Arts and Culture
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ART
Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Monday, Aug. 29
DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD
Call for Art: Four Legged Friends
Gallery X is seeking artwork depicting or inspired by our animal friends. While the show may be called Four Legged Friends participants are free to include any animal, regardless of leg count, from no-legged snakes to 8-legged spiders.
This exhibition is open to submissions from all artists working in any medium. Work may be submitted during Gallery hours or by appointment beginning August 17. The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 29. When submissions are brought to Gallery X the artist will fill out a submission slip with basic contact and labeling information.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29
ROTCH JONES DUFF HOUSE
Pitch Black All Ideas Pitch Contest
EforAll South Coast has teamed up with BuyBlackNB to host an outdoor Pitch Contest on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5–7 p.m. at the Rotch Jones Duff House to engage and encourage BIPOC entrepreneurs.The deadline to apply is Thursday, Sept. 15 at noon. To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/PitchBlackAllIdeas.
MUSIC
6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19
PURCHASE STREET BETWEEN UNION AND WILLIAM STREETS
Summer Sound Series: World Premier Band
The World Premier Band incorporates the music of the 90s, and today with funk, dance, originals, and R&B. They put on a show like no other with choreographed dances and coordinated outfits. Each band member has a distinct voice, so the song list encompasses multiple genres.
MUSIC
Noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 21
ROTCH-JONES-DUFF HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM
Open House at the Mansions
The two mansions connected by County Street and marriage (James Arnold married Sarah Rotch, daughter of William Rotch Jr.) are co-hosting a free day of activities. RJD features tours of the house, lemonade on the terrace, and lawn games. At the James Arnold Mansion, visitors can tour the home and grounds, learn about the Arnolds’ passion for horticulture and their once 11-acre garden, hear about future landscape plans, and enjoy fruit punch and cookies.
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The Azorean Spirit: The Art of Domingos Rebêlo
New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MADomingos Rebêlo (1891-1975) created thousands of works of art that reflected his Portuguese identity and culture and honored his Azorean roots. The seminal exhibition, "The Azorean Spirit: The Art of […]
William Shattuck Art Exhibit
New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MAThe New Bedford Whaling Museum will be exhibiting the luminous landscape paintings of a Dedee Shattuck Gallery favorite: William C. Shattuck. The opening night is from 5–6 p.m. on Friday, June 3 […]
DATMA: Shelter 2022
Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MADATMA is launching its 4th year of exhibitions and programs on June 16, 2022. SHELTER 2022 will feature free exhibitions and programming all summer. The SouthCoast region is rooted in […]
Summer Exhibition at Judith Klein Gallery
The Judith Klein Gallery's Summer Exhibition will run from June 25 to August 20. The opening receptions will occur on Saturday, June 25, from 4–7 p.m., and AHA! Nights July […]
2022 Seaport Art Walk
The 2022 Seaport Art Walk "Open Spaces" officially opens during the July 14 AHA! Night. Sculptures and murals reflect the idea of creating open space for our minds and souls, […]
Coming Full Circle at Dedee Shattuck Gallery
The Dedee Shattuck Gallery is coming full circle with works from the artists of the inaugural exhibition in June 2011. From August 6 until Sept. 16, the gallery will highlight […]
Call for Short Plays
Culture Park Theatre calls for short plays for the first in-person Short Plays Marathon since 2019. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Cook Memorial Theatre at […]
Pitch Black All Ideas Pitch Contest
EforAll South Coast has teamed up with BuyBlackNB to host an outdoor Pitch Contest on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5–7 p.m. at the Rotch Jones Duff House to engage and […]
4th Annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air
The public is invited to the 4th Annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air on Saturday, Sept. 24. Artists will meet at the Dartmouth Culture Center, then head out to set […]
Dinner in the Park for Kids & Teens
Free dinner and activities for kids and teens every Tuesday and Thursday at various New Bedford parks
Greg Mattson at Cisco
Greg Mattson is a Connecticut-based singer/songwriter who performs with his band, Mattson. The group delivers both recognizable and unique musical sounds.
Wire Ring Making Workshop
Viva Fall River Pop Up 333 South Main Street, Fall River, MAJesi’s Jewels will hold a wire ring-making workshop at the Viva Fall River Pop Up Shop on August 18 from 6–8 p.m. Each participant will go home with two self-designed […]
Clarity Through Collage Club
Co-Creative Center Gallery 137 Union Street, New Bedford, MAIn-person collage workshop on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month around an evolving altar, Participants create an individual intuitive art piece, then explore and receive insights through different […]
The Concept Duo at Rose Alley
The Concept Duo performs at Rose Alley Ale House every Thursday. The popular party band plays Top 40, Rock, Alt Rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in New Bedford
Reverie Theatre Group presents another season of Shakespeare in New Bedford. The adventure takes us to a magical forest outside Athens where fairies and sprites play and laugh, where the […]
Dallas Corbin & BBQ
Country performer Dallas Corbin brings a touch of Nashville to the Cisco Brewery every week. A special menu of house-made bbq is also featured.
Neal McCarthy Trio Thursdays at Pour Farm
Check out Matt Antunes (drums and sound), Kyle Spark (Bass), and Neal McCarthy (electric guitar/Vox) every Thursday at Pour Farm Tavern.
Karaoke At Le Place
Le Place hosts karaoke every Thursday night with DJ Bri.
Henry Horenstein Exhibit
New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MAHenry Horenstein is a professional photographer, filmmaker, and teacher. The New Bedford native studied at RISD in the 1970s under Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, and Minor White. He is also […]
Free Lunch in the Park for Kids & Teens
Free lunch is served at New Bedford parks Monday–Friday. Every Wednesday, activities are included with the meal.
Call for Art: Four-Legged Friends
Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MAGallery X is seeking artwork depicting or inspired by our animal friends. While the show may be called Four-Legged Friends participants are free to include any animal, regardless of leg count, from no-legged snakes to 8-legged spiders. This exhibition is open to submissions from all artists working in any medium. Work may be submitted during […]
Food Truck Fridays in August
Viva Fall River Pop Up 333 South Main Street, Fall River, MAThe Viva Fall River Pop-Up Shop at 333 South Main St, Fall River, hosts Food Truck Fridays every week throughout August.
2022 Summer Sound Series
Every Friday from 6–8 p.m., Jun. 17 to Sept. 16, downtown New Bedford will be the place to be for dance-filled fun. The city is hosting the most extensive musical lineup ever this year, alternately between Purchase Street and lower Union Street. Various musical genres and restaurants highlight these free weekly block parties. Purchase St.: […]
Summer Sound Series: World Premier Band
Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MAThe wildly popular World Premier Band incorporates the music of the 90s, and today with funk, dance, originals, and R&B. They put on a show like no other with choreographed dances and coordinated outfits. Each band member has a distinct voice, so the song list encompasses multiple genres.