MCLA Church Street Center
(413) 662-5242
FREE
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Kate Bornstein's signature performance piece creates and emotional affirmation for anyone living outside societal norms, particularly in the lens of sexuality and gender. Kate Bornstein, a performance artist and playwright, is the author of several books, including Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us; My Gender Workbook; and a memoir, A Queer and Pleasant Danger: the true story of a nice Jewish boy who joins the Church of Scientology, and leaves twelve years later to become the lovely lady she is today. 

MCLA Murdock Hall, Sammer Dennis Room (218)
375 Church Street
413.662.5185
11 AM
FREE
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Anastasia Stanmeyer is currently Editor of Berkshire Magazine has been a journalist for more than 25 years. Before coming to the Berkshires, she spent 12 years (1996-2008) living in Hong Kong and Indonesia. 

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
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Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 663-6593
10:00 - 11:00 AM
FREE
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Toddler Play and Learn at Haskins Center Lower level Playroom, 210 State St., is for ages 1 to 2.5 years.

North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time & Crafts
Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
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Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.
 

North Adams Free Day
MASS MoCA
(413) 662-2111
11 AM - 5 PM
Free
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Calling North Adams residents — mark your calendars for the 18th... of the next four months. MASS MoCA offers free admission to its neighbors in North Adams on the 18th of the month, beginning February 18, and continuing through May 18. Simply bring an official ID or a utility bill with your current address and come check out your hometown museum. Everyone with a 01247 zip code is eligible.
 

SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6:00 - 7:00 PM
$8-10 donation suggested
 
After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone.  Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience is necessary.  Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated! Call or email for more information soma.eclipse407@gmail.com
 

Anti-Fracking Activist Penn Johnson
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
6:30-8:30 PM
FREE
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Penn Johnson is a folksinger & storyteller who sings about trees and world peace. His music is inspired by his time living in the shalefields of Pennsylvania where fracking and drilling for shale gas is destroying not only the environment but also the lives and livelihoods of small town communities.

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 663-6593
11:30AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
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Parent, Erin Lenski will lead families in simple yoga at this week’s gym group! Gym Group at Haskins Center is for ages walking to 5 years old.

MS Support Group
Suite 212
85 Main Street
413-664-2011
5-6:30 PM
FREE
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MS Support Foundation hosts support group the third Thursday of each month at its office at 85 Main Street, Suite 212. This month, Jennifer Munroz, Program Manager for the Growing Healthy Garden Program, will speak on nutrition and developing a healthy relationship with food.

Paint & Sip Fundraiser for Drury High School Cheerleaders
American Legion
91 American Legion Dr.
(413)205-8346
6:30 PM
$35
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Let's raise some money for the Drury High School Cheerleaders! You'll have a fun evening learning how to paint this SUNNY SUNFLOWER on a large 16x20 wall-sized canvas, while you sip a beverage, and socialize with friends. All materials and donation included for only $35. Reserve your seats at berkshirepaintandsip.com.

Family Resource Center’s Dollar Cents:  Stretching Your Dollar
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Free
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Join us for our last FREE budgeting workshop for the spring. Review basic budgeting skills, review your current budget and ask budgeting questions.  Don’t forget to bring coupons to swap! Enjoy pizza & the company of new friends.There will be a raffle for a FREE $25 gift card to local supermarket. Bring your budget and be entered to win another FREE prize.

Bingo
The Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413) 664-9039
6:30 PM
18+
$ varies
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30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities.

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet!

Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
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Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!

After Ours: Acoustic Duo with Mark Parsons and Bonnie Senecal
DeFazio’s Italian Bistro & Bar
139 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4207
6-9 PM
FREE
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Enjoy free acoustic music performed by the talented duo, Mark Parsons and Bonnie Senecal, during dinner service.

Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
8 - 11PM
FREE
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Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Performances start at 7:30, sign up at the bar.

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Wes Childers.

167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
FREE
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Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!

First Aid, CPR
Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 441-9093
9 AM
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The next American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Class will be held at the Northern Berkshire YMCA. Pre-registration is required. Students may take either CPR/AED or First Aid separately if they only need one component. Please contact certified American Heart Association Instructor Sharon Leary at 413-441-9093 for more information.

Family Friendly Paranormal Investigation
Houghton Mansion
172 Church Street
(413) 329-0327
6 - 10 PM
$13/adults; Free for children under 13
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Investigate haunted Houghton Mansion with David Raby, paranormal investigator and author of The Shadows Within: Houghton Mansion. Have a chance to interact with the living history within the historic mansion and lodge. This is a family-friendly event. All proceeds to benefit Houghton Mansion. No tickets necessary. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. It is highly recommended to bring a flashlight. Parents must accompany children.

Winter Concert
Drury High School
1130 Church Street
7 PM
$10 Suggested Donation
 
The North Adams Police Union MassCops Local 382 will be presenting its annual winter concert at the Drury High School Auditorium featuring "7 Bridges Road," a tribute to the Eagles. Proceeds will benefit community donations, which have been used to provide scholarship funds to area high schools, donations to local youth programs, the Relay for life and more. Tickets available by calling 508-804-5352 or at the door if occupancy allows (this show will sell out). For more information, email alex@ecmgevents.com or call 508-804-5352.

Zammuto with Special Guest Performer Gotye
Hunter Center
MASS MoCA
(413) 662-2111
8 PM
$8-24
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When he visits our concert stage with his eponymous ensemble Zammuto, it’s hard to know for sure what will happen — but it’s safe to say you should show up. Nick is joined by special guest performer, Gotye, whose 2011 hit, “Somebody That I Used to Know,” propelled him to international fame.

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Anthony Luchi.

HITFIT
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
9:45 AM
$5
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HITFIT is made up of 6 rounds 1) Warm Up 2) Tone and Sculpt with resistance 3) Strength and Power with body weight 4) Burn & Shred with speed and agility training 5) Abs & Core 6) Cool down Insanity- Max interval training, all body weight total body workout, with modifications so any fitness level will be challenged.

Community Movie Showing: Big
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
11 AM
Free (Suggested non-perishable food donation)
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First come, first served, so don’t be late! Enjoy a FREE showing of this comedy classic at North Adams Movieplex. Suggested non-perishable food donation for local food pantry. 

Bowl-A-Thon For Kids
Greylock Bowl & Golf
41 Roberts Drive
(413) 663-6593
Noon-5 PM
$25/person
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Child Care of the Berkshires Inc.’s Youth Mentoring Program is hosting the third annual Bowl-A-Thon For Kids. Bowlers and friends will be at Greylock Bowl & Golf in North Adams. Teams of four can pre-register for $25 per person; included in the registration fee are the costs of shoes and up to three bowling games in each 1-1/2 hour time slot.  There will be a raffle as well as individual and team prizes. All funds raised will go directly to support the Youth Mentoring Program: to expand the program, to offer fun activities for the youth, and to buy supplies for mentor/mentee activities. Visit www.ccberkshire.org for details and registration.

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! 

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
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Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30AM-12:30PM
FREE
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Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.
 

Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup
210 State Road
(413) 664-4821
10 - 11 AM
FREE
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The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 743-5338
10 AM - 12 PM
Free
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An informal playgroup for families with breastfeeding children to socialize, get parenting support, breastfeeding advice from other families.  Baby scale is available for weight checks.   No registration is required and they are free to attend.

Youth Services Dept., 2^nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
Free
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Parents and children enjoy story time, followed by interactive music at the North Adams Public Library. Appropriate for ages 1-3 years.

MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Auditorium375 Church Street
6:30 PM
FREE
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John Stanmeyeris a photojournalist and humanist dedicated to social and political issues that define our times.

LEGO Group
North Adams Library Community Room
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133
3:30-4:30 PM
Free
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The Lego Group meets at the North Adams Library Community Room, 74 Church St., on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for ages 4 to 8 years old.

Greylock Apartments Playgroup
Greylock Apartments’ Community Room
Angeli Street
(413) 743-5338
5:30-6:30 PM
Free
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The Play and Learn Group at Greylock Apartments' Community Room on Angeli Street is for ages walking to 8 years old. 

New CW Series Screening: iZombie
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
9 PM
Free
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FREE Showings of the new series iZombie starting Tuesdays at 9:00pm on our Big Screen starting March 17^th.