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Event Highlights for the Week Ahead in & Around #StockbridgeMA

August 21-27, 2026

Missed last week's highlights (August 14 - 20)? click here.

This week’s highlights include Cynthia Erivo with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood, Prima Music Foundation: Opera Night at Ventfort Hall, Berkshire Opera Festival’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Mahaiwe, Free Community Day at Berkshire Botanical Garden, GATO6 featuring Suzi Stern at The Mount, Summer Saturdays at the Norman Rockwell Museum, and Ballet Hispánico at Jacob’s Pillow.

Add performances at ArtsAlive/Chesterwood, Berkshire Theatre Group, and Shakespeare & Company; tours of our historic sites; enjoy family activities; and more, and you’ll find countless ways to experience the arts, history, music, and natural beauty of Stockbridge and the Berkshires this week.



GARDENS & OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES

Berkshire Botanical Garden

• A celebration of nature and community continues throughout the week.
• August 21 | 11 a.m. Family Fridays — Reptile Shows of New England
• August 22 | 9 a.m.  Design Clinic with Walter Cudnohufsky
• August 24 | 5:30 p.m. Music Mondays —Mike Cobb and the Crevulators
• August 26 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Community Day The Garden will offer free admission for all visitors. Spend the day exploring the beautiful gardens, enjoying the summer blooms and participating in family-friendly activities.

Schedule of Activities

• 10 a.m. – Children's Garden Tour
• 11 a.m. – Daily Garden Tour
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pickle Making on the Fitzpatrick Lawn
• August 27 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pop + Bonsai Workshop
• August 27 | 5:30 p.m. Sunset Yoga in the Garden
• Through October: Stephen Procter exhibition: 'Grand Gesture: Monumental Vessels in the Garden'
• Through Aug. 23: 'Grounded in Nature: Paintings by Adam Van Doren' Exhibition

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES

Beyond tours and exhibitions, our museums and historic sites offer lectures, concerts, demonstrations, workshops, and family-friendly programs throughout the season. Click here for a complete listing of properties.

Chesterwood Experience the home, studio, and gardens of renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French.

• August 23 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Children's Program Family Botanical Weaving at Chesterwood (Multigenerational Workshop)
• August 26 | 5:30 p.m. ArtsAlive Bright is the Ring of Words: Scottish Poets and the 19th–20th Century Titans of Art Song
• August 27 |5:30 p.m. Arts Alive! Great Barrington Public Theatre: Ten Minute Plays In partnership with Great Barrington Public Theater, Chesterwood welcomes Artistic Director Jim Frangione for a series of ten-minute plays. Wine reception to follow
• Visitors can also enjoy children's programs, Berkshire Art Center classes, and the exhibitions The Minute Man: Examining Patriotism, Victory and Loss, In the Open: New England Sculptors reclaim the landscape through October 31 and Revolutionary Teapots through September 27, 2026.

Clark Art Institute (Williamstown) offers a mix of exhibitions, nature programming, and live music in its outdoor spaces.

• August 21 | 1 p.m. Family Program: Free August Fridays Giorgio Griffa Soak up summer each Friday in August with a special activation of Giorgio Griffa: Paths in the Forest. Between 1–4 pm, enjoy the exhibition or take in the beauty of Stone Hill, relaxing at the Italian “café” on the Moltz Terrace offering gelato, coffee, and pastries.
• August 22 | 1 p.m. Gallery Tour: Ground/work 2025: A Close Look Three Times Spanning
• August 22 | 2 p.m. Lecture Giorgio Griffa, Painting an materiality
• August 26 1 - 1:30 p.m. The final Tavitian drawings preview features 19^th century drawings demonstrating the collector's wide-ranging taste. Representations of women by Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Giovanni Boldini are joined by a group of eight drawings made by Camille Pissarro.
• August 26 | 8:05 p.m. Summer Movie Master and Commander
• August 27 | 1 p.m. Family Program: Sculpture Portraits Weekly Drop-In Art-Making
• Clark's summer exhibitions, including An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, Giorgio Griffa: Paths in the Forest, and CoastLines: American Prints and Drawings.

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio (Lenox) offers recurring programs including:

• Director’s Corner, held Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.
• Artist Demonstrations held Fridays at 11 am 
  August 21: Marion H. Grant, painter and mixed media artist working out of Clock Tower Artists in Pittsfield, MA, will present a demonstration of abstract art incorporating paint, paper, and objects on canvas.
• Exercise Your Creativity held Sundays 11am-1pm.

The Mount is a historic house museum, cultural center, and public park set in the heart of Lenox.

• August 21 | 8 p.m. Ghost Tour of The Mount
• August 24 | 4 p.m. & August 25 | 11 a.m., Summer Author Series welcomes Peter S. Canellos, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement
• August 26 | 5 p.m. The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: Margalit Fox on the Rise and Fall of an Organized Crime Boss in conversation with Debby Applegate
• August 27 | 5:30 p.m. GATO6 featuring Suzi Stern Soak in the beauty of The Mount as soulful jazz drifts through the summer air.
• Among the Hemlocks, Tunes for Tots, Explore the Elements Art Workshop, Qigong with Jamie Greene and Le Cafe Francais, continue throughout the week.

Naumkeag  Visitors can enjoy ongoing tours: Designing for Delight: a guided garden tours, Behind the Blue Curtain: Backstairs Tours, and Inside Naumkeag: A Guided House Tour.

• August 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. - Sunset Yoga at Naumkeag

Norman Rockwell Museum offers an inspiring journey into the world of American illustration through the beloved works of Norman Rockwell. 

• August 22 | 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Guided Walking Tour of Historic Stockbridge, exploring the places and people that inspired Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings.
• August 22 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Saturdays features hands-on artmaking activities for all ages inspired by American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. 
• August 26 | 1 - 3 p.m. Drawing American Stories: A Workshop Series for Beginners and Beyond
• The major exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell continues to draw visitors exploring the American experience through art and illustration. 

Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives offers something for all ages this week. Programs include Spanish Conversation Group on August 21, End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Social on August 22, Family Storytime on August 25, Children's Craft: Strawberry Handprint on August 25 and Play with Clay on August 26. The Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives is more than a library—it's home to the Procter Museum & Archives of Stockbridge History, where visitors can explore the rich history of Stockbridge through artifacts, artwork, photographs, documents, and rotating exhibits. The museum's collections include more than 500 artifacts, nearly 100 works of fine and graphic art, and extensive archival materials that preserve the stories of the town and its people. Admission to the museum is free, making it an ideal stop for history enthusiasts and families alike.

Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum (Adams)

• August 22 | 3 p.m. Afternoon Tea and Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards with Carol Crossed Drawing from her collection of more than 400 authentic postcards from the suffrage era, Carol Crossed explores how postcards were used to debate women’s rights, abolition, temperance, and social change in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Based on her book, Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards, this engaging presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the past through rare images, surprising stories, and a touch of humor.

Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum (Lenox)

• August 22 | 12:30 p.m. Summer Saturday Light Tea Service
• August 23 | 11 a.m. Astrology 101
• August 25 | 4 p.m. Tea & Talk: History and Restoration of Ventfort Hall
• August 27 | 5:30 p.m. Prima Music Foundation: Opera Night Experience an evening of opera and Romantic masterworks featuring internationally acclaimed tenor Viktor Antipenko, baritone Gocha Abuladze, and concert pianist Anastasia Dedik. The program will showcase beloved operatic arias alongside celebrated solo piano works, tracing a rich musical journey through the Romantic era and its timeless expressions of love, longing, heroism, and passion.

PERFORMING ARTS

Berkshire Theatre Group

• Only a limited number of newly released tickets remain for Idina Menzel’s Berkshire Benefit Concert at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Friday, August 28. Berkshire Theatre Group and Barrington Stage Company join forces for an unforgettable evening featuring exclusive live auction experiences, including the chance to duet with Idina Menzel on “Take Me or Leave Me,” VIP tickets and enhanced access for the 2027 Berkshire Benefit Concert and seasons, and a Berkshire getaway package featuring Bousquet Mountain and local dining.
• At the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, Lovesong continues through August 29. Written by Abi Morgan, this moving drama weaves together past and present as younger and older versions of a couple reflect on a lifetime of love, memory, and enduring commitment.

Jacob’s Pillow — Festival Week 9 | August 19 - 23 (Becket) features an exciting lineup of dance, music, and free community programming.

• Ballet Hispánico New York performs a mixed-repertory program at the Ted Shawn Theatre August 19–23, with performances Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. Saturday evening’s performance includes a free Latin dance party in Bakalar Studio.
• Taiwanese artist Huang Yi presents Ink at the Doris Duke Theatre August 19–23, with evening performances Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and matinees Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The Henry J. Leir Stage offers free, choose-what-you-pay, rain-or-shine performances throughout the week:

• Kia The Key & Company: Thursday, August 20
• New York Theatre Ballet: Friday, August 21
• Musical Theatre Performance Ensemble: Saturday, August 22, with a free livestream
• Additional programming includes PillowTalk: Perspectives on Latine Dance in the U.S. on Saturday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in Blake’s Barn, and a Social Dance Workshop with Ballet Hispánico on Sunday, August 23 from 10–11:30 a.m.

The Lion's Den offers live music throughout the week with performances by:

• August 21 | 6:30 p.m. Michael Junkins and Friends with Will Hudgins
• August 22 | 6:30 p.m. Kris Allen Quartet
• August 23 | 6:30 p.m. Peggy Stern Quartet
• August 26 | 6:30 p.m. Jen Allen Trio Trio
• August 27 | 7 p.m. The Rejuvinaters

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (Great Barrington) offers another exciting week ahead.

The Mahaiwe and Berkshire Opera Festival present Lucia di Lammermoor on Saturday, August 22 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Donizetti’s beloved bel canto masterpiece tells the tragic story of Lucia, whose forbidden love for her family’s sworn enemy sets her on a devastating path. When her brother forces her into a loveless marriage, Lucia’s heart and mind begin to unravel, culminating in one of opera’s most unforgettable scenes. Filled with breathtaking drama and virtuosic singing, Lucia di Lammermoor remains a timeless showcase of the power and passion of the human voice.

Shakespeare & Company (Lenox) Hamlet, runs through August 30 Shakespeare's timeless tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his father's ghost as he confronts betrayal, revenge, and the search for truth in a world of deception.

Also on stage through August 23, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally is a heartfelt romantic drama about two lonely people discovering hope, humor, and the possibility of love during one unforgettable night.

Tanglewood Music Festival Summer continues at Tanglewood with another outstanding week of performances.

• August 21 | 6 p.m. Prelude Concert (Seiji Ozawa Hall)
• August 21 | 8 p.m. Popular Artists Series presents Cynthia Erivo with the Boston Pops Cynthia Erivo makes her highly anticipated Tanglewood debut with the Boston Pops, conducted by Anthony Parnther with music director Mark G. Meadows. The powerhouse performer will present an eclectic program spanning Broadway favorites, jazz standards, and pop hits. (Koussevitzky Music Shed)
  Before Erivo takes the stage join Berkshire Pride 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for an elegant Garden Gala in Tanglewood’s Formal Gardens. Celebrating Berkshire Pride’s 10th Pride Season, the evening features passed hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, music, and a garden-party atmosphere in the beautiful Tanglewood setting.
• August 22 | 8 p.m. Dvořák Symphony No. 8 and Bernstein Chichester Psalms (Koussevitzky Music Shed)
• August 23 | 2:30 p.m. Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Ode to Joy (Koussevitzky Music Shed)



Plan your stay in Stockbridge, MA where authentic New England hospitality awaits year-round. Browse area accommodations, explore their websites for the full experience, and book directly with the property of your choice.

Our galleries, shops, restaurants, and local services are open throughout the seasons, and we invite visitors to Support Local. Stroll through our charming towns and rediscover the joy of brick-and-mortar businesses, where you’re often welcomed by the owners themselves. Every visit helps support the unique character and vibrant community that makes Stockbridge special.

Outdoor adventure is part of every season in Stockbridge. Hike the trails maintained by the Laurel Hill Association, or spend the day at the Stockbridge Bowl. From kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming, and fishing in summer, the Berkshires offer recreation for every age and interest.



Discover more outdoor adventures #intheberkshires at BerkshiresOutside.org — a comprehensive guide to trailheads, boat launches, and recreation access points throughout the Berkshires.

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