WinterStock 2026 returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Music starts at noon. The grassroots music festival marks its fifth year raising funds for the RiverStock Scholarship Fund. Proceeds support music department students from the Class of 2026 at BMC Durfee High School as they […]
Mardi Gras Night with the Southcoast Brass Band happens Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Bayside Lounge. Festive attire and masks are encouraged. The Southcoast Brass Band plays New Orleans-style jazz. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $20 per person. Sponsorship options are available online. Proceeds benefit the Boys and […]
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 […]
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