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  • Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel

    Hand-building with Clay class
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    A four-week hand-building ceramics class runs on October 27 and November 3, 10, and 17. The fee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Students will skip the pottery wheel and work directly with clay using hands-on techniques. Projects may include mugs, plates, and sculpted pieces with unique shapes and details. […]

  • Music Circles at The Shepherd Center

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

    Music Circles meet every Tuesday, 6 p.m.  Join an informal acoustic jam session open to musicians of all skill levels. Admission is free. The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts is offering workshops and free community events throughout the summer at 34 Center St. in Fairhaven. Donations are appreciated to support the organization's upcoming season.

  • Harvest Nights Farmers Market at Whaler Inn

    Harvest Nights Farmers Market at Whaler Inn
    The Whaler Inn & Suites 500 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Harvest Nights Farmers Market brings local farms, food vendors, and artisans together for an indoor evening market at Whalers Inn in New Bedford. Shop for fresh produce, honey, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade crafts, and gifts while a DJ provides music. The market runs on Nov. 10 and 24 and Dec. 8 and 22 from […]

  • 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 with his exceptional talent, dynamic performances, and distinctive sound. His diverse repertoire spans alt-rock, R&B, neo-soul, and heavy metal. Read more about Jimi in The Light’s InPerson […]

  • Monthly Artists Share! at Gallery X

    Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artists from various disciplines can exchange ideas and receive feedback at Monthly Artists Share! on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gallery X. Midori Creativity leads this monthly gathering where artists can present their projects and discuss their creative approaches. The informal setting encourages conversation and collaboration among participants working in different […]

  • FROM the UNDERGROUND

    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 night at 8 PM on WNB One Radio. Expect deep cuts, soulful classics, banging remixes, and exclusive originals—all curated to move your body and elevate […]

  • 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 class covers practical tools and methods, including the use of salt, plastic wrap, and magic erasers to enhance work. The $145 fee covers all four […]

  • Neurographica and Zen Doodle workshop

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

    Neurographica Doodle workshop meets Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30. This guided class helps participants refocus and ease stress, fear, and anxiety. The fee is $20. Students learn to draw intricate, self-guided designs. The process may support relaxation and mental clarity. No promises, but many find it calming. Finished pieces make great cards or gifts. […]

  • Buttonwood Buddies at BPZoo

    Buttonwood Buddies at BPZoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Preschoolers can get outside, make some new friends, and meet a few animal friends during Buttonwood Buddies at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The weekly playgroup is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and runs Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 1 through Nov. 19. There will be no session on Oct. 15. Each session […]

  • Basket Weaving: Cracker or Catchall Basket workshop

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

    Basket Weaving: Cracker or Catchall Basket is on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class fee is $55. Suitable for beginners and experienced weavers. Participants make a 5-by-10-by-5-inch basket using a mix of reed sizes and an accent color. Finished with a half-round reed and seagrass. Use it for crackers, rolls, […]

  • Apron decorating at New Bedford Public Library

    New Bedford Free Public Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Free Public Library will host a free apron-decorating activity during AHA! Night on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Youth Services Department. No registration is required, and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can also browse artwork throughout the library and shop at the […]

  • Local Artisan Showcase

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a Local Artisan Showcase Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. The holiday shopping event will feature fishing- and maritime-themed clothing, jewelry, artwork, and handmade goods. Members of the local fishing community create many items. Admission is free as part of AHA! Night.

  • AHA! Night: Made in NB

    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Downtown New Bedford gets a head start on the holidays Thursday, Nov. 12, at AHA! Night: Made in NB. Find local artists, handmade treasures, and live entertainment. Nearly 50 local artists and makers will show off their stuff at the Star Store, with more artisan markets at Gallery X and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage […]

  • Kate Virginia at Cork

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

    Kate Virginia is a singer-songwriter whose music draws inspiration from New England, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and Washington, D.C. Her solo recordings include “A Place” and “Kentucky,” released in 2022. She has also performed with touring bands.