Special Events
Upcoming Events
Harvey is returning for his 7th year at Berkshire South and is bringing you 3 exciting new shows!
Ages 13+
Tickets: $25.00
Harvey Granat Shows
Lerner & Loewe
Thursday, June 12th
5:30 – 6:45pm
From My Fair Lady to Camelot, one of Broadway’s most successful teams, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederic Loewe, wrote such songs as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “On a Clear Day,” “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and many more for some of our favorite Broadway shows and film musicals.
Fred Astaire: The Composer’s Favorite Singer
Thursday, July 10th
5:30 – 6:45pm
Known as “the composer’s favorite singer,” Astaire introduced more great songs than almost any other major performer. Some of the classics he sang in his films include “A Foggy Day,” “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” “A Fine Romance,” “Pick Yourself Up,” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” America’s greatest songwriters loved his respect for music and lyrics.
Harold Arlen: The Wizard of Music
Thursday, August 14th
5:30 – 6:45pm
From his unforgettable songs in The Wizard of Oz to some of America’s greatest classics — including “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “Let’s Fall in Love,” “Stormy Weather,” and “Over the Rainbow,” his music left a lasting mark on our cultural landscape.
Family Movie Night!
Friday, June 21st
Friday, July 26th
Friday, August 23rd
Dinner at 5:30 PM
Movie at 6:30 PM
Bring the whole family for an exciting night out! Enjoy a dinner and movie on the big screen in Berkshire South’s Auditorium. Popcorn and beverages included. Email aleavenworth@berkshiresouth.org to inquire about each month’s dinner and movie theme. BYO blankets and/or comfy chairs.
Tickets: $8 Per Person
(Includes dinner, popcorn, drinks and movie!)
Scary Movie Night
Adult only: Ages 18+ CANCELLED
October 25th, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Need a little fright in your life? Grab a friend and a comfy chair and head over to Berkshire South’s Scary Movie Night. Popcorn included with entry.
Past Events
Egg Hunt Round 1: 10:15am (Ages 18m- 4 years)
Egg Hunt Round 2: 10:45am (Ages 5 – 9 years)
Egg Hunt Round 3: 11:15am (Ages 10 – 12 years)
Hop ‘Til We Drop Egg Hunt Party
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
10:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 18m – 12 y/o
Child Entry Fee: $10
*10% discount for any additional siblings
Free entry for parents or guardians
15th Annual Splash-A-Thon
Donations Accepted Until April 19th, 2025
Event Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Join us for our annual event to benefit our Adaptive Swim Program. Swim a little or swim a lot – every lap makes an impact.
The Shining Star Supplemental Holiday Program
The Shining Star Holiday Supplemental program provides an opportunity for community members to purchase gifts for other local people who could use additional support during the holiday season. *All information is kept strictly confidential.
Dates to remember:
- Recipient Registration Opens: October 7, 2024
- Purchaser Registration Opens: October 14, 2024
- Gift Drop-Off Deadline: December 2nd, 2024
- Recipient PICK UP by reservation on Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13 between 8:30am-5:30pm
Community Thanks Supper
Tuesday, November 26th
Seatings at 5:00PM and 6:30PM
Reservations Open November 1st
All Ages Welcome
Join local friends, both old and new, for a Thanksgiving Meal at our annual celebration of delicious food and good fellowship. The dinner will be hosted in our spacious ballroom. Please note, this year’s event is strictly in-person, and we will not be able to provide takeaway meals. Each attendee will be entered into a raffle to win a free 3-month membership!
Free For Everyone
Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, November 2nd 2024, 11:00am-3:00pm
Our annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival is an opportunity to find unique gifts for the holidays while supporting our local maker economy. Visit the event to eat great food and shop a variety of amazing vendors from our community. This year’s event will be held INDOORS inside our gymnasium.
Interested in tabling at the event? We are seeking a variety of makers, from crafters to bakers, to showcase their talents! Apply for a table today by emailing rentals@berkshiresouth.org and filling out the Vendor Application Form.
Free For Everyone
Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South
Saturday, October 19th
4PM Specialty Pairing Event
6PM Main Event
Ages 21 & up
Berkshire South Regional Community Center is hosting Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South on Saturday, October 19th. This ticketed fundraiser event features a tasting of libations from local wine merchants, brewers, cideries, and distilleries.
Southern Berkshire Winter Coat Drive
Donation drop-offs: August 1st- October 1st
Distribution Event at Berkshire South:
Friday, October 4th 4:30pm-7:30pm
&
Saturday, October 5th 10:00am-2:00pm (CANCELED)
*no early entry on distribution days
Help keep others warm by donating coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants and blankets at collection boxes throughout the Southern Berkshires, including BSRCC! Join our campaign to collect and distribute over 1000 coats and additional cold weather items to our community. Please be sure items are clean, mildew/stain free, and zippers are working. The public is welcome to select items for free during the distribution times listed above.
There are collection boxes at the following locations:
- Berkshire South Regional Community Center Lobby
- Muddy Brook Elementary School
- W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
- CHP – WIC Building
- Berkshire Food Co-Op
- Aubachon Hardware
- Undermountain Elementary
- Mt Everrett High School
- Fairview Hospital
For questions regarding the coat drive please email rentals@berkshiresouth.org.
Free For Everyone
5k Fall Fun Run
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
at Walter J. Koladza Airport
Recommended for all ages!
Join us for our 5K Fall Fun Run (3.1 miles) through the scenic Great Barrington airport area. Race proceeds support our TONE (Teen Outreach Nutrition Exercise) Youth Fitness program. There will be a family scavenger hunt with prizes and cider donuts for children. Free T-shirt and cider for 5k participants! There will also be food, music, and raffles.
Scavenger Hunt: $8/child
5K Registration Fee:
Early-Bird $35 / $45 Day-Of
$5 for Kids 12 & Under
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, July 20th 3-7pm @
Berkshire South Regional Community Center Parking Lot*
15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington
FREE General Admission – Spectators & Families Welcome!
Participants:
- $50 Per Team: Preregister by July 19th
- $65 Per Team: Day-Of Registration
Put your cornhole skills to the test at Berkshire South’s first-ever Cornhole Tournament! Teams of two will compete in a Double Elimination tournament to win local bragging rights and a $200 cash prize! The competition is open to players ages 18+. No experience necessary! Preregistration is encouraged. Walk-up teams are welcome until 3:00pm. This family-friendly event will have a variety of yard games, food, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer by Big Elm Brewing, music, and raffles! Join us for a day of friendly competition all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit Berkshire South’s youth and community programs.
Please note, no outside alcohol allowed.
*In the event of inclement weather, event will be moved indoors to the gymnasium.
1st Place: $200 Cash Prize!
2nd Place: $75 Cash Prize!
3rd Place: $50 Cash Prize!
Raffle Prizes Include:
– Red Sox Tickets
– 3 month Berkshire South Membership!
Raffle Ticket Prices:
$5 for an arm’s length or $10 for a body length
Check-In/Registration: 3:00pm
Tournament Starts: 3:45pm
An Evening with Pam Ellis - The Berkshire Medium
Recommended for ages 18+
Monday, July 15th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
$55/person
Please join us for an evening with The Berkshire Medium, Pam Ellis. Pam has helped many people connect with loved ones and create special moments. She has performed at local organizations, nonprofits, schools and on TV. You don’t want to miss out! A loved one may have a message waiting for you.
Beat the Winter Blues Concert
Tuesday, January 30th
7:00 – 8:30pm
Berkshire Ukulele Band Members and Berkshire Sings Members
Members: $5.00
Guests: $8.00
Chase your winter blues away with a live concert at Berkshire South! For the first time in years, Berkshire Ukulele Band and Berkshire Sings are back to perform a selection of fun and familiar tunes (and maybe some not-so-familiar songs) accompanied by an audience sing along or two!
Berkshire Ukulele Band and Berkshire Sings! are supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the following local cultural councils: Alford-Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, and Stockbridge.
All 4 Moms
Saturday, May 13th
10am – 2pm
A day out made for moms but fun for everyone! Berkshire South’s All 4 Moms event includes four elements: a family-friendly lunch, family photo shoot mini sessions, a drop-off childcare area where children will make crafts, and a crafts fair full of beautiful things made by local vendors! Come for one or all four parts of this fun-filled event!
Lunch
11am – 1pm
Bring the whole family for a Mother’s Day lunch and avoid the hassle of clean-up!
$8 per person (children under 3 FREE)
Photo shoot mini sessions
$35, includes one edited family photo from Osiris Photo Co.
Crafts Fair
View and purchase items from local vendors
FREE
Childcare/Kids Crafts
Drop your children off to make three different crafts with our babysitters while you browse the crafts fair!
$5 per child
20th Anniversary Gala
Thursday, August 18, 2022
This year’s gala celebrated Berkshire South’s 20th anniversary and honored the Board Chairs who have moved the organization forward over the last two decades. This extraordinary group of people has exhibited a tireless commitment to building community and common purpose within the southern Berkshires, placing emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility for all.
2nd Annual Welcome Summer Festival!
June 4th, 2022
SO MUCH FUN! Thank you to all that came out for our festival, we loved having so many people here celebrating SUMMER. See you next year!