Opening May 17, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents "Overheard Underwater," a new immersive installation by multimedia artist Perri Lynch Howard. Merging underwater soundscapes, field recordings, drawings, and marine mammal […]
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 […]
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 Bedford Creative is accepting applications for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. The deadline is Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Now in its ninth year, the program gives artists […]
This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned photographer Anthony Barboza (b. 1944). A New Bedford native of Cape Verdean descent, Anthony Barboza has, throughout his influential career, demonstrated a […]
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. Identity can connect us […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Narrows Center for the Arts will feature a solo exhibition by artist Brian Fox from Oct. 4 to Dec. 27, 2025. "In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open Farm Days are on the third Saturday of each month through December. These free family-friendly events include farm tours, kids' activities, and a market with seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, […]
Thousands of residents across the South Coast are expected to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 18 No Kings national day of protest. The event aims to show that, in America, […]
FallFest is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, Halloween performers, and fall-themed activities for all ages. And of course, there’s trick-or-treating for the kids. The Center will be open […]
The Narrows Center for the Arts will feature In the "Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death," an exhibition by renowned military artist Brian Fox. The collection […]
MaiatoFitz Art hosts its Harvest Studio Clear Sale at Gallery X on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The sale runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Frederick Douglass Gallery. Visitors […]
Neal McCarthy is one of the more recognizable acoustic guitarists in the New Bedford area.
Art and Astrology Night celebrates the New Moon with creativity and intuition. The $55 ticket includes an intuitive card reading, an intention candle, and a spell jar craft. Broom making […]
Wild Nites is a lively, flexible party band that brings energy to every show. Depending on the event, they can perform as a small acoustic duo or a full band […]
The C. Lima Foundation will host a Halloween fundraising banquet from 6 p.m. to midnight, featuring dinner, dancing, and raffles to support a little girl named Ari’ella. Ari’ella’s story is […]
The George Gritzbach Band blends blues, roots and R&B with original songs and fresh takes on classics. The group has played at festivals and venues across North America and has […]
Symphony on Tap brings a 60-piece orchestra into a nightclub setting. The performance runs from 8 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Guests can […]
The Classix performs classic rock songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, using free-spirited jamming.
The THUMP & SOUL Session is back for two nights of music and dance. The first session is Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. at Gallery X. A second event […]
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