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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

June 3-9 June 10-16June 17-23 • June 24-30

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MUSIC


Barrington Stage • Mr. Finn’s Cabaret Series: today, Charles Busch presents “My Kinda Sixties” (also on June 25), weaving tales of his Manhattan childhood and adolescence raised by his indomitable Aunt Lillian through the lens of the tumultuous decade of the 1960’s, • 8 pm • Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden St., Pittsfield, MA • info and tickets ($40/$45) at www.barringtonstageco.org or 413-236-8888


Caffè Lena • Sean Rowe, with opener Maxwell Putnam • 7 pm • info and ticket ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Fort Salem presents “Couples: A Cabaret.” (also on 6/23) — a show that celebrates the musical talents of two pairs of married performers, namely The Fort’s Lynne & Jay Kerr joining Catskill celebrities, soprano Alison Davy and composer Carmen Borgia • today’s time, 8 pm • 11 East Broadway, Salem, tickets ($20) at 518-854-9200; info www.fortsalemtheater.com

 

Mahaiwe • Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley present songs from both the “Great White Way” and the “Great American Songbook” • 7 pm • tickets ($30 – $70) at www.mahaiwe.org

 

DANCE

 

Jacob’s Pillow • Royal Danish Ballet (June 20-24) • today’s time, 2 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org


Jacob’s Pillow • Ragamala Dance Company (June 20-24) • today’s time, 2:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org

 

THEATER


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 5 pm


Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” preview (runs June 21-July14) • 2 pm


Mac-haydn • “Cabaret” (runs June 21-July 1) • 2 & 7 pm


Oldcastle Theatre • “THE ALMOST TRUE” (runs June 15-24) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 3 pm

 

MISC.


Nature Institute • “Let the Phenomena Speak! -- Deepening our Relation to Life on Earth,” first day of Summer Course with Craig Holdrege and Henrike Holdrege (runs June 24-28) • 20 May Hill Road, Ghent, NY • 518-672-0116 or www.natureinstitute.org

 


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MUSIC


Barrington Stage • Mr. Finn’s Cabaret Series: today, Charles Busch presents “My Kinda Sixties” (also on June 24), weaving tales of his Manhattan childhood and adolescence raised by his indomitable Aunt Lillian through the lens of the tumultuous decade of the 1960’s, • 8 pm • Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden St., Pittsfield, MA • info and tickets ($40/$45) at www.barringtonstageco.org or 413-236-8888


Caffè Lena • Open mic night • Sign-up is 7 pm to 7:25 pm Show at 7:30 / 2 songs or 10 minutes • info at www.caffelena.org

 

Mahaiwe • Acoustic Evening with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo • 8 pm • tickets ($71 – $141) at www.mahaiwe.org

 

THEATER

 

Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 7 pm

 

 

 


 

Tuesday
26

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • “Immigrant Stories: In Their Own Words” organized and sponsored by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition, a network of concerned individuals, faith communities and civic groups • 6:30 pm

 

THEATER


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 7 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 7 pm

 

MISC.


Northshire (Manchester store) • National Book Award finalist Lauren Groff presents her new collection of stories, “FLORIDA,” a tour de force that reflects all her electric storytelling and intelligence • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

Ventfort Hall • Summer Tea & Talk Series every Tuesday from June 12 to Sept. 4. Today’s talk: Legal historian Simon Baatz presents “The Girl on the Velvet Swing: Sex, Murder and Madness at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century,” the topic of his new book. Sumptuous Victorian tea follows the talk • 4 pm • $26/$32 • info or reservations at 413-637-3206 • more info at gildedage.org

 

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MUSIC


The Bluebillies host a writers-in-the-round concert with special guests, the legendary Adirondack singer/songwriter Roy Hurd; and Peggy Lecuyer, and Karen Ann McEvoy of the band The Nellies • 7 pm • atLittle Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward, NY • suggested admission donation $10, or $7 seniors • more info at,www.littletheater27.org

 

Caffè Lena • Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam (fourth Wednesday of every month): Members of the Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society welcome players of all ages to perform original or traditional blues songs on the Caffe Lena stage • 7 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org

 

Concert at Windsor Lake • Today’s concert: Born IV Blues • 6:30 pm • at Windsor Lake (intersection of Kemp and Bradley Streets), North Adams, MA • free • info at explorenorthadams.com/item/concerts-at-windsor-lake

 

DANCE

 

Jacob’s Pillow • Pilobolus (June 27-July 1) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org

Jacob’s Pillow • Ephrat Asherie Dance (June 27-July 1 • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org

 

THEATER


Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27 – July 27) • noon


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 2 & 7 pm


Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 2 & 7 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” preview (runs June 21-July14) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Mac-Haydn • “Cabaret” (runs June 21-July 1) • 2 pm

 

 

 


 

Thursday

28

 

MUSIC


Ballston Spa — Concerts in the Park series (every Thurs. during the summer) • today, Emily Teller • 6-8 pm • Wiswall Park on Front Street • free

 

Caffè Lena • Susan Werner • 7 pm • info and ticket ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

DANCE

 

Jacob’s Pillow • Pilobolus (June 27-July 1) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Ephrat Asherie Dance (June 27-July 1 • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org

 

THEATER


Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27– July 27) • noon


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” preview (runs June 28-July 21 • 7 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” preview (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm


Mac-Haydn • “Cabaret” (runs June 21-July 1) • 2 & 8 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 7:30 pm

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MUSIC


Aston Magna • program “Dueling Violins, Genial Gambas — Music of Leclair, Stradella, Caldara, Marais, Ste. Colombe, Couperin” • 7:30 pm • at Wethersfield Garden, Amenia, NY • info and link to tickets ($40) at astonmagna.org

 

Caffè Lena • Saratoga bluesman Mark Tolstrup Album Release Show • 8 pm • info and ticket ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Brooks Williams • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org

 

DANCE

 

Jacob’s Pillow • Pilobolus (June 27-July 1) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org


Jacob’s Pillow • Ephrat Asherie Dance (June 27-July 1 • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org

 

THEATER


Berkshire Theatre Group • musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (Revised) — bringing to life the Peanuts gang from the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz • 2 pm • at the Colonial • tickets (free) but call 413-997-4444 to reserve or pick up in person . Ticket reservations are on a first come, first serve basis


Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27 – July 27) • noon


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 2 & 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 8 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” preview (runs June 28-July 21 • 8 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” preview (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm


Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 8 pm
Mac-Haydn • “Cabaret” (runs June 21-July 1) • 83 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 7:30 pm

 

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MUSIC


Aston Magna • program “Dueling Violins, Genial Gambas — Music of Leclair, Stradella, Caldara, Marais, Ste. Colombe, Couperin” • 6 pm • at Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA • info and link to tickets ($40) at astonmagna.org

 

Caffè Lena • Pierce Pettis Album Release Show • 8 pm • info and ticket ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Christine Lavin • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org

 

DANCE

 

Jacob’s Pillow • Pilobolus (June 27-July 1) • today’s times, 2 & 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org


Jacob’s Pillow • Ephrat Asherie Dance (June 27-July 1 • today’s times, 2:15 & 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org

 

THEATER


Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27 – July 27) • noon


Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Church & State” (runs June 14-30) • 2 & 8 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 8 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” preview (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm


Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 240 & 21) • 8 pm


Mac-Haydn • “Cabaret” (runs June 21-July 1) • 4 & 8 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 3 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Andrea Cale presents her first novel “The Corn Husk Experiment” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

Northshire (Saratoga store) • Andrea Barnet presents “Visionary Women: How Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall and Alice Waters Changed Our World” • 7 pm • www.northshire.com