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Summer Nights.
Great Barrington.

Every Friday & Saturday evening through Labor Day — free, outdoors, and unforgettable. Music, magic, circus, and the heartbeat of a Berkshire summer.
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This Weekend's
Highlights

Friday, August 14

STARTING 6:30 PM

Rick and Marilyn

John Green - Balloon Twister

COURTYARD WEEKEND!

All programming in Barrington House Courtyard (next to Triplex)

Classic folk and rock with balloon twisting nearby!
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Different performers every Friday & Saturday from July 3rd - September 5th

Saturday, August 15

EVENING @ 6:30PM

Music in Common
Chroma Chameleon Face Painting

& more!

COURTYARD WEEKEND!

All evening programming in Barrington House Courtyard (next to Triplex)

With addtl. performances mornings & afternoons

Music all day from folk to jazz, soul and lots in between!
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Special Event!

Sunday, August 16

STARTING @ SUNDOWN (~8:15PM)

Free, outdoor showing of Clueless!

BYO Seating

Produced in partnership with Big Y, Story Screen Cinema, The Triplex Cinema & The Housatonic Improvement Committee

Please join us in the Housatonic Commons!
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— @berkshirebusk

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Live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and shots from the streets.

Get to know @haddadsubaru ! On top of being a lead sponsor of our festival, they support a wide variety of nonprofits across the Berkshires. You’ll find their car onsite every single Busk night, with logos from many of their community partners.

Get to know @haddadsubaru ! On top of being a lead sponsor of our festival, they support a wide variety of nonprofits across the Berkshires. You’ll find their car onsite every single Busk night, with logos from many of their community partners.

This "Small Band with the Big Sound," have 10 years of experience and offer refreshing jazz and Bossa Novas sounds. With a seven-string guitar, a live looper, gorgeous vocals, and pulsing percussion, they create a sound that is rich and layered, subtle and swinging. Come see Carol and Nick...
Saturday, August 14 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This "Small Band with the Big Sound," have 10 years of experience and offer refreshing jazz and Bossa Novas sounds. With a seven-string guitar, a live looper, gorgeous vocals, and pulsing percussion, they create a sound that is rich and layered, subtle and swinging. Come see Carol and Nick...
Saturday, August 14 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This dynamic duo brings a fresh perspective to a variety of songs from the golden age of pop, folk, rock, and blues. Their harmonies are magical and their performances, delightful. Come see Roger and Lenny...
Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This dynamic duo brings a fresh perspective to a variety of songs from the golden age of pop, folk, rock, and blues. Their harmonies are magical and their performances, delightful. Come see Roger and Lenny...
Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Due to the likelihood of thunderstorms these evening, we're calling off our programming that begins at 6:30 pm. Luckily, you can see a busker rain or shine this afternoon at Berkshire Mountain Distillers! Singer-songwriter Tyler Seton will be there from 3 -5 p.m.

And don't worry. We're due to see both of our performers from tonight later this summer! Mike Pagnani plays alongside the Irish step dancers from Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc on Saturday, August 22. You also have 3 more chances to get one of Balloon Ben's creations before Labor Day.

Due to the likelihood of thunderstorms these evening, we're calling off our programming that begins at 6:30 pm. Luckily, you can see a busker rain or shine this afternoon at Berkshire Mountain Distillers! Singer-songwriter Tyler Seton will be there from 3 -5 p.m.

And don't worry. We're due to see both of our performers from tonight later this summer! Mike Pagnani plays alongside the Irish step dancers from Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc on Saturday, August 22. You also have 3 more chances to get one of Balloon Ben's creations before Labor Day.

@rsandtheconversations join us on the @berkshiremm stage this Friday evening! This is the title track of Rees’s latest album, Porcelain Angel.

@rsandtheconversations join us on the @berkshiremm stage this Friday evening! This is the title track of Rees’s latest album, Porcelain Angel.

Thank you to the Tune Street Design Center for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We deeply appreciate your generous contribution!

Thank you to the Tune Street Design Center for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We deeply appreciate your generous contribution!

Five weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Five weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Only five Berkshire Busk! Saturdays left! Come check out what's happening this Aug 8!

Siena Nell; Saturday, August 8 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Tyler Seton; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM
Mike Pagnani; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

Only five Berkshire Busk! Saturdays left! Come check out what's happening this Aug 8!

Siena Nell; Saturday, August 8 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Tyler Seton; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM
Mike Pagnani; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

Can't believe there's only 5 weeks left of our season! Come see what's happening this Friday (Aug 7) at Berkshire Busk!

Rees Shad & The Conversations; Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Face Paint Deb!; Friday, August 7 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Can't believe there's only 5 weeks left of our season! Come see what's happening this Friday (Aug 7) at Berkshire Busk!

Rees Shad & The Conversations; Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Face Paint Deb!; Friday, August 7 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Great Barrington for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Your generosity helps us put on our festival!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Great Barrington for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Your generosity helps us put on our festival!

Thank you to Moosh Systems for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We couldn't have had our festival without you!

Thank you to Moosh Systems for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We couldn't have had our festival without you!

A few more clips from @sadehstudios of last Saturday’s partnered evening with @tanglewoodmusicfestival ! This afternoon is Tanglewood on Parade, and you’ll find some of our talented buskers on their lawn throughout the day.

1. Quartet from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute
2. Tanglewood Music Center Brass Band
3. Ida Mae Specker & Family

A few more clips from @sadehstudios of last Saturday’s partnered evening with @tanglewoodmusicfestival ! This afternoon is Tanglewood on Parade, and you’ll find some of our talented buskers on their lawn throughout the day.

1. Quartet from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute
2. Tanglewood Music Center Brass Band
3. Ida Mae Specker & Family

Balloon Ben has been twisting and entertaining in Berkshire County and beyond for 14 years. His unique style allows him to meet almost any request. He loves a challenge, so feel free to use your imagination in your requests from this talented Airbender. Your imagination is the limit! Come see Ben...
Saturday, August 8 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 29 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

Balloon Ben has been twisting and entertaining in Berkshire County and beyond for 14 years. His unique style allows him to meet almost any request. He loves a challenge, so feel free to use your imagination in your requests from this talented Airbender. Your imagination is the limit! Come see Ben...
Saturday, August 8 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 29 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

This singer and multi-instrumentalist from New York has played in several bands. He's been performing, teaching and curating traditional music for over 2 decades. Come see Mike...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer and multi-instrumentalist from New York has played in several bands. He's been performing, teaching and curating traditional music for over 2 decades. Come see Mike...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer-songwriter blends folk, outlaw country, bluegrass, and roots rock. His performances exude raw honesty through gritty storytelling, soulful vocals, and traditional American songwriting. Come see Tyler...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer-songwriter blends folk, outlaw country, bluegrass, and roots rock. His performances exude raw honesty through gritty storytelling, soulful vocals, and traditional American songwriting. Come see Tyler...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This artist will paint anyone or anything at any time! Come have fun with Deb...
Friday, August 7 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 28 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This artist will paint anyone or anything at any time! Come have fun with Deb...
Friday, August 7 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 28 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer/songwriter and his talented group of friends craft music that is both poignant and profound. This group's music combines genres blending blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz into a unique blend which draws audiences in. Come see Rees Shad and the Conversations...
Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near the Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer/songwriter and his talented group of friends craft music that is both poignant and profound. This group's music combines genres blending blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz into a unique blend which draws audiences in. Come see Rees Shad and the Conversations...
Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near the Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Come check out this special Berkshire Busk! event on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood! These buskers are unforgettable, and the event is free, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Tanglewood on Parade: August 4, @2PM - Busker lineup:
- @kimberlys_pocket_circus
- @darren_yong
- @bestgiantpuppets
- @chalkgremlincircuscompany
- @galumpha

Come check out this special Berkshire Busk! event on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood! These buskers are unforgettable, and the event is free, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Tanglewood on Parade: August 4, @2PM - Busker lineup:
- @kimberlys_pocket_circus
- @darren_yong
- @bestgiantpuppets
- @chalkgremlincircuscompany
- @galumpha

The secrets out! More footage to come, but we were so delighted to have @yoyoma and @tanglewoodmusicfestival join us for a truly unforgettable evening!

📸: @yonah.s

The secrets out! More footage to come, but we were so delighted to have @yoyoma and @tanglewoodmusicfestival join us for a truly unforgettable evening!

📸: @yonah.s

Saturdays at Berkshire Busk! Roadside are the best! Come see our friends at @berkshiremtdist for tastings, food, and beer on tap. We bring our buskers each Saturday from 3-5 - today’s talent is @thedecoysnyband !

Saturdays at Berkshire Busk! Roadside are the best! Come see our friends at @berkshiremtdist for tastings, food, and beer on tap. We bring our buskers each Saturday from 3-5 - today’s talent is @thedecoysnyband !

Happy Saturday! Don’t miss @natalielewis at @gbfarmersmrkt this morning, The Decoys at Berkshire Mountain Distillers this afternoon, and our special collab with Tanglewood this evening!

Happy Saturday! Don’t miss @natalielewis at @gbfarmersmrkt this morning, The Decoys at Berkshire Mountain Distillers this afternoon, and our special collab with Tanglewood this evening!

@the_juckets always bring a smile to our faces! Come say hi at the @berkshiremm stage tonight!

@the_juckets always bring a smile to our faces! Come say hi at the @berkshiremm stage tonight!

Come visit Balloon Ben at the @fairviewhospitalgb Kid’s Zone while you listen to the Juckets tonight! 🗡️

Come visit Balloon Ben at the @fairviewhospitalgb Kid’s Zone while you listen to the Juckets tonight! 🗡️

These performers are sure to wow you with their athletic prowess. With daring aerial acts and graceful ground acts, they always leaves audiences in awe. Come see the Chalk Gremlin Circus...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

These performers are sure to wow you with their athletic prowess. With daring aerial acts and graceful ground acts, they always leaves audiences in awe. Come see the Chalk Gremlin Circus...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This magician is an expert in close-up magic. With performances that are fast paced, hilarious, and jaw dropping, Darren Yong is a must see. Come see him...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This magician is an expert in close-up magic. With performances that are fast paced, hilarious, and jaw dropping, Darren Yong is a must see. Come see him...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Week 3 of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

Week 3 of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

This Saturday is Tanglewood on Parade at Berkshire Busk!! On top of Balloon Ben at the Fairview Kid's Zone, you can find all of these amazing performers at the Berkshire Money Management Stage (Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex) starting at 6:30:

-Marcus Smith, Emcee (from the DuBois Freedom Center)
-Robin OHerin, Traditional Blues and Gospel
-Ida Mae Specker
-BUTI Musicians
-TMC Brass Ensemble
-Kids 4 Harmony

And find these buskers earlier in the day!:
-Natalie Lewis; Saturday, August 1 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10:00AM-12:30PM
-THE DECOYS; Saturday, August 1 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3:00-5:00PM

This Saturday is Tanglewood on Parade at Berkshire Busk!! On top of Balloon Ben at the Fairview Kid's Zone, you can find all of these amazing performers at the Berkshire Money Management Stage (Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex) starting at 6:30:

-Marcus Smith, Emcee (from the DuBois Freedom Center)
-Robin OHerin, Traditional Blues and Gospel
-Ida Mae Specker
-BUTI Musicians
-TMC Brass Ensemble
-Kids 4 Harmony

And find these buskers earlier in the day!:
-Natalie Lewis; Saturday, August 1 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10:00AM-12:30PM
-THE DECOYS; Saturday, August 1 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3:00-5:00PM

We can't believe the first month of Berkshire Busk! is already over.
Come check out what we have this Friday at the Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex!

The Juckets; Friday, July 31 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Friday, July 31 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

We can't believe the first month of Berkshire Busk! is already over.
Come check out what we have this Friday at the Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex!

The Juckets; Friday, July 31 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Friday, July 31 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Thank you to Guido's Fresh Marketplace for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Thanks for keeping our buskers well-fed and hydrated!

Thank you to Guido's Fresh Marketplace for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Thanks for keeping our buskers well-fed and hydrated!

This trio combines stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, and inventive choreography, to create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime. They'll have you laughing one minute, and cheering the next. Come see Galumpha...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This trio combines stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, and inventive choreography, to create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime. They'll have you laughing one minute, and cheering the next. Come see Galumpha...
Tuesday, August 4 @ Tanglewood on Parade: program starts at 2pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

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