Summer Screenings are every Saturday from July 5 through Aug. 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Whaling Museum theater. The series features rotating 3D films, including Antarctica: On the Edge, Ocean Odyssey, Oceans: Our Blue Planet, Turtle Odyssey and Blue Whales: Return of the Giants. Movie admission is required.
Down to the Sea in Ships (1922), directed by Elmer Clifton and filmed in New Bedford, is a full feature silent film that will be screened at the Narrows Center with musical score performed live at a grand piano by Dr. Jennifer A. Maxwell, a Grammy-nominated classical concert pianist.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents "CETACEAN (The Whale)" on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The audiovisual performance is created by artist and storyteller Deke Weaver. It blends video, sound, movement, and storytelling to reflect on whales, oceans, and the human condition. The piece is part of Weaver’s ongoing project The Unreliable Bestiary. It is directed by […]
The 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is on Thursday, September 25. For one night only, audiences can watch ten finalist short films from around the world and vote for their favorites. The showings are all in the Museum’s Cook Memorial Theater, known for its high-quality projection and immersive experience. This global festival is now […]
Freetown’s “Movies Under the Stars” series is back with free, family-friendly events feature outdoor films, hands-on activities, and local food vendors. The series runs on three Friday evenings: Aug. 15, 7–10 p.m. – The Garfield Movie Includes a pet supply drive for Care Southcoast, a local no-kill animal shelter. Donations of pet food, toys, and […]
The Westport Cultural Council will bring the Manhattan Short Film Festival to the Westport Grange on Friday, Sept. 26, the screening starts at 6:30 p.m. The festival connects local audiences to a worldwide event. Ten short films are shown in more than 500 cities at the same time. Viewers vote for the films and actors […]
Gallery X will present "The Dead Zone" on Friday, Sept. 26, as part of its Cinema 169 film series. The series is inspired by the visual art exhibitions currently on view, including the TOUCH TANK exhibition. The 1983 science fiction thriller is directed by David Cronenberg and based on the novel by Stephen King. The […]
Founded in 1850 by Warren Delano II, grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Riverside is marking its 175th anniversary this year. The rural-style cemetery is known for its landscaped paths and historic gravestones. Former Fairhaven Director of Tourism Chris Richard will guide the tour, which highlights the final resting places of some of the town’s […]
On October 17, the Fishing Heritage Center will present "The Pearl of the Atlantic." Produced by the New Bedford Seafood Council in 1963, the film highlights the city's Atlantic sea scallop fleet and the boat-to-table process. This opening screening is connected to the Center's newest exhibit, "Ceremonies & Celebrations," which explores the history of the […]
The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama, documentary, comedy, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change, from hope and humor to loss and determination. Climate leader and author Bill McKibben serves as honorary judge. He appears by video with an introduction and announces his top […]
Author, educator, and activist Bill McKibben has spent decades turning climate science into action. In his keynote, "Solar, Society, and the Shifting Climate," he discusses solar energy, climate justice, and the power of community. He blends data, stories, and hope to offer both insight and direction. The keynote concludes a two-day climate program at the […]
A free community screening of Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greater New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech High School. The documentary examines the effects of social media on young users. A panel discussion with voices from the film follows the screening. Free […]
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 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Reservations are recommended but not required. Set a thousand years after the Seven […]
A special screening of "Women of Truth and Courage: The Widows of Kalangarai," by filmmaker Karen Kayser, will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. at […]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will screen two short films by Caroline Losneck and Christoph Gelfand on Friday, Nov. 21, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. “Diving for […]
Gallery X will present Cinema 169 on Saturday, Dec. 20. The screening coincides with the COZY exhibition and features the 1990 psychological thriller Misery. Rob Reiner directed the film, based on Stephen King's novel. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The screening begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be […]
A free Dock u mentary film screening spotlights "Love & Grease," a WBZ TV original. The documentary traces the history of the Greasy Pole competition in Gloucester. Each year during St. Peter’s Fiesta, local men attempt to cross a greased telephone pole suspended over the harbor to grab a pennant. Italian fishermen introduced the tradition […]
The Molly Little Film Series is a six-week focus on post-impressionism and the beginnings of modern art. Screenings run Tuesdays from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Southworth Library. Snow dates are March 3 and March 10. This session looks at artists who moved beyond Impressionism, using bold color, expressive […]
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