The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses […]
Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, […]
March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance […]
Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. The show highlights musical traditions of the African […]
Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia, queer sci-fi, solarpunk, Afro and Indigenous Futurism, and personal hopes. Broad […]
Inner Star’s spring retreat is held at Barney’s Joy Farm from April 17-19. The weekend focuses on rest and wellness, with guided meditation, gentle movement, and shared meals in a […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. […]
Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes with David Chosid are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buttonwood Park Warming House. The sessions focus […]
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & […]
Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Cisco a at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19. Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra, […]
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects […]
Dig Deep Vinyl Bazaar is on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at Rose Alley Ale House until the records run out. Browse more than 6,000 records. Fill a box […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Author Forum: “Abolishing War” with Dr. Winston Langley debates whether war can be eliminated in today’s global climate. Langley argues that peace and international security are achievable. Sunday, April 19, […]
New Bedford JazzFest is back with its Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, April 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are […]
Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana, blues, folk, and rock. Sampou began performing in the 1990s and went on […]
Comedian Mark Masters brings friends from the Vail Comedy Festival to Mikey B’s on Sunday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and drinks will be available. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40. The lineup includes Boston comic Liam McGurk, whose laid-back, razor-sharp delivery and inventive material have […]
Justin Sampson of CarSon Acoustic Duo, brings a unique perspective to a diverse range of tunes.
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
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