• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford

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

    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 […]

  • Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rose Alley’s 17th Annual Beer Summit

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show

    Bristol Aggie High School 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA, United States

    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 with Clifford

    The Gallery Bar 20 Kenyon St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 Farmers’ Market schedule

    Fairhaven Farmers Market 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    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

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

    "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 at Cork

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

    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.

  • KidZone at NBAM

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

    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: Winter Fire

    St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 351 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Linds and Jake at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Lindsay Mota and Jake Girard perform locally, singing genres from rock to pop and back to country music