• Martha’s Pantry at Grace

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace
    Grace Episcopal Church 133 School Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a […]

  • Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule

    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]

  • Kid’s graphic novel book club

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Kids ages 9 and older will discuss "Dracula’s Brunch Club" by Brian Gonsar. Copies are available at the children’s desk. Registration is optional. For questions, email faguiar@sailsinc.org.

  • Paper Quilling workshop: earrings

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The workshop teaches the decorative paper art of quilling through the creation of handmade earrings. Admission is $45. Students will roll and shape paper into colorful designs using traditional quilling tools. Sample patterns will be available, along with the option to create original styles. Quilling originated in 15th-century France and Italy and was once used […]

  • SOUL Interlude at Lighthouse Tavern

    Lighthouse Tavern 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Lighthouse Tavern will host "Soul Interlude" on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 5 p.m. The after-work event features WAMPTRONICA members playing Afro rhythms, jazz, deep house, and underground dance music. Admission is free, and tips are welcome for the performers.

  • Fire Pits at Westport Rivers

    Fire Pits at Westport Rivers
    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery offers reserved fire pits for groups throughout the fall. Reservations are $49.99 and are limited. Thursdays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, […]

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    Figure Drawing Open Studio
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed, self-guided environment. Sessions […]

  • Pretty Little Things: Decoupage Oyster and Scallop Shells

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The two-hour workshop on decorating oyster and scallop shells with decoupage is on Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor Karen Zukas will teach the class how to apply decorative papers and finish shells with gold enamel paint. Each person can create up to six pieces suitable for small trinket dishes, hanging decorations, […]

  • Teena Marie tribute at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Get ready for a night of music, comedy, and nostalgia at The Vault on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lindsi Fisher will perform as “Teena 2.0” for a night celebrating the music of Teena Marie. The show also features teen singer Leyah Wynn, with comedy from Kyle Paris and D.J. Nicole […]

  • Matt Silva at Cisco

    Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Matt Silva takes the stage with an acoustic set of guitar and vocals. When he’s not fronting the high-energy band “What Matters?,” he’s performing solo, mixing Top 40 hits, rock, and country tunes that keep the night fun and easygoing.

  • Live Music at Bayside Lounge

    Live Music at Bayside Lounge
    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.

  • Zeiteion presents fadista Mariza

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    International fado sensation Mariza returns to The Z on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are from $49 to 99 plus fees. Her powerful voice and commanding stage presence breathe new life into Portugal’s most treasured musical tradition. A true New Bedford favorite, Mariza promises an evening of passion, beauty, and unforgettable song. Whether […]

  • Dj AnjKep at Cork

    Dj AnjKep at Cork
    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Andrew Kepinski, also known as DJ AnjKep, is a New Bedford-based DJ and photographer known for The New Bedford Light’s “Street Style” series. He DJs every other Friday night at […]

  • Thump & Soul Session at The Launch

    The Launch 50 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Thump & Soul Session is on Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 p.m., featuring Afro-jazz house, electronic soul, and underground dance music. DJs The ZYG 808, GM Slim-One, and DaPhunkee Professor will provide the music. Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc. presents the event, with support from the New Bedford Cultural Council and the Osborne Trust Fellowship.

  • Back2Zero at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Back2Zero features Daniel Vitorino on lead vocals, Kevin Rezendes on lead guitar and backing vocals, Cameron Curado on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Tim Martins on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Mike Moniz on drums and backing vocals.