Jump into a weekend of Fall Foliage celebrations starting with FIRST Friday on October 2, 2026. Art openings galore, including Greylock Together’s residency opening night at MCLA’s Gallery 51 on Main Street which explores the significance of art and political engagement.
Downtown businesses will have extended hours, and many galleries will be hosting openings and other special events!
Gallery 51: The Art of Resistance: Creative Action by Greylock Together | What is the significance of art when we think of political resistance? The Art of Resistance brings together a wide range of artists, do-it-yourselfers and other politically engaged people working in various media to show the many ways in which concerned citizens make their voices heard. | Opening night will be fun-filled. Meet members of Greylock Together and Eileen for Justice. Come and enjoy refreshments, music, surprises, information & and of course the amazing
resistance signs and artwork.| 5:00pm - 7:00 pm | 51 Main Street
Artful Mind Gallery: Opening Reception for “Too Beautiful Not To…” | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | 12 Holden Street
Savvy Hive: Bella’s Goth Closet Pop Up Opening - A curated collection of alt fashions, vintage, handmade, cosplays, costumes, jewelry, and sky high heels - running through October | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 53 Main Street
Future Lab[s]: Opening Reception for Reflections on Childhood curated by Carolyn Newberger | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 43 Eagle Street
Common Folk: Lord of Worms by Josh Giroux | Join Common Folk member Josh for a reception of his art show “Lord of Worms.” A visceral, haunting glimpse into a reality that digs at your consciousness, this collection will leave you unsettled yet intrigued. | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 165 E Main 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
Steeple City Social: Special cocktails, light bites, and tunes| 5:00–10:00 p.m. | 5 Eagle Street
Bright Ideas: FIRST Fridays After Party! | 8-11:00 p.m. | 111 MASS MoCA Way