Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus: Saturday, October 18, 3 to 6 pm, on Dunham Mall, School Street, and the portion of North Street that connects the two.The Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus will feature live ska and punk rock bands presented by 413ska; a fire show with Last Ember; free Tarot Readings by Emily Dunsay Wild at 90 North Studio; a beer garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.; specialty alcoholic beverages from HAND CRAFTED Catering; food from Flavourful Bites, HAND CRAFTED Catering, and Cookie’s Cupcakes; and vendors curated by Jake Seeley of Bomb Shack Vintage.
Last Ember will bring two fire performances to School Street at 4 and 5 pm!
Jesse M. Thomas (Last Ember) has dedicated much of his life to the mastery of prop manipulation and fire-spinning. Jesse has a variety of 10+ acts (from flaming staves to fire eating to knife juggling) and over 15 years professional training.
413ska will present 3 bands on Dunham Mall.
CARSON DALY CITY TRAIN (3 to 4 pm):
A supergroup featuring members of Futon Lasagna, The Agonizers, ghost tones, So Many Dangers, and Steppin Razor Blades - playing covers from the Carson Daly TRL era and your favorite punk songs from the 90's!
Datura (4:15 to 5 pm):
Datura is a Punk Rock Band from Pittsfield with Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Paxton miller, Lead guitarist Zach Farina, Drummer Brody Barnes, and semi temporary Bassist Jack Bradway. Datura’s style is inspired by Greenday, blink-182, The Ramones, and other punk classics, attempting to provide a comical, fun experience and music an audience can relate to.
HardCar (5:15 to 6 pm):
HardCar is a four-piece alternative punk rock band from Western MA. They combine elements of The Ramones, The Vandals, and The Muppets to create a frenetic cartoon fight cloud of three chord mischief with more catchy hooks than a fishing derby. They released the EP, “Cars of Hardness” in 2024.
The band schedule is subject to change.
Enjoy free 3 Card Tarot Readings with master psychic, alchemist, life coach, and poet Emily Dunsay Wild inside 90 North Studio (90 North Street). The readings are free, but tips are appreciated.
“My methods are vast, I am a channel for nature magic, spirit realms, angelic messages, beauty, art, inspiration, sacred ceremony, expert tarot oracle interpretation,” says Emily. “My specialties, seeing the past present & future. Releasing trauma & psychic wounds. Creating breathtaking original spells & manifesting what your heart truly yearns for. I use a plentitude of skills & tools woven in a master tapestry to give each client the most accurate & thorough transformation possible of body mind & soul. My clients include celebrities, fellow master healers & everyone else in between.” Learn more about Emily at thejewelsofknowing.com.
Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus is presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. in partnership with Mill Town Foundation, the City of Pittsfield, Bomb Shack Vintage, 413ska, HAND CRAFTED Catering & Events, Hot Plate Brewing Co., and 90 North Studio.
For more information on Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!, call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
Event Venue
Dunham Mall, Pittsfield, MA 01201, United States
