Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Seaport Art Walk is seeking proposals for its 2026 outdoor exhibition in New Bedford. This year’s theme is “Good Trouble.” It takes its cue from the late U.S. Rep. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, […]
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 […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. […]
Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford announces its 17th annual Beer Summit from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026. The month-long craft beer challenge features 28 beers in 28 […]
The Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show is on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton. It brings together farmers, food producers, advocates, […]
Zumba & Refuel with Clifford on the first Sunday of the month with a $5 entrance fee. Each high-energy Zumba session is open to all fitness levels, followed by smoothies […]
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
"It’s Time to Write a New Story" is a writing and collage workshop facilitated by Sarah Bartlett. The class will look closely at the stories people carry about themselves and […]
Seamus Galligan is a local singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and others, and his music mixes folk, rock, and pop.
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects […]
South Coast Chamber Music Series presents Winter Fire on January 31 and February 1, 2026, at 3 p.m. The concert features Igor Stravinsky’s “Three Pieces for String Quartet,” Felix Mendelssohn’s […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network will hold a remote candlelight vigil on Feb. 1, 2026. The online gathering marks 20 years since the attack at Puzzles Lounge. Executive Director Andrew […]
Lindsay Mota and Jake Girard perform locally, singing genres from rock to pop and back to country music
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