August 1 First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The August 1 First Fridays at Five sponsored by Guardian will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, two beer gardens, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food, beverages, and entertainment. First Fridays at Five is led…

August 1 First Fridays Artswalk

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, August 1 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.   Participating venues on Friday, August 1 include Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Creahub Makerspace by Latinas413, Framework by Downtown…

“Art in the Park” with Ma’leek Adams-Powell (First Fridays at Five)

Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the August “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Ma’leek Adams-Powell. Ma’leek will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street), inviting the community to watch him create live and discussing his process with all who are interested.…

“Reading with Rebel”

Witch Slapped 78 North Street, Pittsfield

Witch Slapped, 78 North Street, will host “Reading with Rebel” from 5 to 7 pm. Drag queen, Miz Rebel Progress, has teamed up with Witch Slapped to promote literacy at…

Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games,…

DJ Champ at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

DJ Champ will be the featured First Fridays at Five DJ for August and will be stationed on North Street closer to Park Square. New Jersey born, DJ Champ has…

Makers Market at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Custom, Autumn Phoenix Photography, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC, Braidy Bunch, Fandom…

Opening Reception: Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition

Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. 437 North Street, Pittsfield

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street). Featured artists are…

A Taste of Pittsfield at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

Check out a variety of food vendors at the August First Fridays at Five including BB's Hot Spot, Chill Zone Snow Cone Factory, Cravins Ice Cream, D'S Island Food Truck,…

15th Anniversary Celebration at Peace Train Tees!

Peace Train Tees 2 South Street, Pittsfield

Since 2010, Peace Train Tees has had the pleasure of serving Berkshire County, beginning with the Berkshire Mall from 2010-2018 and now in our Pittsfield location at 2 South Street. We wanted to do it really big for our 10th Anniversary, but that was 2020 and well, you know what happened then. Please come celebrate with us…

Soul Line Dancing with the Berkshire Sole Society

Dunham Mall 100 North Street

Dunham Mall will feature line dancing with Berkshire Sole Society at “Dance on Dunham” during the August 1 First Fridays at Five from 5 to 8 pm. Free to participate…

Hidden Frequency at First Fridays at Five

Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield

Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by the band Hidden Frequency during the August 1 First Fridays at Five from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a…

Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office: Free Child ID Project

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office will be offering the Child ID Project at the August 1st First Fridays at Five. This free service creates a digital ID with fingerprints, photo,…

Art Shuttle at First Fridays at Five!

Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield

A free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on August 1. The Art Shuttle…

Billy Budd Audiobook Launch

Herman Melville’s Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield

Join us at Arrowhead to celebrate Herman’s birthday and the launch of a brand-new audiobook  Billy Budd, Sailor, read by Paul Giamatti. We’ll have light refreshments, drinks, and cake. Listen to…

“The Berkshires Satellite Reef” at Berkshire Art Center

Berkshire Art Center 141 North Street, Pittsfield

The Berkshire Art Center (BAC), 141 North Street, will host a special First Fridays Artswalk activity on Friday, August 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Berkshire Art Center is thrilled…

Be a part of “The Berkshires Satellite Reef”

Berkshire Art Center 141 North Street, Pittsfield

The Berkshire Art Center (BAC), 141 North Street, will host a special First Fridays Artswalk activity on Friday, August 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.   Berkshire Art Center is…

DOWNTOWN BOUND Mural Unveiling

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield +1 more

The City of Pittsfield, alongside the Let It Shine! Committee, will host a mural unveiling for artist Carly Holmes' new mural DOWNTOWN BOUND. The emerging artist mural was created alongside…

Depot After Dark: First Fridays Afterparty

Liberty Street Liberty Street, Pittsfield

After the August 1 First Fridays at Five, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill, and Wander Berkshires will present “Depot After Dark” outside on Liberty Street (the alleyway…