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Wednesday, April 22, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
THE STEEPLE PLAYHOUSE

WHALE’s Spring Fling

WHALE will host its annual Spring Fling on April 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. It is a cocktail party celebrating community, place and preservation.

This is casual, come-as-you-are event with seasonal cocktails and light refreshments. Guests can mingle inside a historic space that WHALE itself restored.

Spring Fling is a chance to gather around the places that shape New Bedford’s identity and its future. Everyone is welcome. Longtime supporters, first-timers, partners and neighbors alike.

Tickets are $35 per person; names will be held at the door. Proceeds go toward programs and projects that preserve historic buildings, strengthen neighborhoods and serve the community.

For tickets or information, call 508-997-1776.

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READING

Thursday, April 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM

ArtREADS: “The Power and the Glory”

Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum’s book club. The group will discuss “The Power and the Glory” by Graham Greene.

ArtREADS is a discussion-based book club that brings together literature, art, and shared ideas. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance and arrive ready to engage.

Book synopsis

Mexico, the late 1930s: A paramilitary group has outlawed the Catholic Church and is executing its clergy. Now the last priest is on the run, fleeing not just an unshakable police lieutenant but also his own wavering morals. As he scrapes his way toward salvation, haunted by an affair from his past, the nameless “whiskey priest” is pulled between the bottle and the Bible, tempted to renounce his religion yet unable to ignore the higher calling he’s chosen.

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MUSIC

Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m.
ZEITERION

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac — Rumours

Classic Albums Live performs Rumours by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at Zeiterion.

Tickets are $39 to $59 plus fees.

Released in 1977, Rumours became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Rolling Stone ranks it No. 7 on its list of the 500 greatest albums. The show recreates the album live, note-for-note, with top studio musicians.

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ART

Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m.
STEEPLE PLAYHOUSE

Arts Illuminated

The New Bedford Light will be talking live with select South Coast artists at our next Arts Illuminated show on Thursday, April 23, at Steeple Playhouse, 6 p.m.

Arts Illuminated is a live talk show featuring area artists and their art for sale. During the show, host Devin “NivedArt” McLaughlin interviews selected artists, delving into the artistic process, artists’ histories, and the stories behind two selected works.

Audience members can browse offerings up close, mingle with artists and Light staff, and buy artwork during the “Afterglow” reception.

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    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Pout-Pout Fish musical will be presented on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $20 plus fees. The family-friendly musical is part of […]

  • A Conversation with BalletRI

    SoCo Movement Arts 201 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Join BalletRI dancers in a panel discussion with Artistic Director, Kathleen Breen Combs, facilitated by Shura Baryshnikov. This demonstration and conversation offers insight to the creation and production of a […]

  • Jimi Blacksheep at Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Jimi Blacksheep is a former major label recording artist, singer, guitarist, and producer from Boston known for his versatile musical style. Previously signed to Warner Bros., Jimi has impressed audiences […]

  • BYOBook Club at the RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    BYOBook Club is a pop-up reading community in New Bedford. Participants bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The first hour is for silent reading, followed by group discussion. […]

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    WNB One Radio

    Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday […]

  • Watercolor Painting Class

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn watercolor painting through practice and technique in this four-week workshop. Students will explore various techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-damp, and masking fluid, as well as color mixing and brushwork. The […]

  • WHALE’s Spring Fling at the Steeple Playhouse

    The Steeple Playhouse 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    WHALE will host its annual Spring Fling on April 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. It is a cocktail party celebrating community, place and preservation. The […]

  • Improv Your Day workshop at The Shepherd Center

    The Shepherd Center 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance), Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Improv Your Day is a 2-hour workshop exposing participants to the art of improvisation. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The program introduces the basics of improvisation […]

  • Gold Leafing: Gilded little Seashells and Wishbones workshop

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A gold leafing workshop introduces the time-honored technique of gilding, first used by ancient Egyptians and later adopted by the Romans. Students will learn the basics of applying gold leaf […]

  • Westport Art Group’s Spring Show

    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Embark on a creative adventure at Westport Art Group’s spring show, “Journeys,” launching April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at its gallery, 1740 Main Road, Westport Point. The exhibit […]

  • Ric Allendorf at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Ric Allendorf is a reflective singer-songwriter, accomplished illustrator and college-level arts educator. Since writing his first song in 2015, Ric has featured at the Providence Folk Festival, the Spire Center, […]

  • ArtREADS: “The Power and the Glory”

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum's book club. Join us as we come together to discuss The Power and the Glory by […]