Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Crafty Karaoke
Monthly Fun at WANDER: Crafty Karaoke!
Join us this month for a double dose of cozy creativity and good vibes! We’re embracing spring with a hands-on craft where you’ll decorate your own mini terracotta pot and add little notes of affirmation to nurture whatever you choose to plant—and help it grow. 🌱
Then, keep the energy flowing and sing your heart out with Ash during karaoke while you craft, connect, and celebrate community. Create something meaningful, share some joy, and lift your voice alongside fellow creatives and plant lovers alike.
🎨🌿🎤
Craft. Grow something beautiful. Sing your heart out.
Trinket Swap
The WANDER Trinket Shelf: Ribbon Cutting
WANDER is excited to unveil our brand-new Community Trinket Shelf. A little spot of magic where curiosity and connection live side by side. The idea is simple: bring a trinket, take a trinket. Leave something small that sparks joy and discover a new treasure to bring home.
From tiny keepsakes and quirky finds to meaningful little objects, the shelf is meant to be a playful, ever-changing collection created by the community, for the community.
We’ll officially open the shelf with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during April’s Crafty Karaoke, hosted by Mackenzie Dale Acquaviva. Come sing, craft, and celebrate the start of this new WANDER tradition.
Bring a trinket if you’d like, or simply come explore what surprises the shelf has in store.
Navigating the Healthcare System
Join local healthcare workers Julie and Katrina—specialists in sexual health and gender-affirming care—for an open, community-centered conversation about navigating the healthcare system in the Berkshires. Our local healthcare and resource network can be confusing and difficult to access for many people, especially those from marginalized communities. This event is designed to help community members feel more confident and informed about how to find and use the care and support available to them.
Julie and Katrina will speak not as providers promoting a practice, but as neighbors who want to see their community thrive. They’ll walk through practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system within today’s insurance landscape and political climate, highlight trusted local resources, and offer space for non-medical Q&A. Come with your questions and leave with clearer next steps and stronger connections.
Somatic Breathwork for Resilience
This breathwork group is an invitation to come as you are, shed what no longer supports you, and remember your resilience. Whether you're new to breathwork or have a personal practice, this space is to support you in reconnecting to your body's innate wisdom.
Please bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Journal
Wear comfortable clothing, layers are ideal as it’s normal to feel a fluctuation in body temperature during this practice.
OPTIONAL: eye mask, item for the community alter
Somatic Breathwork* is an active meditation that uses a three-part breath technique to support the deep healing of the mind, body and Spirit. The three-part breath technique occupies the thinking-mind so the rest of the body can self-heal without the cognitive intervention of narrative and thought.
Breathwork is a powerful practice that can help the breather: rewrite outdated stories and subconscious beliefs, break through feelings stuckness, provide a path to feeling more “in” your body, reconnection to inner/ancestral wisdom, deeper connection to aliveness, strengthen resilience and help one access an expanded state of consciousness.
* Contraindications: A breathwork practice is not currently recommended for: people in pregnancy (unless you have discussed it with a medical doctor or already have a regular practice), epilepsy, retinal detachment, glaucoma, high blood pressure not controlled by medication, cardiovascular disease, family history of aneurysm, strokes and neurological conditions, and severe osteoporosis. If you have any questions about Breathwork, or if it is right for you please do not hesitate to reach out to Ciana Marie.
Personal Credit:
Ciana Marie (she/they) is a Kripalu Yoga teacher, Breathwork Facilitator, energy practitioner, flower whisperer and lover of Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Land she was born, raised and lives on. Learn more about Ciana Marie and her offerings at:https://www.cianamarie.com/
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The Berkshires ONLY Open Mic Night
The only open mic in the Berkshires built specifically for spoken word: this is your stage. Are you working on a bit? tightening a slam poem? rehearsing a soliloquy? This is the night for you. Musicians are welcome (limited slots), but the focus is voice! Come be part of a fun, supportive space to try, fail, refine, and be heard.
Sign ups at the door and performers tickets are free!
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
BAC at WANDER: Botanical Watercolor Resist
BAC at Wander: Botanical Watercolor Resist
1 Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Make Up Date: Saturday, 5/23 (to be used in the event of weather or other emergency cancellation)
Description: Join BAC on the second Saturday of each month this spring to explore a fun new technique in a creative community setting. This month in "Botanical Watercolor Resist"": As spring is in bloom, let’s explore botanical illustration with oil pastel and watercolor resist! We’ll draw from life using a variety of flora as inspiration, and experiment with the magical combination of oil pastel and watercolor.
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
The Sacred Pause (weekly)
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Lego Brick & Sip x Bottomless Bricks
We’re teaming up monthly with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building.
Thursday, May 14th
7-9:00PM
MAY THEME : Join us for a creative evening at Brick & Sip, where this month’s build features the charming LEGO® Turtle with Water Lily set. This delightful Creator 3-in-1 set features an adorable turtle nibbling on a water lily flower — or choose the alternate builds to create a colorful chameleon or frog.
Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO® builder or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to add some festive joy to your week.
$26 per person includes LEGO® set + beverage ticket
18+
Space is limited—grab your spot now before it sells out!
FREE College Planning & Essay Writing Workshops
FREE College Planning & Essay Writing Workshops
For high school juniors and their parents
Every 3rd Saturday, February through May
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brought to you by Ace the Essay
Let’s be real—this is not something students magically know how to do, nor is it something parents instinctively know how to guide. Most students don’t feel overwhelmed because they aren’t smart or capable; they feel overwhelmed because too many decisions get pushed into senior year all at once. Starting earlier reduces stress and improves outcomes.
Founded by Valerie Conte, a literary scholar and writer with 20+ years of marketing and branding experience, Ace the Essay offers a distinctive approach to college planning and essay writing. By using real-world marketing strategies, you’ll learn how to identify your strengths, understand your value, and make a genuine connection with admissions officers through your essay and application. After all, college admissions is ultimately a communication process—and knowing how to market yourself to the review board is crucial.
CLICK HERE FOR TOPICS COVERED www.acetheessay.com/wander-workshop-series
Spring Tea Cleansing: Sip & Learn with Hannah Morano of Sweet Birch Herbals
Liver Support Herbs for Spring Cleansing with Hannah Morano of Sweet Birch Herbals
Sunday, May 16
Noon-2:00PM
$25
If you have ever had a CUP OF TEA at WANDER, you have experienced Hannah’s Magic!
As the season shifts and the natural world awakens, spring offers the perfect invitation to refresh and revitalize from the inside out. In this hands-on workshop, herbalist Hannah Morano of Sweet Birch Herbals will guide you through the world of local wild and cultivated medicinal herbs traditionally used to support the liver and other vital organ systems during the spring season.
You'll explore how these plants have been used for centuries to aid the body's natural cleansing processes, and discover simple, accessible ways to weave them into your everyday diet and lifestyle. Hannah will demonstrate easy herbal preparations you can recreate at home — no prior experience necessary.
Together we will blend a tea to take home. Sip, learn, and leave with the knowledge and tools to support your body all season long.
Included with the workshop $25
Hands-on tea blending experience
Guided tea tasting
Recipes and take-home handouts
Your custom blended tea to enjoy at home
Whether you're new to herbalism or deepening an existing practice, this workshop is a grounding, nourishing way to step into spring.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
Community Clothing Swap X Mending Workshop
Community Clothing Swap x Mending Workshop x Skill-Share
Sunday, May 17th
3-6 PM
We are thrilled to have Jamie from Hart, joining us for a mending workshop and skill-share! Hart is a fiber arts classroom and shop in Great Barrington focused on creativity and community.
Finish up your spring closet clean outs and bring your clothes and accessories to WANDER for a COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP!
The Sacred Pause
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Urgent Soul Care: A Sanctuary for Grief: workshop + book signing JennyBaltazar
Urgent Soul Care: A Sanctuary for Grief
May 19th
Workshop 6-7:30P
Author Book signing to follow (FREE + OPEN to PUBLIC)
Your experience of grief is uniquely your own. Whether you are in the fresh fog of grief or seeking a deeper sense of peace, this workshop offers a sanctuary to breathe and recalibrate, allowing you to navigate grief at your own pace and time.
Join author Jenny Baltazar, for an intensive 90-minute workshop designed to be a soft landing for your grieving heart. Based on her book, Urgent Soul Care, this community session distills the essential pillars of healing into a single, supportive experience.
Together, we will move through the four vital stages of soul care: Stabilizing the Body to find safety in the wake of trauma; Quieting the Mind to untangle the "what-ifs" and guilt; Nurturing the Spirit through radical self-love; and Integrating Grief as a timeless act of honor and restoring hope. Attendees will receive practical mindfulness tools to soothe a frayed nervous system and a path toward rebuilding a life rooted in compassion.
Urgent Soul Care: Navigating Life After Suicide Loss by Jenny Baltazar
WORKSHOP and BOOK $35
WORKSHOP ONLY $15
Books will be available for purchase from Indie Readery & Records in Pittsfield
Special Note: Urgent Soul Careis for anyone seeking hope. Although Jenny’s book and workshop are based on her experiences as a survivor of suicide loss, anyone experiencing the pain and sadness that comes from significant loss is invited to attend.
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia PRIDE KICK OFF
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 end of summer fun!
SANCTUM : BUGZ GOTH NIGHT
Friday MAY 22nd
9p til late
bUgZ GOTH NIGHT
bugs are back- come join us for this iteration of SANCTUM goth night, bug theme with vendors, and drag performances by Moxxie, Gemini Dabarbay, and Andramada
Bring those dollars to show love for the queens!
Put your best BUGS on + come play with us!
Stay tuned for this month’s vendors to be announced in the coming days.
You don't want to miss this one, we're gonna keep getting weird
DRESS CODE: Come dressed to impress, creativity encouraged
minimum ALL BLACK REQUIRED
Scrabble Social
Join us for Scrabble Social hosted by national-level player Seth Lipkin. Whether you’re a first-time wordsmith or a seasoned tile tactician, all levels are welcome. Drop in anytime—bring your own board or use one of ours—and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, tips from a pro, and plenty of wordplay. Seth’s passion for the game makes WANDER the perfect spot to connect, compete, and have fun one triple word score at a time.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Queer Fiction Book Club (monthly)
Join a new Berkshire book club devoted to discussing
queer fiction!
Sunday | March 29th | 12-2P
(last Sunday of the month)
See you on Mar 29th to discuss and meet new and old friends…
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performanc
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
BAC at WANDER: Visual Journaling
BAC at Wander: Visual Journaling
1 Saturday, June 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Make Up Date: Saturday, 6/20 (to be used in the event of weather or other emergency cancellation)
Description: Join BAC on the second Saturday of each month this spring to explore a fun new technique in a creative community setting. This month in "Visual Journaling": Come create a small sketchbook as we explore the practice of daily journaling and documenting life visually. Draw snapshots of your day as well as integrate scraps of collected receipts, mementos, and keepsakes. Consider this workshop a more intentional venture into junk journaling with the potential to become an ongoing daily practice. Capture the mundane to create a personal, artful daily diary.
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Supportive Community Gathering
Parents, families, and caregivers of trans*, non-binary, and gender expansive young people are welcome for this peer-driven social support group. Facilitated by Kelly Heck, LICSW, there will be a focus on sharing lived experiences as caregivers, and opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of supporting our young people in their journeys.
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Brick & Sip
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building. Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
PUZ DUZ TRIVIA NIGHT
PUZ DUZ: Trivia Night (monthly)
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 end of summer fun!
Autumn Phoenix - Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
The Sacred Pause
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Autumn Phoenix Live Acoustic Performance
Last Sunday of the Month Residency
You may know Autumn as photographer, she is also an award winning singer songwriter!
She will be performing original material (new and old), and some covers.
Queer Fiction Book Club
April Book Club Pick: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
Join us this April for a bold, funny, and deeply thought-provoking read. Detransition, Baby follows Reese, a transgender woman in New York City, as she navigates love, loss, and the complexities of identity after her relationship ends when her partner detransitions. When an unexpected pregnancy brings their lives back together, the story unfolds into a nuanced exploration of motherhood, gender, and what it means to build a family on your own terms.
Raw, witty, and unapologetically honest, this novel invites meaningful conversation—and we can’t wait to dive in with you.
Crafting with Rainbow Seniors (monthly, 2nd + 4th 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.
Out Here: Mapping Our Power
The Commission on LGBTQ Youth is going on a road trip! As a part of the Commission's FY 2027 Annual Recommendations Report, we are hosting Listening Sessions across the Commonwealth to hear from our youth and their support systems, ultimately improving the Commission’s recommendations to the State. We are honored to partner with WANDER Berkshires to host an event on April 25th from 12:00-3:00 PM. There will be workshops, focused on how to be an advocate and organize in your community, as well as a space to share about your experiences in MA. We hope to see you there!
Berkshire CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL : LUCKY 5
The Jazz Crawl
FRI | APRIL 24 |
LUCKY 5
DOORS 7P : DANCE SET 8-10PM
As part of the 20th Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, Berkshires Jazz will be sponsoring a Jazz Crawl on Friday, April 24, from 5-10 pm at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield, including Wander.
The Lucky 5 will perform at Wander; they are a hard-swinging jazz band that blends 30’s and 40’s style swing with gypsy and Parisian flavors to create a unique blend of music that stands by itself. Combining originals and creative reworks of old standards, The Lucky 5 continues to be a favorite among music lovers young and old alike.
TATTOO RESIDENCY : Laura Barrios (Copy)
MONTHLY TATTOO RESIDENCY artist Laura Barrios
Welcome in Spring with some fresh ink!
Friday, April 24th + Saturday April 25th
CONTACT Laura to BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
SPOTS FILL QUICKLY
You can choose from a variety of FLASH TATTOO SHEETS or have a CUSTOM TATTOO digital consult in advance
Playwriting Class: 10 Steps to Writing a 10 Minute Play
RESCHEDULED: PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP WITH JESSCIA PROVENZ
THURS | APRIL 23 | 6-8P
Join WANDER and Barrington Stage Company for a free, public playwright workshop led by Jessica Provenz — a 5-time 10x10 Playwright, BSC Commissioned Playwright, and Lenox local.
In this interactive session, Jessica will guide participants through practical, approachable steps to writing a compelling 10-minute play. Whether you’re a seasoned playwright, a theater-curious creative, or someone with a story you’ve been itching to put on the page, this workshop offers tools, inspiration, and community.
FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
JOY IS RESIST Dance
Join us for JOY IS RESIST DANCE
a protest dance event led by Jurian Hughes
JOY IS RESIST DANCE is a protest dance event rooted in the belief that joy is a radical, collective act.
Come move your body to resist burnout, despair and silence -- because joy itself is revolutionary.
The dance, workshop, class begins promptly at 6:15pm*
note this is not a drop in whenever experience , please arrive on time and be ready to move your body, experience joy and resistance in community.
Easy-to-follow movements will be offered to a variety of music.
Come and bring your friends. Everyone is welcome -- dancers and "non-dancers", alike.
This is about cultivating community and raising our vibration.
$10 suggested donation
PWYC - no one turned away for lack of funds
Jurian Hughes is a 20-year Kripalu faculty member, a teacher and trainer of yoga and Let Your Yoga Dance, a retreat leader, coach, writer and activist.
Find out more at jurianhughes.com
JOY IS RESISTANCE and not a fool…
Berkshire Music Mixer x Jackson Whalan
BERKSHIRE MUSIC MIXER X JACKSON WHALAN
TUES | APRIL 21st | 7P
Hosted by Berkshires-born recording artist and music producer Jackson Whalan, the goal of The Berkshire Music Mixer is to bring the entire local music industry together. This is a space to meet and network with new collaborators, converse about the music scene, and play music together. Ella Feingold and Michael Lesko will be joining as guest speakers.
Whether you’re a musician, audio engineer, venue owner, songwriter, or someone who just loves being around music, you are invited.
All are welcome. Free entry (RSVP encouraged)
Timeline
7-8P – Arrival, networking
You are encouraged to bring business cards and other promo materials. There will be a table in the space where you can place them.
8P Music industry panel discussion with special guest speakers, followed by a jam session led by Jackson Whalan & friends (Andy Wrba, Ben Kohn, and Conor Meehan , Ella Feingold and Michael Lesko will join for the core band) for some original music and freestyles to start the music —— then we will Open up the stage for sit ins and jam session!
Jam Session Details
The house band will kick it off, and we will open up the stage for sit-ins as the night goes on.
If you are a musician looking to sit in, check in with Jackson during the networking portion of the event. Gather near the stage if you are looking to play once the music gets going. There will be some gear backlined (drums, bass, keys, vocal mics, guitar amp, instrument mics, D.I.s). If you are sitting in, the only rule is: listen. Be aware of the other people on the stage. This is not an open mic. The aim is to create amazing music in the moment, together. Whether or not you get a chance to perform, this will be an incredible night filled with connection and opportunity.
About Your Host
Jackson Whalan is a recording artist and music producer, known for his fierce flow, his uplifting and genre-bursting hip-hop, his versatile beat-making skills and production, and his dazzling freestyle rap chops. His 100-plus song catalog bursts through perceived confines of hip-hop, veering into pop, electronic, and jam band territory. Whalan’s oeuvre includes LPs, EPs, singles, and features. His career highlights include performing at The United Nations, rapping with Quest Love on drums and Ray Angry on keys at Producer Mondays in New York City, national tours with Moon Hooch, collaborations with KRS-One, Myka 9, Wax, and other Hip Hop legends, and recent sync placements with the NFL, Netflix, Xfinity, BET, Vice, Reebok, and Meta.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
The Sacred Pause
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Spring Tea Party Paint & Sip
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host a free Downtown Celebrates Spring Children’s Tea Party and Paint & Sip on Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 4 pm at WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot Street, Suite 101 in Pittsfield.
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, and there will be coffee and tea for the grown-ups available for purchase. All materials 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.
Understanding your ADHD Brain: A Conversation over Coffee
Understanding Your ADHD Brain: A Conversation Over Coffee
Led by Megs Crawford, ADHD coach, professional organizer, and host of theOrganizing an ADHD Brainpodcast.
This free community event creates a supportive space for anyone curious about ADHD — or navigating it daily — to discuss what feels challenging in everyday life. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply learn as the group explores common patterns like overwhelm, freezing, or difficulty with routines.
The session will offer practical, ADHD-friendly tools and simple next steps to help people advocate for themselves at home, at work, or in conversations with others. All levels of familiarity with ADHD are welcome, including those just beginning to explore it.
Free to attend.
All are welcome
Drag Story Hour Berkshires Fundraiser Extravaganza: Once Upon a Comeback
✨ EXTRAVAGANZA: Once Upon a Comeback ✨
Join Drag Story Hour Berkshires for a dazzling night of performances, storytelling, tarot readings, crafts, raffles, Storybook & Slay cocktails and mocktails, and dancing until dawn! Featuring Poppy DaBubbly, Vuronika Baked, Bella Santarella, Jayde Violet, Sativo Green, and Hairy Debbie, this unforgettable evening celebrates two years of storytelling magic. Proceeds support free local Drag Story Hour events, expanding access to inclusive books while promoting literacy and belonging across Berkshire County. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8 PM — come dressed to impress and help us write our next fabulous chapter!
FREE College Planning & Essay Writing Workshops
FREE College Planning & Essay Writing Workshops
For high school juniors and their parents
Every 3rd Saturday, February through May
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brought to you by Ace the Essay
Let’s be real—this is not something students magically know how to do, nor is it something parents instinctively know how to guide. Most students don’t feel overwhelmed because they aren’t smart or capable; they feel overwhelmed because too many decisions get pushed into senior year all at once. Starting earlier reduces stress and improves outcomes.
Founded by Valerie Conte, a literary scholar and writer with 20+ years of marketing and branding experience, Ace the Essay offers a distinctive approach to college planning and essay writing. By using real-world marketing strategies, you’ll learn how to identify your strengths, understand your value, and make a genuine connection with admissions officers through your essay and application. After all, college admissions is ultimately a communication process—and knowing how to market yourself to the review board is crucial.
CLICK HERE FOR TOPICS COVERED www.acetheessay.com/wander-workshop-series
Evening Yoga with Alexis Rice
You’re invited to join a gentle and supportive yoga practice focused on listening to your body. There’s no expectation to be flexible or experienced, this practice is about moving in a way that feels right for you.
We connect movement with breath and take time to notice how the body feels, rather than forcing any pose. You’re always encouraged to rest, modify, and move at your own pace.
This is a space to slow down, release tension, and build awareness in a kind, non-judgmental environment. The goal isn’t to do yoga perfectly - it’s simply to show up, breathe, and be present with yourself.
Please bring your yoga mat!
Option to bring blocks, yoga strap, cushion.
Creative Journaling Workshop
Come create in community and practice journaling as a form of self-expression. We will write, draw, or doodle through guided prompts and have time to reflect, collaborate, and be inspired by each other. Melanie Willins, an Educational Psychologist, will share tips on how to use a journal as a mindfulness tool to reduce stress and bring in more presence. Workshop 6:30-8, come by at 6 to gather and have time to free write/draw, grab some food and drinks from the cafe, and settle in.
The Sacred Pause
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Queer Cinema Club x Queer Soup Night I SAW THE TV GLOW
Queer Cinema Club x Queer Soup Night
I SAW THE TV GLOW
Monday | APRIL 13th
6:00PM DOORS + SOUP
7:00PM INTRO + FILM
SPECIAL: Film INTRO DIRECTOR JANE SCHOENBRUN followed by a post screening Q+A
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) is a psychological horror film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun
The film stars Justice Smith and Jack Haven[a] as two troubled high school students whose connection to their favorite television show drives them to question their reality and identities.
Before the screening, come early to enjoy a soup prepared by a local chefs, with proceeds benefiting the seeing rainbows food insecurity fund supporting queer and trans community member addressing food insecurity in Berkshire County.
SOUP (pay at the door only) $10 benefits seeing rainbows food insecurity fund
FILM $10 - Advance tickets HERE or pay at the door
PWYC no one turned away for lack of funds
Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
Join us for our monthly Narrative Processing + Liberatory Visioning Workshop
This is a casual, communal gathering hosted by seeing rainbows, where we hold space with writing, reflection, and collective dreaming. Together, we stand intentionally in the liminal space between past and present, drawing on the generative energy of the group and the container we build to nurture a shared sense of liberation.
In this continuing workshop (2nd Sunday of the month), we’ll explore the power of narrative for visioning and healing; though rooted in writing, all mediums and forms of expression are welcome.
This is an open workshop, with cis allies welcomed. Come early to grab a beverage and snack.
BAC at WANDER: Indoor Urban Sketching
BAC at Wander: Indoor Urban Sketching
1 Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Make Up Date: Saturday, 4/18 (to be used in the event of weather or other emergency cancellation)
Description: Join BAC on the second Saturday of each month this spring to explore a fun new technique in a creative community setting. This month in ""Indoor Urban Sketching"": Practice creating sketches from life in a public environment at Wander, Pittsfield. Choose your own subjects from people, food, drinks, or interiors, and try your hand at layering ink with watercolor to capture scenes quickly. The perfect experience for artists and foodies alike!
Brick & Sip x Bottomless Bricks
BRICK & SIP x BOTTOMLESS BRICKS
THURS | APRIL 9 | 7-9P
THIS MONTH’S KIT = GOLD FISH + FISH BOWL
We’re teaming up once again with Bottomless Bricks to offer an adults-only evening of building.
Each month will be a themed build and 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 festive joy to your week.
Ticket includes a build made of LEGO® bricks and a WANDER drink ticket
-Ages 18+
-Space is limited—grab your spot now and grow your creativity!
Protest Open Mic
Protest Open Mic with host Robin OHerin
Every Second Wednesday of the Month
Bring Poems, Spoken Word, Songs and more….
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE ALL AGES
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
The Sacred Pause
Tuesdays beginning April 7 | 11:30–12:45
In times of chaos and upheaval — and really, anytime — it is a radical act of sanity to take up residence in the present moment.
Taking a pause… slowing down… allowing the nervous system a break from constant input… is a powerful form of self-care.
The Sacred Pause is a weekly community space to gently practice presence together.
Each gathering will include:
• simple mindfulness practices
• a brief, accessible reflection on topics like
– how mindfulness works
– common misunderstandings
– why it can be hard to stay present
• space for quiet connection
No experience is needed.
Come a little early to grab a drink or some food.
Stay for the full time or just drop in for what you can.
Cate Wolff is a psychotherapist in Pittsfield, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a long-time meditation practitioner who first learned mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Free and open to all.
Goodwill donations welcome for Wander.
Listening Session with State Representative Tricia Farley Bouvier for Trans and Non Binary residents
Listening Session with State Representative Tricia Farley Bouvier
for Trans and Non Binary Berkshire County residents
Monday, April 6th
Doors 4:00p
Session 5P
Please come and share your experience as a trans and/or non binary Berkshire County resident.
Wandering Dance: Line Dancing
As part of the 15th Annual 10x10 UPSTREET Winter Arts Festival, the Wandering Dance Festival presents Line Dancing with instructor Tina Mole.
This all-levels workshop offers a welcoming introduction to classic and contemporary line dances in a relaxed, supportive environment. Tina will break down each step clearly, making it easy for beginners to jump in while still keeping things engaging for more experienced dancers. No partner is needed — just come ready to move.
Join us for an energizing session that brings people together through music, movement, and shared rhythm.
Scrabble Social
Join us for Scrabble Social hosted by national-level player Seth Lipkin. Whether you’re a first-time wordsmith or a seasoned tile tactician, all levels are welcome. Drop in anytime—bring your own board or use one of ours—and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, tips from a pro, and plenty of wordplay. Seth’s passion for the game makes WANDER the perfect spot to connect, compete, and have fun one triple word score at a time.
Bella's Bingo Ball
Hosted by the Berkshires favorite BINGO queen - Bella Santarella, this monthly high-energy drag bingo night is $5 a card with fun prizes and even fiercer vibes.
Community Potluck
Rainbow Seniors & Stonewall Monthly Potluck
Join Rainbow Seniors and Stonewall for a monthly community potluck at WANDER, held on the first Thursday of each month from 4–6 PM. This welcoming gathering is a space for LGBTQ+ adults and allies to connect, share a meal, and build meaningful community in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Bring a dish to share (if you’re able), enjoy good conversation, and spend time in a space rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Free. All are welcome.
Silverlake Booking presents HARDCORE MUSIC SHOWCASE
SILVERLAKE BOOKING PRESENTS
HARDCORE MUSIC SHOWCASE
DOORS 6P MUSIC 7P
$10 all ages
LINE UP
sourcitytapes
fragile_like_life_after on tour from PA
rosemarynodsuponthegrave from GA
whenthetimecomes.413
heaventhroughviolence_ma
Show up for those mid week tour shows, baby