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…

“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, and more.   Participating organizations include Barrington Stage Company, BART Charter Public School, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire…

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…

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…