O’," re-imagining of the Norwegian folktale, "East of the Sun West of the Moon," 7:30 p.m., Adams Memorial Theatre, Williamstown.
Friday
October 19
DANCE
Williams College
"The Russian Seasons," featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet, 8 p.m., MainStage; and, "The Sixty-Twos Project," workshop for those with or without dance training, ages 14 and up, 5 p.m., Dance Studio, ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williamstown.
FILM
MASS MoCA
Williamstown Film Festival, 8 p.m., Hunter Center, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Haunted Hayride
"Purgatory Road," for ages 12 and up, 7 to 10 p.m., 190 Cleveland Road, Dalton.
Jiminy Peak
"13 Nights at Jiminy," includes a haunted giant swing ride and Soaring Eagle zipline, for ages 10 and up, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., tours leave every 15 minutes, last one at 10:30 p.m., Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock.
KID STUFF
Lenox Library
Evening featuring all things "Star Wars," includes trivia contest, video games, history of "Star Wars" and more, come dressed as a "Star Wars" character, bring show-and-tell items, for ages 6 and older, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Main Street, Lenox, (413) 637-0197, ext. 105.
MUSIC
Colonial Theatre
"Play It Forward," Rock On Young Musicians’ Workshop’s 10th anniversary concert, featuring former members of multi-platinum-selling band, Boston, and a special tribute to the memory of journalist/violinist Daniel Pearl by Sarah Hubbard, winner of the 2012 Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin Award, 111 South St., Pittsfield; information: (413) 499-1733.
THEATER
Barrington Stage Company
"Lord of the Flies," by William Golding, 8 p.m., with post-show discussion, Mainstage, Union Street, Pittsfield, (413) 236-8888.
Ghent Playhouse
"The Countess," by Gregory Murphy, opening production of 38th season, psychological drama, 8 p.m., Ghent, N.Y., (518) 392-6264.
Shakespeare & Company
"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Spectrum Playhouse
Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe, improv comedy routine based on "Whose Line Is It Anway," 7:30 p.m., 20 Franklin St., Lee.
WAM Theatre
"The Old Mezzo," world premiere presented by WAM Theatre, 8 p.m., Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Williamstheatre
"East O’ West O’," re-imagining of the Norwegian folktale, "East of the Sun West of the Moon," 7:30 p.m., Adams Memorial Theatre, Williamstown.
Saturday
October 20
COMMUNITY
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
"Discovery Day," school tours and information, 9 a.m., Blodgett House, Alford Road, Great Barrington.
Crowne Plaza
Catered reception to welcome the Moffatt School of Irish Dancing from Ballina and County Mayo, Ireland, entertainment by Sister City Jazz Ambassadors, 7 to 9:30 p.m., West Street, Pittsfield, (413) 442-8924.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Haunted Hayride
"Purgatory Road," for ages 12 and up, 7 to 10 p.m., 190 Cleveland Road, Dalton.
Jiminy Peak
"13 Nights at Jiminy," includes a haunted giant swing ride and Soaring Eagle zipline, for ages 10 and up, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., tours leave every 15 minutes, last one at 10:30 p.m., Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock.
Kidspace
"Halloween Gallery Quest," wear your Halloween costume and explore art by making projects and visiting the galleries, 11 a.m., MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.
Ventfort Hall
"Tea and Talk," with ghost writer, E. Ashley Rooney, on her book, "Berkshire Ghosts, Legends & Lore," followed by Victorial tea with question-and-answer session, 3 p.m.; also, Chicopee Paranormal Investigators to host an investigation from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., participants will be trained to help conduct a probe of paranormal activity at Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker St., Lenox; reservations: TomLaughlin, (413) 536-1811.
LECTURE
Berkshire Museum
"The World Was All Before Them," with Maureen Hickey and Stacy Wallach, four-part series on American 19th-century art as the embodiment of the historical, social, cultural, philosophical and religious movements in America, this week focuses on early American art in order to understand the historical development of art in America, 10 to noon, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
MUSIC
Berkshire Drum Fest
3rd annual event featuring Berkshire Pulse faculty, students and community members, evening of drumming, percussion, dance and song from around the world, Boland Theatre, Koussevitzky Arts Center, Berkshire Community College, West Street, Pittsfield; information: Aimee Gelinas, aimee@gaiaroots.com.
Close Encounters with Music
"Music for Four Hands," with Natalia Lavrova and Vassily Primakov, Russian piano duo, works of Mozart, Chopin, Schubert and Corigliano, 6 p.m., Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, (413) 528-0100.
MASS MoCA
"Loser’s Lounge: Muppet Music Extravganza," all-star tribute ensemble, 3 p.m., Hunter Center, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.
Spectrum Playhouse
Linda Worster and David Grover in concert with special guest Puggy Demary, 7 p.m., 20 Franklin St., Lee.
Williams College
Williams Chamber Players, featuring Stravinsky’s "L’Histoire du Soldat" and Nathan Bott’s natural trumpet, 8 p.m., Chapin Hall, Williamstown.
OUTDOORS
Berkshire Knapsackers
Pittsfield State Forest, climb to Berry Pond via serpentine bike route and up Taconic Crest north to Taconic Skyline south to complete a 7.5-mile loop; information: Pat Plue, (413) 997-2120.
Guided Property Walk
Explore private conservation land with naturalist Rene Wendell, 1 p.m., Bow Wow Farm, just north of cemetery on Bow Wow Road, Sheffield-Egremont town line; information: Sheffield Land Trust, (413) 229-0234.
Historical Walk
Guided historical walk along Hoosic River, offered by Hoosic River Revival, walk along river citing historical sections of North Adams, meet at City Hall parking lot, 11 a.m., North Adams.
THEATER
Barrington Stage Company
"Lord of the Flies," by William Golding, 8 p.m., with post-show discussion, Mainstage, Union Street, Pittsfield, (413) 236-8888.
Colonial Theatre
"I Love Being Me, Don’t You?" with Sandra Bernhard, stand-up comedy and rock ‘n roll, 8 p.m., 111 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 997-4444.
Ghent Playhouse
"The Countess," by Gregory Murphy, opening production of 38th season, psychological drama, 8 p.m., Ghent, N.Y., (518) 392-6264.
Shakespeare & Company
"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
WAM Theatre
"The Old Mezzo," world premiere presented by WAM Theatre, 8 p.m., Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Williamstheatre
"East O’ West O’," re-imagining of the Norwegian folktale, "East of the Sun West of the Moon," 7:30 p.m., Adams Memorial Theatre, Williamstown.
Sunday
October 21
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Humane Society
20th anniversary of helping animals in Berkshire County, evening to feature a live auction, performance by dancer, Olga Dunn, with surprise guest appearances, food and more, to benefit the humane society and Purradise, cat adoption center, 4 to 7 p.m., Cranwell Resort, Lenox; reservations: (413) 447-7878, ext. 31.
CRAFT FAIRS
Dalton American Legion
Sponsored by Dalton American Legion Auxiliary, 10 to 3, 258 North St., Dalton.
DANCE
Berkshire Museum
"L’Alra Meta del Cielo," from the Teatro alla Scala, special screening in Little Cinema, noon, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Shakespeare & Company
Moffatt School of Irish Dancing to perform "An Emigrant’s Farewell," with openers Blueberry Buckle, to benefit Irish Cultural Exchanges, 2:30 p.m., Tina Packer Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, (413) 637-3353.
FILM
Triplex Cinema
"The Invisible War," award-winning documentary presented by Berkshire International Film Festival Friends Film Society and Radio2Women, film deals with the cover up of rape in the U.S. military, community/panel discussion to follow film, 11 a.m., Railroad Street, Great Barrington, (413) 528-8030.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Hayrides
Family-friendly hayrides, 1 to 4 p.m., 190 Cleveland Road, Dalton.
MUSIC
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
"Faculty Recital Series," with Hilda Banks Shapiro and Anne Chamberlain, 3 p.m., Kellogg Music Center, Alford Road, Great Barrington.
Berkshire Music School
Community intergenerational drum circle with Otha Day, 1 to 2 p.m., Taft Recital Hall, 30 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, (413) 442-1411.
Monterey Community Church
Two-part song writing workshop with Robin O’Herin and Andy Kelly, 6 to 8 p.m., part 2 is Nov. 4, Main Street, Monterey, (413) 243-2271.
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Jose Gonzalez and the Criollo Clasico Trio, 2 p.m., United Congregational Church of Holyoke, corner of Appleton and Maple streets, Holyoke, (413) 532-1483.
THEATER
Barrington Stage Company
"Lord of the Flies," by William Golding, 3 p.m., with post-show discussion, Mainstage, Union Street, Pittsfield, (413) 236-8888.
Ghent Playhouse
"The Countess," by Gregory Murphy, opening production of 38th season, psychological drama, 2 p.m., Ghent, N.Y., (518) 392-6264.
Shakespeare & Company
"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 2 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
WAM Theatre
"The Old Mezzo," world premiere presented by WAM Theatre, 5 p.m., includes Talkback with playwright Susan Dworkin following performance, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Monday
October 22
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Community College
"The Clothesline Project: Bearing Witness to Violence Against Women," display of shirts with messages and illustrations from survivors and their families, Quad area or Susan B. Anthony Center, on display through Friday; also, "Breaking the Cycle of Intimate and Domestic Violence," representatives from the Elizabeth Freeman Center and Berkshire Violence Prevention Center to address what can be done to prevent violence against women, 12:15 p.m., K111, Koussevitzky Arts Center, West Street, Pittsfield.
LECTURES
Bushnell-Sage Library
Author Simon Winchester on his new book, "Skulls: An Exploration of Alan Dudley’s Curious Collection," 6:30 p.m., Sheffield.
Williams College
"Bristol Bay: A World of Challenges and Opportunities," with Barton Seaver, chef, author, speaker and National Geographic Fellow, who is working to restore our relationship with the ocean, the land and with each other through dinner, 6:30 p.m., Griffin 3, Williamstown; information: brent.wasser@williams.edu.
Tuesday
October 23
DANCE
Berkshire Museum
"L’Alra Meta del Cielo," from the Teatro alla Scala, special screening in Little Cinema, 7 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
MUSIC
Berkshire Community College
"Young Artist Series Recital," with Lisa Williamson, soprano, arias, art songs and selections from the "Great American Songbook," 7 p.m., Boland Theatre, West Street, Pittsfield, (413) 499-4660.
WORKSHOP
Berkshire Community College
Critical thinking workshop, learn easy ways to ensure your thinking is logical and your evidence, appropriate, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., H115, Hawthorne Hall, West Street, Pittsfield.
Wednesday
October 24
FILM
Berkshire Community College
"Pariah," story of an African American teen and her concerns about coming out of the closet, part of "Diversity Film Series," 6:30 p.m., K111, Koussevitzky Arts Center, West Street, Pittsfield.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Williams College
Demonstration with Deb Brothers, costume director and lecturer in theater, on how spirits, monsters and gore are created onstage, 4:15 p.m., Directing Studio, ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williamstown.
MUSIC
Williams College
"MidWeek Music," 12:15 p.m., Chapin Hall stage, Williamstown, (413) 597-2425.
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