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05/29/2026

Thinking about buying your first home? Start your journey with our free virtual workshop June 16 at 5:30 p.m. hosted in partnership with PCF Development. Register to save your spot: https://bit.ly/4f9XdS6

The session will walk you through the following homeownership topics: education about the process, financial readiness, credit readiness, mortgage readiness and preparing for the ongoing responsibilities of a homeowner.

05/28/2026

As May comes to a close, the Berkshires are really starting to shine. 🌿

The gardens are filling in, porches are opening up, and buyers are out looking for that perfect place to call home before summer settles in.

Thinking about buying or selling this season? Mockingbird Real Estate would be happy to help you take the next step.

www.mockingbirdrealestate.net

05/26/2026

The First Fridays at Five on Friday, June 5, 5 to 8 pm, is presented by MountainOne and will feature live music and dance, art, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food, beverages, and entertainment.

Event Highlights:


Persip Park, 175 North Street, 5 to 8 pm



– The Housie Shakers
– Beer garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.
– Local food vendors



Rain location: Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 27 East Street



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North Street at the South end of the road closure (near Park Square), 5 to 8 pm



– “Dance and Drum with the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers”



5:45 to 6:30 pm: Berkshire Rhythm Keepers performance

6:45 to 7:30 pm: Free dance class with Noel Staples-Freeman featuring live drumming by Aimée Gelinas, Dan Cohen, and the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers advanced drummers



Rain location: WANDER, 34 Depot Street



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28 North Street, 5 to 8 pm



– The “Resurrection Off-road Team” will host a “Touch an ATV” event in front of the Allegrone Building at 28 North Street.



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Dunham Mall, 100 North Street, 5 to 8 pm



– Community Paint Party!

Stop by Dunham Mall, pick up a brush, and help paint a mural that celebrates the best of Pittsfield. All ages and abilities are welcome. No experience is necessary!



Rain location: AdLib, 215 North Street



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Palace Park, 122 North Street, 5 to 8 pm



– Busker Robin O’Herin, singer-songwriter
– Free artistic face painting with Melissa Matsuki Lillie
– Live Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford



Rain Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renee Avenue



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North Street in front of Crawford Square, 137 North Street

- Bowey the Clown

Crafting free balloon creations!

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Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School Street

- “Sing Out Loud: Pride Karaoke Fundraiser”

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Brazzucas Market, 75 North Street

- Brazilian Style Barbecue Experience featuring Chef William Merelle

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North Street



Makers Market:



The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Customs, Auntie Kat’s Gift Shop, Bake My Day, Baked! Pastries & More, BareBone Roots, Berkshire Henna, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC, Black Bear 3D, Braidy Bunch, Cookie’s Cupcakes, Dragonfly Dreams, Glimmerhold Artistry & Tiffs Trinkets, Hilltown Hemlock Studio, LAMARÍA, Leann’s Lovies, Leo’s Bargain Boutique, little country gifts, ManiSetGo, Mountain Roots Artistry, Paparazzi Accessories, Pearls & Pillows, Sisterhood of the Traveling Crafts, and Truffles by Tarah.



Food Vendors:



Check out a variety of food vendors including Alchemy Events Mobile Bar, BB’s Hot Spot, Berkshire Kettle Creations and Lemonade, Best Damn Espresso, Cocineras Latinas LLC Coop, D’s Island Food Truck, Full Belly FEWD TRUCK, La Chalupa & La Enchilada, and Williams Street Market and Deli.



Family Fun Zone:



The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts, games, and more.



Participating organizations include 914 LOCK INC, ALZ.0rg, Barrington Stage Company, BART Charter Public School, Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Coalition for Su***de Prevention, Berkshire County Football Officials Association, Berkshire County Head Start, Berkshire County Kids Place, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Berkshire Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit Council, Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Woodworkers Guild, BRPC/ SPARK – BE3C Coalitions, Department of Children and Families, Elizabeth Freeman Center, Foster MA/Adopt MA, Girl Scout Troop 64834, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Mental Health Support For Families, NBT Bank, The Mount/Edith Wharton Cultural Center, and VFW Post 448.



First Fridays Artswalk:



First Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield’s City Hall, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Sanctum Gallery, Solarium Plant Shop, and the Soda Chef. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists.







First Fridays at Five is led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and will take place in downtown Pittsfield on May 1, June 5, August 7, and September 4, 2026. A portion of North Street will be closed during the event.





Season partners and sponsors include AccessPlus, MountainOne, Guardian, and Mill Town Foundation.





For more information and a full event listing, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.

05/22/2026

PENDING ✨

30 Lenox Ave, Pittsfield

This investment opportunity is officially pending! Excited for the next chapter of this Pittsfield multi-family project.

Listed by Janet Benoit at Mockingbird Real Estate.

05/21/2026

PENDING ✨

100 Cheshire Rd, Pittsfield, MA

This charming bungalow is officially pending! Congratulations to our clients on this sweet home full of character and updates.

Listed by Darcy Reid at Mockingbird Real Estate.

05/21/2026

There will be a Community Paint Party during the June 5th First Fridays at Five on Friday, June 5, 5 to 8 pm, at Dunham Mall (100 North Street)!

Everyone is invited to join the Community Paint Party for a new mural coming to the AdLib building in downtown Pittsfield this summer. Created through a collaboration between Common Wealth Murals, Mill Town Foundation, Let It Shine!, and the Pittsfield Public Schools, the mural is inspired by ideas and artwork from Pittsfield students and will be brought to life with your help.

Stop by Dunham Mall during the June First Fridays at Five, pick up a brush, and help paint a mural that celebrates the best of Pittsfield. All ages and abilities are welcome. No experience is necessary!
Please note, participants will be painting on large canvases on tables, not painting directly onto the wall. The rain location for the Community Paint Party is AdLib, 215 North Street.

05/14/2026

Berkshire County Historical Society Opening Day Celebration at Herman Melville's Arrowhead!
Saturday, May 16, 11 am to 4 pm

The Berkshire County Historical Society will host a day of free activities for the whole family on May 16 to celebrate the opening of its summer season. Starting that day, hourly guided tours of Herman Melville’s historic home will be offered Thursday through Monday with the first tour beginning at 10 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Tickets are required for tours and can be purchased at berkshirehistory.org by using the BOOK NOW button or on site. This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, 11 am to 2 pm - A team from Four Seasons Stables in Lanesboro takes you around Arrowhead’s field.

Silk Screening, 1 to 3 pm - Pittsfield’s Penny Arcade Press will be on site demonstrating silkscreen printing with water-based ink. Prints made using this traditional, hand-pulled method will be available for purchase in the museum shop.

Children’s Story Hour, 2 pm - Explore new children’s books based on works by Herman Melville: Call Me Moby by Lars Kenseth and Bartleby by Matt Phelan.

Herman Melville in the Berkshires Book Launch with author John Dickson, 4 pm - The Berkshires have long attracted artists and writers, drawn to the mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes of Western Massachusetts. Herman Melville first came here as a young boy and was so inspired by the surroundings that he returned to live here for thirteen years during one of the most productive writing periods of his life. He finished his masterpiece, Moby-Dick, in his first year here, seated in his study with a view of Mount Greylock. “His first love” is the way his cousin described his relationship to his adopted home. He wandered on foot and horseback to all corners of the county, tapping into the Berkshires in his art. The places he explored are sprinkled through the pages in his stories. Herman Melville in the Berkshires reveals the connections between Melville’s writing and the beauty of the landscape that inspired him. This program is co-sponsored by OLLI at Berkshire Community College.


Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield
413.442.1793
berkshirehistory.org

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Mockingbird Real Estate 💐

Today we’re celebrating the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, and mother figures who make every house feel like home. Thank you for all the love, patience, strength, and little things you do each day.

05/07/2026

From classic cherry blossoms and crabapples to magnolias and dogwoods, a well-placed flowering tree can completely change the look of your yard this time of year.

Not only do they add beautiful color in the spring, but they also help make a home feel warm, welcoming, and established. Something buyers always notice when pulling up to a property.

There's a perfect tree for every space - even if you have a small space or want a dwarf tree for the front yard! Some of our favorite petite trees are...

05/04/2026

New investment opportunity in Pittsfield

Listed by Janet Benoit, Mockingbird Real Estate

30 Lenox Ave is a 3-family with a lot of upside for the right buyer. Priced at $129,900, this one needs a full rehab but already has a newer roof and some electrical updates started.
Great location close to BMC and downtown, plus off-street parking. Solid option for an investor or contractor looking for their next project and future rental income.

MLS https://www.flexmls.com/share/DudUQ/30-Lenox-Ave-Pittsfield-MA-01201