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  • Seaglass Tree Workshop

    K&A Creations 119 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Create a shimmering sea glass tree at this hands-on workshop Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. Students can design a one-of-a-kind piece that shines with coastal charm using tumbled glass,. […]

  • The Concept Duo at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Concept returns to Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill. The popular party band plays Top 40, Rock, Alt Rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.

  • The Captains’ Coup: Activist Journalism on the Portuguese Revolution

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

    Professors Daniela Melo and Timothy Walker will present highlights from their new scholarly edition. The illustrated talk explores the role of activist journalism in documenting the downfall of Europe’s longest-standing […]

  • First Friday: Punk Meets Classical, The Legge Family Jam & More

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

    Experience a genre-bending night of music at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Friday, Nov. 7. Cellist Ian Legge, known as “The Punk Cellist,” blends classical skill with punk energy. […]

  • Fri-YAY: Eastern Medicine Singers

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    FriYAY brings a mix of folk, soul, pop, rock, jazz, and more. Local musicians perform a two-hour set that feels different every time. The Eastern Medicine Singers will perform on […]

  • An Author Talk: “Blue Collars” by Catherine McLaughlin

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Author Catherine McLaughlin will discuss her novel "Blue Collars," set in New Bedford’s South End from the 1950s to the 1970s. The story follows Fiona “Finn” Kilroy and her Irish […]

  • Speed Dating: Ages 45-60

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

    Speed Dating: Ages 45 to 60 lands on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard. Singles rotate through short conversations that make easy introductions with low […]

  • Cinema 169: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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

    Gallery X will screen Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on Friday, November 7, as part of Cinema 169. The 1984 animated fantasy by Hayao Miyazaki begins at 7 […]

  • Live Music at Bayside Lounge

    Live Music at Bayside Lounge
    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.

  • Drown and Foo for All at The Vault

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

    The Smashing Pumpkins tribute band, DROWN, will perform after the opening act, FOO FOR ALL, a tribute to Foo Fighters. The show takes place on Friday, Nov. 7. at 8 […]

  • Mitch Wilson at Rose Alley

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

    Mitch Wilson is a local acoustic singer and guitarist who plays a range of genres including rock, country, folk, pop, and many more.

  • Candlelight Gratitude Practice

    Yoga es Vida 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Candlelight Gratitude Practice is Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The fee is $20. The class combines gentle movement and meditation to ease stress and encourage reflection. Soft […]

  • Sweet Creations: Gingerbread House Workshop

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    A Gingerbread House Workshop at the NBAM lets children design and decorate their own holiday creations. Participants use frosting and candy to build festive houses with music and cocoa in […]

  • 2025 Holiday Craft Fair

    Mattapoisett Museum 5 Church St., Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Nearly 20 vendors will sell handmade goods at this year’s Holiday Craft Fair. Offerings include jewelry, leather goods, drawings, prints, knit and crocheted items, etched glass, and custom-dyed clothing. Musician […]

  • Fall Scarf Weaving Workshop

    Amy C Lund Handweaver Studio & Gallery 88 Hatch Street, Studio 211 (second floor), New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn the basics of loom weaving and create a handmade scarf in this beginner workshop. Using seasonal colors, textured yarns, and simple patterns, students will weave on pre-threaded four-shaft floor […]

  • Artist Workshop at NBWNHP

    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Melissa “Sawhand” Philley will lead a free hands-on art workshop for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling National […]

  • Local Poets’ Reading

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Published poets Vivian Eyre, John Heavey, Eileen Paccia, Susan Pizzolato, Elizabeth Sylvia, and Margot Wizansky read their original work.

  • Neal McCarthy Band at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard

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

    Neal McCarthy is one of the more recognizable acoustic guitarists in the New Bedford area.

  • Rupert Wates in Concert at The Shepherd Center

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

    Rupert Wates brings thoughtful songwriting and skilled guitar work to the stage. His music blends folk with hints of jazz and classical, shaped by his English roots and years performing […]

  • Music at the MAC: Putnam Murdock & Friends

    Marion Art Center 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA, United States

    Singer-songwriter Putnam Murdock returns to the Marion Art Center for an evening of Americana music. Known for his blend of folk, country, and blues, Murdock brings decades of performing and […]

  • Marshall Crenshaw Band at Narrows

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

    Marshall Crenshaw’s career began in the early 1980s with his debut single "Something’s Gonna Happen on Shake Records." At the same time, Robert Gordon released Crenshaw’s Someday Someway on RCA. […]