Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts a free Weekly Wellness Walk at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo entrance. Local physicians and wellness professionals lead participants on […]
The "Gather by the Greenhouse" event is on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near the greenhouse on Fuller Parkway. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. […]
The sixth annual "Music in the Woods" concert is on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Live music will be […]
The Stepping Razor Barbershop and AHA! New Bedford bring you the second annual Nice Motorbike Show on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 6 p.m. This free downtown block party […]
The New No. 7s is a Connecticut band performing original songs and covers inspired by rock, blues, country, funk, and soul.
Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductees Neal & The Vipers will perform Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cisco Brewers Blues & BBQ Fest, 1482 Rodney […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor class on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Students will make […]
Neil Vitullo and Matt Martin will perform a collection of songs ranging from Neil Young and The Beatles to Jimmy Buffett. Martin is the leader of The Day Drinkers.
Sugar Ray Norcia is a veteran blues singer and harmonica player from Rhode Island, best known for his work with the Bluetones and Roomful of Blues. He is known for […]
Cliff Taylor and the Undertakers will perform Sunday, Sept. 27 at noon, during Blue & BBQ at Cisco Brewers in New Bedford. The New England band blends blues with soul, […]
Boston-based Delta Generators blend blues, roots, R&B, Americana, and rock. The band features vocalist Brian Templeton, guitarist Charlie O’Neal, bassist Rick O’Neal, and drummer Jeff Armstrong.
Free summer yoga in Buttonwood Park is on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. from June 1 through Sept. 28. Certified instructors with the New Bedford Wellness Initiative will lead free outdoor […]
Open mic night is on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sign up begins at 6 p.m. Performers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Up to […]
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 […]
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers free weekly walking tours through Oct. 11, 2026. Participants meet a ranger or volunteer inside the visitor center or in the garden. Exploring […]
Kids ages 3 and up can take a short walk to collect leaves, then return to the library to create leaf stamp art on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. […]
Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The class is open to all abilities, ages, and body types. Instructor Audra Andrade, who lives with low vision, […]
Mattapoisett Free Public Library will show “Night at the Museum” on the library lawn Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. The movie runs 1 hour and 48 minutes. Guests are […]
Families can stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursdays from September 17 through October 29 at 10:30 a.m. Each session will include books, music, activities, and crafts, offering […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, […]
The South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and The Z will host an evening celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture, and community. The event will feature music, light refreshments, and opportunities to […]
The Makam Healing Project will explore the centuries-old tradition of Turkish Ottoman modal music on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Historic melodies will be brought into a […]
CarSon Acoustic features Fernando Carreiro and Justin Sampson, two musicians who share a love of music and a distinctive approach to familiar songs. They play a mix of favorites with […]
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