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

Stand at the fulcrum between past and future — summon a bubble of liberation with our recurring guided narrative workshop.

REGISTER HERE

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

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.

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: May 6th from 10 – 11:30 AM

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.

Roadhouse Gospel Revival with Misty Blues s
Doors at 6PM | Show 7–9PM

Get ready for a soul-stirring night of gospel blues as Misty Blues brings their powerhouse sound to WANDER for Roadhouse Gospel Revival!

$20 ADVANCE TICKETS (recommended) or pay at the door. space is limited

Please join us for our monthly Berkshire Queer Community Potluck
Thursday, May 1st from 5:30-7:30pm. (every 1st Thursday) This event is free + allies are welcome
Bring a dish to share

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

April 15th + 29th | Death Café | 2–4 PM

Hosted by Rebecca Churt, founder of The Grievery and end-of-life doula
Join us for a bi-weekly Death Café, a welcoming space for open, candid conversations about life, death, and everything in between. 

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO DEATH CAFE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

An Evening with Ben Kohn presented by Berkshire Jazz
Saturday, April 26th
Doors 7 | Show 7:30P-9:30P

FREE!

The preeminent keyboard artist in the region, Kohn will appear with his trio and special guests in a cabaret setting as part of the 2025 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival presented by Berkshires Jazz

The Pittsfield City Jazz Festival annual Jazz Crawl anchors the opening weekend events, and features local artists in restaurants and lounges throughout the City.

🎶 PITTSFIELD CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL - THIS WEEKEND!
FREE!
Friday, April 25
6–7:30 PM: Jason Ennis Trio
9–11 PM: Dance Set with Lucky 4 Quartet

Saturday, April 26
7:30–9:30 PM: An Evening with Ben Kohn presented by Berkshire Jazz

2025 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival presented by Berkshires Jazz

April 23 | First Line
TONGHTS EVENT IS CANCELED - JOIN US as we return on MAY 22nd 6P

Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates Spring: Free Children’s Spring Tea Party and Paint & Sip

Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 4 pm
This free Spring-themed Tea Party and Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 3 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. There will be free lemonade and cookies for the kids
All materials and instruction for the Paint & Sip will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is supported by The Feigenbaum Foundation, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and WANDER Berkshires.

For more information on Downtown Celebrates Spring, visit downtownpittsfield.com

 The mission of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s membership through advocacy, collaboration, and celebration. 

The return of the Sober Sweaty Dance Party
April 19th
8-11 PM
DJ BENGEY
$10 Cover

Join Erin Landry from BOTTOMLESS BRICKS for our first BRICK & SIP!

Celebrate the return of spring by building your own LEGO daffodils to take home, all while savoring a refreshing mocktail or beverage of your choice.

Cost: $30 per person (includes LEGO set, vase, and one WANDER beverage of your choice)!
Ages 18+ | Preregistration required

Don’t miss out on this fresh and festive spring event—register for your spot today!

Skill Level: Beginner

Skill Details: No building experience necessary

Queer-Centered Gentle Yoga at WANDER 🌈
In partnership with Seeing Rainbows and instructor Gillian Ebersole, WANDER hosts a monthly gentle yoga class rooted in queer joy, connection, and community. Open to all queer folks and allies, this welcoming class invites participants to move, breathe, and be present — together.

📅 Upcoming Date: Wednesday, April 17
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
Arrive early to enjoy a snack or beverage from the café. Please bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Don’t have a mat? Let us know in advance — we’ve got you.

✨ Pay-what-you-can | Suggested donation: $20
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 🌟 Register at SeeingRainbows.org

Come as you are, move at your own pace, and find strength in community. We can't wait to see you there.

CAMP HAPPY PLACE Trivia Night Fundraiser!

Come join us on Tuesday April 15th from 6-8PM for an evening of general and music trivia hosted by DJ Pup Daddy.

Enjoy a taco and a dessert bar provided by KJ Nosh, great raffle prizes and a one-of-a-kind mocktail created by the owner of Wander just for us!

Camp Happy Place is an overnight camp that provides a fun and safe community for children who have lost a parent to addiction. All proceeds from the evening go directly to fund our 30 campers for an experience they will never forget.

Doors open at 6:00PM

$45 Get your advance tickets HERE

April 15th + 29th | Death Café | 2–4 PM

Hosted by Rebecca Churt, founder of  The Grievery and end-of-life doula
Join us for a bi-weekly Death Café, a welcoming space for open, candid conversations about life, death, and everything in between. Guided by Rebecca Churt, these gatherings invite people of all ages to explore topics like mortality, dying, and the meaning of life — free from judgment, agendas, or specific belief systems.
Death Cafés are not grief support groups or therapy sessions, but rather opportunities to reflect and connect in community, with the goal of fostering greater comfort with death as a natural part of life.

🗓️ This is a recurring group — mark your calendar for every other Tuesday, 2–4PM. All are welcome.

GRRL HAUS CINEMA presents
Digital Drift : Stories of Nature, Tech, and Identity
APRIL 12th 5-8P $12

This collection dives into the push and pull between the digital and natural worlds. From social media spirals to eco-grief, these films explore how we find ourselves (or lose ourselves) in a world caught between technology and the environment. It’s all about the ways we try to stay connected—to nature, to each other, and to who we are.

All films are presented in English or in their original language with English subtitles.

VISIT GRRL HAUS CINEMA FOR MORE INFO ON THE (11) SHORT FILMS + PURCHASE $12 ADVANCE TICKETS

Please note: GRRL HAUS CINEMA films are suitable for 18+ audiences and may contain subjects not suita

April 5 | April Fool for You Burlesque Cabaret Show by Trash Sisters  | 7–10 PM
Get ready for a night of sexy surprises and hilarious hijinks at the April Fool for You Burlesque Cabaret Show! Presented by the dazzlingly irreverent Trash Sisters, this one-night-only event promises an unforgettable evening of glitter, glamour, and bold performance art.

Expect the unexpected — and don’t forget your sense of humor.
Ages 18+ $20 Get advance tickets HERE

March 31 | Trans Day of Visibility:Berkshire Stonewall Coalition | 6-8 PM
Annual Trans Day of Visibility screening - Queer History Project interviews of local Berkshire Trans community members, a night to celebrate  storytelling, and solidarity.

Join us for a Trans Day of Visibility Celebration at WANDER! All ages. All are welcome.

More details to come.

REGISTER HERE

Silver Lake Booking presents
Hardcore Music Show
MARCH 28th
6PM
All ages $10 Cover

Get ready for a night of loud, raw, and unfiltered music
featuring local and touring hardcore bands
When The Time Comes
En Masse (CT)
Ghost Chant (NY)
Amora (PA) + Wain

Join us for a queer-centered gentle yoga class in partnership with Seeing Rainbows and instructor, Gillian Ebersole.

This gentle monthly class is open to all queer folx and allies, the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Our Cafe will be open until 5:30p, 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.

REGISTER HERE

Mar 26 + Apr 17

Drag Story Extravaganza
A Drag Story Hour Berkshires Fundraiser

Celebrate inclusivity, literacy, and the one-year anniversary of Drag Story Hour Berkshires with
Drag Story Extravaganza , a dazzling 18+ fundraiser
Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
This one-night-only event is sure to be a glamorous and unforgettable evening for supporters of all things fabulous and literary.

The night will feature cheeky storytelling, adult crafts, prizes, raffles, and stunning performances by your favorite drag storytellers, as we come together to raise funds that will help bring more inclusive events and books to the Berkshires community.

For more info and purchase tickets HERE

LGBTQ+ Business & Leaders Networking
Monthly Networking Event

March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30P

The monthly networking event is designed to foster connection, collaboration, and creative dialogue among local LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and community leaders. In partnership with the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Q-MoB, WANDER Berkshires, and media sponsor Berkshire Magazine, the series offers a platform to reflect on the rich history, vibrant present, and promising future of LGBTQ+ business in the Berkshires, as well as to support one another and find ways to meet the challenges that the LGBTQ community now faces. Each gathering will feature insights from esteemed LGBTQ leaders in the region. In this first gathering, the discussion will focus on the theme of “Berkshire LGBTQ Business:  Past, Present, and Future.”

Panelists include: Jason Vivori (Berkshire Stonewall Coalition), Jay Santangelo (Founder of Wander) + Angie Montalvo-Greene (Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Member Engagement)

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