Designated one of the Cultural Districts in Massachusetts, Pittsfield’s downtown, known as the Upstreet Cultural District, boasts a lively roster of music, dance, theater, community festivals, and celebrations, including two highly acclaimed professional theaters—the Colonial Theatre, part of Berkshire Theatre Group, and Barrington Stage Company—presenting a wide array of performances. There’s a vibrant visual arts scene in Pittsfield, too, with public art (Artscape), thriving galleries, artist studios, cooperatives, and the monthly First Fridays Artswalk. Cultural festivals include 3rd Thursdays, the WordXWord Festival, Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, 10X10 Upstreet Festival, and more!
Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, September 2, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists…
Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, August 5, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is once again holding a photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants are encouraged to capture photos that…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) held their 2022 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 26 at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson Stage, 30 Union Street. Speakers included Mayor…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host a Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup on Friday, May 13 from 1 to 4 pm. DPI’s Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has officially named their new Managing Director. Rebecca Brien has taken over the role vacated by Cheryl Mirer in February of…
The Downtown Pittsfield App allows you to easily browse downtown directories and take walking tours on your cell phone. The app uses GPS to give…
Congratulations to all of our Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. members and downtown neighbors who were honored with The Berkshire Eagle’s Best of the Berkshires wins! Click…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. with support from Berkshire Bank and Jodi Tartell has launched the Downtown Pittsfield e-gift card which can be used at many of…
Hiking BNRC Properties in Pittsfield! Get outside, get active, and recharge! By Kimberly Gritman, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Many of us have hit the trails…
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