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  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Blue Heron in Flight

    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 an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]

  • Free Rides for eligible individuals

    Free Rides for eligible individuals

    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 non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]

  • Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder

    Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder

    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. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.

  • City of New Bedford opens Swap Shop at recycling center

    City of New Bedford opens Swap Shop at recycling center
    New Bedford Recycling Center 1103 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 to drop off and pick up reusable items, for free. The Swap Shop, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave., is  accepting donations of gently used items, […]

  • Realist Drawing: Still life, Landscapes, Objects

    Realist Drawing: Still life, Landscapes, Objects
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn how to draw through guided practice and close observation in this four-week studio program. Using pencils, vine charcoal, and erasers, participants focus on making strong marks and learning how to see shape, space, and form more clearly. The class covers line, shape, perspective, proportion, negative space, light, and shading while drawing from life. Participants […]

  • Drawing Enthusiasts Open Studio Sessions

    Drawing Enthusiasts Open Studio Sessions
    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Beginning in January, drawing enthusiasts can join open studio sessions at Westport Art Group. The group meets on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a $5 fee to help cover utilities. No instructor is provided. The open studio format is planned to continue through Feb. 9, 2026, after which instructor-led sessions may be […]

  • Oil Painting for Beginners: Still life

    Oil Painting for Beginners: Still life
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Oil Painting for Beginners: Still Life is a six-week course for beginner artists. The goal is to develop core techniques for developing a personal approach through guided still-life studies. Coursework covers color mixing, brushwork, composition, lighting, perspective, and layering, as well as practical skills such as canvas preparation and cleanup. Optional group critiques close each […]

  • North End Neighborhood Association meeting

    Global Learning Charter School 190 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    North End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com

  • Movie Mondays at The Z: Groundhog Day (1993)

    The Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Tickets: $12 Bundle five Movie Mondays tickets in a single purchase and save $10 with the code MOVIE5‍. Groundhog Day follows a cynical TV weatherman who finds himself reliving the same day during an assignment in Punxsutawney. What begins as frustration slowly turns into opportunity as he learns to navigate the endless loop. Rated PG […]

  • Molly Little Film Series: Post-Impressionism, The Beginnings of Modern Art

    Molly Little Film Series: Post-Impressionism, The Beginnings of Modern Art
    Southworth Library 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The Molly Little Film Series is a six-week focus on post-impressionism and the beginnings of modern art. Screenings run Tuesdays from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Southworth Library. Snow dates are March 3 and March 10. This session looks at artists who moved beyond Impressionism, using bold color, expressive […]

  • Educator Open House at the Whaling Museum

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

    A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and […]