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 […]
Artists and non-artists are welcome to apply to paint two indoor murals at the Kilburn Mill. Each winning mural will receive $1,500. The original murals, at least 6 by 8 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium is holding its 2025 Indoor Mural Slam. Artists of all levels can submit mural ideas through Wednesday, Oct. 15. A peer jury will […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents […]
DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 […]
The School Department’s Governance and Policy Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. The agenda includes a review of […]
Join a weekly yoga class designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, and body types. Discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a weekly class led […]
State Rep. Mark Sylvia will lead a community meeting on housing, healthcare, the environment, and the future of the SouthCoast on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett […]
Ward 4 City Councilor Derek Baptiste will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the NAACP building on Cedar Street. The discussion will focus on […]
The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Student Forum at 1121 Ashley Blvd. Agenda items include a […]
New Bedford High School will host a College Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. High school students and their families from across […]
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday […]
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