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THIS MONTH

September 4, 2026

“COMMUNITY Picnic”

Enjoy dinner with your community in the Eagle Street pocket park. Bring a picnic from home or grab local takeout food and enjoy tunes by DJ Rebel Beat Sound System. Tables and chairs are provided by MCLA and our FIRST Friday team of volunteers. 

Downtown businesses will have extended hours, and many galleries will be hosting openings and other special events!

  • Common Folk: Salon with Raquy Danziger | Join Common Folk member Raquy Danziger at her multi-disciplinary artist salon where she explores her musical stylings with the Kamancheh and darbuka, painting with gold, and vegan cooking. | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 165 E Main Street

  • Future Lab[s]: Opening Reception for Unfiltered Lab with printmaker Gloria Calderon-Saenz and papermaker Alicia Canary, and Sean McCusker: Dreaming of the Sun | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 43 Eagle Street

  • Gallery North: Opening Reception featuring works by a Guest Artist. The exhibit will accompany new work by permanent gallery artists Marilyn Cavallari, Sean McCusker, Barbara Patton, Stephen Dankner, and Carol Shumans | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 9 Eagle Street

  • Savvy Hive: Fill a Bag Sale! $25 a bag, $20 for loyalty members | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 53 Main Street 

  • Steeple City Social: Special cocktails, light bites, and tunes| 5:00–10:00 p.m. | 5 Eagle Street

  • Door Prize: Open Stage Drag with Jackie Legs & Vuronika Baked  | 8:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m. | 40 Main Street

North Adams

FIRST Fridays

Join us on the first Friday of every month. Explore downtown businesses, discover local artists, and connect with your community.

For monthly updates follow the North Adams FIRST Friday events on Facebook and Instagram below.

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FIRST Fridays started in May 2021 as a grass-roots initiative with the support of local businesses and the North Adams Chamber of Commerce.

Boost your business!

Our goal is to get folks downtown on the first Friday of every month by partnering with businesses and galleries in North Adams.

The First Friday’s committee wants to work with you! If you would like to participate in an upcoming First Friday but aren't sure where to start, email firstfridays@nachamber.org, and someone from the team will contact you. 

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