The Clark Art Institute
Williamstown Cultural District
With a permanent collection of Impressionist art, 19th-century artists and decorative arts across more than five centuries, the Clark Art Institute has become respected across the world.
Music
MASS MoCA
Downtown North Adams
Since its Building 6 opened in the summer of 2017, Mass MoCA has become one of the world’s largest contemporary art museums, with vast galleries and indoor and outdoor stages.
Solid Sound Festival
MASS MoCA
Wilco takes over Mass MoCA with this festival curated by the band and showcasing bandmembers new work, emerging bands, art and comedy.
Mass MoCA jam
Lickety Split at MASS MoCA
Enjoy coffee or breakfast while listening to some impromptu tunes at this weekly Saturday morning gathering.
Williams College music
Williams College
The college music department hosts a series of free concerts in the spring and fall semesters with faculty and visiting performers from across the country and across the world.
Tanglewood
Lenox
Symphony on the lawn, with crystal and silver picnics.
The Brother Brothers in Concert
The Clark Art Institute
July 23, 2019 6:00 PM - July 23, 2019 8:00 PM
The Brother Brothers, identical twins David and Adam Moss, carry the folk tradition for a new generation.
Concerts at the Lake: Matchstick Architects with Bang on a Can
Windsor Lake
July 24, 2019 6:00 PM - July 24, 2019 8:30 PM
Come to Windsor Lake in North Adams for a free concert with both Matchstick Architects and Bang on a Can.
The Chalet: Apocalypstick Redd
MASS MoCA
July 25, 2019 5:30 PM - July 25, 2019 11:00 PM
Hosted by MASS MoCA, The Chalet is a summer fun spot that offers food and drink plus entertainment on Thursday nights July through August.
The Pretenders
MASS MoCA
July 26, 2019
Rock legend Chrissie Hynde fronts The Pretenders, playing their only North American show this summer!
Shaker Barn Music– The Mammals
Hancock Shaker Village
July 27, 2019 7:30 PM - July 27, 2019 10:00 PM
Calling themselves “subversive acoustic traditionalists” or a “party band with a conscience,” The Mammals will have you dancing in the aisles.
Adia Victoria
MASS MoCA
July 27, 2019 8:00 PM - July 27, 2019 11:00 PM
Contemporary blues singer Adia Victoria comes to MASS MoCA.
Hyperlocal: Community Concert Series
The Clark Art Institute
July 28, 2019 12:30 PM - July 28, 2019 2:30 PM
On select Sundays this summer, take the shuttle up to the Lunder Center and enjoy live music and sweeping views of the Green Mountains.
Free Summer Concert Series
Williams College
July 29, 2019 6:00 PM - July 29, 2019 8:00 PM
Celebrate summer with family, friends, and world-class live music on the campus of Williams College.
Maggie Rogers with Special Guest Natalie Prass
MASS MoCA
July 30, 2019 8:00 PM - July 30, 2019 11:00 PM
Instant star Maggie Rogers brings her much-anticipated live show to MASS MoCA.
Concerts at the Lake: Lita Williams
Windsor Lake
July 31, 2019 6:30 PM - July 31, 2019 8:00 PM
Come to Windsor Lake in North Adams for a free concert with beautiful views.
Bang on a Can Loud Weekend
MASS MoCA
August 2, 2019 4:00 PM - August 2, 2019 11:00 PM
Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA present LOUD Weekend, a fully loaded eclectic super-mix of minimal, experimental and electronic music.
Bang on a Can Loud Weekend
MASS MoCA
August 3, 2019 12:00 PM - August 3, 2019 11:00 PM
Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA present LOUD Weekend, a fully loaded eclectic super-mix of minimal, experimental and electronic music.
Hyperlocal: Community Concert Series
The Clark Art Institute
August 4, 2019 12:30 PM - August 4, 2019 2:30 PM
Exclusively featuring musicians from within fifteen miles of Stone Hill, “Hyperlocal” is a celebration of deep roots and raw talent.
Bang on a Can Loud Weekend
MASS MoCA
August 4, 2019 11:00 AM - August 4, 2019 4:00 PM
Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA present LOUD Weekend, a fully loaded eclectic super-mix of minimal, experimental and electronic music.
Concerts at the Lake: Eagles Community Band
Windsor Lake
August 7, 2019 6:30 PM - August 7, 2019 8:00 PM
Come to Windsor Lake in North Adams for a free concert with beautiful views.
Ain’t it a pretty night: excerpts from American opera
Hancock Shaker Village
August 8, 2019 7:30 PM - August 8, 2019 8:00 PM
Berkshire Opera Festival pays homage to American opera by composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and Carlisle Floyd.
Belltower Records Summer Jam II
Belltower Records
August 10, 2019 11:00 AM - August 10, 2019 9:00 PM
Local North Adams record shop has an all-day show planned!
Laurie Anderson Presents: Lou Reed Drones with Stewart Hurwood
MASS MoCA
August 10, 2019 8:00 PM - August 10, 2019 11:00 PM
Laurie Anderson presents a drone-based sonic experience utilizing guitars from her late husband Lou Reed’s collection.
Hyperlocal: Community Concert Series
The Clark Art Institute
August 11, 2019 12:30 PM - August 11, 2019 2:30 PM
Exclusively featuring musicians from within fifteen miles of Stone Hill, “Hyperlocal” is a celebration of deep roots and raw talent.
Jupiter and Okwess
MASS MoCA
August 17, 2019 8:00 PM - August 17, 2019 11:00 PM
“Pure dance floor bliss” through a mix of Western rock, pop, and Congolese rhythms.
Roomful of Teeth
MASS MoCA
August 23, 2019 8:00 PM - August 23, 2019 11:00 PM
Roomful of Teeth presents new works as well as a retrospective of the group’s first ten years.
Cha Wa
MASS MoCA
August 24, 2019 8:00 PM - August 24, 2019 11:00 PM
The Grammy-nominated Cha Wa radiates the fiery energy of the best features of Big Easy street culture.
Flying Lotus
MASS MoCA
August 31, 2019 8:00 PM - August 31, 2019 11:00 PM
A dance party to end this summer — and maybe all summers!
Party in the Park
North Adams
Annual summer concert series that is free and open the public.
BarN
Concert Venue
An intimate setting for acoustic music.
