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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: The Light's Arts Illuminated to host live\, open show
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — Area artists: Looking for an opportunity to show\, discuss and sell your art\, all at once? \nSubmit your work by April 10 for consideration for the next Arts Illuminated\, a live\, art-driven talk show\, on Thursday\, April 23\, at the Steeple Playhouse. \nHosted several times a year by The New Bedford Light\, the event seeks examples of your creative efforts\, in any fine arts genre\, from paintings to cartoons\, sculptures to digital graphics. \nSelected artists are invited to join host Devin “NivedArt” McLaughlin for a five-minute interview in front of a live audience of artists and\nart patrons. Interviews delve into the artistic process\, artists’ histories\, and the stories behind two of your submitted works. \nClick here to find out more about this unique event\, fill out a submission form and upload your work. Selected artists will be notified as soon as possible. \nBrowse video of previous shows\, and feel free to share this invitation with fellow artists and art lovers.  See our posts on Facebook and Instagram. \nSubmit now! Deadline Friday\, April 10!
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-the-lights-arts-illuminated-to-host-live-open-show/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Back When We Were A Community
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Historical Society presents a talk on organizing and mutual aid in Black communities in Massachusetts on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Public Library. Admission is free.\n\n“Back When We Were A Community\,” presented by Mwalim (Prof. MJ Peters)\, traces networks of care and resistance from the 18th and 19th centuries to the present. The program highlights institutions and informal systems that sustained Black life\, with connections to New York and Philadelphia.\n\nMwalim is a professor of English\, communication\, and Black studies at UMass Dartmouth. He also serves as assistant grand historian for the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts\, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, and is artistic director of Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/back-when-we-were-a-community-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Culture Calendar,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000706Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Club Cheese Roll at Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:Hot Club Cheese Roll serves up a mix of jazz standards and contemporary hits in the style popularized by Django Reinhardt! Trio Jason Smith (guitar/ vocals)\, Mark Russell (violin/vocals)\, and John Birt (guitar/vocals) are Southcoast favorites. \nFor their Stage Door Live debut\, they will be joined by Tanner McMullen (upright bass)\, Albert Behar (accordion)\, and Casey Belisle (drums). \nTickets are $25 to 34 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/hot-club-cheese-roll-at-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260402T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184131Z
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SUMMARY:Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Tommy Castro & The Painkillers appear at the Narrows on Thursday\, April 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 on the day of the show. \nLed by Tommy Castro\, the band blends blues\, rock\, soul\, and R&B. Castro has spent more than four decades building a reputation for strong vocals and dynamic guitar work. The group has released 17 albums that reflect a wide range of styles\, from horn-driven R&B to stripped-down rock and electric blues.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/tommy-castro-the-painkillers-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260322T183849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T185959Z
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SUMMARY:Dueling Pianos at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Dueling piano shows are request-oriented\, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across each other and trade songs. The audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Participants are pitted on one side against the other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock\, men against women\, etc. \nDueling piano shows are typically 60 to 120 minutes long\, maximizing the players’ energy and audience interaction. \nTickets are $20 for general admission for a single folding chair (no table/dinner service at folding chairs) or $120 for general admission for a high-top table that includes seats for up to four people (dinner service will be provided to high-top tables). \nMust be 21 and older with a valid ID for entry.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dueling-pianos-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,The Vault Music Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260322T191107Z
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SUMMARY:Back in the Day at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Back In The Day  plays classic rock and 1980s favorites. Current members include Scott Raymond “Coop” Cooper on lead vocals\, Paul Trial on drums\, T.J. Nowicki on keyboards and vocals\, Amos Sanfilippo on guitar\, Tom Walason on bass\, and NicCo Sanfilippo on drums for select performances.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/back-in-the-day-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260317T173050Z
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SUMMARY:A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music
DESCRIPTION:Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” on Saturday\, April 25\, at 2 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. \nThe program blends original songs with historical storytelling. It explores people and events that shaped the blues\, country\, rock and other forms of American popular music. The performance also reflects on how music helps shape cultural identity. \nThe Waterman’s play throughout New England as part of the series “Live Music Making History Live\,” which encourages audiences to explore history through music. \nSupport for the program comes in part from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-journey-through-the-roots-of-american-popular-music/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260202T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T172201Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet RI's "Pure Dance" at Bristol Community College
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Rhode Island makes its Bristol Community College debut with Pure Dance on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. \nThe contemporary ballet program features works by George Balanchine\, Christopher Wheeldon and Yury Yanowsky. Performances highlight athletic movement\, expressive storytelling\, and live musicality. \nEach performance is followed by a post-show Meet the Ballerina conversation with the artists. Discounted tickets are available for Bristol Community College students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ballet-ris-pure-dance-at-bristol-community-college/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Bristol Community College Fall River\, 777 Elsbree St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bristol Community College,Culture Calendar,Dance,Fall River
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Rhode Island":MAILTO:joelle@balletri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T002449Z
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SUMMARY:Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac — Rumours
DESCRIPTION:Classic Albums Live performs Rumours by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday\, April 25\, at 8 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.\n\nTickets are $39 to $59 plus fees.\n\nReleased 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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/classic-albums-live-fleetwood-mac-rumours/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260322T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T191229Z
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SUMMARY:No Rulz at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:No Rulz\, formerly known as Of Like Mindz\, now features Gretchen Shellman\, the former lead vocalist for Hyper Drive. Her cutting-edge rock voice brings excitement and energy to the table.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/no-rulz-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260408T170312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T170312Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Nevaras at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Nevaras is a versatile guitarist and vocalist with a busy performance schedule across New England. He has toured nationally and appeared alongside leading country artists. \nNevaras performs solo\, in his duo Two Way Street and with the Jeff Nevaras Band.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jeff-nevaras-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260408T172024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172024Z
UID:10163676-1777222800-1777233600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Bill Santos at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Bill Santos\, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire\, will perform solo at Cork.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bill-santos-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260408T172203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172203Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Colton McGrath at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Jack Colton McGrath is a singer-songwriter and solo acoustic musician who competed on Season 1 of “American Idol.” on ABC. He has been a professional performer over 10 years. McGrath has built a local following and plays covers and original songs across genres.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jack-colton-mcgrath-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260330T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162737Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay will hold its annual plant sale Saturday\, May 2\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. \nShoppers can find annuals grown in the club’s greenhouse\, perennials from members’ gardens\, tomatoes\, herbs\, succulent arrangements\, and heirloom dahlia tubers. The event is free and open to the public. \nContact Anne Heller at heller.a@comcast.net or (617) 893-8491 for details.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/garden-club-of-buzzards-bay-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260204T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T191725Z
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SUMMARY:Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Food trucks roll into Fort Taber on Saturday\, May 2\, from noon to 5 p.m.\, with lots of flavor choices paired with a wide range of craft beverages. \nAdvance tickets are $5; gate admission is $10. \nLive music keeps the crowd hopping. Outdoor games from Ultimate Tailgating bring fun for all ages. Dozens of regional and national craft brews will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/food-truck-craft-beverage-festival/
LOCATION:Fort Taber\, 1000 Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Food,Fort Taber
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260118T194823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T194823Z
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SUMMARY:South Coast Chamber Music Series: Foursomes
DESCRIPTION:Experience four voices and infinite emotion at the season-closing concerts\, $35:\nMay 2 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church\, 3 p.m.\nMay 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 3 p.m. \nThe program features short string quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame)\, Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria)\, and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs)\, followed by Johannes Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor\, Op. 60. \nTickets are available at zeiterion.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/south-coast-chamber-music-series-foursomes/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church\, 124 Front Street\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260402T224049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224240Z
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SUMMARY:Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball at Venus di Milo
DESCRIPTION:The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball is scheduled for Saturday\, May 2\, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo. The fundraiser supports Forever Paws Animal Shelter. \nGuests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by fantasy\, history or favorite characters. The focus is on creativity and fun. \nA four course dinner and dancing are included in the price. Activities include tarot readings\, a photo booth and temporary tattoo artists\, along with live performers and interactive moments. \nTickets are $95. Sales close April 17. Proceeds benefit the shelter’s work in the community.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/legends-and-lore-fantasy-ball-at-venus-di-milo/
LOCATION:Venus de Milo\, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway\, Swansea\, MA\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260217T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T162807Z
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SUMMARY:250 Years: Music of America at Grace Episcopal Church
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Bedford Choral Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a spring concert on Sunday\, May 3\, at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 VIP. \nThe program features a mix of classical works and timeless favorites. Selections include Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana\,” Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts\,” spirituals\, Americana tunes\, and standards such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World.” Audience sing-alongs are also planned. \nFounded in 1964\, Greater New Bedford Choral Society is a non-audition SATB choir serving southeastern Massachusetts. Ensemble recently welcomed new artistic director Brian Dean Sousa\, a New Bedford native with degrees from Westminster Choir College and James Madison University. \nMore information is available at gnbcs.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/250-years-music-of-america-at-grace-episcopal-church/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 133 School Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260225T010032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T010104Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Health Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A new Women’s Health Book Club invites readers to explore women’s unique journeys through literature. \nBrought to you by Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health and in partnership with the New Bedford Public Library Lawler Branch\, the club is facilitated by Dr. Justina Perry\, women’s health physical therapist and owner of Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health in New Bedford. \nThe group meets at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Lawler Library Meeting Room.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/womens-health-book-club/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Lawler Library\, 745 Rockdale Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T184454Z
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SUMMARY:The Book Nook at The Gallery Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Book Nook hosts a Silent Book Club on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar. This global trend\, started in 2012\, invites participants to read silently in a public space with no assigned readings or required discussions. \nFrom 6:00 to 6:30\, is time to mingle\, followed by silent reading from 6:30 to 7:30. An optional chat session is held from 7:30 to 8:00. Attendees can bring any reading material\, including books\, e-books\, or audiobooks\, in any genre. \nThis is a relaxed atmosphere for socializing and book recommendations\, catering to both introverts and extroverts alike.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-book-nook-at-the-gallery-bar/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,LGBTQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091005
CREATED:20260329T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T203506Z
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SUMMARY:Spin Into Spring! Community Bike Tune-Up
DESCRIPTION:Is your bike ready for the Tour de Crème or a summer of riding to Silvershell Beach? A free bike check event on Saturday\, May 9\, from 9:30 a.m. to noon is a chance to get it tuned up after the winter months.\n\nVolunteers will be on hand to look bikes over and provide basic maintenance such as brake adjustments and chain lubrication. They can also offer advice on repairs that should be addressed before riding. Replacement parts\, including spokes and brake pads\, will not be available.\n\nCoffee and family-friendly games will be available while work is underway. Registration is recommended to reserve an arrival time\, though walk-ins are welcome as space allows.\n\nThe event will be canceled in the case of foul weather.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spin-into-spring-community-bike-tune-up/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtWeek Southcoast,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:A Bicycle Fixed by You workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free bicycle repair workshop will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Howland Green Branch Library. \nBill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited will lead the session and show participants how to diagnose and repair common bike problems. Community members are encouraged to bring their bicycles and learn simple repair skills. \nThe event is part of the Fix It Forward workshop series\, which helps residents learn practical ways to repair and reuse everyday items. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-bicycle-fixed-by-you-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library/Howland Green\, 3 Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Mother's Day 5k Road Race & Walk
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,000 runners and walkers are expected to gather for the 16th annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on May 10\, 2026. \nRace begins at 10 a.m.\, with a kids’ dash at 9:30 a.m.\, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Registration is $35. \nThe fundraiser supports the Women’s Fund SouthCoast\, which advances gender\, racial\, and economic equity across the region through research\, grantmaking\, and advocacy. \nRace started as a volunteer-led road event more than a decade ago. It has grown into one of the organization’s largest annual gatherings\, drawing families and community members from across the SouthCoast.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/16th-annual-mothers-day-5k-road-race-walk/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising,Running Event
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