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 10 performers will have 10 minutes each. Admission is free.
The Mass Youth Soccer Festival will bring World Cup excitement to Fort Taber Park in New Bedford from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2. The free event is hosted by Massachusetts Youth Soccer in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Soccer Forward Foundation. Visitors can watch FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matches on a […]
Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The July 3 concert begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks over […]
Blues Flash performs a mix of hits from across the decades. The band plays energetic live shows with a versatile set list.
Fall River's biggest summer tradition is set for Saturday, July 4, as fireworks return to the waterfront for the America 250 Celebration. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. Public viewing locations include: Heritage State Park Senator Thomas Norton City Pier Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park Battleship Cove also offers a unique […]
Wheelhouse performs classic R&B from the 70's - 90's and beyond.
Your Favorite Color is a high-energy dance/show band with four members in the music industry for over 30 years. The lead singer, Duke Jones, was signed with Columbia Records in 1989 and has a strong foundation in showmanship.
Xtreme Acoustic covers a variety of contemporary acoustic rock music, from Adele to Janis Joplin and every genre in between.
The Bodega Boys cover band plays a mix of popular hits and crowd favorites across multiple genres.
New Bedford families can visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum free of charge on Wednesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The complimentary admission day is offered in partnership with the New Bedford Police Department. Free parking will be available in the Elm Street Garage.
Bristol County Savings Bank, the City of Fall River, and the Narrows Center for the Arts present Summer Evenings in the Park. The free series is held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in July and August. Each week features live music, arts and crafts, food, and family activities at parks throughout Fall River. […]
The Catnip Junkies play a mix of New Orleans jazz, swing, brass band classics, and pop favorites. Their energetic performances feature brass, vocals, and audience participation. Friends of the Acushnet Public Library will hold a 50/50 raffle during the concert. Tickets are $5 each and cash only. Jewelry donations for the group's September fundraiser will […]
Four free film screenings are planned through the Westport Cultural Council's 2026 Summer Film Series. Support for the series comes from the Carol Vidal Cultural Fund. Weatherlow Farms will host the first three screenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. Films begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The series opens with "WBCN […]
AHA! Night on Thursday, July 9, from 3 to 10 p.m. brings live entertainment, art, and family fun to Custom House Square and nearby venues. Visitors can watch Big Nazo Puppets, Aerialicious Entertainment, and Smile Factory clowns. They can get their faces painted, hear live music by Stone Gon, stroll the Seaport Art Walk, climb […]
Discover the history and culture of New Bedford's fishing industry during AHA! Night at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center on Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free activities include scallop-shell decorating, survival-suit races, face painting, and more.
Dave Alves is a multi-instrumentalist from the New Bedford area who has performed his original songs and his own takes on favorite songs for more than two decades. He plays singer-songwriter-style music from a variety of genres and decades, reflecting the music that has shaped his life. His background in classical and jazz piano shines […]
An opening reception for "Accidental Metamorphosis," a juried exhibition by the National Association of Women Artists, is scheduled for Friday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. The exhibition continues through Aug. 15. Work is featured by 15 artists from the SouthCoast and across the country. The exhibition explores how […]
Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen of Leisure, a New Bedford–based ensemble, performs a blend of Americana and roots rock. Fronted by singer‑guitarist Butch McCarthy, the band features JB Borges on drums and Steve Mazza on bass.
WAMPTRONICA brings its Deep Afro Jazz House sound to Naukabout Brewery. The evening features Afro House, Jazz House, Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and global rhythms. Music, dancing, and community are at the center of the event. Admission is free. WAMPTRONICA airs weekly on WNB One Radio and WOMR FM. The collective also hosts The Thump […]
"You Might Be as Flawed as Me" is a solo exhibition of paintings by SouthCoast artist Mark Gleicher. The exhibition runs from July 9 to 30. An opening reception will be held Saturday, July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Jackson Neves is a music and business graduate at Wheaton College. He’s also a guitarist, singer, and pianist playing the best music of the ’50s through today.
Jeff Belanger will discuss "Turning Passion Into Your Profession" on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Belanger will share how he built a career as an author, storyteller, podcaster, and television producer. The program will offer practical advice on starting a business or side hustle, identifying a […]
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 home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]
Summer Evenings in the Park continues from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Father Kelly Park in Fall River. Louie Leeman is scheduled for July 15. The free series is held every Wednesday in July and August. Each week features live music, arts and crafts, food, and family activities at parks throughout the […]
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