North Woods at Off the Hook
North Woods plays a variety of blues, pop, folk and country music.
North Woods plays a variety of blues, pop, folk and country music.
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 New […]
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery will hold its seventh annual Vine to Table event on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Guests will begin the evening with sparkling wine and local food while overlooking the vineyard. Owner Robert Russell will welcome guests among the vines before dinner begins. Chef Rizwan Ahmed created a four-course menu […]
Dos Amigos is a rock duo performing classic rock, country, blues, and other popular hits. The pair delivers a full band sound using live instruments without drum machines, harmonizers, or prerecorded loops.
Hardwire brings classic rock to the stage on Wednesday, July 29, from 6:30 to Apponagansett Park on 8:30 p.m. The New Bedford-based band was formed in 2013 and features six musicians. Their playlist includes rock favorites from the 1970s through today. A rain date is scheduled for July 30.
The Picnic Book Club will meet on Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. on the Mattapoisett Free Public Library front lawn. Guests can bring a current read for a casual literary discussion with pastries and light refreshments. Registration is required.
Saturday Pop-up Vendor Shop at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is on Saturday Aug. 1 from 1 to 7 p.m. This week's vendor is a custom leather goods maker called Ray's Custom Leather by Ray Cabral. The vendors will create custom photo magnets and keychains on site.
New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will run from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at Madeira Field. The coveted event showcases Portuguese and Madeiran heritage and attracts visitors from the U.S. and beyond. Festivities begin Thursday, July 30, 6 to 11:30 p.m; Friday, July 31, 5 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug, 1, […]
Summer Evenings in the Park continues from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, at Lafayette Park in Fall River. Music by: Pink Granite 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 city. No tickets are […]
Free outdoor concerts for five weeks on the lawn at Fairhaven Town Hall this summer. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 40 Center St., weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concert schedule July 9: Blu Lobsta July 16: Pete LaGrange & The Ghost Riders July 23: Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen […]
Connecticut guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Brandt Taylor leads the Brandt Taylor Band. The group performs blues, rock, and roots music throughout New England. Taylor has opened for acts including Tower of Power, Joe Louis Walker, and James Montgomery.
Freetown’s Summer Concert Series consists of three free concerts at the bandstand at 5 South Main St. in Assonet. Performances are scheduled every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain dates are set for the following Tuesday. July 14 The Dave Richardson Band will open the series with a mix of New Orleans funk, […]
Anna Freitas performs Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Freitas is a Berklee College of Music graduate, guitarist and vocalist. Her music draws from classic rock, R&B, pop and funk. She has performed throughout New England since the 1990s as a solo artist and with several musical projects.
AFFINITY is a 5-member Journey Tribute Band that faithfully reproduces the musical power and passion of Journey. The group is composed of professional musicians who share the love of Journey’s music and made this dream project come alive. Concerts will take place on Wednesdays from June 17 to August 26, 2026 from 6:30 pm to […]
AHA! Night: Summer in the Seaport turns downtown New Bedford into a playground of live music, art, workshops and free family fun Thursday, Aug. 13 beginning at 4 p.m. . Events continue after dark. Scallopalooza at the Fishing Heritage Center puts local fishermen to the test in a competition to name New Bedford’s best shucker. […]
"New Bedford Rocks the Park" is a series of five free outdoor concerts on Thursdays from July 9 through Aug. 13, 6 to 8 p.m., at Custom House Square. The Whaling History Alliance presents the family-friendly program to promote the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Here’s this year’s lineup: July 9: Stone Gon — […]
Mamma Mania brings the music of ABBA to life with dazzling costumes, harmonies and a lively stage presence. The tribute features classic hits including “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia,” celebrating the sound and spirit that made ABBA one of pop music’s most iconic groups. Performers include current or former touring members of “Mamma Mia!” Official […]
LIKK is a high-energy cover band that plays a range of dance, classic, and rock music that will keep you dancing from start to finish.
Quick Hits is a five-piece RI-based cover band. Formed in 2020, the group performs a mix of pop, rock, alternative, and dance favorites, including songs by artists such as Paramore, Blink-182, Smash Mouth, and others.
Angelus Hall is a six-piece alternative rock cover band based in Newport, Rhode Island. Formed in 2024, the group has a crowd-focused approach to live performances throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Hall performs Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford, following Quick Hits.
Hardwire brings classic rock to the stage on Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 to 11 p.m. The New Bedford-based band was formed in 2013 and features six musicians. Their playlist includes rock favorites from the 1970s through today.
Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present "Hamlet" on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. The production sets Shakespeare's tragedy […]
The Senhor da Pedra Feast embraces Portuguese faith and heritage for three days at Madeira Field. Festivities include live music, religious observances, and a procession. Here’s the schedule: Friday, Aug. 14: Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. with the raising of the flags and music by Filarmonica do Senhor da Pedra. Thatcher performs at 7 p.m., […]
Reckless Sunset is a Connecticut acoustic duo featuring Ronnie Suraci and Mark Bellucci. Both grew up in East Haven and formed the band in Wallingford in 2018. Their music spans decades and genres, mixing familiar covers with original material, mashups, and pop culture references. Reckless Sunset released its debut EP, “Shifting Tides,” in 2021 and […]

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