BITS & BYTES November 13, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

‘Calvin and Hobbes’ at Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge— From November 14th to May 31st, Norman Rockwell Museum presents “Exploring Calvin and Hobbes,” an exhibit revisiting the beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson, which from 1985 to 1995 appeared in 2,400 newspapers worldwide. Six-year-old Calvin, named after the 16th-century theologian John Calvin, has a vivid imagination; an aversion to homework, chores and girls; and a penchant for discussing the meaning of life. Hobbes, named for the 17th-century British philosopher Thomas Hobbes, appears to most of the strips’ characters as a stuffed animal, but from Calvin’s perspective, he is a living, breathing – sometimes even dangerous – tiger. He’s also a best friend, a playmate, a co-conspirator and occasionally the voice of reason. The exhibition explores the history, artistic influences, and creative vision behind Calvin and Hobbes, offering insight into Watterson’s inspirations, including George Herriman and Charles M.

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