Portfolios created by the Advanced Placement students from Pittsfield High School will be on display at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. These dedicated AP students have honed their skills, often taking multiple art classes throughout their high school journey. As a vital component of their curriculum, they have planned and curated a representation of […]
Futon Lasagna is Punk SKA comfort food made with love since 2021. Hailing from Boston, this high-energy, female-fronted LGBTQ+ band blends the melodic vocals of pop punk with the infectious rhythms of punk ska—think Bouncing Souls meets Less Than Jake, but hold the horns. Their catchy, relatable songs are perfect for dancing your feelings out. […]
The Dance Zone at Dunham Mall will feature Latin Dance Lessons from Luana Dias David and Prashad Abeysinghe. Luana and Prashad will host two 30-minute dance lessons at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm, with open dance space before, between, and after to keep the energy flowing and allow for community interaction. Enjoy a beer garden […]
DJ Bengey will be the featured First Fridays at Five DJ for May and will be stationed on North Street closer to Park Square along with the Makers Market. Brooklyn-born and East Coast-based, DJ Bengey brings over two decades of experience creating unforgettable musical moments. A veteran of New York City's vibrant music scene, Bengey […]
Jim Horsford will be in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently, he teaches pottery on the […]
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce our first “Art in the Park” artist of the 2025 First Fridays at Five Season! Shelsy Rodriguez will be popped up in Palace Park, inviting the community to join her in creating an original painting. Thank you to the Feigenbaum Foundation for making this […]
The Big Air Bike Jam is coming to North Street for the May First Fridays at Five! Berkshire Bike & Board & Bombshack will bring local cyclists showing off the coolest tricks while flying through the air, and landing on the soft-ish air bag. Catch this all at Palace Park.
First Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marie's North Street Eatery and Gallery, Marketplace Cafe, Ralph Froio Senior Center, Soda Chef, and the […]
