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FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
Pittsfield, 5:00-8:00pm

First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns for a 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.

Participating venues on Friday, May 2 include Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, 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 Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield.

Check out all of the May 2 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.

CLARK ART: MUSIC IN THE MANTON
Williamstown, 6 pm

Pianist Benjamin Hochman presents a solo recital centered around Matthew Aucoin’s The tracks have vanished, along with works by Ustvolskaya, Wagner, and Gluck. Tickets are $10 ($8 members, $7 students, $5 children 15 and under). Advance registration is encouraged.

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL ART SHOW

Lee, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Please join us for our first St. Mary's art show! Walk the halls and see the art our students have created. Student ambassadors will answer questions and end in the art room with refreshments and surprises.

LET'S HOWL AT THE MOON DUELING PIANOS FOR UCP
Pittsfield, 7:00pm-10:00pm

Get ready for an exciting night! Bishop West Real Estate presents the second annual Howl At The Moon for UCP of Western Massachusetts.

Doors open at 7PM on Friday for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience featuring live music with dueling pianos, passed appetizers and dancing.

The excitement takes off as guests bid for their requested songs to be played. Start a bidding war with your friends to hear your favorite country song or pop song. All proceeds will go to UCP and help support our programs for children and adults with disabilities.

Tickets are $35 or $400 for a table of ten so that you and friends can all be at the same table! Be sure to buy ahead of time as we plan on SELLING OUT! Go to UCPWMA.org to purchase tickets through Zeffy.com.

HENRY CHO: THE EMPTY NEST TOUR 2025

Pittsfield, 7:30 p.m.

Henry Cho brings his "Empty Nest Tour 2025" to the Colonial Theatre Recently inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry, Cho is the first comedian to receive this honor since 1973 and is known for his clean, clever humor and comedic style. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

More information and tickets here or call 413-997-4444.

WILL EVANS WITH LAYTON MEACHAM