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Du Bois Freedom Center: An Evening with Congresswoman Nikema Williams

Saint James Place 352 Main St, Great Barrington, MA, US

Join The Du Bois Freedom Center for our first conversation in our Reflections on Democracy series. In recognition of Juneteenth, our Visiting Scholar Michael Blake and United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), will discuss how we can all "Walk in the interconnected footsteps of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois and Congressman John Lewis" as well as the importance of civic leadership at this time in our democracy. This program is free, open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

A Body of Water

Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Shakespeare & Company presents A Body of Water by Lee Blessing, directed by James Warwick, June 21 through July 21 outdoors at the Roman Garden Theatre. Moss and Avis, a sophisticated and successful couple, wake up one morning in an isolated summer house high above a picturesque body of water. The weather’s fine; the view’s magnificent. There’s only one problem — neither of them can remember who they are. When a young woman named Wren arrives, information starts to flood in. But will it help? Her explanations seem only to make Moss and Avis’ world — as well as ours —

$22 – $72

FILM SCREENING | Nathan-ism

Yiddish Book Center 1021 West St., Amherst, MA, United States

Join us for an in-person screening of Nathan-ism, a film by Elan Golod, at the Yiddish Book Center. At the end of World War II, Nathan Hilu, the son of Syrian Jewish immigrants to New York, received a life-changing assignment from the U.S. Army: to guard the top Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials. This experience fueled a lifetime of artistic inspiration for Nathan, a virtually unknown “outsider artist,” who spent the next 70 years obsessively creating a visual narrative from his memories. Nathan-ism explores Nathan's relationship with his own stories, and the compulsion he has to share them with

$6 – $8

Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret

Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Shakespeare & Company presents Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret, directed by Allyn Burrows, July 2 – 7 in the Tina Packer Playhouse.   A spirited celebration of Shakespeare-influenced music, text, and storytelling for folks new to or steeped in Shakespeare, this limited run takes the stage at the peak of the Berkshires’ summer season. A devised production with some of Berkshire County’s finest musicians and Shakespearian actors, this musical event makes for a unique gambol through the foibles of love.   If music be the food of love, rock on!

$50

“OK Chorale” group sing-a-long at the Store At Five Corners

The Store at Five Corners 4 New Ashford Rd, Willliamstown, MA, United States

Come join us for our newest music event at The Store at Five Corners on the 1st Thursday of every month from 7 - 8:30PM, it’s the “OK Chorale”, come sing along with others, no charge, no auditions, no performances, no experience necessary, just come sing along and have fun. Come early and grab a dinner at the Store and hang out. Hope to see (and hear) you there.

Free

Summer Season Opening Party

Art Omi 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY, United States

Celebrate the start of summer immersed in art, architecture, and nature as we unveil five fresh additions to the Sculpture & Architecture Park and our summer exhibition Nathan Young: Tune It Or Die! in the Newmark Gallery. Feel the sizzle of the season with large-scale new commissions by artists Riley Hooker and Kiyan Williams, architects Beom Jun Kim and Jimenez Lai, and the American premiere of Germane Barnes’ critically-acclaimed Venice Biennale commission.   Stay tuned for details on everything our Summer Season Opening Party has to offer, including activations bursting with unexpected pleasures and an engine revving performance.

Free

Sundays in the Park 2024 – 7 Consecutive Sundays of Live Free Music at the Lee Town Park

Lee Town Park Lee, MA 01238, Lee, MA, United States

Music by the WildCat O’Halloran Band Guitar-slinger Wildcat O'Halloran has been thrilling audiences in Western Massachusetts for over 30 years, and is currently promoting his newest album "Lead me Not into Temptation - I can Find it by Myself". (His 17th Album, Here Lies a Fool, twice reached number one on Blues Guitar One radio)... building on the success of the previous: "Can't Fall Off The Floor" "Deck of Cards" " NYC Chill", "Hot Pulldown", "Midnight Service Call", "Party Up In Heaven", and “Drinkin' With the Harp Girls” each of which was played on over 200 stations, and called “crazy-fun”

Free

An Evening with Dr. Marvin Carr

Saint James Place 352 Main St, Great Barrington, MA, US

Join us for our second conversation in our Reflections on Democracy series as we explore the topic of Philanthropy. On July 11th, The Du Bois Freedom Center will welcome Dr. Marvin Carr, Chair of the Council on Foundations and Director of The Center for Racial Equity at Walmart, who will be in conversation with our Visiting Scholar on Democracy, The Honorable Michael Blake. This program is free, open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Advance registration required by June 28th.

Free

An Evening with Dr. Marvin Carr

Saint James Place 352 Main St, Great Barrington, MA, US

Join us for our second conversation in our Reflections on Democracy series as we explore the topic of Philanthropy. On July 11th, The Du Bois Freedom Center will welcome Dr. Marvin Carr, Chair of the Council on Foundations and Director of The Center for Racial Equity at Walmart, who will be in conversation with our Visiting Scholar on Democracy, The Honorable Michael Blake. This program is free, open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Advance registration required by June 28th.

Free

Song Swap at the Store at Five Corners

The Store at Five Corners 4 New Ashford Rd, Willliamstown, MA, United States

Join us the second Thursday of each month at 7PM for our 'Song Swap' This event occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month and is a gathering for music enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're a songwriter sharing your own compositions or a music lover bringing your favorite tunes, we welcome your contributions. If you prefer to simply enjoy the music, that's great too! Come and be part of our supportive and creative community. Pro tip - Come early and hang out and enjoy some delicious food from the Store.  

Free