Thursday
November 15
ART
Good Purpose Gallery
"The Life and Art of Jessica Parks," with Anthony Gengarelly, professor of museum studies and art history at Mass. College of Liberal Arts, on works of autistic artist Jessica Parks, 6 p.m., 40 Main St., Lee; www.goodpurpose.org.
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Athenaeum
Friends’ Fall Book Sale, for members only, those wishing may join at the door, 5 to 8 p.m., 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
FILM
Berkshire Museum
"The Story of Film: An Odyssey," 15-part love letter to the movies, this week features, part 9, "American Cinema of the ‘70s," and part 10, "Movies to Change the World," (1970s), 7 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Clark Art Institute
"Lust for Life," 1956 film on the life of Vincent Van Gogh, part of "Old Masters in New Frames" film series, 7 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 743-2303.
LITERARY
Lichtenstein Center
Environmental writer Craig Childs, author of "Apocalyptic Planet," on his new book, 7 p.m., 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield.
MUSIC
Williams College
Master class with Frank Glazer, piano, 4:15 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, Williamstown.
THEATER
Fall Festival of Shakespeare
"Twelfth Night," by Taconic Hills High School, 6:30 p.m.;
Williamstheatre
"The Ritz," farce by Terrence McNally, 7:30 p.m., ‘62 Center’s Adams Memorial Theatre, 1000 Main St., Williamstown.
Friday
November 16
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Athenaeum
Friends’ Fall Book Sale, for members only, those wishing may join at the door, 10 to 4, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
DANCE
MASS MoCA
Emily Johnson, "Niicugni (Listen)," work-in-progress centered on movement, story and sound, 8 p.m., Hunter Center, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," gala opening celebration, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
LITERARY
Good Purpose Gallery
"Writers Read Poetry Readings," prose and poetry writers read aloud from their original works, 5:30 p.m., 40 Main St., Lee; www.goodpurpose.org.
MUSIC
Colonial Theatre
"Arlo Guthrie: Here Comes the Kid & Tribute to Woody Guthrie’s 100th Birthday," 8 p.m., 111 South St., Pittsfield,(413) 997-4444.
Dewey Hall
Dewey Hall Folk Music Series, featuring multi-instrumentalist David Reed, blend of Berkshire Caribbean funk and blues, 7:30 p.m., 91 Main St., Sheffield; www.DeweyHall.com.
Williams College
Visiting artist: Frank Glazer, piano, 8 p.m., Chapin Hall, Williamstown.
THEATER
Fall Festival of Shakespeare
"Henry VI, part 1," by Taconic High School, 6:30 p.m.; "Henry V," by Lee High School, 8:30 p.m., Tina Packer Playhouse, Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Spectrum Playhouse
Improv Comedy Night with Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe, 7:30 p.m., 40 Main St., Lee.
Walking the Dog Theater
"The Death Show (a recital)," 8 p.m., Camphill Ghent, 2542 Route 66, Chatham, N.Y., (518) 610-0909.
Williamstheatre
"The Ritz," farce by Terrence McNally, 7:30 p.m., ‘62 Center’s Adams Memorial Theatre, 1000 Main St., Williamstown.
Saturday
November 17
ART
Clark Art Institute
Family Day featuring interactive family music, animal-related art making activities and more, also to include the first Kidspace exhibition and "Giselle’s Remix: a uCurate exhibition," guest curated by 11-year-old Giselle Ciulla, noon to 5, 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.
Norman Rockwell Museum
"Mini-Comic Con: A Festival of Comics," artist and talks and demonstrations, workshops, signings and comic book appraisals, 1 to 5 p.m., ;Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Athenaeum
Friends’ Fall Book Sale, for members only, those wishing may join at the door, 10 to 4, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
"Unexpected House Plants," lecture/workshop/book signing, learn tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning and troubleshooting, 10 to 1, corner of routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-3926.
Ventfort Hall
Chicopee Paranormal Investigators to investigate paranormal activity at Ventfort Hall, ghost hunt from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; tea and talk at 4 p.m., 104 Walker St., Lenox. Reservations: (413) 536-1811.
DANCE
Pittsfield Squares
"Giving Thanks to Our Red, White and Blue," with caller, Cliff Brodeur and cuer, Gene King, mainstream level with plus tip, 7:30 to 10 p.m., South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," 10 to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Grace Church Bazaar
With Christmas Shoppe featuring Thanksgiving gifts, gift baskets and Christmas decorations, 9 to 3, Grace Episcopal Church, guild hall, 791 Main St., Dalton.
Holiday Farmers’ Market
Sponsored by Berkshire Grown, with locally grown, produced and prepared food from farmers and food producers, 10 to 2, Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, 318 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington.
New Hope Church
Annual holiday bazaar to benefit Berkshire Food Project, local fuel assistance and Church World Service, 9 to 2, Masonic Tample, 172 Church St., North Adams.
MUSIC
Williams College
Master class with Frank Glazer, piano, 11 a.m., and master class with Eddie Arron, Kyung Sun Lee, 2 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, Williamstown.
OUTDOORS
Berkshire Knapsackers
Hopkins Memorial Forest, hike/snowshoe depending on conditions, 5.5 miles on Carriage Road Trail and figure 8 loop; call for information: Dotty Taft, (413) 743-0384.
THEATER
Fall Festival of Shakespeare
"Julius Caesar," by Monument Mountain Regional High School, 1:30 p.m.; "Love’s Labour’s Lost," by Mt. Everett Regional High School, 3:30 p.m.; "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," by Mt. Greylock Regional High School, 6:15 p.m., and "The Tempest," by Springfield Central High School, 8:30 p.m., Tina Packer Playhouse, Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Walking the Dog Theater
"The Death Show (a recital)," 8 p.m., Camphill Ghent, 2542 Route 66, Chatham, N.Y., (518) 610-0909.
Williamstheatre
"The Ritz," farce by Terrence McNally, 7:30 p.m., ‘62 Center’s Adams Memorial Theatre, 1000 Main St., Williamstown.
Sunday
November 18
COMMUNITY
Toy & Trail Show
Mountain Toy & Railroad Club, 9 to 2, Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, N.Y., (518) 828-7902.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," noon to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Holiday Farmers’ Market
Sponsored by Berkshire Grown, with locally grown, produced and prepared food from farmers and food producers, 10 to 2, Williams College Towne Field House, 82 Latham St., Williamstown.
MUSIC
Clark Art Institute
Chamber music concert with performing artists in residence, works of Halvorsen, Schumann, Ravel, Dvorak and Mendelssohn, 3 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.
Williams College
Ernest Brown World Music Series: Gamelan Galak Tika, 3 p.m., Chapin Hall; master class with Frank Glazer, piano, 4:15 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, Williamstown.
OUTDOORS
Berkshire Knapsackers
Becket Quarry and Forest, hike 5-6 miles of easy to moderate trails; call for information: Ann Krawet, (413) 623-6069.
THEATER
Fall Festival of Shakespeare
"As You Like It," by Chatham High School, 1:30 p.m.; "Pericles, Prince of Tyre," by North Andover High School, 3:30 p.m., Tina Packer Playhouse, Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Walking the Dog Theater
"The Death Show (a recital)," 2 p.m., Camphill Ghent, 2542 Route 66, Chatham, N.Y., (518) 610-0909.
Monday
November 19
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," 10 to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
Tuesday
November 20
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Berkshire Athenaeum
Holiday concert with the Pittsfield High School String Orchestra, 7 p.m., 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," 10 to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
MUSIC
Smith College
"Music in the Noon Hour," works of Faure and Martinu performed by Volcy Pelletier, cello, and Judith Gordon, piano, 12:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall, Northampton, (413) 585-2787.
Wednesday
November 21
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Festival of Trees
28th annual event, theme is "Myths & Magic," 10 to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.
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