On June 1, 2024 the Berkshire Music School, in partnership with Ventfort Hall, welcomes Brandon Patrick George, flute, for a special event to raise funds for BMS’ Community Engagement programs, including pay-what-you-wish group classes, need-based private lesson scholarships, and outreach assemblies and workshops in public schools. This elegant event will be held at Ventfort Hall…
The June 7 First Fridays at Five will feature a performance by KR3T’s Dance Company from 5 to 6 pm at the City Stage. This will be an all-ages street dance performance by New York City's KR3T’s Dance Company, and at the end of the hour, they will be joined by the Wandering Dance Society…
Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower on Friday, June 7 from 5 to 8 pm. A free Art Shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 7 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated…
Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature The Pug and John Show from 5 to 8 pm as part of the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series! Pug Demary and John Temple Zarvis have been a part of the Berkshire County music scene since their bands the Quarrymen, the Zarvis Allen band and Blind Date.…
First Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers, restaurants, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month, May through September from 5 to 8 pm, with most art on display all month long. Open studios, art making, and live art demonstrations on the first…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games, and more. Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip at the top of Dunham Mall at 100 North Street, and there…
The Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own, handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. Vendors are subject…
Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, June 7 during the First Fridays at Five! Jim will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel, and his creations will be available for purchase. Jim spent 30 years as an…
Hot Plate Brewing Co. is teaming up with friends at Berkshire Pride and Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort for the second installment of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five event. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s, and play some family-friendly games! Inside the taproom, Berkshire…
The City of Pittsfield, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the June 7 First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Headlining the June 7th event is the Happy Together Band on the…
Sotille Park, at the corner of North and Eagle Street, will feature Poppy DaBubbly (she/her) & JV (she/they) – two storytellers who will be providing a Pride-themed Drag Story Hour during the June 7 First Fridays at Five at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
The June 7 First Fridays at Five will feature the Happy Together Band on the City Stage from 6 to 8 pm! This group is comprised of 7 members and features keyboard, two guitars, bass, drums, and vocals galore including two female leads with pitch perfect harmonies that will transport you back to the 1960s.…
Join Berkshire Pride at their 3rd annual Parade and 8th annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 8, 11 am to 4 pm at The Common! Parade starts at 11 am down Eagle Street, from North to First, ending at The Common. Festival is from 11:30 am to 4 pm on the First Street…
The Pittsfield Parade Committee is hosting its annual Car Show to benefit the Pittsfield Parade on Sunday, June 30 at the McKay Street Parking lot from 10 am to 2 pm. All cars are welcome! Entry fees are on a donation basis and all proceeds support the parade. Advance registration is not required. Awards will…
For one night only, the return of Trivia with Double Entendre, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers. They ask questions, you give answers. If you triumph, you’ll acquire some cool stuff. If not, you’ll probably at least have a good laugh. Co-hosted by Hot Plate Brewing Co. Food truck and craft beer available for…
The Pittsfield Parade Concert will feature the Greater Kensington String Band - also known as "The Mummers" - along with special guest - the WhoaPhat Brass Band! Since 1946, the Greater Kensington String Band has been a totally volunteer organization that participates in the world famous Mummers Parade on New Year's Day in Philadelphia, PA.…
The BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race takes place on the parade route starting sharply at 8:30 am, prior to the parade starting at 10 am. Registration is $25 if done by July 1 at 5 pm. After that, it is $35. There will be a Corporate Challenge Division in which businesses can compete…
The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4 rain or shine: It begins at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets in Pittsfield. Heads north up South Street on the southbound lane, straight through Park Square. Continues up the southbound lane of North Street to Wahconah Street before ending at Wahconah Park.…
Wahconah Park - Free Admission! Game #1: Babe Ruth All Star Game at 3 pm Game #2: Berkshire Adult Baseball League Game: Housatonic River Monsters vs. Great Barrington Millers at 6:30 pm Fireworks at 9 pm brought to you by the Pittsfield Suns!
The City of Pittsfield, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the July 5th First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Berkshire Blues Legends will headline the July 5th event on…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 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 County Suicide Prevention, Berkshire County Head…
Hot Plate Brewing Co. will be turning School Street into a Beer Garden for the July 5 First Fridays at Five! They’ll be joined by Otto's Kitchen & Comfort who’ll be slinging up some hot dogs with all sorts of fixings! Outdoor fun and games will go from 5 to 8 pm!
The Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own, handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. July 5th Vendors…
Opal Raven will host The Hissing Booth on North Street from 5 to 8 pm during the July 5 First Fridays at Five. The Hissing Booth is your one stop education station to learn about different reptiles and how to care for them, and you can even meet some members of Opal’s scale family. Want…
On Friday, July 5, 5 to 8 pm, NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell, Casey Dougherty, Marney Schorr, Elina Estrella, Myk Daigle, Brent Ridge, Julia Britell, Richard Britell, Madeleine Boga, Dawn Meltzer, Laura Thompson, Kathy…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, July 5, 5 to 8 pm, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). This free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and…
The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum, Jacob’s Pillow, Shakespeare & Company, Barrington Stage Company, and many others. Downtown Pittsfield,…
Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the July 5 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45…
Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower on Friday, July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. A free Art Shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated…
Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, July 5 during the First Fridays at Five! Jim will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel, and his creations will be available for purchase. Jim spent 30 years as…
Sottile Park, at the corner of North and Eagle Street, will feature a live painting demo by local artist and Creative Sorceress, Mollie Kellogg, on Friday, July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Mollie will demonstrate her mixed-media pencil and watercolor technique. Kellogg's Incognito Witch subjects are magickal beings adorned with jewels/nature elements, messy lipstick,…
This interdisciplinary festival will feature live music, dance, art-making, and family-friendly activities with performances and participation from organizations such as Tanglewood, Barrington Stage Company, Kripalu, Jacob's Pillow, along with many others. Common Ground Festival is a free, family-friendly event produced by Mill Town Foundation. Rain date: July 7, 2024 Schedule: 3pm – Yoga presented…