EGREMONT — Alison Bechdel is sketching in her studio. She has collected artifacts of her childhood in central Pennsylvania, near the strip mines on the Allegheny plateau. Her father would scour … more

THURSDAYJoin Nejaime's Wine Cellar for a "Tour of Spain" wine seminar at Chesterwood, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge. Tickets are $35 per person. Registration required, call … more

GREAT BARRINGTON — There is an old saying in comedy: Know your audience. For New York-based comedian Paul Anthony, who hosts the fourth annual Berkshire Comedy Festival at the Mahaiwe … more

THURSDAYWilliamstown Theatre Festival's The Hot Spot series invites you to grab a drink, laugh and rock out with top Festival talent. Join original activist band BETTY, fronted by Alyson Palmer and … more

MUSICCan't-miss live musicNew York-based Charming Disaster duo performs at Dream Away Lodge tonight from 8 to 10. 1342 Country Road, Becket. THEDREAMAWAYLODGE.COMFAMILYBring the kidsHead to Fun Free … more

BECKET — Since 2015, Monica Bill Barnes & Company has been throwing office parties that people actually want to attend.The troupe's immersive three-person mix of dance and theater, "Happy … more

THURSDAY Karl Mullen and Friends perform at Mass MoCA's Chalet, 8 p.m. Grab your date and head out early: The bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Mass MoCA is located at 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams.Berkshire … more

ARTCheck out the art"Charles Giuliano: Heads and Tales," photography exhibition opens today at MCLA Gallery 51, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The retrospective exhibition will be on view … more

NORTH ADAMS — Under twinkling Christmas lights on warm summer nights, Mass MoCA transforms into a bustling haven for locals looking to enjoy an evening out in the Berkshires. Every Thursday at … more

MUSIC: Drew Angus performs at Hotel on North as part of the Shire City Sessions concert series, Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 297 North St., Pittsfield. HOTELONNORTH.COM. more