Join us downtown on FIRST Friday and show your love for NORTH ADAMS.
Enjoy DRAG STORY HOUR at the Hatchlings on Eagle Street! Bella Santarella and Hairy Debbie will celebrate storytelling through the dynamic art of drag performance. You are invited to express your authentic self and become a bright light of change!
Visit the Common Folk QUEER NIGHT MARKET in front of MountainOne Bank at 93 Main Street, featuring queer artists, vintage treasures, handmade goods, and pop-ups from your favorite local businesses!
Downtown businesses will have extended hours and many galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events! The following events have been planned by downtown and organizations businesses:
-Heart’s Pace: Chair Massages | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | 15 Eagle Street
-Future Lab[s]: Opening Reception “PORTALS: Life, Death and a Little Red House” a show by Dawn Nelson and Carolyn Newberger | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | 43 Eagle Street
-Gravity Gallery: Opening Reception “Rite of Spring” by Henry Kline | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.| 44 Eagle Street
-Steeple City Social: Pride Cocktails & Special Co-Hosts | 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. | 5 Eagle Street
-Alison Pebworth’s Studio and Project Space: Open Studio | 6:00 - 8:00 | 40 Eagle Street
-Gallery North: Stephen Dankner and Audrey Celeste Aristeo Opening Reception with a performance by the Taconic String Quartet at 5:45 p.m. | Reception 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 9 Eagle Street
-Bright Ideas: FIRST Friday After Party: 8-11:00 p.m. | 111 MASS MoCA Way
About FIRST Fridays:
Founded in 2021 to encourage downtown businesses to stay open late once per month, FIRST Fridays is a grass-roots initiative to celebrate arts, culture and commerce in North Adams. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to host live music, gallery openings, restaurant specials and more.
Supporting organizations and businesses include City of North Adams, North Adams Chamber of Commerce, MCLA, Walkaway House, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC), iBerkshires, Andrew Fitch, Anna Farrington graphic arts & design, and supporting community members.
Also check out other Music events in North Adams, Arts events in North Adams.
