Sip & Stroll Harbor Fest will be held Saturday, June 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Besse Park and Warren's Harborview, 59 Main St., Wareham. The free, family-friendly event features more than 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, face painting, and bar service by The Bartending Service of New England. Free parking will be […]
The MWALIM Trio headlines the SouthCoast Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. as part of Bristol Black Collective’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The trio features MWALIM on vocals, guitar, and keys, joined by drummer and producer The ZYG 808 and bassist Richard Johnson. Their sound blends Blues, Soul, and jazz with a strong […]
Cat ’n Jimmy is a New Bedford–based duo with Cat on vocals and Jimmy on guitar and vocals. The musicians perform classic blues-rock and Americana with roots influences.
Acushnet Public Library's Summer Concert Series opens with the Pearly Baker Band on Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Grateful Dead tribute band features Tim Richmond on bass, Ken Richards and Mike Mahoney on guitar, and Eric Costa on keyboard. Friends of the Acushnet Public Library […]
The SouthCoast Brass Band is a seven-piece ensemble dedicated to jazz, blues, and funk rooted in the New Orleans brass band tradition.
Last Day On Earth will headline Dartmouth’s Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 1, at Apponagansett Park on Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge and Town Landing. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The six-piece band performs classic rock hits from the 1960s through the 1990s with a setlist built around familiar […]
Mike Mahoney has been performing professionally since 1975. He has spent the past 41 years as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for New Bedford's Pearly Baker Band, a Grateful Dead tribute group. His song choices lean toward music that is fun, thoughtful, and easy to connect with. Sets often include Grateful Dead songs along with […]
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 […]
Robert “Bob” Porawski is a Westport acoustic musician who performs rock, country, pop, and alternative covers at breweries, restaurants, private events, and local venues across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Food trucks include Farmer’s Feast, Rhode Rage, BBQ Y Mas, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo’s Coffee, and Annie’s Ice Cream Shack. Each $25 […]
The NB Rude Boys perform Friday, July 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cisco. The band plays a mix of ska, reggae, and rocksteady in the brewery's outdoor beer garden.
The Marion Fireworks Committee announced the return of the town’s Independence Day weekend fireworks display at Silvershell Beach on Friday, July 3, at 9:15 p.m. The event is part of Marion’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. A performance by the Marion Concert Band will open the night with patriotic music before the fireworks begin over […]
Celebrate Cabo Verdean Independence Day on two wheels during a community bike ride on Saturday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m. from Monte Park, 213 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Riders of all ages are welcome. A free bike clinic, music, food, and community activities will follow the ride. Proceeds support local youth and community programming […]
Westport will celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. The procession will travel from Central Village to the former Westport High School. Roads along the route close at 9 a.m. Registration and lineup begin at 8 a.m. Antique cars, tractors, […]
The Relics play classic rock hits, country classics and a blues.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Loose Screws will perform on Wednesday, July 8, at Apponagansett Park on Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge and Town Landing as part of Dartmouth’s Summer Concert Series. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The band plays a mix of hits from the 1970s through today, with rock favorites designed to keep […]
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 […]
Barefoot Dan is a singer, songwriter and guitarist performing solo acoustic shows across Florida and New England, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Vermont. Food trucks include Farmer’s Feast, Rhode Rage, BBQ Y Mas, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo’s Coffee, and Annie’s Ice Cream Shack. Each $25 ticket covers one […]
Mesha Steele and & the Riddim Allstars are New York-based musicians who blend reggae, indie, and soul.
Marion Art Center’s annual "Arts in the Park" outdoor artisan market returns Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bicentennial Park in Marion. The rain date is […]
The Westport River Watershed Alliance will host its 10th annual Summer Concert on July 11 at Westport Rivers Vineyard, featuring folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light will open the show. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $55 for WRWA members and $65 for nonmembers. A rain date is scheduled for July […]
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