• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Call For Art: Curious Figure 3

    The Siren Scene seeks submissions for Curious Figure 3. Theme is "Figure & Field: Interplay of Form, Space, and Story." Curious Figure 3 is a juried figurative art exhibition. Show […]

  • Dartmouth’s Christmas Tree Collection Options

    Department of Public Works and Water Pollution Control Facility 759 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Dartmouth residents have several options for disposing of Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday greenery after the season ends. Real Christmas Trees Real trees are chipped and reused as cover at […]

  • WAG Call for Artists: “MidWinter Dreams”

    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Westport Art Group is accepting submissions for MidWinter Dreams, a February exhibit pairing original visual art with original poetry. The show runs Feb. 13–22, Friday through Sunday, with an opening […]

  • Blue Heron in Flight

    Adriance Furniture Makers 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after […]

  • Abstract Painting Class

    Abstract Painting Class
    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Work with mixed media and abstract painting with guided direction. The class includes live demonstrations and thoughtful, one-on-one feedback. Projects may include gel plate printing, collage, pastel work, and paper […]

  • Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule

    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]

  • Live Music at Bayside Lounge

    Live Music at Bayside Lounge
    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    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.

  • Stone Temple Posers and Heart Shaped Box at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Two tributes to grunge era rock share the bill on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at The Vault Music Hall. The night features Stone Temple Posers and Heart Shaped Box. General […]