Hayrides are held on Saturdays through October at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Rides leave every 30 minutes from noon to 4:30 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the outside bar for $10, or $7.50 for wine club members. The tractor-pulled wagon travels through the vineyard to the lower […]
The Stepping Razor Barbershop and AHA! New Bedford bring you the second annual Nice Motorbike Show on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 6 p.m. This free downtown block party features rocking live sets by Princess Bleach, Depression Tropical and Atlantic Thrills. There will also be vendors, refreshments, vintage motorcycles and a few hot rods. […]
The New No. 7s is a Connecticut band performing original songs and covers inspired by rock, blues, country, funk, and soul.
Buzzards Bay Brewing’s 2026 corn maze runs Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1. The 7-acre maze features a movie-themed challenge called “Moovies.” Guests search for movie scenes, solve rhymes, and match secret words to films on a game card. Hours are 1 p.m. to around 6 p.m., with last admission about 45 […]
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s South Coast Chamber Music Series will open its season with “Semiquincentennial,” an all-American 250th celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion. Tickets are $35. Works by John Corigliano, Peter Schickele, Missy Mazzoli and Amy Beach are showcased. Corigliano’s “STOMP” for […]
Enjoy live music from some of the area’s talented artists on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Sept. 26: Bob Porawski Oct. 3: Dave DeLuca Oct. 10: Craig DeMelo Oct. 17: Redfish Oct. 24: Bob Porawski Admission is free.
Kettle Kitchen Concerts pair tacos, tunes, and cold beer on Saturday afternoons. The brewery is open from 3 to 8 p.m., with free live music each week at 5:30 p.m. South Coast artists bring the soundtrack. BBQ y MAS serves Birria tacos from the Kettle Kitchen at Buzzards Bay Brewing, along with rotating weekly specials […]
Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductees Neal & The Vipers will perform Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cisco Brewers Blues & BBQ Fest, 1482 Rodney French Blvd. The band blends American roots music, blues, and rockabilly. The festival begins at 12:30 p.m. with the New No. 7s and concludes 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, […]
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, 15, 22, and 29. Fridays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Saturdays: 1 to 2:45 p.m., 3 to […]
South Coast musician and songwriter Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor performs his Blues, Soul & Grooves set Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at Stephen’s Lounge, 201 Onset Ave., Onset. The performance is an affiliated event during Onset Village’s Harvest Moon Festival weekend and is separate from the festival’s main programming. Mwalim’s music blends blues, soul, jazz, […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor class on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Students will make seasonal greeting cards while learning simple watercolor techniques. No previous painting experience is required, and materials will be provided. The free class is open to […]
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 […]
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
Factory of Terror is back for the 31st year on Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The long-running haunted attraction is open on select nights through Nov. 14, with timed entry and date-specific ticket prices. Ticket prices: General admission ranges from $13 to $30 […]
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of Madeiran Heritage will present “Classical Strings and Traditional Fados” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Museum of Madeiran Heritage, 27 Hope St., New Bedford. The museum garden opens at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. The program pairs Portuguese fado with a New Bedford […]
Neil Vitullo and Matt Martin will perform a collection of songs ranging from Neil Young and The Beatles to Jimmy Buffett. Martin is the leader of The Day Drinkers.
Sugar Ray Norcia is a veteran blues singer and harmonica player from Rhode Island, best known for his work with the Bluetones and Roomful of Blues. He is known for his traditional blues style and soulful vocals.
Your Theatre presents Neil Simon’s comedy “Rumors” at Steeple Playhouse. Four couples arrive for a 10th anniversary celebration and find their host injured and the hostess missing. Attempts to cover up what happened quickly lead to confusion, secrets, and chaos. Performances: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. […]
Charlie Musselwhite and GA-20 share the stage Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $77 in advance or $80 the day of the show. All-in pricing includes no additional fees. Musselwhite is a Grammy Award-winning harmonica player and vocalist with a blues […]
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.
No Rulz, formerly known as Of Like Mindz, now features Gretchen Shellman, the former lead vocalist for Hyper Drive. Her cutting-edge rock voice brings excitement and energy to the table.
Boston band Space Casino performs original indie rock.
Black Knight's Castle returns to Knuckleheads with a loud, no-frills salute to Deep Purple and Rainbow. Guitarist Joe Stump leads the charge, diving into the music of Ritchie Blackmore. Set list pulls from the hits and a few deeper cuts tied to Ian Gillan, Ronnie James Dio, and David Coverdale. Lineup features Stump on guitar, […]
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