Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio, Dance with Luana, THECOLLAB, Katunemo Art Collective, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Panchos Mexican Restaurant, Latinas413, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories, cultures, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Events include:

Sunday, September 8, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio

Sunday, September 15, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School Street, with “Media Noche,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band

Sunday, September 22, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall

Friday, September 27, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB, 163 North Street

Wednesday, October 2, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School Street

Friday, October 4, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework, 437 North Street

Saturday, October 12, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill, 34 Depot Street

Berkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor, recognize, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music, dance, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists.

This celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.