MUSICFree concerts and more all weekendThe I/O Ensemble performs works by Nick Brooke, Nina C. Young, Zachary Wadsworth, Linda Catlin Smith, Leonard Bopp, and Philippe Leroux's percussion concerto … more

THURSDAY, JAN. 16 Head to the Foundry in West Stockbridge for open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. Come to watch or sign up to perform at 6 p.m.FRIDAY, JAN.17 The Egremont Barn invites you to celebrate … more

ADAMS — Bottomless Bricks is changing the local nightlife scene for AFOLs, or, at least, creating a local nightlife scene for Adult Fans of Legos. "We're trying to give a bunch of people who … more

PITTSFIELD — Dottie's Coffee Lounge is courting a younger crowd of entertainers in hopes of becoming a downtown destination for nightlife on the weekends. Launched this fall, and continuing … more

Grab your date, bundle up (and don't forget your umbrella) and get out of the house this weekend. THURSDAY Katie Hannigan heads to the Comedy Garage, 7:30 p.m., at Colonial Theater, 111 South St., … more

THEATER A night of laughs Don't miss Katie Hannigan at Berkshire Theatre Group's Comedy Garage, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsfield. … more

ARTCheck out the galleriesClark Art Institute offers free admission all day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, with special family-friendly activities related to the theme "New Horizons" from 1 to 4 … more

PITTSFIELD — Talking to people comes natural to Deborah "Debs" Sica D'Amico, which is the reason she enjoys bartending so much. "I love bartending. I love people. I love working with people," … more

Start your New Year off with these great date ideasFRIDAY, JAN. 3Laugh off the work week with Dottie's and Comedy with Pete Bladel, 8 p.m., 444 North St., Pittsfield. According to Dottie's, Bladel … more

Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight and a new decade begins? If you're still making your New Year's Eve plans, here is a list of ideas in the area that will have you rocking until the … more