West African and Caribbean Hand-Drum weekly Monday evening class with Aimee Gelinas & Daniel Cohen. • 5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate teen/adult • 6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced teen/adult Class cost: $10 per class / Drum rentals $5 Email [email protected] for info/to register Monday evenings at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave. Pittsfield
Bella’s Bingo Ball - Last Tuesday of the month This fun-filled evening is more than just a bingo game—it’s a celebration of community, inclusivity, and creativity with an intermission performance by Bella Santarella
City of the Dead: Beginning at dusk, this 90-minute lamplight tour explores the dark and mysterious side of the 175-year-old Pittsfield Cemetery. Tens of thousands are buried there, and half a dozen actually died on the premises. Ignoring the celebrity graves, “City of the Dead” will explore fascinating and tragic stories from some of the more […]
Calling all puzzle enthusiasts: we’ve got a new recurring event we’re kicking off this fall. Join us in the taproom and compete to see which team or individual can complete a 500-piece puzzle. They’ll be prizes for the first and second place finishers! We’ll be teaming up with our friends at Berkshire Athenaeum for these […]
Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a 90-minute Shaker Discovery Tour. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject—architecture, foodways, medicinal herbs, spirituality, and textiles—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; see the complete schedule below. Tours begin at 10 am. […]
Out of the Studio showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: Mario Caluori; Rick Casucci; Maru Dominguez; Peg Dotchin; Carly Holmes; Jim Horsford; Sean McCusker; Jesse Tobin McCauley and Michael Vincent Bushy, each contributed original artwork spanning multiple genres—from painting to pottery to photography and bookmaking! The show is on […]
City of the Dead: Beginning at dusk, this 90-minute lamplight tour explores the dark and mysterious side of the 175-year-old Pittsfield Cemetery. Tens of thousands are buried there, and half a dozen actually died on the premises. Ignoring the celebrity graves, “City of the Dead” will explore fascinating and tragic stories from some of the more […]
Out of the Studio showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: Mario Caluori; Rick Casucci; Maru Dominguez; Peg Dotchin; Carly Holmes; Jim Horsford; Sean McCusker; Jesse Tobin McCauley and Michael Vincent Bushy, each contributed original artwork spanning multiple genres—from painting to pottery to photography and bookmaking! The show is on […]
Dottie’s Coffee Lounge is pleased to exhibit HeART, curated by artist and educator Laura Dickstein Thompson, featuring paintings and mixed-media pieces by Laura and her family and longtime creative collaborators—celebrating a shared legacy of artistic expression across generations. An opening celebration and wine reception will be held on October 30 from 5:00–7:00 PM, marking both […]
City of the Dead: Beginning at dusk, this 90-minute lamplight tour explores the dark and mysterious side of the 175-year-old Pittsfield Cemetery. Tens of thousands are buried there, and half a dozen actually died on the premises. Ignoring the celebrity graves, “City of the Dead” will explore fascinating and tragic stories from some of the more […]
Out of the Studio showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: Mario Caluori; Rick Casucci; Maru Dominguez; Peg Dotchin; Carly Holmes; Jim Horsford; Sean McCusker; Jesse Tobin McCauley and Michael Vincent Bushy, each contributed original artwork spanning multiple genres—from painting to pottery to photography and bookmaking! The show is on […]
Berkshire Money Management presents the first annual MUSIC BINGO to benefit the Thanksgiving Angels! Join us for fun and prizes with Dave Isby from Millennium Music for Musical Bingo, with food available for purchase from KJ Nosh — all for a great cause! This year the Thanksgiving Angels will provide over 2,200 families with all […]
We’re excited to welcome back our friends Mana Crypt, who will be bringing a curated selection of games for you to purchase and/or play. You can also bring your own or select some from our collection.
West African and Caribbean Hand-Drum weekly Monday evening class with Aimee Gelinas & Daniel Cohen. • 5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate teen/adult • 6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced teen/adult Class cost: $10 per class / Drum rentals $5 Email [email protected] for info/to register Monday evenings at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave. Pittsfield
Join us for an Art Slam, a fast-paced, fun, and interactive event where artists take the stage to present their work, share their process, and engage in conversation—just like a poetry slam, but for visual art! 🖌 How it works: 🎙 Artists have 5 minutes to present their work (live, we will have an easel; or digitally, we will have a […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.
Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a 90-minute Shaker Discovery Tour. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject—architecture, foodways, medicinal herbs, spirituality, and textiles—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; see the complete schedule below. Tours begin at 10 am. […]
The SBC Berkshires will be back at Hot Plate Brewing, Co. for our August meeting. If you are looking for something to do, come by and join us with your books, snacks, and maybe a friend/loved one. Thanks to Hot Plate for being our monthly venue host. Please feel free to order or bring in […]
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 7 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street.This free Harvest-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are […]
Unleash your inner Picasso (Matisse? Warhol?) as you easily paint a beautiful image of Pontoosuc Lake. This promises to be a fun filled, casual evening of stress-free creativity, guided by local artist Diane Firtell. No experience necessary. $35 includes all materials. cash bar available. Space is limited so please contact Diane to prepay and reserve […]
🧶 Come Get Your Craft On at WANDER! 🎨 Crafting with Rainbow Seniors Second Saturday of every month 🕧 12:30–2:00 PM Calling all knitters, crocheters, doodlers, makers, and creatives of all kinds! Join us for a monthly LGBT+ craft and social hour at WANDER — a cozy, welcoming space to connect, create, and unwind. ✨ […]
Hello! We invite you to visit our website for information about our artists and our open studios schedule! www.clocktowerartists.comIf you haven't visited recently, you will notice that we opened up a new wing on the third floor with more artists! Now we have a West Wing and a South Wing! Here is a snapshot of what […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. Building on […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Calling all puzzle enthusiasts: we’ve got a new recurring event we’re kicking off this fall. Join us in the taproom and compete to see which team or individual can complete a 500-piece puzzle. They’ll be prizes for the first and second place finishers! We’ll be teaming up with our friends at Berkshire Athenaeum for these […]
Pup Daddy Productions & Hot Plate Brewing Co. team up to bring you a fun Wednesday night game of SPINDLE (music bingo) w/ DJ Pup Daddy. The music theme for the October 8th game is Party Favorites! DJ Pup Daddy will randomly play 1-2 minutes of a popular feel-good party jam and if you have […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
Join our monthly Trans Art Workshop x Berkshire Art Center on Second Fridays in Pittsfield at the Brothership Building. Draw, sketch, paint. We're grateful to Berkshire Art Center for opening their Pittsfield location to our community for Trans Art Workshops every second Friday! Make use of BAC’s space and materials to co-create safely with trans […]
Now in its third year, Wandering Dance Festival returns to downtown Pittsfield for a weeklong celebration of movement, creativity, and community. Taking place November 9–15, the festival invites people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through dance with free workshops, pop-up performances, and interactive sessions led by acclaimed local and national choreographers. This year’s […]
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a popular musical comedy based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. It's a series of vignettes and musical numbers that follow the lives of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy, and their friends Lucy, Linus, and Sally, exploring themes of friendship, hope, […]
Pittsfield High School's Proteus presents HAMLET as a part of Shakespeare & Company's Fall Festival PHS performances will be held on: Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm Saturday, November 15th at 2:30pm Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and can be purchased with cash at the door, or online in advance at this link: https://phsproteus.ludus.com/200503630 or […]
Our monthly installment of Silver Lake Presents will bring some of the best and most exciting bands in the DIY music scene from Western Mass and beyond. Lineup TBA. Doors at 6pm. Music at 7pm. $10 cover. All ages.
The SBC Berkshires will be back at Hot Plate Brewing, Co. for our August meeting. If you are looking for something to do, come by and join us with your books, snacks, and maybe a friend/loved one. 1:00-1:30 - Order your drinks and share what you're reading1:30-2:30 - Quiet Reading Hour2:30-3:00 - Optional socializing or […]
West African and Caribbean Hand-Drum weekly Monday evening class with Aimee Gelinas & Daniel Cohen. • 5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate teen/adult • 6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced teen/adult Class cost: $10 per class / Drum rentals $5 Email [email protected] for info/to register Monday evenings at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave. Pittsfield
Get ready to tease your brain and slay the game! Bring your crew (teams up to 4) - occurs MONTHLY 🎁 Prizes for the top teams, laughs, and bragging rights guaranteed Pick your teammates + Join us for some end of summer fun! Tuesday, September 16th | 🕕 6 PM : $5 per person - […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Join Mike in the taproom for another edition of taproom trivia, where you’ll be able to test your knowledge of literature, beer & brewing, sports, history, music, film & tv, science, geography, current events, and general trivia.
Is your child a Minifigure collector? Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for a special evening dedicated to Minifigure® trading. Bring your duplicates and find that elusive Minifigure® you've been searching for! It's a great opportunity for kids to work on their social skills and meet other kids who share a passion for […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Western Massachusetts’ own Harvest & Rust returns to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield for a special tribute concert celebrating Neil Young’s 80th birthday.
Create your own centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table with a unique collection of foraged botanicals, beautiful flowers, and other fun additions. Price includes everything you’ll need, plus snacks and beverages bc you’ll need those too!
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Join us every Monday for a welcoming, affirming space designed for LGBTQ+ teens and tweens to connect, create, and grow. 3:00 – 4:30 PM: Drop-in time with snacks and a chance to relax, hang out, or work on your own projects. 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Facilitated group activity—everything from art and crafts to skill-building workshops […]
West African and Caribbean Hand-Drum weekly Monday evening class with Aimee Gelinas & Daniel Cohen. • 5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate teen/adult • 6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced teen/adult Class cost: $10 per class / Drum rentals $5 Email [email protected] for info/to register Monday evenings at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave. Pittsfield
Bella’s Bingo Ball - Last Tuesday of the month This fun-filled evening is more than just a bingo game—it’s a celebration of community, inclusivity, and creativity with an intermission performance by Bella Santarella
We are so happy to host you all once again at our 9th annual wreath decorating event to usher in this holiday season! $65 to decorate a handmade wreath from a delightful selection of embellishments and greenery, while enjoying a nice evening with friends. Sip on complimentary beverages and snack on light hors d’ouevres. Pre-payment […]
Join us for the 10th Annual Thankful 5K benefiting our local food pantries. The best way to start off your Thanksgiving is to join us for the run/walk at 9am.Our new course and venue is at Berkshire Community College. MountainOne sponsors this event so that proceeds go directly to our local food pantry. Hats to […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Join us for our monthly installment of Bring Your Own Vinyl Night. You, of course, don’t actually need to own your own vinyl albums to participate—DJ Pup Daddy will also let you dig through his crates and pick out some classic gems.
Please Join Us For This Spectacular Band At A Spectacular Lake Side Venue. Skeeter Creek was nominated for 4 awards at the 2005 Northeast Country Music Association awards: Bluegrass band of the Year, Vocal group of the Year, Instrumental band of the Year, and the Sunrise award. They were the winners of the 2004 Colgate […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Oh what fun it is to make…an outdoor decoration that lasts for weeks!! In this workshop you will learn the technique to make and decorate an evergreen ball that looks wonderful hung on a porch, hanging from a shepherd’s hook in your yard, or even hanging in your house. This is a great way to […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
Dottie's beverage bar will be open! Grab a hot chocolate or latte; sit with friends and craft some unique decorations. This is a drop in ornament decorations workshop, guided by local artist Diane Firtell. $10 per ornament includes all ornament materials, instruction and inspiration. Ornaments are crafted from recycled materials and a collection of papers, […]
We’re excited to welcome back our friends Mana Crypt, who will be bringing a curated selection of games for you to purchase and/or play. You can also bring your own or select some from our collection.
West African and Caribbean Hand-Drum weekly Monday evening class with Aimee Gelinas & Daniel Cohen. • 5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate teen/adult • 6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced teen/adult Class cost: $10 per class / Drum rentals $5 Email [email protected] for info/to register Monday evenings at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave. Pittsfield
Join us for an Art Slam, a fast-paced, fun, and interactive event where artists take the stage to present their work, share their process, and engage in conversation—just like a poetry slam, but for visual art! 🖌 How it works: 🎙 Artists have 5 minutes to present their work (live, we will have an easel; or digitally, we will have a […]
A community group for independent figure drawing from a live model, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave) Artists should bring their own materials. Please be sure to register early! We will use the registration list to determine whether the […]
Get ready to tease your brain and slay the game! Bring your crew (teams up to 4) - occurs MONTHLY 🎁 Prizes for the top teams, laughs, and bragging rights guaranteed Pick your teammates + Join us for some end of summer fun! Tuesday, September 16th | 🕕 6 PM : $5 per person - […]
The SBC Berkshires will be back at Hot Plate Brewing, Co. for our August meeting. If you are looking for something to do, come by and join us with your books, snacks, and maybe a friend/loved one. Thanks to Hot Plate for being our monthly venue host. Please feel free to order or bring in […]
Create your own winter wreath with fresh greens and assorted decorations. I’ll teach you how to hand tie or you can decorate a premade balsam wreath. Tons of unique, responsibly collected natural material to choose from, and all materials and refreshments are included!
Pride Night at Methuselah happens every 1st Thursday of the month as a safe space event for the LGBTQ+ community. Who's your favorite Queen of Christmas? In preparation of the coming holidays, the December 4th Pride Night will be a Christmas Queen battle between Mariah Carey & Kelly Clarkson! DJ Pup Daddy will select key […]
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host the Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. Activities will include the City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, Free Hot Chocolate and Photo Ops with The Grinch at Otto’s, The Berkshire Bazaar hosted by Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral at The Holiday Inn, […]
Berkshire Museum’s popular winter exhibition comes to the historic grounds of Hancock Shaker Village, with Festival of Trees: Barn To Be Wild! Come explore the Village as you gaze upon beautifully decorated trees, each ornamented by a different Berkshires-based organization or business designed around our theme. The theme, Barn to be Wild, celebrates this year’s unique partnership […]
The Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) is bringing back its Annual Tour of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Choreographed by ABB’s Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo, the production features lavish sets and scenery designed by Stockbridge native and renowned theater and movie set designer Carl Sprague, as well as costumes designed by Sam Meredith. In this performance, young […]
Join us for our 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square on Friday, December 5, at 6pm as part of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.'s Festive Frolic! The Pittsfield High School Chorus will perform a variety of carols around 5:45pm before the ceremony begins, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive following the tree lighting. Additionally, […]
Do you love fabric but don’t sew? Are you interested in a new take on holiday ornaments? In this workshop you will learn to make a beautiful fabric ornament that requires no sewing–just a foam ball, fabric and lots of straight pins. Several fabric color/pattern options will be available. No experience needed, although good fine […]
The Berkshire Bazaar is all about good people, cool stuff, and creative energy. It’s a one-day event in downtown Pittsfield that brings together the best of the Berkshires — from handmade goods and art to thoughtful gifts and local flavor. Bonus: Raffle proceeds will support a local nonprofit! www.thistlenthornfloral.com
Come in from the cold and feel the warmth of community! Join us for a joyful, family-friendly experience of expressive movement and intergenerational collaborative dance-making led by Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion™ artists Kimberli Boyd and Espoir DelMain, in collaboration with the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church. Together, we’ll create dances that celebrate each […]