• Martha’s Pantry at Grace

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace
    Grace Episcopal Church 133 School Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a […]

  • Family Storytime at RJD

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

    Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take […]

  • Author Forum: “Abolishing War” with Dr. Winston Langley

    Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Author Forum: “Abolishing War” with Dr. Winston Langley debates whether war can be eliminated in today’s global climate. Langley argues that peace and international security are achievable. Sunday, April 19, […]

  • A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music

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

    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. The 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. […]

  • A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music: A Program by Jon and Li Waterman

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

    “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” features songs and stories tied to the origins of blues, rock, and country, illustrating how these genres have influenced and reflected major shifts in American music and culture. Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Free at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The event is part […]

  • The People’s Poetry

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

    The People’s Poetry is a free, open forum for poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. Meetings are held at the New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.  

  • Marc Berger- RIDE- A Musical Experience

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Marc Berger performs Saturday, May 9, at 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Admission is free. His album RIDE, inspired by the American West, has received national airplay. The concert features songs from the album, along with stories from his time in remote mountain and desert regions. Marc has performed at SXSW […]

  • MWALIM at YING’s in Mattapoisett

    Ying Dynasty Mattapoisett 24 County Rd., Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    An intimate evening of blues and soul will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ying Dynasty. The performance is free. Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor performs a mix of blues tradition and soul storytelling rooted in Black American music. His sound moves between slow blues and classic soul grooves, shaped by […]

  • Curious Figure 3: May AHA! Night Reception

    UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus 715 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Curious Figure 3 will be on view during AHA! Night on Thursday, May 14. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The reception is part of the citywide arts celebration. Galleries, studios, and cultural groups will present programs across downtown New Bedford. Visitors can stop in throughout the evening. The exhibition features contemporary […]

  • Social Justice Book Club

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

    A discussion on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program is open to adults 18 and older. The novel follows a writer who claims another author’s work as her own. It explores identity, racism, cultural appropriation, and the pressures of social media. Copies are […]

  • Bestselling Author Ruta Sepetys to Speak in Mattapoisett

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    The Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosts internationally bestselling author Ruta Sepetys on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The first 100 registered attendees will receive a free copy of her new novel, “A Fortune of Sand.”