The Shattuck Gallery reopens with a new exhibition that "considers how we glean from the landscape — for food, inspiration, contemplation, and sources of beauty." Check gallery website for hours.
Celebrate the DNRT’s 50th birthday with a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Find and photograph 50 of the 70 items listed on the “Discover DNRT Scavenger Hunt” checklist. Participants who take and submit photos of 50 items will win an exclusive Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust canvas boat tote bag.
Leah Howard, Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Land Steward, will lead a group down the Slocum’s River and past several DNRT reserves. Bring your own kayak.
Step into the life of the legendary transgender jazz musician Billy Tipton. Find out how his legacy carries on today. “No Ordinary Man” is the winner of this year’s Best Documentary at Boston’s WickedQueer Film Festival.
Kicking off the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation's Wednesday summer concert series is the NB Rude Boys and its fusion of classic reggae, ska, rock-steady and punk rock. Rain date is Thursday, same time.
DATMA will launch "WATER 2021"— three free public art exhibitions, plus numerous programs and initiatives with more than 15 partner organizations in New Bedford. These public art projects will examine the role of water and women working with water in the UK, South Korea, Switzerland, and SouthCoast, Mass. Harvesters of the Deep: Portraits of Fisherwomen […]
Join LaSella Hall (Frederick Douglass Unity House), Lee Blake, (New Bedford Historical Society), Gail Fortes (YMCA Southeastern Massachusetts), and other panelists for a virtual talk about Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S. Email Peggy Dias, mdias@umassd.edu, for more information.
Triple Grammy award winner John Scofield is an innovator of modern jazz guitar with a catalog of more than 40 recordings. His many styles include acoustic chamber jazz, bebop, blues, electronically-tinged groove music, jam-band style, jazz-funk, organ jazz, and orchestral ensembles.
If you love Sinatra, you will enjoy Michael Dutra. The singer has been hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound globally, as Boston Globe Columnist Wesley Morris said.
Pull-on your rubber boots and prepare to get down and dirty! Learn about the features that make a salt marsh so unique. While walking through this squishy environment, you will discover what types of creatures call this muddy place home. This program is appropriate for families with children ages five and older. Pre-registration is required […]
Donation class benefiting the Sangha Scholarship Fund to ensure yoga is inclusive, affordable, and accessible to everyone in the community. Yin yoga allows us to work the yin tissues of our bodies, ligaments, joints, fascia, and even our bones. Please bring your props to support your postures during this class.
Black businesses have suffered huge losses during the COVID-19 quarantine. So BuyBlackNB is creating a safe space to support them. Shop a curated selection of local Black-owned businesses while enjoying music, giveaways, networking, and community building.
The NAACP of New Bedford and Collective 4 Change have joined forces to bring the local community a day of celebration, fellowship, and art. Bring out the whole family for live performances, food trucks, giveaways, games, and more. There will also be COVID vaccinations available throughout the event.
The summer heat just got hotter with a fun R&B party brunch on Juneteenth. Donate a pair of new or used white Nike Air Force 1 shoes (any size) and get a free drink! The AF1s will be distributed to 20 youths in need for the upcoming school year.
The New Bedford Historical Society and Whaling City Sound will host the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Memorialize the end of slavery in the U.S. while taking in a concert in front of the new Jazz Mural on Centre Street — an artistic tribute to the legacy of local musicians.
Let's go crazy! Let's get nuts with New England's premier tribute to Prince: LoVeSeXy! Get ready to party up like it's 1999 and enjoy many of the greatest hits from "The Artist's" extensive catalog!
Hear the latest work of local poets read live amongst the roses of the RJD garden. Donations are accepted instead of a fee.
"Valentina" is a coming-of-age tale about a transgender high school student. She must change schools when her trans identity becomes known, starring YouTuber Thiessa Woinbackk.
"A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art," will feature masterworks by the New Bedford native. Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847-1917) achieved legendary status among artists during his lifetime.
Join YMCA instructor Nicole Winning in a relaxing and therapeutic experience in RJD’s historic gardens Fridays through August 27. Nicole will lead a Vinyasa class suitable for any level of yogi. Increase flexibility, strength, and mindfulness in this unique urban garden setting. Register for this course by visiting the YMCA website. Free for YMCA members […]
The Laramie Project explores the public reaction to the 1998 murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The murder was denounced as a hate crime and brought attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states, including Wyoming. The show will be performed by high school students from the South Coast […]
Chill at The Mill with stand-up comedienne Christine Hurley. Christine is a finalist on America's Funniest Mom on Nick at Night and a star from America's Got Talent.
The night starts with Jimmy James bringing you his southern rock. Next, Adam Bomb will play all his hits from his Geffen releases to his current songs. Ending the night will be KISS TRIBUTE Dr.Strangeways performing KISS favorites.
Bring your children to the RJD Museum today and sign up for the New Bedford Free Public Library’s free summer reading program. While you are there, watch Scott Jameson perform his magic tricks and enjoy free admission to the mansion. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.
NBSO, in partnership with The Drawing Room, will bring free music to the NB Seaport District every fourth Saturday, June–September 2021. The summer series begins with Emma Lee Holmes-Hicks, violin and Peter Zay, cello and guitar. Each event will also include wine tastings, locally-grown flowers in the bouquet bar, and, of course, artful treasures inside […]
The Laramie Project explores the public reaction to the 1998 murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The murder was denounced as a hate crime and brought attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states, including Wyoming. The show will be performed by high school students from the South Coast […]
Cinema New Bedford celebrates “Best of Fests,” showcasing the festival favorites, like Searchers, an official selection at Sundance 2021! Cinematic, humorous, and touching, the doc draws on encounters with a diverse set of New Yorkers as they navigate their preferred dating apps, searching for their special someone.
Pack a picnic, lounge on the RJD lawn, and request your music favorites from DJ Jessikerrr. Inside the RJD mansion, enjoy 20-minute “express” tours by RJD docents. This free event is part of this month’s AHA festivities.
Paint in the beautiful gardens of the RJD estate Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, and Sunday, September 12. Paint from direct observation with the instructor, Devin McLaughlin. Enroll online for a single class, or sign up for the series. Five-class series fee: $275 (includes supplies), $150 (bring your supplies).
Winner of an audience award at Sundance, director Marion Hill’s debut feature is a great film set in the French countryside about a polyamorous triad navigating their complicated connections.
Set in the South Dakota Badlands on the Pine Ridge reservation, Chloé Zhao’s award-winning first feature displays her gift for capturing the rugged beauty of rural America. Johnny is a handsome Lakota high school senior who dreams of moving to Los Angeles, but his strong bond with his younger sister complicates his decision.
NBSO, in partnership with The Drawing Room, will bring free music to the NB Seaport District on the fourth Saturday of the month, all summer through September 2021. This week's violin performers are Raluca Dumitrache and Antoaneta Anguelova. Each Saturday will also include wine tastings, locally-grown flowers in the bouquet bar, and, of course, artful […]
Paint in the beautiful gardens of the RJD estate Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, and Sunday, September 12. Paint from direct observation with the instructor, Devin McLaughlin. Enroll online for a single class, or sign up for the series. Five-class series fee: $275 (includes supplies), $150 (bring your supplies).
Paint in the beautiful gardens of the RJD estate Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, and Sunday, September 12. Paint from direct observation with the instructor, Devin McLaughlin. Enroll online for a single class, or sign up for the series. Five-class series fee: $275 (includes supplies), $150 (bring your supplies).
Paint in the beautiful gardens of the RJD estate Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, and Sunday, September 12. Paint from direct observation with the instructor, Devin McLaughlin. Enroll online for a single class, or sign up for the series. Five-class series fee: $275 (includes supplies), $150 (bring your supplies).
NBSO, in partnership with The Drawing Room, will bring free music to the NB Seaport District this summer. The series continues with David Rubin, violin, and Maureen Heflinger, viola. Each event will also include wine tastings, locally-grown flowers in the bouquet bar, and, of course, artful treasures inside The Drawing Room.
Paint in the beautiful gardens of the RJD estate Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, and Sunday, September 12. Paint from direct observation with the instructor, Devin McLaughlin. Enroll online for a single class, or sign up for the series. Five-class series fee: $275 (includes supplies), $150 (bring your supplies).
The summer series concludes with Fariba Hunold and Shawn Wang, on the violin, and Maureen Heflinger on viola. Also enjoy wine tastings, locally-grown flowers in the bouquet bar, and, of course, artful treasures inside The Drawing Room.
