• First Fridays at Five: Free Cardio Drumming Class

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Fitness professional, Aimee Marshall, will host a Free Cardio Drumming Class in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street from 5 to 6:30 pm. Community members are invited to drop-in at any time throughout the class or stay for the entire duration. Participants are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and to bring…

  • First Fridays: “Art in the Park” with Jill McLean

    Palace Park 116 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk as they feature Jill McLean as the September “Art in the Park” artist. Jill will be drawing a large ink sketch of First Friday during the September 4 First Fridays at Five from 5 to 8 pm. As an unofficial finale to the 2026 season of the…

  • First Fridays at Five: Misty Blues

    Persip Park 175 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by Misty Blues from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity.   2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is fronted by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out…

  • First Fridays at Five: Andrew the Balloonatic

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Andrew the Balloonatic will be balloon twisting, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.

  • First Fridays: Mobile Museum of Tolerance

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will offer an open-house experience featuring “What We Carry Forward: An Exploration of Art” from 5 to 7:30 pm at the South end of the road closure.   The gallery-style exhibition, featuring works from two different artists, examines art as an expression of resilience and a powerful means of…

  • First Fridays: Paper Blooms with Paper Petals Artist Elizabeth Nelson

    Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renne Avenue, enjoy a free interactive art activity: “Paper Blooms with Paper Petals Artist Elizabeth Nelson.”   Using fine Italian crepe paper, wire, and glue, make your own whimsical bloom during a step-by-step demo with paper petals artist Elizabeth Nelson. Supplies are limited so come early!…

  • First Fridays: Family Fun Zone!

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    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.

  • September 4 First Fridays Artswalk

    Downtown Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield concludes its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, September 4 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.   Participating venues on Friday, September 4 include Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records,…

  • Rhythmscape: Brazilian Day Celebration with The Quilombo Experience

    Dunham Mall 100 North Street

    “Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. Rhythmscape 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…