Community Calendar

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Do you ever wonder if there were actual pirates on the Hudson River? Come and learn about a wild chapter in Hudson River history when mercenary sloops prowled the waterway, raiding mansions and plundering merchant ships. Who were these river outlaws stirring up chaos…and how did local communities and the law fight back?

The evening will begin with a brief lecture on the real and sometimes legendary criminal activity along the Hudson in the 1860s and 1870s, followed by an immersive performance starring the era’s most infamous characters in the flesh, including the mysterious young woman rumored to have led a notorious Lower Manhattan gang. Watch as she is put on trial for her alleged crimes. Is she guilty? How does her story end? Who decides her fate?

This special event weaves scholarship and storytelling, created and presented by HRMM’s Education Department in collaboration with Siren Theatre Company.

Please note that while we welcome walk-ins, space is limited. We strongly recommend registering ahead of the event. Thank you!

Experience the transcendent music of kora master Ablaye Cissoko and French accordionist Cyrille Brotto. Their project Djiyo (“water”) flows across cultures, blending Manding and Occitan traditions into meditative, lyrical soundscapes. Hailed as “a gem from start to finish” (Songlines UK), the duo’s intimate performance is a graceful dialogue of kora, voice, and accordion—at times contemplative, at times quietly ecstatic, and always deeply human.

The Smith College Departments of Theatre and Music present Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later. Directed by Daniel Elihu Kramer, Music direction by Kate DeLugan, Conducted by Jonathan Hirsh featuring the Smith College Orchestra.

featuring work by the following senior Studio Art majors: Tori Gomez, Veda Hedgepeth, Lan Kung, Sequoia LeBreux, Nikté Lopez-Aleshire, and Risa Watanabe.

TREE TOGA — 9am Saturday, April 25 at Pitney Meadows!

Tree Toga is a beloved, family-friendly tradition that brings our community together to make a lasting impact.

Volunteers gather at Pitney Meadows to learn the art of bare-root tree planting, sing our catchy planting song, and snap a group photo before heading out. With guidance from our Lead Planters, teams spread out across the city to help transform our streets into a greener paradise. This year's kick-off gathering will feature a drumming circle with EarthBeat Music!

By lunchtime, the trees are in the ground, the city is a little leafier, and it’s time to celebrate a job well done at a local pub!

Sign-up to volunteer:
https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/

Learn to paint like Bob Ross!

Join us on April 25th for Masterpiece & Mocktails, a hands-on painting workshop led by a Certified Bob Ross Instructor from Painting Bug Studio! Paint your very own Bob Ross masterpiece while sipping on a specially-crafted mocktail.

Tickets are now available through a donation of $10/month or a one-time contribution of $120. All proceeds benefit WMHT's programs and services.

Join us every Saturday 9:30AM to 1:30PM from now through April 25th in the Wilton Mall food court!

Shop from 50+ local vendors while you listen to live music.

Make the Saratoga Farmers’ Market part of your weekly shopping plan. Come visit the market — We are the Saturday Place to Be!

Please join the staff, volunteers, and the Schoharie County Animal Shelter to celebrate our Museum Cat’s 15th birthday. It’s a party you won’t want to miss with children’s activities, adoptable kittens, raffles, and homemade birthday cupcakes. Watch for the Museum’s GoFundMe campaign to benefit the Museum and the Animal Shelter. Admission to the Museum will be free for this event.

Spring on the Farm is Coming to Warwick!

Mini horse. Mini donkey. Full-sized fun.

This April, Bierman Autism Centers in Warwick is hosting a FREE sensory-friendly outdoor petting zoo designed specifically for children with autism, ages 2–9, but all are welcome. We're bringing in a mini horse, a mini donkey, fluffy alpacas, and goats for a morning your family won't forget.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25
⏰ Time: 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Location: Bierman Autism Centers – Warwick, 487 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 300, Warwick, RI 02886

Event Highlights:
🐾 Up-Close Animal Encounters: Meet a mini horse, a mini donkey, fluffy alpacas, goats, and more!
🎨 Farmyard Fun Crafts: Get creative with hands-on, farm-themed activities.
🍪 Tasty Treat Stations: Enjoy snacks to fuel the fun!

Sensory-Friendly Comfort Zone
Need a break? A quiet corner will be available all morning.

This outdoor event is thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming, sensory-safe experience, giving every child the space to engage with the animals and activities in a way that feels right for them.

RSVP Today!
Spots are limited — don't wait to reserve your family's place at this spring petting zoo!

We can't wait to see your family this April.