August 2 First Fridays Artswalk

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues…

“Looking Outside” by Len Gerwick

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. 431 North Street, Pittsfield

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework, 437 North Street, will feature “Looking Outside” by Len Gerwick for the August 2 First Fridays Artswalk. In “Looking Outside”, Len presents his oil and…

August 2 First Fridays at Five: Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm

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Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The August 2nd First Fridays at Five will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield.   The Berkshire United Way (BUW) (August’s Community…

“Andrew The Balloonatic” at First Fridays at Five

Dunham Mall 100 North Street

“Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations in the Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). “Andrew The Balloonatic” has been a featured entertainer from BTC entertainment for 15 years. Andrew can be seen performing throughout Berkshire County, MA; New York; and surrounding states. He is…

DJ Pup Daddy on the City Stage!

City Stage at First Fridays at Five

DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd First Fridays at Five on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the…

360 Photo Booth at First Fridays at Five!

Sottile Park 200 North Street, Pittsfield

Sottile Park, at the corner of North and Eagle Street, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free…

Clock Tower Artists welcome the Berkshire Potters Collective!

Clock Tower Artists 75 South Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield

The Clock Tower Artists welcome guest artists from the Berkshire Potters Collective for the First Fridays Artswalk on August 2 from 5 to 8 pm. Several potters from around the…

Happy Birthday, Berkshire United Way!

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

Presenting Sponsor of the August 2nd First Fridays at Five, the Berkshire United Way (BUW), will be celebrating the BUW’s 100th Birthday with a Birthday Bash! DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s, 70s,…

Beer Garden on School Street!

Hot Plate Brewing Co. 1 School Street, Pittsfield

Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm during the August 2 First Fridays at Five. School Street will be closed…

Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five

Dunham Mall 100 North Street

The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Museum, who will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit, and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., who will…

Free Kids’ Paint & Sip!

Dunham Mall 100 North Street

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, August 2, 5 to 7:45 pm, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). This free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger…

Makers Market at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own, handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. August 2nd Vendors…

Art Shuttle to the Clock Tower Artist Studios

Clock Tower Artists 75 South Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield

The Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful, light-filled space on Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm. Immerse yourself in a world of boundless creativity as you wander through the gallery and studios of our diverse Clock Tower Artists. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an…

Visit NUarts gallery + studios

NUarts gallery + studios 311 North St. 2nd Floor., Pittsfield

On Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm, NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists.The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell, Casey Dougherty, Marney Schorr, Elina Estrella, Myk Daigle, Brent Ridge, Julia Britell, Richard Britell, Madeleine Boga, Dawn Meltzer, Laura Thompson, Kathy…

Live Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford

Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield

Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently, he teaches pottery on the…

Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park

Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield

Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park: Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to…

Live Music at RARE 297 Steakhouse

RARE 297 Steakhouse 297 North Street, Pittsfield

Peggy Stern, piano, and Paul Ostermayer, sax, playing Latin, Bossa Nova, Western Swing, and Jazz Standards.

The Tap at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge

Dottie's Coffee Lounge 444 North Street, Pittsfield

Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet, 438/444 North Street, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring The Tap on Friday, August 2, from 7 to 10 pm. The Tap is a…