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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T190616Z
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SUMMARY:Overheard Underwater Exhibit: Perri Lynch Howard
DESCRIPTION:Opening May 17\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents “Overheard Underwater\,” a new immersive installation by multimedia artist Perri Lynch Howard. \nMerging underwater soundscapes\, field recordings\, drawings\, and marine mammal spectrographs\, Howard invites visitors to experience the fragile soundscape of our oceans and coastal waterways. \nHer work offers a powerful meditation on marine life\, climate change\, and what it means to truly listen to the environment.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/overheard-underwater-exhibit-perri-lynch-howard/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250512T191452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T191452Z
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SUMMARY:Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence in 2025\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. The exhibition is part of the Contemporary Cape Verdean 2025 project and explores the Cape Verdean and Cape Verdean American experience through contemporary art and community storytelling. \nHosted in the San Francisco Gallery\, next to the museum’s permanent Cape Verdean exhibit\, the display features oral histories\, music\, photographs\, and personal items from individuals and community organizations across the South Coast\, Rhode Island\, and Cape Cod. It highlights the region’s cultural ties to Cabo Verde and the ongoing presence of Cape Verdean traditions in New England.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/morabeza-cape-verdean-community-in-the-southcoast/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250629T192050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T192050Z
UID:10129238-1751500800-1767225599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ceremonies & Celebrations\, Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center opens a new exhibit “Ceremonies & Celebrations\,” on Thursday\, July 3. On view through 2025\, the exhibit highlights events that have shaped the city’s fishing community\, including the Scallop Festival\, Working Waterfront Festival\, Blessing of the Fleet\, and Fishermen’s Memorial Service. \nVisitors can explore photos\, videos\, and artifacts from the Center’s collection and community partners. Summer and fall programs include a scallop shucking contest on August 14\, a panel in September\, and a film screening in October. \nMore details at fishingheritagecenter.org/calendar.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ceremonies-celebrations-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fishing,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250908T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211011Z
UID:10134343-1757289600-1764633599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Open Call: 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. The deadline is Monday\, Dec. 1\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. \nNow in its ninth year\, the program gives artists time and space to create while drawing inspiration from New Bedford’s history\, culture\, and environment. It also asks artists to share their work through free public programs\, making art more accessible to the community. \nUp to three residencies will be awarded. Each comes with a $2\,500 stipend\, studio and exhibition space\, supplies\, and promotional support. \nFor more information and to submit an application\, visit https://nbedc.submittable.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-call-2026-artist-in-residence-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250824T224756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T224756Z
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SUMMARY:I Return With a Feeling Of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza
DESCRIPTION:This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned photographer Anthony Barboza (b. 1944). \nA New Bedford native of Cape Verdean descent\, Anthony Barboza has\, throughout his influential career\, demonstrated a deep compassion for and interest in telling the stories of Black American life and communities of color worldwide. \nBarboza’s photographs resonate with beauty and grace. I Return With a Feeling of Us brings together a wide range of his personal and commercial work—including deeply felt observations of racial injustice and economic inequities\, innovative fashion photography that helped redefine African-American aesthetics and representation\, and masterful\, revelatory portraits of celebrities and fellow creatives for which he is best known.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/i-return-with-a-feeling-of-us-the-photography-of-anthony-barboza/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250824T223736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T223736Z
UID:10133276-1757548800-1765324799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum presents The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity\, a juried showcase curated by Marcelle Joseph\, an independent curator and collector. \nIdentity can connect us to our origins or inspire transformation. In Shape of Who We Are\, artists from across the globe explore how identity is formed\, expressed\, and reimagined through race\, gender\, class\, culture\, and personal history. These works invite us to reflect on what we choose to carry forward\, what we leave behind\, and the infinite ways we might become. \nAdmission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-shape-of-who-we-are-exploring-identity/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250920T231244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T212056Z
UID:10135116-1758326400-1763423999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Artists - Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum is accepting submissions for “Synergies: Hybrid Art\,” a juried exhibition open to artists worldwide. The show seeks work that blends disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create new forms of expression. \nJurors are Amy Lemaire and Nicolas Touron\, a Brooklyn-based artist duo. Their collaborative practice explores material\, form\, and the overlap of natural and constructed environments. They work in sculpture\, glass\, and installation to create immersive narratives. \nSubmission fee is $40 for up to five images\, with $5 for each additional image. \nThe deadline is November 17.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250910T155734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T213933Z
UID:10134374-1758326400-1764460799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mill Town Art Exhibit at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Town Art Exhibit will be on view from Friday\, Sept. 13\, through Friday\, Nov. 29\, at Narrows. A public opening reception will take place on Friday\, September 20\, from noon to 2 p.m. \nArtist Sheila Oliveira presents work that reinterprets the photography of Lewis Wickes Hine with a contemporary lens on the realities of early 20th-century mill life. Through reimagined images and sculptural pieces made from vintage mill machinery\, the exhibition explores themes of child labor\, industrial hardship\, and the lives of textile workers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mill-town-art-exhibit-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Narrows Center,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250926T173318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T214211Z
UID:10135177-1758844800-1762819199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Creative Grant Programs Now Accepting 2026 Applications
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative has opened its application process for the 2026 grant cycle. The programs Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places aim to support artists\, entrepreneurs\, and community groups in shaping the city’s cultural future.\nArt is Everywhere! funds projects that use creativity to address community needs. Wicked Cool Places supports initiatives that create or sustain welcoming spaces in the city. Past projects have included youth podcasts\, outdoor art programs\, and public events. \nGrants range from $1\,500 to $10\,000 and are open to individuals\, nonprofits\, community organizations\, and businesses. An independent committee of New Bedford residents and representatives will review applications. \nThe deadline to apply is Monday\, Nov. 10\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be submitted through NewBedfordCreative.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-creative-grant-programs-now-accepting-2026-applications/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251016T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T180352Z
UID:10135773-1759536000-1766879999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Narrows Center for the Arts will feature a solo exhibition by artist Brian Fox from Oct. 4 to Dec. 27\, 2025. \n“In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death” highlights the faces and stories of American service members from World War II to the present. Through bold and emotional portraits\, Fox honors their courage and the deep cost of sacrifice. \nFox says the message is simple: never forget those who gave everything and the families whose lives were forever changed.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-valley-of-the-shadow-the-cost-of-walking-with-death-exhibit/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251012T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T180102Z
UID:10135636-1759968000-1763942399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Wainer Woods Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Westport natives Merri Cyr and Chief Nij-Pajikwat-Mo`z (Chief Two Running Elk)\, also known as Robert Cox\, are creating the town’s first sculpture of an Eastern Woodlands Indian. It will be installed at Wainer Woods Farm. \nThe exhibition previews the monument and shows the artists’ process. Photographs styled by Cyr and the Chief shaped the sculpture’s stance and mood. The final work will be a larger-than-life\, 3D-printed bronze sculpture. Reproductions of ritual objects\, researched and designed by the Chief\, are also on display. \nChief Two Running Elk is a descendant of the Wainer and Cuffe families\, who have owned the farm for more than 200 years. He plans to make Wainer Woods a community space and educational center. Artist residencies\, a food forest\, a seed-saving farm\, and an orchard are part of the vision. \nThe exhibition runs Oct. 9–Nov. 23. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wainer-woods-exhibition/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251008T030206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T030206Z
UID:10135600-1760572800-1761955199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donations to help maintain a steady supply for patients in need. Blood donations often decline in October as people settle into fall routines\, but the need for blood remains constant. \nThose who donate blood\, platelets\, or plasma between September 22 and October 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card via email. Donors from Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered for a chance to win one of three $5\,000 gift cards. \nUpcoming donation opportunities include: \nAcushnet \n Oct. 29: 12:15 to 4:15 p.m.\, Acushnet Council on Aging\, 59½ S. Main St. \nFairhaven \n Oct. 19: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, St. Mary’s Church\, 440 Main St. \n Oct. 26: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, Trinity Lutheran Church\, 16 Temple Pl. \nFall River \n Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Atlantis Charter School\, 991 Jefferson St. Ext. \nNew Bedford \n Oct. 16: 1:30 to 6 p.m.\, Waypoint Event Center at Fairfield Inn\, 185 MacArthur Drive. \n Oct. 22: 2 to 6:30 p.m.\, Southcoast Health St. Luke’s White Home\, 101 Page St. \n Oct. 30: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, The Oaks\, 4525 Acushnet Ave. \nAppointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org\, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS\, or through the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Civic Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251021T001432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T001432Z
UID:10135825-1760918400-1763855999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Artists: Hatch Street Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Hatch Street Studios is seeking artists and vendors for its annual Open Studios event on Nov. 22 and 23\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend draws more than a thousand visitors from across Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Boston.\nParticipants can rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $135 for the weekend. Artists must provide their own tables and display materials.\nArtists\, makers\, and food vendors are welcome. To apply\, email hatchstreetevents@gmail.com with a brief description of your work\, two or three photos\, contact information\, and any website or social media links.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-hatch-street-open-studios-2/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Studios\, 88 Hatch Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251022T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203604Z
UID:10135884-1761091200-1765843199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup\, dropped off at the Recycling Center\, or composted at home. \nUnpainted pumpkins and cornstalks are accepted with leaves and grass on the weekday after regular trash collection. They can also be brought to the Recycling Center on Shawmut Avenue\, open Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nResidents can compost pumpkins and cornstalks in backyard bins with other food scraps and yard waste. Compost bins are available for $25 at the Crapo Hill Landfill scale house on Samuel Barnet Boulevard. \nFor details\, contact Waste Reduction Manager Marissa Perez-Dormitzer at marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org\nor (508) 979-1493.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pumpkins-and-cornstalks-recycling-compost/
LOCATION:New Bedford Recycling Center\, 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Recycling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251020T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213345Z
UID:10135807-1761264000-1798761599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251021T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192547Z
UID:10135838-1761296400-1761296400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:UMass Dartmouth to Host Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work
DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth will host an international colloquium\, “Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England\,” on Oct. 24 and 25\, 2025\, in the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room. The event reviews the new volume Migration\, Mill Work\, and Portuguese Communities in New England and looks ahead in Portuguese American studies. \nSessions’ address history\, urban spaces\, life narratives\, and community politics. The program also includes a screening and discussion of the ethnographic film Saudade. Admission is free. Registration is requested by email to Marlene Roberge at mroberge1@umassd.edu. \nThe Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture sponsor the colloquium. It is organized by Mario Pereira with collaborators Bela Feldman-Bianco and Cristiana Bastos.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/umass-dartmouth-to-host-colloquium-on-portuguese-migration-and-mill-work/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Claire T. Carney Library\, 85 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250924T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T140629Z
UID:10135159-1761316200-1761323400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Mattapoisett Library to Host Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s community room at 7 Barstow Street. Shoppers can browse gently used books at affordable prices while supporting library programs. \nBook donations will be accepted on Friday\, Oct. 24\, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds from the sale benefit events and resources that serve the Mattapoisett community. \nMore information is available at friendsofmattapoisettlibrary@gmail.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/friends-of-the-mattapoisett-library-to-host-fall-book-sale/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Sale,Books,Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251021T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T201359Z
UID:10135856-1761321600-1761336000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Lovin' Local 2025 at Buzzard's Bay Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Head to the brewery on Fridays and Saturdays for Lovin’ Local 2025 free live music and food trucks series.\n\nLive music will be from 6–8 p.m.\, and food trucks will start around 4 p.m. \n\nSaturday:Live music: Glen Nunes Duo\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\nSunday:\nLive music: Dave Richardson & Jan Schmidt\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\n\nCheck out the full lineup here: https://buzzardsbrew.com/upcoming-events
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lovin-local-2025-at-buzzards-bay-brewery/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft Beer,Culture Calendar,Food,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251007T001905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T001905Z
UID:10135306-1761328800-1761337800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Climate Future Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama\, documentary\, comedy\, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change\, from hope and humor to loss and determination. \nClimate leader and author Bill McKibben serves as honorary judge. He appears by video with an introduction and announces his top three film selections. McKibben will be at the Whaling Museum the following day for the New Bedford Lyceum program. \nTickets are $10 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Space is limited. \nProgram Schedule\n5:30 p.m. Doors open\n6 p.m. Screening begins\n7:07 p.m. Intermission\n8:21 p.m. Program concludes \nWatch the trailer and learn more at the museum website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-climate-future-film-festival/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251023T181456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181456Z
UID:10137000-1761328800-1761339600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Truue Duet at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/truue-duet-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250916T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T202322Z
UID:10134504-1761334200-1761334200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents Proof
DESCRIPTION:MAC Theater presents “Proof” by David Auburn. Rick Sherburne directs. \nThe play follows Catherine\, who cared for her gifted but troubled father. After his death\, she wrestles with grief and self-doubt. Her sister urges her to move on. A former student pushes her to claim her work. \nTickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-proof-3/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251016T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T182155Z
UID:10135777-1761336000-1761336000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Vienna Teng at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng returns to the Narrows Center for the Arts\, bringing her heartfelt blend of folk\, pop\, and storytelling. \nDoors open at 7 p.m.\, and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/vienna-teng-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251021T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193839Z
UID:10135841-1761343200-1761343200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:ZeppelSmith at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:The band ZeppelSmith performs a blend of Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith tunes played close to original studio versions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeppelsmith-at-knuckle-heads/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251016T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151121Z
UID:10135758-1761386400-1761393600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Spooktacular Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little pumpkins for a morning filled with Halloween cheer. The Family Resource and Development Center will host a family event Friday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nParents and kids can enjoy seasonal crafts\, tasty snacks\, and a chance to show off their favorite costumes. \nRegister by calling 508-994-4521 or by scanning the QR code.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spooktacular-family-fun/
LOCATION:Family Resource and Development Center\, 128 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Family,Halloween
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251023T165008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165008Z
UID:10136989-1761388200-1761388200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Ancestry: General Overview
DESCRIPTION:MaryEllen Cecil\, special collections library assistant\, will lead a demonstration on the features and record collections of the world’s largest online family history resource\, available to patrons for free at New Bedford libraries. The session will cover advanced search techniques to help users achieve more successful results.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/introduction-to-ancestry-general-overview/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251017T011356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011356Z
UID:10135782-1761390000-1761390000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Drag Brunch at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Drag Brunch is set for Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025. \nHosted by Ultima\, the event includes a costume contest\, lip sync battle\, drink specials\, and a full brunch menu. Admission is free\, and doors open at 11 a.m. \nGuests must be 21 or older with valid ID. Parking is available on the street and at the Elm Street Parking Garage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/halloween-drag-brunch-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Halloween,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251022T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195301Z
UID:10135882-1761390000-1761400800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Winter Coat Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:The coat giveaway provides free winter coats to those in need. It runs Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025\, from noon to 2 p.m. \nOne coat is available per person\, and no questions will be asked.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-coat-giveaway/
LOCATION:PAACA Recovery Support Center\, 360 Coggeshall St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,coat drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20250930T204428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T204428Z
UID:10135226-1761391800-1761391800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Onset Rowing Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s annual Onset Rowing Challenge is on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, at Onset Beach. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\, and the race starts at 11:30 a.m. \nThe open-water race covers a three-mile course\, starting and finishing at the beach. Participants may compete in kayaks\, canoes\, rowboats\, dories\, gigs\, and whaleboats. Proceeds support the club’s scholarship fund.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/onset-rowing-challenge/
LOCATION:Onset Beach\, 186 Onset Ave\, Onset\, MA\, 02558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fitness,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251023T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181006Z
UID:10136998-1761393600-1761415200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Family Trick-or-Treat at Silverbrook Farm
DESCRIPTION:Family Trick-or-Treat is on Saturday and Sunday\, October 25 and 26\, 2025. Admission is $15 online or $19 at the gate. Children under 2 are free. \nActivities include tractor and barrel train rides\, visits with farm animals\, corn hole and basket toss games\, face painting\, and a trick-or-treat candy station. A pumpkin market and seasonal items are available in the farm store. The snack bar offers hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and Bertha’s pies. \nSpecial appearances include the Farm Hands band and the New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association. The farm closes at 4 p.m. each day. \nWeather updates will be posted on the website by 8 a.m.\, with rescheduling or refunds possible for severe conditions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/family-trick-or-treat-at-silverbrook-farm/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Silverbrook Farm\, 934 Main St.\, Acushnet\, MA\, 02743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T042321
CREATED:20251002T001610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T001610Z
UID:10135233-1761404400-1761404400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:And the Beat Goes On...100 Years of Cabaret Music
DESCRIPTION:Seaglass Theater Company brings “And the Beat Goes On…100 Years of Cabaret Music” to two historic Massachusetts churches this fall. The performances will take place on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in Milton and on Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in Fairhaven. \nThe concert traces a century of cabaret\, from 1920s Berlin to today’s Hollywood\, with music by Kurt Weill\, Lady Gaga\, Benjamin Britten\, and Billy Joel. Singers Kaileigh Riess\, Marcus Huber\, and Matthew Larson lead the program\, weaving humor\, emotion\, and a few surprises along the way. \nAppetizers\, desserts\, and drinks will be available during the show. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or at the door\, starting half an hour before each performance. \nThe Milton concert is supported in part by the Milton Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by the Mass Cultural Council. Details are at seaglasstheater.com or by calling 508-951-7187.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/and-the-beat-goes-on-100-years-of-cabaret-music-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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