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  • Tote Basket with Shaker Tape Handles

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Create a handwoven tote basket on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $55. Participants will make a 10-by-6-by-10-inch basket using reeds of different sizes […]

  • Tracing your Ancestors: Researching Cape Verdean Genealogy

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Researchers and archivists will share experiences tracing family histories. Participants will learn tips and tools on how to find family branches. The free online program focuses on Cape Verdean-descended families. […]

  • Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors, Big Horizons: Talk & Discussion

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    "The Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors, Big Horizons" is on Nov. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by welcome remarks, a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and […]

  • Bill Santos at Rose Alley

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform live at Rose Alley.

  • Sustainable Style Store Opening

    Wendy Bauer Apparel Store 22 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    “Sustainable Style”, a new women’s boutique featuring the one-of-a-kind apparel of Wendy Bauer, opens November 13, 2025, at 22 William St., at the corner of Johhny Cake Hill. Turning found […]

  • AHA! Night: Made in NB!

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

    Downtown New Bedford comes alive Thursday, Nov. 13, for "AHA! Night: Made in NB." The free event celebrates the city’s creative energy with exhibits and activities throughout downtown. Artisan markets […]

  • Judith Klein Exhibit Reception

    Judith Klein Art Gallery 127 West Rodney French Blvd., Suite 287, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Judith Klein Art Gallery will host a reception during AHA! Night "Made in NB" on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, mixed media, […]

  • Birding Past & Present at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mass Audubon will host Birding Past and Present on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. as part of AHA Night. The free program is for anyone curious about the birds […]

  • “Crystals of Guanine” Artist Talk & Demonstration

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

    Stop by New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center this upcoming November AHA! Night to meet local artist Michael Medeiros and learn about his latest public artwork “Crystals of Guanine.” The piece […]

  • Leah Andrade at Rose Alley

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Leah Andrade is a vocalist and acoustic performer known for covering well-known songs from a variety of eras and genres. She frequently performs with musician Mike Leach.      

  • Celebrating the Winter Garden author talk

    Southworth Library 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host landscape horticulturist and author Warren Leach for a presentation on the winter garden, a source of beauty and enjoyment.

  • New Bedford Jam at Gallery X

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

    “New Bedford Jam” will debut on AHA! Night, Nov. 13, at Gallery X. The series was created by former Mayor Scott Lang and local musicians to bring artists together to […]

  • Chris Smither and The Motivators at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Chris Smither, a singer-songwriter with a career spanning more than 50 years, performs Thursday, November 13, 2025. Tickets are $49 in advance and $51 on the day of the show. […]

  • AHHhhhhhh: The AHA! Night After-Party

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    After AHA! Night, Bento’s in New Bedford will hold a AHA! Night After-Party on Nov. 13, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. The WAMPTRONICA collective will play a mix of […]

  • Nature Play & Learn: Backyard Birding

    Ricketson Nature Center 54 Irvington St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Trustees’ Mobile Adventures and New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches continue their Nature Play and Learn Fall Series on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Ricketson Nature Center in Brooklawn […]

  • Red Party Wine & Truffle Pairing at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard

    Nasketucket Bay Vineyard 237 New Boston Rd., Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The Red Party Wine & Truffle Pairing event at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear red […]

  • Nolan Driscoll at Cisco

    Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Nolan Driscoll is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in South Shore, Massachusetts.

  • Empire and Payback at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Empire, billed as “the most authentic Queensrÿche tribute,” performs on Friday, Nov. 14. Doors open at 8 p.m. Payback is the opening act. Tickets are $20.46–$29. A VIP tier is […]

  • Shemekia Copeland at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Shemekia Copeland returns to the Narrows Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49 […]

  • Fast Forward at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Fast Forward consists of members of Batteries Not Included, former members of Witzend and FunHouse

  • 11th Annual DNRT Trail Race

    Destruction Brook Woods Slades Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Destruction Brook Woods features wide trails and scenic views. The 5K and 10-mile races are entirely off-road and wind through one of DNRT’s most popular properties. Walkers are encouraged to […]

  • Wreath-Making Workshop

    Wreath-Making Workshop
    Buzzards Bay Brewing 98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Wild Bean Flower Farm’s Christina Ierardo will lead a wreath-making workshop at the brewery on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. Participants will use fresh greens and […]