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  • Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ceremonies & Celebrations, Exhibit

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Community Food Drive

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States +2 more

    The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31, 2026. Nonperishable food donations will benefit PACE, the New Bedford Housing Authority, and […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to help during its busiest months, November and December. Those interested can sign up through SignUp Genius. The pantry will be closed on November […]

  • PACE Health Access Open Enrollment

    PACE Community Food Center 477 Park Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Open enrollment runs from November through January 2026, making this a good time to check your health coverage. The PACE Health Access team can help with applications and renewals for […]

  • Donation Drop Sites Needed

    Donation Drop Sites Needed

    Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses […]

  • Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer: The Unicorn, and Other Creatures of Hope exhibit

    UMass CVPA Main Campus 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery presents Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer’s first U.S. solo exhibition. The opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. An artist talk starts […]

  • Small Works & Holiday Shop

    Marion Art Center 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA, United States

    The Marion Art Center announces its final exhibition of the 2025 season, titled Small Works and Holiday Shop. The annual juried and invitational show features original artwork under 14 inches […]

  • Call for Donations and Volunteers

    Gifts to Give 4 Slocum Street, Acushnet, MA, United States

    UMass Dartmouth nursing students partnered with GiftsToGive through a service learning project to help meet local needs. Students organized a campus collection of hygiene and personal care items for children […]

  • South Coast Artists Holiday Show

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    South Coast Artists marks the season with the eighth annual Holiday Arts Exhibit at the Dartmouth Cultural Center, 404 Elm Street, in Padanaram Village. The show runs through Dec. 21. […]

  • Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Exhibit

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons exhibit is on view from December 11 through February 23, 2026. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 […]

  • Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at […]

  • Middle School Family Nights

    Middle School Family Nights
    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States +1 more

    At Middle School Family Nights, families can learn about the Early College Program at New Bedford High School. Early College helps students build skills for college success. Participants can earn […]

  • Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: Call for submissions

    New Bedford Festival Theatre seeks performers for its production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Submissions are accepted from Dec. 18 through Jan. 23. Email ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com to submit or for more details. […]

  • Annual New Bedford Community Christmas Caroling

    Buttonwood Senior Center 1 Oneida Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The beloved annual Christmas caroling night is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. Carolers will gather in the Senior Center warming house parking lot […]

  • Dave Alves at Cork

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

    Dave Alves is known for his own takes on classic songs as well as catchy re-imaginings of audience favorites. He is now working on his first solo acoustic album with […]

  • Bywater Call at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Bywater Call performs Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31 in advance and $33 day of show. The Toronto-based seven-piece […]

  • The Salvation Army: Call for donations

    Salvation Army 619 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    With one week left until Christmas, the Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is urging residents to support the Red Kettle Campaign. Donations are down about 24 percent from last year as […]

  • Billy Leetch at Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Billy Leetch is a singer and acoustic guitarist who performs solo and leads Six String Circus (formerly the Good Ol’ Boys) and a Dave Matthews tribute band called Dancing Nancy.

  • Monthly Open Mic Night

    Mattapoisett Museum 5 Church St., Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Sing a song, tell a joke, read a poem or play an instrument. The audience is yours, and the entertainment is shared by all. Performers and spectators alike are welcome […]

  • Friends Helping Friends benefit dinner

    Willoughby's Cafe 481 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Willoughby’s Cafe will hold its seventh annual Friends Helping Families dinner on Friday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 481 Ashley Blvd. in New Bedford. The fundraiser supports […]