BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Downtown Pittsfield Western Massachusetts The Berkshires - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Pittsfield Western Massachusetts The Berkshires
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Pittsfield Western Massachusetts The Berkshires
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260727T160932Z
CREATED:20260727T160853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T160932Z
UID:10001582-1786147200-1786319999@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Tax-Free weekend for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday\, August 8\, and Sunday\, August 9. During this annual sales tax holiday\, the state’s 6.25% sales tax is waived for most individual retail items priced at $2\,500 or less purchased for personal use. You can check official guidelines and updates directly on the Mass.gov Sales Tax FAQ.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/massachusetts-tax-free-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tax-Free-Weekend-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T201043Z
CREATED:20260715T115018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T201043Z
UID:10001563-1786298400-1786305600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: Soul Line Dancing with Berkshire Sole Society
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. (The rain location will be the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and will be announced by 4 pm Sunday\, August 9.) \nAt the Sunday\, August 9 session\, enjoy a Soul Line Dance Experience with Berkshire Sole Society open to all ages and fitness levels. Beginners are welcome! The class runs from 6 to 8 pm. \nErica Shrader is the founder and host of Berkshire Sole Society\, a community-driven soul line dancing group that uses music\, movement\, and cultural celebration to bring people together. \nSupported by dance ambassadors Nik Calautti and Courtney Hamilton\, Berkshire Sole Society creates welcoming spaces where people can connect\, stay active\, and experience the joy of dancing together. \nFor more events in this series\, visit https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/07/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement \nThis series is supported by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Wandering Dance Festival\, and Mill Town Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/soul-line-dancing-with-berkshire-sole-society/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rhytmscape-Berkshire-Sole-Society-26-.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR