
Brick N' Sip with Bottomless Bricks
This month, you'll create your very own set of LEGO® Happy Plants, adorable, low-maintenance greenery that never needs watering. Your ticket also includes a zero-proof beverage from Wander’s thoughtfully crafted drink menu.
Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO® builder or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to add some positivity and play to your week.
-$45 per person includes the LEGO® Happy Plants build and a drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!

Lil Miss Hot Mess & Jacinta Bunnell: the UNBANNED & UNBOTHERED STORYTIME tour
Unbanned & Unbothered Storytime Tour
Free | Storytime for all-ages event
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon as Lil Miss Hot Mess—one of the founding queens of Drag Story Hour National—teams up with beloved author Jacinta Shirley Bunnell for a special reading of Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Color.
Book signing and meet-and-greet with both author and On-site book sales and refreshments

Barrington Stage Company’s Musical Theatre Conservatory (MTC) Pop Up Performance
WANDER presents a special pop-up performance by Barrington Stage Company’s Musical Theatre Conservatory (MTC) for an evening of extraordinary singing and hear the future of Broadway!
Saturday, July 26 at 6:00 PM, outside WANDER in the alley before DJ PRL Depot After Dark Dance Party!
Barrington Stage Company’s Musical Theatre Conservatory (MTC) is an 8-week intensive training program. Pre-professional musical theatre performers are taught by industry professionals while staying on BSC’s campus in the beautiful Berkshires. Students experience a rigorous daily curriculum in acting, singing and dance, as well as courses in the business of performing and audition techniques in order to confidently and successfully enter the professional world.

COME AS YOU ARE (CAYA) DANCE NIGHT DJ PRL
COME AS YOU ARE (CAYA) WITH DJ PRL IN THE ALLEY
A community dance night for every body, every rhythm, every mood
JULY 26TH 8-11P

Bella's Monthly Drag Bingo (last Tuesday of the month)
Bella’s Bingo Ball - July 29th!
Last Tuesday of the month
This fun-filled evening is more than just a bingo game—it’s a celebration of community, inclusivity, and creativity with an intermission performance by Bella Santarella

Trash Sisters Presents Christmas in July!
Scorpia Galaxia and Jiggles! are back and are decking the halls early with Christmas in July at WANDER Berkshires on 7/31
Escape the summer heat and chill out with frosty festivities, uproarious laughs, and gasp-worthy cameos.. Join the Trash Sisters for a one-of-a-kind celebration—tinsel, tunes, and tongue-in-cheek merriment guaranteed!

Silver Lake Booking presents: HARDCORE MUSIC SHOWCASE
Silver Lake Booking presents: HARDCORE MUSIC SHOWCASE
JULY 19 Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM
Come out for a stacked night of hardcore from across the region:
Crucial Point (CTHC)
Criticize (413 HC)
Run Up (New England HC- First show)
Fantastic Planet (WMHC)
NOIR (518 HC)
All ages welcome—bring your friends and back your scene $10 door

COME AS YOU ARE (CAYA) DANCE NIGHT
COME AS YOU ARE (CAYA) WITH DJ BFG IN THE ALLEY
A community dance night for every body, every rhythm, every mood
JULY 18TH 8-11P

First Line: Community Storytelling + Karaoke Night
FIRST LINE & KARAOKE hosted by Casi Kristant aka Berkshire’s own Poppy DaBubbly
Thurs : July 17th!
6–8 PM | First Line: Storytelling Night
Each month, WANDERers gather to share five‑minute personal stories inspired by a single prompt—Bring your memories, epiphanies, or playful riffs on intuition, and let the collective magic of shared storytelling spark new connections.8–10 PM | Karaoke Night
Stick around as the mic stays hot for our inaugural Karaoke Night! Whether you want to belt out a power ballad, rock a pop anthem, or cheer on your friends, this no‑pressure, all‑ages stage is yours. Come as you are, grab a song, and make some memories.

PUZ DUZ PRIDE TRIVIA sponsored Berkshire Athenaeum
🧠 PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night in partnership with Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library
Tuesday, July 15 | 🕕 6 PM : FREE
Get ready to tease your brain and slay the game!
Bring your crew (teams up to 4)
🎁 Prizes for the top teams, laughs, and bragging rights guaranteed
Pick your teammates + Join us for some summer fun!

NO8H PHOTOSHOOT (Official)
COST: (NO TICKETS NEEDED) VSingle/Solo Photos: $40
Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person
* COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT ** POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! *
The NOH8 Campaign makes its way to Pittsfield, MA for an open photo shoot at WANDER Berkshires on Sunday, July 13th! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed!B67
Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos.

Crafting with Rainbow Seniors (monthly, 2nd Sat)
All ages crafting with Rainbow Seniors Second Saturday of every month
🕧 12:30–2:00 PM
Calling all knitters, crocheters, doodlers, makers, and creatives of all kinds! Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ craft and social hour at WANDER — a cozy, welcoming space to connect, create, and unwind.

Mistress Manifest Burlesque Show
Join us for a dazzling evening of burlesque featuring the return of the electrifying Mistress Manifest, back to seduce the stage and leave you breathless!
FEATURING
Amaris the Valkyrie – a vision of glam and ghostly allure
Dr. Pepper MD - a highlight and dazzling star
Mistress Manifest – commanding, captivating, and unapologetically bold
Dee Lightfull – pure sparkle and sass with every strut
Kitten: Slinkyzzzz – our tantalizing tease in training, ready to pounce
🎟️ Get your tickets now –$15
Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm
21+ | Limited seating | Come curious, leave delighted
Pop up Flash Tattoo Day
Get an unforgettable tattoo by visiting artist, Laura Barrios who will be at WANDER for ONE DAY ONLY!
Saturday, JULY 5th from 10A-8P
MSG Laura to RESERVE YOUR SPOT
You can choose from a variety of FLASH TATTOO SHEETS

LGBTQ+ Community Potluck (1st Thurs of the month)
Please join us for our monthly Berkshire Queer Community BBQ Potluck
Thursday, July 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm. (every 1st Thursday)
WE WILL BE GRILLING - BRING A SIDE TO SHARE
This event is free + allies are welcome

Artist Slam X Meet Up
Join us for an Art Slam, a fast-paced, fun, and interactive event where artists take the stage to present their work, share their process, and engage in conversation—just like a poetry slam, but for visual art!
When: July 1st from 10 – 11:30 AM

POSTPONED: Queer Family + Allies Karaoke
Get ready for a vibrant queer family karaoke afternoon
POSTPONED - STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE
This will be a welcoming and fun space for queer families to gather and enjoy an afternoon of music. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just looking to have a good time, this is a chance to connect with others in the community and share some laughs as everyone takes turns at the mic. It's set to be a memorable afternoon of songs and community

SONG SO WILD AND BLUE: Paul Lisicky Book Reading + Kendra McKinley Performing songs of Joni
SONG SO WILD AND BLUE: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell through Song + Story
Thursday, June 27 | 6–9 PM | WANDER Berkshires
WANDER invites you to a transcendent night of music and memoir as we honor the legacy of Joni Mitchell—icon, poet, and visionary—through a special tribute blending live performance and literary reflection.

SING! Community Sing A Long x Berkshire Music School
June 22nd | SING OUT! Community Sing-Along with Berkshire Music School | 2 PM
🎶 Sing Out! Disney Edition 🎶
Join us for a joyful, all-ages community sing-along where voices rise together in harmony and celebration!
This special event features iconic DISNEY songs projected on a large screen—no stage fright, no pressure, just pure fun. Whether you're a lifelong musical fan or just love to sing with others, come connect, express yourself, and be part of something uplifting.
Bring a friend or meet one here—everyone’s welcome. Stay tuned for the list of featured songs!
$10 suggested donation per family - all proceeds benefit Berkshire Music School

Banjoist Mollie Kellogg (Live Music)
Mollie Kellogg (Live Music) | 4–6 PM
Join banjoist Mollie Kellogg for an afternoon of old-time, Americana, folk, and original songs at WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot St., Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA.
🎶 About the Artist
Mollie Kellogg is a multi-disciplinary artist and performer living in Dalton, MA, with a studio at the Clock Tower Building in Pittsfield. She has a deep love for old-time music and songwriting, and performs as part of the band Makin’ Hay. Her Incognito Witch Project blends fine art, music, film, and theater into a singular creative voice.
🎧 Hear more: Mollie Kellogg on Soundcloud

Queer Yoga partnership Seeing Rainbows JUNE
Join us for a queer-centered gentle yoga class in partnership with Seeing Rainbows and instructor, Gillian Ebersole.
June 18th
⏰ 4:30-5:30 PM
📍 WANDER Berkshires
come early if you would like nourish yourself with a beverage or snack.
Participants should bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.
If you don't have a mat and need one provided, please try to let us know ahead of time so we have enough.

Berkshires Salsa for Everyone! Dance Class & Party with Jacob's Pillow
Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience – Community Residency with Sekou McMiller & Friends (NIGHT TWO)
Berkshires Salsa for Everyone! Dance Class & Party
Salsa Dance Class: 7-8pm
Salsa Dance Party: 8-11pm
Get ready to move, groove, and connect! Join us for a fun, high-energy Salsa dance class that introduces the basics of this vibrant social dance style. We’ll cover simple steps, footwork, and partner work - with a big focus on rhythm, music, and community. No experience needed and all ages are welcome! Born of community It's a fun and energetic way to share culture, build social dance etiquette, and enjoy a lively atmosphere.
After the class, stick around for a DJ’d Salsa Dance Party where you can show off your new moves, dance with friends, and soak up the joyful vibes. Whether you come to dance, listen, or just enjoy the energy, it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and fun!
FREE pre registration encouraged—-> REGISTER HERE

From Clave to Celebration: A Listening & Movement Experience with Jacob's Pillow
Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience – Community Residency with Sekou McMiller & Friends (NIGHT ONE)
From Clave to Celebration: A Listening & Movement Experience with Jacob's Pillow
Friday June 13th from 7-8:30P
Centering the sounds and rhythms that inspire the dance traditions, this listening and movement session takes a rhythmical journey through African American, Afro Latino and other African Diasporic cultures. Based in community, movement and sound fusing dance and music that stem from the African Diaspora that were cultivated throughout the Americas, celebrating and exploring new exciting fusion.
We will explore rhythms like the “Clave” that have inspired dance and music like Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Rock and Roll, and so much more!
FREE pre registration encouraged—-> REGISTER HERE

BCC Alumni Meet & Greet
BCC Alumni Meet & Greet
Friday June 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Come enjoy sweet treats, good conversation, and a special celebration to welcome our newest graduates into the BCC Alumni Community!
All BCC classes are welcome!

Closet Cases Celebrates 20 Years of Laughter, Liberation, and LGBTQIA+ Storytelling in The Berkshires
Closet Cases Celebrates 20 Years of Laughter, Liberation, and LGBTQIA+ Storytelling in The Berkshires
This Pride Month, the groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ comedy and storytelling show Closet Cases celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special one-night-only performance in the heart of the Berkshires.
The Closet Cases line-up includes:
Vicki Ferentinos, winner of Rocco’s Dinner Party on Bravo, and seen on Comedy Central
David Hodorowski, featured on MTV, VH1, and CBS
Brandy Rowell, from NYC’s Suddenly Stand-Up at The Duplex
Jay Santangelo, local LGBTQIA+ leader and founder of Wander
Hosted by Shawn Hollenbach, from The Mortified Guide (Sundance Film Festival, now on Amazon Prime)
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

COME AS YOU ARE : PRIDE BLOCK PARTY + VOW IN
Come As You Are: Pride Block Party + Vow In
Saturday, June 7 | 4 - 10 PM | WANDER Berkshires
After the Berkshire Pride Fest wraps up at Pittsfield Commons, WANDER Berkshires invites you to keep the energy flowing with Come As You Are: Pride Block Party + Vow In—an unforgettable celebration of queer resistance, love, and joy. From 4 to 10 PM, join us for a powerful gathering in the alley and inside WANDER as we create a space where protest meets party. It’s more than an afterparty; it’s a place to show up fully as yourself, to dance, to heal, and to celebrate community.
IN THE ALLEY
The festivities begin at 4 PM with DJ Pup Daddy, spinning queer anthems and protest beats. At 5 PM, participate in a Community “Vow In + Commitment Ceremony,” officiated by Bella Santarella—an open invitation for couples to marry or renew their vows in a public act of love and resistance. We’re aiming for the largest single wedding in Berkshire County! From 7 to 10 PM, DJ BFG will keep the party going with infectious beats that will have you dancing all night long. Tito’s and local vendor FEWD will serve delicious food and drinks to fuel the celebration.
INSIDE WANDER
For a different kind of movement, join us inside for a Silent Disco Dance Party, with multiple music genres to choose from. Get creative at all-ages crafting stations, and enjoy WANDER’s signature zero-proof bar, offering handcrafted mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
Whether you’re here to celebrate love, connect with chosen family, or simply find joy, Come As You Are is an inclusive, joyful act of resistance. In a time when our rights are under threat, this event is both a celebration and a powerful statement of love and visibility. Come, dance, and make your presence known—because joy is the ultimate form of resistance.

FIRST FRIDAY X SILENT DISCO PARTY
🎧✨ SILENT DISCO PARTY at WANDER! ✨🎧
FIRST FRIDAY JUNE 6 — 5 to 8:00PM
Get ready to kick off Pittsfield’s First Friday with a dance party like no other — a Silent Disco inside WANDER, in the heart of downtown Pittsfield!
Grab your headphones, choose your channel, and dance like nobody’s watching (because they’re too busy dancing too 😉).
This is your Friday night warm-up for our Come As You Are: PRIDE Block Party + Vow In on Saturday, June 7 — and trust us, you won’t want to miss either.
🎟️ Free + all ages welcome
👟 Come as you are, leave sweatier and happier
Let’s move together, quietly—but with maximum joy. 🪩🌙

Bottomless Bricks: Brick & Sip : PRIDE Edition
Join us for a special Pride Month edition of Brick & Sip—an evening of creativity, connection, and celebration!
We're teaming up with Bottomless Bricks and Berkshire Pride for this colorful, community-centered event.
-$30 per person includes all building materials and a zero proof cocktail
-Open to ages 18+
-Space is limited — secure your spot today!

Bella's Monthly Drag Bingo (last Tuesday of the month)
Bella’s Bingo Ball
Last Tuesday of the month
This fun-filled evening is more than just a bingo game—it’s a celebration of community, inclusivity, and creativity with an intermission performance by Bella Santarella

Shimmy & Shine: Burlesque Workshop + Performance Showcase
DOORS 6P • WORKSHOP 6:30-7:30P • SHOW 8P
Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour and glitz + exciting blend of learning, performing, and celebrating the art of burlesque.


Defy: Words in Bloom An Evening of New Work by Women Writers
Defy: Words in Bloom : An Evening of New Work by Women Writers
Listeners are invited to experience poetry and creative nonfiction performed by the local authors.
This event is produced as part of ArtWeek Berkshires, an annual celebration of creativity.

Pam Ellis: Berkshire Medium Community Spiritual Reading + Fundraiser
Pam Ellis: Berkshire Medium — Community Spiritual Reading + Fundraiser
Doors at 5PM | Live Music by Lita
Join us for a very special, one-night-only with Pam Ellis, Berkshire Medium, as she offers a powerful Community Spiritual Reading to benefit Berkshire Pride.
Space is limited

Spring Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Stand at the fulcrum between past and future — summon a bubble of liberation with our recurring guided narrative workshop.

SAVOR + SAVOR : SOUND + SOUP
SAVOR + SAVOR + SOUND + SOUP
FRIDAY MAY 9TH
6P Soup service from chef Bobby, will be available for purchase for $10
Sound Journey with spiritual practitioner Holly will be begin at 7P

DRAG Choreo Workshop (class 1 of 3)
Looking to up your game as a drag performer?
Tired of your moves? Need some help killing it?! Want to ignite your true dragarama voice?!!
Come join us to increase your moves, dance skills and overall performance quality in a three workshop series
WANDER Berkshires May 4th, 2pm-5pm
Participation for all three workshops isn't required but is suggested.