Events in Dalton, MA

Immerse in a kirtan and chanting retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health devoted to healing mantras and deep self care. Guided by Lee Mirabai Harrington, participants explore mantras from Tibetan Buddhist and Tibetan medical traditions with practices intended to support the mind, the chakras, the heart, and the subtle body’s energy pathways. Mornings focus on simple aloud recitation and quiet inner-voice chanting to awaken healing qualities and ease inner obstacles. Afternoons and select evenings feature call-and-response kirtan with devotional chants from Buddhist and Hindu lineages. The immersion introduces mantra healing within the Sowa Rigpa tradition, using specific Tibetan and Sanskrit mantras aimed at clearing subtle blockages, restoring balance, and cultivating stillness and peace in the midst of life’s challenges. Participants learn public mantras from the Sowa Rigpa mantra pharmacy, receive guidance for home practice, and work with methods designed to transform difficult emotions and support healing at physical, mental, and subtle levels. Devotional singing is offered as a heart-opening practice that reconnects practitioners with their innate qualities and can be especially supportive for those who find seated meditation challenging. Between sessions, enjoy Kripalu’s Ayurvedic-inspired cuisine, Ayurvedic spa offerings, and a range of classes in yoga, meditation, dance, and art. The Berkshire Mountains setting invites time outdoors with hiking, boating, and guided activities during vibrant foliage season. The retreat emphasizes rest, rejuvenation, and nourishing community, with the intention that participants depart feeling restored, balanced, and ready to carry the benefits into daily life. Guests are welcome to bring malas, and they are also available for purchase in the Kripalu shop.

A relaxed, low-pressure craft meetup where locals and visitors can settle in with their own creative projects alongside other community-minded makers with a playful streak. Bring a portable activity that suits you, whether that is knitting, crochet, embroidery, painting, drawing, writing, hand spinning, chain maille, coloring, diamond painting, or even building with Legos. The environment is LGBTQ+ friendly. No registration is required, and Common Folk membership is not needed.

A stand-up show featuring Jason Salmon, a Texas born, New York City based comic whose style has been compared to getting the best guidance from the most lovable fool. He has performed around the world, including shows for troops in Europe, South America, and Afghanistan, and his hour special BISCUITS and GRAVITY can be watched on YouTube. Credits include Red Dead Redemption 2, Orange is the New Black, HBO, Comedy Central, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Hulu’s Wu Tang Clan Series, and 30 Rock.

Mark H. Dold inhabits every character in a solo adaptation of Chekhov’s Vanya. The production blends wit and sorrow as themes of love, art, and an attempted killing surface with clarity, inviting a close look at the ties that connect us. Audience members are seated on the stage for an up-close encounter, intensifying the relationship between performer and spectators in an intimate tour de force. Capacity is very limited for this immersive experience, and it is not included in BSC’s subscription package.

Tickets range from $39 to $69, with special pricing available for Mahaiwe members and youth. Grammy-nominated British ensemble VOCES8 brings its Let’s Fly Away program to Mahaiwe, celebrating the expressive power of the human voice. The concert spans more than five centuries of music, flowing from sacred polyphony and romantic choral writing to contemporary songs, jazz standards, folk melodies, and pop favorites. Known as the most-streamed classical vocal group, VOCES8 appears around the world in both a cappella settings and in collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras, and conductors. The group’s commitment to artistic range and music education is shared both online and in person through the VOCES8 Foundation’s Music Education for All initiative, which reaches up to 40,000 people each year. Appearances include stages such as Wigmore Hall and the Sydney Opera House, with more than one hundred performances scheduled this season. Digital offerings like the VOCES8 Digital Academy and the LIVE From London festival continue, and the ensemble publishes music and learning materials with VOCES8 Publishing, E.C. Schirmer, and Edition Peters, including The VOCES8 Method by Paul Smith. Taylor Scott Davis serves as Composer-in-Residence and Jim Clements as Arranger-in-Residence. Their latest recording, TWENTY, joins releases such as Nightfall, A Choral Christmas, Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds, Home with Eric Whitacre featuring The Sacred Veil, and Seven Psalms with Paul Simon.

At Benson’s Pet Center (Pittsfield), Pretty Paws Professional Pet Services offers a pet nail clinic so pets can enjoy a bit of pampering. Pricing is $10 to $15.

Makers on Main celebrates creativity by connecting artists and makers with the community. It offers a polished setting where both new and experienced creatives can share fresh ideas, test projects in real time, and build momentum for their work within the local marketplace. Vendor opportunities are available.

Street performers bring live music and pop-up entertainment to the Great Barrington Farmers Market, adding a lively backdrop for browsing and conversation. The lineup is dynamic, with different artists featured over time.

Guided hikes with the BYDF Team invite a slower pace in the Berkshires, helping participants reconnect with nature and cultivate a calm, present mindset. These outings blend mindful movement and sensory awareness to deepen connection with the landscape. Instructors may weave in mindfulness practices, breathwork, meditation, journaling, reflection, and gentle forest bathing invitations, with space for meaningful connection in community. Expect quiet pauses to listen, stretches of silent walking beneath the trees, opportunities for conversation, and time to simply take in the surroundings. Each gathering is created to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Pre-registration is required. Attendance is complimentary for Discovery Pass, Silver, Gold, and Unlimited Members. New participants can start with a 3-Week Discovery Pass for $49 that includes unlimited classes, Mindful Member Hikes, specialty outdoor experiences, a guest pass, and full access to the on-demand video library.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raul Midón brings a distinctive fusion of soul, jazz, Latin rhythms, and acoustic mastery. He has been blind since birth and is renowned for commanding the stage on his own, making his guitar feel like a full ensemble while layering vocals with remarkable finesse. His work has earned admiration from icons such as Quincy Jones, Elton John, and Bill Withers. Midón first reached a global audience with the album State of Mind, produced by Arif Mardin, and he has since collaborated with artists including Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Marcus Miller, Snoop Dogg, and Roberta Flack. He has performed with orchestras and at leading jazz festivals worldwide, and has introduced new music on The Jennifer Hudson Show. His latest release, Lost & Found, on his own ReKondite ReKords label, showcases his evolving voice as a storyteller and his boundary-blurring approach to songcraft and guitar. General admission is 49 dollars, with cafe-style table seating.

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Asia featuring John Payne brings the iconic 1980s arena rock sound to The Colonial Theatre. Formed in London in 1981, the English supergroup broke through with a self-titled 1982 debut that became the year’s top album in the United States, powered by sweeping synths, searing guitars and radio-ready hooks. Their anthem Heat of the Moment cemented their place in rock history, climbing to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart. With John Payne on lead vocals and bass since 1992, the band sustained its melodic legacy through extensive international touring, new material, seven studio albums and a host of live releases. Expect sparkling keyboards, tight grooves and oversized choruses that channel the spirit of mixtapes and arena lights, offering a nostalgic rush for longtime fans as well as a high-energy introduction for newcomers.

At Greylock Glen Center in Adams, MA, this one day showcase highlights the skill and creativity of the region’s woodworkers. Explore handcrafted wood pieces from artisans across the area at a market style event, and connect with organizations focused on strengthening the local wood economy. Whether you are searching for a distinctive gift or looking to support local makers, there is something for everyone.

Designed for ages 13 and up, this Red Cross course teaches lifesaving first aid and CPR/AED skills for adults, children, and infants. Training follows a blended learning format with a 2 to 3 hour online segment followed by an in-person skills session. About a week before the hands-on portion, the instructor will share details on completing the online learning ahead of the in-person training. The certification associated with this course is valid for two years. Pricing is $90 for members and $110 for guests, and the fee includes materials.

The Adams COA Mobile Food Bank is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Please bring reusable shopping bags.

An informal information session introduces LitNet’s volunteer tutoring program, which connects community members with adults who want to strengthen their English, build foundational education skills, or pursue specific learning goals. The overview explains what tutoring involves, the steps to become a volunteer, and details about LitNet’s Path to Citizenship program for eligible learners. No prior teaching experience is required. A willingness to help and to learn alongside others is all that is needed. This session offers a welcoming way to explore how to support adult learners in the community.

For women navigating transition and wondering what is uniquely theirs to do, this restorative, nature-based self-renewal program offers permission to prioritize profound self-care. Led by transformational coach, author, and master retreat facilitator Renée Trudeau, it focuses on reconnecting with your essential self, learning grounding and regulating practices for meeting the unknown, and cultivating sovereignty so your light can shine. Participants explore daily practices that awaken feminine power, speak truth, and express wildness through ritual, dancing, and singing. The experience invites a healthy balance of work, play, and rest, encourages tending to the soul to spark aliveness and strengthen intuition, and treats self-care as both an art and a science to support your desired way of being. Time for stillness in nature and guided rest through yoga nidra helps build the capacity to slow down and do less. Throughout, there is space for authentic connection with soulful, heart-minded women of all ages, opening doors to new ways of being, greater freedom, and real joy. This program is for women only, at all life stages, and no prior yoga experience is needed.

Vitamin String Quartet teams up with vocal trio Girl Named Tom for a boundary-blurring performance that fuses string virtuosity with rich three-part harmony. Known for transforming pop and rock hits into intricate instrumental showpieces and for an appearance in Season 4 of the Netflix series Bridgerton, the quartet joins the winners of The Voice, now a standout in contemporary American folk, for a program of reimagined classics, current favorites, and memorable collaborations. Tickets range from $54 to $84, with Mahaiwe member and youth discounts available.

Set in Pittsfield State Forest, this run and walk offers three distances, 5K, 10K, and 15K, on an out and back course along a tree lined road that leaves the forest and returns to the start. Complete the route once for a 5K, twice for a 10K, or three times for a 15K. The first 100 registered runners receive a shirt, with sizes not guaranteed. Awards will be presented for each distance after the races, and refreshments will be available after the finish. Sponsored by the Berkshire County Historical Society, an organization that has preserved local history since 1962 and cares for Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, a National Historic Landmark.

Celebrate your pet with a themed portrait while helping animals in need. A $10 donation provides a framed 4 by 6 keepsake photo of your pet. Themes rotate monthly, including Beach Party, Patriotic, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. TASP is operated entirely by volunteers, so every dollar of your contribution goes straight to pets who need it. It is a chance to have some fun, take home a keepsake, and make a difference at the same time.

Enjoy a monthly drop-in dodgeball session at Berkshire South. No advance sign-up is required. Berkshire South members participate at no cost, and guests pay $10. Attending with a member is not necessary.

BriezyJane & the Hurricane brings its spirited show to the much-loved Floodwater Brewing Co., filling the room with upbeat energy and a shared love of meaningful music. The performance blends folk, blues, swing, traditional tunes, country, and more, pairing Brie’s vivid original songs with thoughtfully selected covers that invite toe tapping. The group is led by Brie Green, a founding member of the Massachusetts sibling ensemble The Green Sisters, joined by Rob Griffin, Chris Trevethan, and John Cloutier, seasoned multi-instrumentalists active in groups around the region. For anyone eager to explore more, Brie Green’s album On the Path You Walk features 14 tracks that span sassy, sad, sappy, and soulful moods.

A.J. Croce brings his Croce Plays Croce tour for an evening that celebrates songcraft across generations. A renowned singer songwriter, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist, he has built a career over three and a half decades with eleven studio albums, earning more than twenty placements on Billboard’s Top 40 across multiple genres. His performances move easily through American roots, rock and roll, blues, jazz, soul, and global influences, shaping a sound that feels both distinctive and timeless. Over the years he has appeared alongside luminaries such as Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Rod Stewart, experiences that enrich the stories he tells on stage. As the son of Jim Croce, he waited thirty years before embracing his father’s catalog in concert, launching this project when he found a sincere way to honor that legacy. The show blends beloved Jim Croce songs like “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” and “Time in a Bottle” with A.J.’s own originals, tied together with storytelling, humor, and striking musicianship. Tickets range from $45 to $70, with discounts available for Mahaiwe Members and for youth.

The Kate Kortum Quartet brings modern jazz to the Indigo Room with a blend of bebop energy and Broadway flair. Tickets are $65 for general admission, and café table seating is available. A member sale will be followed by a public sale. A Juilliard-trained vocalist and the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner, Kate Kortum has appeared at renowned rooms and festivals including Birdland, Blue Note, Mezzrow, Dizzy's Club, SXSW Festival, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her international touring includes collaborations with Bryan Carter, Peter Bernstein, Wynton Marsalis, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Her debut album, Good Woman, reinterprets standards first written by men through bold arrangements and a distinctly female lens, and along with her follow-up, Wild Woman, has earned more than 5.1 million streams. Beyond her solo work, she performs with The Sunhouse Singers alongside June Cavlan and Joie Bianco, contributing to projects led by Bryan Carter, Charlie Rosen, Christian Wiggs, and Emmet Cohen, including an appearance on the award winning program Live from Emmet's Place.

Now in its 18th year, this long running, family friendly fall tradition in the Berkshires brings hands on excitement to Ski Butternut, set against peak foliage. As one of GB Rotary’s major fundraisers, it gives children of all ages up close access to an array of machines and specialty vehicles, including fire trucks, backhoes, snow groomers, bucket trucks, cranes, race cars, go karts, and police vehicles. Alongside the vehicle showcase, the day offers games and creative activities such as a balloon toss, dice roll, duck race, face painting, a kids truck pull, pumpkin painting, a chance to paint a car, and a silent auction. A standout moment is the Great Pumpkin Drop. All proceeds support local scholarships, community service projects, contributions to area nonprofits, and Rotary International initiatives.

A weekend centered on laughter, love, and joy, celebrating the abundance carried into family and community. As a shared harvest, participants come together as a collective in a welcoming space to replenish, reflect, and connect. There is room to fill personal baskets to the brim, honoring individual gifts and the strength of the group.

Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, performs a special solo concert featuring songs from across his wide catalog. Alongside 13 albums with Wilco, he has released five solo records, with his most recent being the 30-track Twilight Override. Case Oats opens the show. Tickets range from $55 to $85, with Mahaiwe member and youth discounts available.

A craft event at the North Adams Elk Lodge features discounts on Halloween-themed items for those seeking seasonal bargains and festive finds.

Grounded in a shamanic perspective and Incan cosmology, this retreat and training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health invites participants to recognize their embodied bond with the Earth and the wider web of energy that reaches beyond ordinary notions of time and distance. The experience centers on Reiki as an intuitive language of Nature, first awakening personal healing wisdom, then extending that care to others, to specific situations, to places on the planet, and to the Earth as a whole. Participants receive a certification at the professional level and engage in practices designed to spark meaningful shifts in the energetic system, deepening connection with Spirit, Nature, and the Earth’s restorative qualities while stepping more fully into the role of a Reiki channel. Training highlights include the Jaguar Path Reiki Level One and Two attunements, three energetic symbols that empower innate healing capacity, and a shamanic symbol that links to the ancestral realm. Attendees learn self-healing methods and shamanic techniques such as cord cutting and drum-based work, explore natural gateways within the body and energy field, create a supportive setting, and offer a complete Jaguar Path Reiki session. The curriculum fosters sacred presence and sensitivity to the living intelligence of the symbols, introduces straightforward long-distance practices for sending Reiki beyond limits of time and location, and integrates Reiki with the Chakra Illumination practice to trace an energy pattern back to its origin and release it on every level.

A monthly potluck brings Rainbow Seniors and the wider community together for shared food, conversation, and connection. Attendees can bring a dish to share, whether homemade or store-bought, and enjoy time together in a welcoming setting. The gathering takes place at Wander Cafe, with the option to use the alley when weather allows. It is located in the same building as Tito's and Berkshire Pride. For accessibility, use the entrance on the parking lot side of the building and take the elevator to the first floor.

Billed as America’s #1 tribute to ZZ Top, ThunderBeard unleashes smoky, riff-heavy Texas blues rock with gritty swagger, big guitars, and the iconic beards that fans expect. The set traces the group’s roots in the blues-soaked 1970s with favorites like "La Grange," "Waitin’ for the Bus," and "Brown Sugar," then shifts into the slick, synth-laced hits that lit up the 1980s, including "Gimme All Your Lovin’," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Legs." With tight musicianship, driving rhythms, and lively showmanship, the performance salutes that little ol’ band from Texas while spanning everything from barroom grooves to arena-ready anthems. It is a high-energy celebration of decades of iconic rock that tends to get audiences singing from the first riff.

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Hosted by Beth Reel Coaching, this women’s weekend retreat at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health offers time to unwind amid the late autumn beauty of the Berkshires. The experience includes guided hiking, Kripalu yoga classes, great food, a soul-centered women’s circle, and plenty of unscheduled time to rest, reflect, or explore. It is designed to help participants recenter and tune into their own rhythm alongside like-minded women. Pricing is between $600 and $1,400, based on room choice and group size.

Pets can be pampered by Pretty Paws Professional Pet Services at the Pittsfield store, with services priced between $10 and $15.

For the Horses: Fundraiser and Premiere brings together supporters of animal welfare at HomeFarm at Undermountain Inc. and features the premiere of a Women in Power episode with Bailey Youndt. Attendees can enjoy appetizers and refreshments and take part in raffles provided by other local equine non-profits. Admission is free. Attendance and donations are directed to the non-profits participating in the event, and a suggested $25 per person contribution supports HomeFarm at Undermountain, the host. These efforts help make a difference in the lives of the horses served by these organizations.

The Little Mermen, praised by Disney, Broadway.com and ABC News, reimagine beloved Disney songs with a rock-infused sound. Their high-energy show pairs eye-catching costumes with Broadway-level vocals, spanning classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King through modern hits such as Frozen and Moana. The concert features big sing-along moments, pop and rock arrangements, and a lively cast of princesses, villains and Disney divas for a nostalgic celebration of a century of Disney music. The band has performed at major festivals alongside artists including Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Green Day. Families and Disney fans can look forward to music, memories and plenty of fun, with costumes welcome and audience singing encouraged.

Share a meal, conversation, and connection at a monthly potluck centered on the Rainbow Seniors community. Everyone is welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring something for the table, whether homemade or store-bought, and arrive ready to enjoy hearty food and friendly faces. The gathering takes place at the Wander Cafe, with seating in the alley when weather allows. It is housed in the building that also contains Tito's and Berkshire Pride. For accessibility, enter from the parking lot side and use the elevator to reach the first floor.

Make a $10 donation and receive a 4 by 6 framed photo of your pet to keep. Themes rotate each month with playful options like Beach Party, Patriotic, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Since the effort is entirely volunteer run, the full amount of every donation goes directly to pets in need. Capture a fun moment with your pet while supporting animals who could use a hand.

Pet pampering by Pretty Paws Professional Pet Services is available at the Pittsfield store, priced at $10 to $15.

Great Barrington transforms into a festive scene for a shop, sip, and stroll celebration that is free to attend and welcoming to all ages. Organized by the Southern Berkshire Chamber with Lee Bank as the event sponsor, and powered by activity sponsors, facilitators, participating businesses, and volunteers, it brings seasonal cheer across downtown. Expect a wide range of complimentary activities, from craft stations and prize-winning games to friendly encounters with holiday characters, all spread throughout the heart of Great Barrington.

TIW marks a decade with a special anniversary event to celebrate this milestone.

Swap the usual paint-and-sip for a sweet spin where cake becomes the canvas. Hosted by Delectable Delights by Tarolyn at The Loft at Driskells, this hands-on class teaches buttercream painting as you transform a pre-iced 6-inch cake into an edible work of art. All decorating tools, food-safe brushes, and a palette of colored buttercream are provided, along with step-by-step guidance that welcomes both first-timers and seasoned bakers. Enjoy a tea and lemonade bar with flavored teas and handcrafted lemonades plus light refreshments while you create. Capture the moment with photo opportunities, then take your finished cake home in the included box. Crafted as a cheerful holiday experience, it suits a friends night out, a date, or a family activity.