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SUMMARY:Melissa Brinton & Eileen Markland at Rare 297
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer with Live Music at Rare 297 Steakhouse!
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/melissa-brinton-eileen-markland-at-rare-297/
LOCATION:RARE 297 Steakhouse\, 297 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:May 1 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield begins its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday\, May 1 include Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Indie Readery and Records\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Pittsfield’s City Hall\, Sanctum Gallery\, and the Soda Chef. \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art. \nPittsfield’s City Hall\, 70 Allen Street\, will feature “How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change\,” May 1 through June 5\, 2026. \nOrganized by Living the Change Berkshires\, The Clark Art Institute\, and Cooler Communities\, this traveling show spotlights how local students experience climate change and share their resilience and love for the earth. 60+ Berkshire County High School Artists will be featured in the exhibit. There will be a reception on Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, with opportunities for the public to learn about and take climate action. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center (BAC) will host their summer Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. located at 437 North Street. This exhibition showcases the work of talented visual artists who also lead BAC classes and workshops\, so you can be inspired and learn directly from the experts behind the art. Explore a vibrant range of mediums\, including collage\, printmaking\, watercolor\, photography\, pastel\, and more. Featuring faculty artists Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson\, this show is a celebration of the breadth of art! Come experience Berkshire Art Center’s talented Faculty Artists’ work and be inspired to take the next step in your own creative journey\, wherever you might be starting. There will be an opening reception with the artists during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm\, and there will be an opportunity to sign up for a class taught by one of BAC’s Faculty Artists. The exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 27 through May 28\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street\, or by appointment. \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street\, will feature “Reduction Prints and Felted Landscapes” by Joan Rooks through May 2\, 2026. Stop by during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm to take a look! The reduction woodblock printing that Joan uses involves carving away sections of a single block to produce multi-color images. At the end of a series the block is completely carved away. The dry felting process involves layering various colors of wool using specialized barbed needles to combine loose wool fibers. \n  \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street\, will present the art of award-winning Navajo painter Walter Dan during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm. \nMonica White will be showcasing the celebrated work of her father\, Walter Dan\, a renowned Navajo artist. The exhibition offers visitors a rare chance to experience the depth\, tradition\, and storytelling of Navajo painting through Walter Dan’s powerful artwork. Monica will share the powerful stories of her father’s art with us. “Sharing my father’s work is a way to honor our family and culture\,” said White. “Each piece carries the history\, spirit\, and creativity of our heritage.” \nWalter’s paintings consist of serene southwestern life with landscapes\, animals\, and portraits most influenced by his Diné and cowboy culture. Walter focuses on using acrylic\, oil\, pencil\, and ink. He was an art student at the Institute of American Indian Arts-IAIA in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, in the early 1970’s. Walter’s most prominent influence and mentor is Allen Houser\, a highly regarded Native American artist\, and his IAIA instructor. \n  \nPittsfield High School will present its Senior Show and AP Placement Portfolios for the month of May at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. These dedicated students have spent years developing their artistic voices\, often taking multiple art classes throughout their high school journey. As a culminating experience\, they have thoughtfully planned and curated a collection that represents their growth and creativity. The exhibition features a diverse range of work in a salon-style display\, including pieces from Drawing & Painting\, Ceramics\, and Photography. Adding to the energy of the show\, posters from the Pittsfield City Jazz competition will also be on view\, creating a vibrant and dynamic celebration of student art. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 7 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience the innovative work of our young artists! \n  \nNew for 2026\, the Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street are excited to introduce rotating 2 to 3-person pop-up exhibits in their West Studios Lobby — alongside their regularly scheduled open studios — bringing even more variety and creative energy to every visit! \nJoin the Clock Tower Artists on Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, to explore fresh artwork\, meet the makers\, and celebrate the start of an inspiring spring season. Stroll the historic third floor and connect with over 20 professional artists working across a wide range of mediums. Whether you’re an art lover\, collector\, or curious newcomer\, you’re sure to find something that sparks your imagination. Enjoy original artwork\, creative conversations\, and a warm\, welcoming community of artists in the heart of Pittsfield.\nArtists include Charles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson.  \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature “Tree of Life Series” – acrylic paintings by Mary Davidson\, May 1 through June 30\, 2026. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature Peter Vacchina as the May “Art in the Park” artist. \nPeter will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm\, inviting the community to add pieces to a “made-on-the-spot” mosaic and discussing his process with all who are interested. \nPeter is a sculptor working primarily in marble\, mosaic\, and the occasional ice sculpture. His art reflects his personal life experiences\, particularly his time living and traveling abroad. Before becoming a full-time artist in Pittsfield\, Peter lived and taught science in Belgium\, Brazil\, Mexico\, England\, Italy\, and California. “I appreciate the challenge of working in marble and its potential to last for centuries. In my marble sculptures\, I seek to invoke memory in the way a scent or sound might\, and in doing so inspire heartfelt stories in the viewer.” In the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nCharles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n    \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street \nMonica White presents art of award-winning Navajo painter Walter Dan \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPittsfield’s City Hall\, 70 Allen Street \n“How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change” \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n     \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nPittsfield High School presents Senior Show and AP Placement Portfolios \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \n“Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina \nFriday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \n“Tree of Life Series” \nAcrylic paintings by Mary Davidson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street \n“Reduction Prints and Felted Landscapes” by Joan Rooks \nOn View: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nBerkshire Art Center (BAC) Summer Faculty Artist Show \nArtists: Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/may-1-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Around Downtown
CATEGORIES:Arts,ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipating organizations include ALZ.0rg\, BART Charter Public School\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Environmental Action Team\, Berkshire Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit Council\, Department of Children and Families\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Girl Scout Troop 64834\, Mental Health Support For Families\, and VFW Post 448.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-4/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
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SUMMARY:May Opening with the Clock Tower Artists
DESCRIPTION:NEW FOR 2026: The Clock Tower Artists are excited to introduce rotating 2–3 person pop-up exhibits in our West Studios Lobby—alongside our regularly scheduled open studios—bringing even more variety and creative energy to every visit! \nA new season of creativity begins\, and we’re welcoming you in for our first open studios of the spring season 2026! Join us First Friday and Second Saturday to explore fresh artwork\, meet the makers\, and celebrate the start of an inspiring season. \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM \nStroll our historic third floor and connect with over 20 professional artists working across a wide range of mediums. Whether you’re an art lover\, collector\, or curious newcomer\, you’re sure to find something that sparks your imagination.\nEnjoy original artwork\, creative conversations\, and a warm\, welcoming community of artists in the heart of Pittsfield. \nArtists: Charles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilso
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/may-opening-with-the-clock-tower-artists/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3 Floor\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes,Arts,ff-artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260423T173905Z
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SUMMARY:I’m Going To Graceland
DESCRIPTION:Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of  Paul Simon’s Graceland with special guest Simon & Girlfunkel\nwith an appearance by The BTG Youth Chorus \nRev Tor & Friends return to The Colonial Theatre with an encore live performance of Paul Simon’s Graceland in celebration of the album’s 40th anniversary. Blending South African musical traditions with Simon’s distinctive songwriting\, Graceland became one of the most influential and beloved albums of the 1980s. Lively\, reflective\, joyful and complex\, the record acknowledges both cultural divides and personal transformation\, resulting in music that continues to resonate across generations. \nAudiences will hear favorites such as “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes\,” “I Know What I Know\,” and “You Can Call Me Al\,” performed in full alongside select songs from Simon’s solo catalog. Opening the evening are special guests Belle of The Fall\, appearing as Simon & Girlfunkel.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/im-going-to-graceland-2/
LOCATION:The Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T165500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260513T162224Z
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SUMMARY:Housie Shakers Band at Persip Park
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park will feature a live performance by The Housie Shakers from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \nIn the case of inclement weather\, The Housie Shakers will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/housie-shakers-band-at-persip-park/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260513T162445Z
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SUMMARY:Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers
DESCRIPTION:On North Street at the South end of the road closure will be “Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers.” There will be a free Berkshire Rhythm Keepers performance from 5:45 to 6:30 pm\, followed by a free dance class with Noel Staples-Freeman featuring live drumming by Aimée Gelinas\, Dan Cohen\, and the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers advanced drummers from 6:45 to 7:30 pm. \nThe Berkshire Rhythm Keepers are an intergenerational\, multi-level community drum and song group founded and led by Aimée Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center and co-founder of Gaia Roots and Trio Candela. The group is assisted by Dan Cohen. BRK participants attend Aimee’s weekly Monday evening drum and song classes at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield\, which is open to beginners\, intermediate and advanced drummers. The group performs traditional music on folkloric instruments from West Africa and the Caribbean\, as well as original creations. Members of BRK have been studying and performing together for 15+ years. \nAimée Gelinas M.Ed is a musician and naturalist educator who has been performing and facilitating educational programs for 30+ years. She is a skilled and seasoned nature educator and outdoor guide as well as a master percussionist and singer specializing in West African and Caribbean music specifically folkloric percussion such as Djembe\, Doun Doun\, Conga\, Shekere\, and more. \nDaniel Cohen is a musician\, music educator and outdoorsman. He co-founded and is the trails & intern coordinator for the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor\, MA. Dan is a master guitarist in both electric and acoustic styles and skilled percussionist specializing in West African Doun Doun drums and percussion. He is a member of the world music ensemble Gaia Roots and co-founder of the groups Trio Candela and Sifer. He assists leading two intergenerational student drum performance ensembles: The Berkshire and The Valley Rhythm Keepers. \nNoel Staples-Freeman is a lifelong educator\, performer\, and cultural ambassador based in Pittsfield. A graduate of Emerson College with a B.S. in Children’s Theatre/Performing Arts and Dance\, Noel has dedicated over five decades to teaching and the performing arts both locally and internationally. Her formal dance training began at age 11 at The Billie Pope School of Dance in Roxbury\, MA\, and continued at The Boston Conservatory of Music\, The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts in Dorchester\, The Art of Black Dance and Music in Cambridge\, and the Koumpo West African Dance Company in Boston. Noel’s distinguished career includes notable performances such as the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to Boston in 1990\, appearances in DanceAfrica at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, and performances at Jacob’s Pillow\, where she also served as a teaching artist. Her work at Jacob’s Pillow helped introduce audiences and students to the richness of African and African Diaspora dance traditions. Guided by a deep commitment to being in community and with the people\, Noel’s journey has brought her to Jamaica\, Antigua\, Senegal\, Benin\, and Ghana. These experiences have deepened her understanding of cultural traditions and reinforced her mission to honor and uplift the voices\, movements\, and stories of the African Diaspora.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/dance-and-drum-with-the-berkshire-rhythm-keepers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Busker Robin O'Herin
DESCRIPTION:Busker Robin O’Herin will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm. A three-time Boston Blues Finalist\, and 2023 Albany Blues Challenge Finalist\, Robin O’Herin\, specializes in historically rich\, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music\, for small listening rooms\, libraries\, festivals\, schools and more. She has been singing the blues in Europe and across America for over 20 years. As a songwriter\, Robin has had music licensed to PBS and is currently diving deep into the realm of sync licensing.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/busker-robin-oherin/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164220Z
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SUMMARY:Artistic Face Painting with Melissa Matsuki Lillie
DESCRIPTION:Palace Park will feature free artistic face painting with Melissa Matsuki Lillie. Melissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. Born in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/artistic-face-painting-with-melissa-matsuki-lillie/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260520T155116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T164201Z
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SUMMARY:Community Paint Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Paint Party for a new mural coming to the AdLib building in downtown Pittsfield this summer. Created through a collaboration between Common Wealth Murals\, Mill Town Foundation\, Let It Shine!\, and the Pittsfield Public Schools\, the mural is inspired by ideas and artwork from Pittsfield students and will be brought to life with your help! Stop by Dunham Mall during the June First Fridays at Five\, pick up a brush\, and help paint a mural that celebrates the best of Pittsfield. All ages and abilities are welcome. No experience is necessary! \nPlease note\, participants will be painting on large canvases on tables\, not painting directly onto the wall. The rain location for the Community Paint Party is AdLib\, 215 North Street.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/community-paint-party/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
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SUMMARY:Jim Horsford Live Pottery Demos
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will also be popped up 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 wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park”\, pottery demos with Jim Horsford\, facepainting with Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, and music with Robin O’Herin will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/jim-horsford-live-pottery-demos/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260521T183609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183609Z
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SUMMARY:Touch an ATV!
DESCRIPTION:The “Resurrection Off-road Team” will host a “Touch an ATV” event in front of the Allegrone Building at 28 North Street.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/touch-an-atv/
LOCATION:North Street near Park Square
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260521T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183803Z
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SUMMARY:Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing\, 1 School Street\, will host “Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser” on Friday\, June 5\, starting at 5 pm. The event is sponsored by Temescal Wellness and will raise money for Berkshire Pride programming in Berkshire County. \nEvery song submission requires a small donation to Berkshire Pride\, and you can raise your voice and your donation by competing to climb higher on the song list. The more you donate\, the higher you’ll be on the list to showcase your favorite tunes and support LGBTQ+ pride in our community!
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/sing-out-loud-pride-karaoke-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Company\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260522T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174627Z
UID:10020774-1780678800-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:2026 OLLI Art Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:A Showcase of Artwork by OLLI Members\nWe will also participate in First Fridays Arts Walk\, and members of the public are very welcome to come see the exhibit on Friday\, June 5th from 5 – 8 p.m.!  \nOn view – June 3 – 26\, 2026 \nGallery Hours During the Exhibit:\nWednesdays 11-3\nThursdays 11-3\nFridays 11-5\nSaturdays 12-5 \nRegister for the free reception for OLLI Members on Saturday\, June 6\, 3-5 p.m.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/2026-olli-art-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center For the Arts\, 28 Renne Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260601T124010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T124011Z
UID:10020835-1780678800-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:ART IN THE PARK with Hana Kenny
DESCRIPTION:Hāna will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm\, inviting the community to create art with her and discussing her process with all who are interested. \nHāna Kenny is a lifelong performance and visual artist\, lately focused on watercolor and acrylic painting. She approaches each new piece with a sense of play\, exploring the interaction between color and texture\, and inviting imagery to organically emerge. She draws much of her inspiration from the beauty and complexity of nature and particularly enjoys painting with rain. \n“Art in the Park” is supported in part by the Feigenbaum Foundation. And in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-hana-kenny/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260604T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T154113Z
UID:10020843-1780678800-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Sanctum Gallery presents Richard Way & Ed Moran
DESCRIPTION:Sanctum Gallery welcomes local artists Richard Way and Edward Moran for a collaborative exhibition showcasing work rooted in surrealism\, abstraction\, and deeply personal creative practice. Presented during Pittsfield’s First Fridays Artswalk\, the reception offers an opportunity to engage directly with artists whose work explores transformation\, memory\, and the power of artistic process. The exhibit will run through June 26.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/sanctum-gallery-presents-richard-way-ed-moran/
LOCATION:Sanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201-7362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260513T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T114846Z
UID:10020713-1780679100-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Customs\, Auntie Kat’s Gift Shop\, Bake My Day\, Baked! Pastries & More\, BareBone Roots\, Berkshire Henna\, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC\, Black Bear 3D\, Braidy Bunch\, Cookie’s Cupcakes\, Dragonfly Dreams\, Glimmerhold Artistry & Tiffs Trinkets\, Hilltown Hemlock Studio\, LAMARÍA\, Leann’s Lovies\, Leo’s Bargain Boutique\, little country gifts\, ManiSetGo\, Mountain Roots Artistry\, Paparazzi Accessories\, Pearls & Pillows\, Sisterhood of the Traveling Crafts\, and Truffles by Tarah. \nCheck out a variety of food vendors including Alchemy Events Mobile Bar\, BB’s Hot Spot\, Berkshire Kettle Creations and Lemonade\, Best Damn Espresso\, Cocineras Latinas LLC Coop\, D’s Island Food Truck\, Full Belly FEWD TRUCK\, La Chalupa & La Enchilada\, and Williams Street Market and Deli.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/makers-market-5/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,ff-Makers-Market,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260513T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182438Z
UID:10020714-1780679100-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The Family Fun Zone
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipating organizations include 914 LOCK INC\, ALZ.0rg\, Barrington Stage Company\, BART Charter Public School\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire County Football Officials Association\, Berkshire County Head Start\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Environmental Action Team\, Berkshire Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit Council\, Berkshire Museum\, Berkshire Woodworkers Guild\, BRPC/ SPARK – BE3C Coalitions\, Department of Children and Families\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, Girl Scout Troop 64834\, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival\, Mental Health Support For Families\, NBT Bank\, The Mount/Edith Wharton Cultural Center\, and VFW Post 448.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/the-family-fun-zone/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:ff-family-fun-zone,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260512T114846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164515Z
UID:10020684-1780679700-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:June 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, June 5 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \nParticipating venues on Friday\, June 5 include Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Indie Readery and Records\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Pittsfield’s City Hall\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Sanctum Gallery\, Solarium Plant Shop\, and the Soda Chef. \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Direct link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/61485 \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nCheck out all of the June 5 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nCharles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \nOpen Studios: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSolarium Plant Shop\, 46 West Street \n“What Lies Beneath” \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie and Lucie Castaldo \nReception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nCosmic CoArt Cooperative \nRochely DeJesus Melendez\, Ashley Sposato\, Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau \nArtist Reception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPittsfield’s City Hall\, 70 Allen Street \n“How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change” \nReception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \n2026 OLLI Art Exhibition \nA showcase of work by 39 members of OLLI at BCC in a range of media \nReception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \n“Art in the Park” \nFriday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street \nRichard Way and Ed Moran \nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \n“Tree of Life Series” \nAcrylic paintings by Mary Davidson \nReception: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street \nCollage and painting on unconventional surfaces \nBrent Ridge \nOn View: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nBerkshire Art Center (BAC) Summer Faculty Artist Show \nArtists: Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson \nOn View: Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/june-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Arts,ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T220800
CREATED:20260521T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T184020Z
UID:10020767-1780680600-1780689600@lovepittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Brazilian Style Barbecue Experience
DESCRIPTION:Brazzucas Market at 75 North Street will be bringing the flavor\, energy\, and spirit of Brazil straight to Downtown Pittsfield during a Brazilian Style Barbecue Experience featuring Chef William Merelle. Order hot fresh food straight from the grill including Picanha\, Frango\, and Queijo na Brasa\, and enjoy refreshing Brazilian drinks. Come experience authentic Brazilian street flavor\, music\, culture\, and community right here in the Berkshires.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/brazilian-style-barbecue-experience/
LOCATION:Brazzucas\, 75 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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