First Fridays at Five: Nate Martel and Band

Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield

Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by Nate Martel and his band from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co.…

First Fridays: “Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina

Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature Peter Vacchina as the May “Art in the Park” artist.   Peter will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122…

May 1 First Fridays Artswalk

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield begins its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.   Participating venues on Friday, May 1 include Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records,…

Artswalk Reception: Berkshire Art Center Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

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

Berkshire Art Center (BAC) will host their summer Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. located at 437 North Street. This exhibition showcases the work of talented visual artists who also lead BAC classes and workshops, so you can be inspired and learn directly from the experts behind the art.   Explore a…

First Fridays: Kids’ Bike Rodeo

Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield

There will be a Kids’ Bike Rodeo in the Palace Park Parking Lot on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 pm, presented by the Berkshire Bike Path Council, AAA, and Massachusetts Safe Routes to School in honor of Bike Month.   This event is open to young riders, elementary and middle school children, and…

First Fridays: Busker Autumn Phoenix in Palace Park

Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield

Busker Autumn Phoenix will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, May 1. Autumn an award-winning singer-songwriter who will be performing original material and some covers. She is also a professional photographer! In the case of inclement weather, music with Autumn Phoenix will be inside…

Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts, games, and more. Participating organizations include ALZ.0rg, Barrington Stage Company, BART Charter Public School, Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Berkshire County Head Start, Berkshire County Kids Place, Berkshire…

Makers Market at First Fridays at Five

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care…

First Fridays at Five: Jan Rapisarda Mural

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

On Friday, May 1, weather permitting, artist Jan Rapisarda will be at work on a new, large-scale mural at 7 North Street, and the public is invited to watch him…

First Fridays: Bowey the Clown

Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield

Bowey the Clown will be crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.