The featured event for Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.'s Downtown Celebrates Spring will be “Where’s Winston?”, a spring scavenger hunt for images of Officer Winston, the Pittsfield Police Department’s comfort dog, at a dozen downtown locations. A spring image of Winston will be hidden in 12 locations in downtown Pittsfield. Every Winston will have a unique word…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Dottie’s Coffee Lounge will host a Downtown Celebrates Spring Tea Party on Thursday, April 18, from 2 to 4 pm at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, 444 North Street. This free Spring-themed Tea Party is best suited for ages 3 to 10, although younger and older children are welcome. There will be free…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 3 pm in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street. This free Spring-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older…
First Fridays Artswalk joins The City of Pittsfield's First Fridays at Five in 2024! Enjoy a Makers Market, Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, and so much more at this new downtown Festival! First Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers, restaurants, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on…
Between Generations is an ongoing collaboration between Luiza Folegatti and Latinas 413 highlighting mothers and daughters and their stories surrounding migration in the Berkshires. The show is composed of photographs and interview excerpts and part of a larger project aiming to strengthen the community through art events. There will be an opening reception for Between Generations on Friday,…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations such as a Kids’ Paint & Sip, Balloon Ben, Face-painting, Arts & Crafts, Games, and the Berkshire Museum’s Mobile Museum Unit and Zipline Challenge! Presenting/sponsoring organizations include Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., BART Charter Public School, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire…
The May 3 First Fridays at Five will feature the 9-piece brass band, Soul Magnets, on the City Stage; fire dancing with Opal Raven Cirque at Persip Park; a live art demonstration by artist Mike Carty at Sotille Park; a live pottery demonstration by Jim Horsford at Palace Park; and the First Fridays Artswalk. The…
Enjoy a live art demonstration by artist Michael Carty at Sotille Park, corner of North and Eagle Street, from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, May 3rd during the First Fridays at Five! Mike will be creating a piece of artwork live with aerosol paint. Michael Carty is a fine and commercial artist living and…
First Fridays at Five kicks off with the Soul Magnets on the City Stage from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! Soul Magnets is a horn-heavy 9-piece ensemble, playing a mix of old-school, funk and neo-soul originals, deep covers, and dancefloor favorites. The City Stage will be located at the south end of the road closure on…