Shamrocks and Shenanigans takes place Friday, March 13, at the Venus de Milo in Swansea. Proceeds directly help A Wish Come True grant wishes to local children facing life-threatening illnesses, providing memorable experiences and support during difficult times. Guests are encouraged to dress in green or a costume for a lively, family-friendly night. Dinner and […]
An Oz-inspired experience comes to Dartmouth. SouthCoast LGBTQ+ Network will host its flagship fundraiser, “Down the Yellow Brick Road: An Evening with Gregory Maguire,” on March 28, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rachel's Lakeside. Maguire, author of Wicked, will headline the night. The program features an author presentation, live performances, a silent auction, […]
Dig Deep Vinyl Bazaar is on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at Rose Alley Ale House until the records run out. Browse more than 6,000 records. Fill a box and name your price, with about $1 per record suggested. Live vinyl DJs from the Headroom Radio crew and friends will spin all afternoon. Proceeds […]
WHALE will host its annual Spring Fling on April 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. It is a cocktail party celebrating community, place and preservation. The evening is casual and come-as-you-are, with seasonal cocktails and light refreshments. Guests will mingle inside a historic space that WHALE itself restored, connecting with neighbors, […]
The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo. The fundraiser supports Forever Paws Animal Shelter. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by fantasy, history or favorite characters. The focus is on creativity and fun. A four course dinner and dancing are […]
More than 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to gather for the 16th annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on May 10, 2026. Race begins at 10 a.m., with a kids' dash at 9:30 a.m., at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Registration is $35. The fundraiser supports the Women's Fund SouthCoast, which […]
DATMA will hold its annual spring fundraiser, Unlocking Community Through Empowering Creativity, to support this summer’s public art projects. Proceeds will help fund Bug Out, a series of large, colorful bug sculptures created by local high school artists. The salon-style event will feature food, drinks, guest speakers, and community conversation focused on creativity and connection. […]
The second annual First Responders and Veterans Mental Health Matters event is on Friday, May 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Seaport Waterfront Bar. SassyAngel Events and Junior's Family host the outdoor event. It honors Junior Almeida and raises awareness for first responder and veteran mental health. Organizers share a simple message: no one […]
Pet lovers can turn a favorite furry, feathered, or scaled friend into a colorful keepsake during Paint Your Pet on May 31 at 5 p.m. Admission is $50, with a portion of proceeds supporting Lighthouse Animal Shelter. Participants should bring an 8x10 close-up photo of their pet and will be guided through creating a pop […]
Adventure packages, unique experiences, and sought-after items will be up for bid during the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven’s grand benefit auction on Saturday, June 6, 5 to 8 p.m. Silent and live auctions feature trips to Vermont, Chatham, and Prince Edward Island. Dining experiences and a private beach sauna are also included. Other offerings […]
Luminosity is the theme of this year’s annual garden party fundraiser at the RJD. The event supports the museum’s mission. Guests will gather in the newly illuminated historic garden for performances, refreshments, and the estate's historic setting. New landscape lighting will bring the gardens to life when the sun sets. The project is part of […]
The 10th annual Armsted R. Christian Scholarship Jazz Fundraiser will feature an afternoon of live music from 3 to 7 p.m. Peaceful Flight opens the event, followed by vocalist Gabrielle Goodman and headliner Marion Meadows. Goodman is a Berklee College professor, recording artist, and songwriter who has performed with Chaka Khan and Roberta Flack. Meadows […]
Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 gala at Zeiterion to be held on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Admission is $150, with discounted rates of $85 for nonprofit employees and $25 for SNAP, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders through the Card to Culture program. Proceeds support The Z’s mission to steward the historic […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will hold its annual Harbor Lights Benefit on Saturday, July 11, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The proceeds support the museum's exhibitions, educational programs, and ongoing mission. The festivities begin with a cocktail reception and light fare in the Bourne Building. A live auction and program will follow in the […]
The Elizabeth Taber Library Summer Book Sale is Aug. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marion Music Hall. Shoppers can browse gently used books, puzzles, games and DVDs. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library.
Jazz in the Garden, a fundraiser for the Armsted Christian Endowment Scholarship at Berklee College of Music, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden. The Yoron Israel Group will perform live, with light refreshments served during the event. Seating will be available under a tent […]
The annual First Taste of Fall fundraiser is on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. VIP admission begins at 3 p.m. Support the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society while trying offerings from local breweries, wineries, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy beer and wine samples from local producers, food trucks, animal encounters, and live […]
The SouthCoast Community Foundation will hold "Summer’s Last Blast" on Friday, Sept. 18, at Fort Taber in New Bedford. The event runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $225 per person. The program will include live music by The Dope Lotus, led by New Bedford musician Joaquin Santos. Food stations, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, […]
Stand Up for Every Voice will pair comedy with fundraising on Friday, Sept. 18, at White’s of Westport. Tickets are $30 each. Tables of eight are available for $240. A silent auction, Wine & Win, and a memorial moment are also planned. Guests can purchase food and drinks, and a donut bar is included with […]
The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society will hold its fifth annual clamboil fundraiser and family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the South Seekonk Gun Club. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser will also include raffles, outdoor family activities, music, and karaoke. Guests may bring beer, wine, soda, […]
The Diamono Project (non-profit) will present the fourth annual murder mystery fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Whaler Inn & Suites. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner and the mystery begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Guests will board the fictional Orbit Excess on its maiden voyage into space. The package includes […]
Support Lighthouse Animal Shelter at a Musical Bingo fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at Raymour & Flanigan. The event includes prizes, raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
DATMA will host its annual Fall Ball on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Vault. The fundraiser supports public art and arts education. This year’s “Habitat” theme encourages guests to dress in creatively inspired flora- and fauna-themed attire. The gala will feature music by DJ Claudia DeeBee, hors d’oeuvres from Greg […]
The 20th Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cycling routes run through Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Registration is available at savebuzzardsbay.org/ride. Riders can choose from 100-mile, 41-mile, and 20-mile routes. Starting points are in Little Compton, Mattapoisett, and Bourne. All routes finish at the Swope […]
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