Events for week of October 9, 2023 – Destination Williamstown

All Day

The Holdovers

November 17 - December 7

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti.

Helen Molesworth

November 29

Curator Molesworth discusses her new collection of essays.

Silk Scarf Dyeing

November 29

Join Rhonda Fazio, artist and owner of Dyer Maker Studio.

3 x 13

November 29

A film about dance and personal expression.

Healing Voices

November 29

The award-winnging mental health documentary by BIC Studios Executive Producer PJ Moynihan.

Curating British Art

November 29

Join the Clark Director Olivier Meslay in conversation.

Sitar and Tabla Recital

November 29

A taste of Indian classical music in beautiful Chapin Hall.

All Day

The Holdovers

November 17 - December 7

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti.

Open Studios

November 30

Meet resident artists and see what they are doing.

Chariots of Fire

November 30

Catch this Academy Award winner about running in the 1924 Olympics

Comedian Jon Rudnitsky

November 30

Selected as one of the New Faces at the prestigious JUST FOR LAUGHS Comedy Festival in Montreal.

British Art Symposium

November 30

A reflection on one of the strongest collections of British art.

All Day

The Holdovers

November 17 - December 7

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti.

Johnny Irion

December 1

New music and covers of John Lennon's Christmas music!

New Parents Gallery Tour

December 1

Join other caregivers and their infants for a guided visit in the permanent collection galleries.

Unsilent Night

December 1

Phil Kline's Christmas caroling party which is really a city-block-long stereo system.

Two Plays by María Irene Fornés

December 1 - December 3

Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal are two short plays performed together in one evening.

FIRST Friday: Bright Up the Night

December 1

Downtown North Adams shimmers with lights, music, activities, and more!

WILLIAMSTOWN HOLIDAY WALK

December 1

Come experience a holiday celebration with traditional New England flair!

All Day

The Holdovers

November 17 - December 7

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti.

Two Plays by María Irene Fornés

December 1 - December 3

Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal are two short plays performed together in one evening.

WILLIAMSTOWN HOLIDAY WALK

December 2

Come experience a holiday celebration with traditional New England flair!

Holiday Art Market

December 2 - December 3

BUT not your usual Holiday Art Market!

Holiday Open House

December 2 - December 3

Shop pottery, hand knits, and ornaments at Jackie Sedlock Pottery open studio holiday sale!

All Day

The Holdovers

November 17 - December 7

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti.

Two Plays by María Irene Fornés

December 1 - December 3

Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal are two short plays performed together in one evening.

Holiday Art Market

December 2 - December 3

BUT not your usual Holiday Art Market!

Holiday Open House

December 2 - December 3

Shop pottery, hand knits, and ornaments at Jackie Sedlock Pottery open studio holiday sale!

Stephen Sanchez

December 3

Young singer songwriter Stephen Sanchez plays the Hunter Center.

WILLIAMSTOWN HOLIDAY WALK

December 3

Come experience a holiday celebration with traditional New England flair!

First Sunday Free: LIGHT

December 3

Join in art-making activities and special exhibits.

Holiday Tea and Readings

December 3

Herman Melville's Arrowhead hosts tea and readings by Kevin O'Hara.

Chamber Music

December 3

An evening of string, wind, and piano music for various groups

All Day

Bottoms

October 6 - October 12

A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy.

Open House: Buxton School

October 9

Learn why Buxton School might be a good fit for you and your family.

Healing Within the Community

October 9

Honor Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Gods of Mexico

October 9

See this doc in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

All Day

Bottoms

October 6 - October 12

A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy.

Artist Talk: Oracle Bones

October 11

Artists Elizabeth Atterbury and Anna Hepler discuss their work.

English

October 11

Four Iranian students communicate with each other only by speaking English.

Brendan Buckley

October 11

Author Brendan Buckley discusses his new book about Vermont sportswriter Dave Morse.

All Day

Bottoms

October 6 - October 12

A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy.

Jimmy Greene Quartet

October 12

One of the most respected saxophonists of his generation.

Sankofa

October 12

A film about the experiences of African slaves. Directed by Haile Gerima.

English

October 12

Four Iranian students communicate with each other only by speaking English.

All Day

Drawing Closer: Renaissance Figure Drawing

October 13

Explore Old Master prints and drawings up close.

Bartleby Prefers Not To

October 13 - October 14

A theatrical performance of a story by Herman Melville.

English

October 13

Four Iranian students communicate with each other only by speaking English.

Strange Way of Life

October 13 - October 19

A new film by Pedro Almodovar.

All Day

Bartleby Prefers Not To

October 13 - October 14

A theatrical performance of a story by Herman Melville.

Strange Way of Life

October 13 - October 19

A new film by Pedro Almodovar.

CHINWAG

October 14

A live taping of the podcast with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma.

ArtWeek Berkshires

October 14 - October 22

Join in the annual celebration of local creativity!

Harvest Fest

October 14

Downtown Bennington celebrates Fall!

Stone Hill Geology Hike

October 14

Learn about how Stone Hill came to be and Lake Bascom.

Repair Café

October 14

Bring your tired and broken stuff to get it fixed.

Artist Talk: Plants and People

October 14

Artist Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio discusses his sculptural practice.

Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Art Blakey

October 14

Celebrate legendary drummer and bandleader Art Blakey.

Williamstown Farmers Market

October 14

Shop local food, products, and crafts.

English

October 14

Four Iranian students communicate with each other only by speaking English.

Contra Dance

October 14

Take part in a community contra dance with live fiddle music.

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing

October 14

Join PULSAR and the astronomy department at the historic Hopkins Observatory for a live-streaming of the annular solar eclipse.

Baby Goats at Wild Oats

October 14

Baby goats, goat soap, and crafts!

All Day

Strange Way of Life

October 13 - October 19

A new film by Pedro Almodovar.

ArtWeek Berkshires

October 14 - October 22

Join in the annual celebration of local creativity!

mini MAKER MARKET

October 15

A synergistic and rotating array of local artisan vendors.

Music on the Moltz Terrace

October 15

Improv trio and cello duo outdoors at the Lunder Center.

Fall Picnic

October 15

All you need to bring is your picnic blanket!

Shirley Jackson’s Local legacy

October 15

Jackson's son Laurence Lyman joins curator Jamie Franklin in discussion,

Local Geology and Disappearing Streams

October 15

Join a trail walk to learn how geological processes formed the land around us.

English

October 15

Four Iranian students communicate with each other only by speaking English.

North Adams Walkabout

October 15

Join Berkshire Camino for a mindfully guided walk exploring North Adams.