The 'Tuesdays at WAG' program continues with Rick Paulus talking about his calligraphy journey from "Chief Calligrapher at the White House to the Sea" on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. A former White House chief calligrapher, Paulus now works from his studio on Buzzards Bay. He has studied and practiced calligraphy for more than 40 […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The four-week program is open to beginners and returning students and builds on introductory photography skills. Coursework combines […]
ArtREADS, the Art and Literature Book Club, meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Admission is free. Discussion centers on “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, winner of the National Book […]
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email […]
Learn the basics of scrimshaw in this workshop inspired by local maritime history. Participants practice pin-carved scrimshaw using cow bone, a legal and beginner-friendly material. The class starts with simple […]
Skeleton Crewe is seasoned jam band musicians Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane. The group mixes Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and richly […]
Enjoy “Classical Favorites in the Parlors” on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of familiar classical pieces. Tickets are $15 […]
Duke Robillard has been a leading voice in blues, swing, and classic R&B since 1967. He first gained national attention as the founder and front man of Roomful of Blues. […]
Peter Gross returns with his popular comedy hypnosis show at The Vault on Friday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. The performance […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
Tom Rush performs Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Rush brings warmth, […]
New Bedford JazzFest opens its 2026 Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, March 1, with Yoron Israel and High Standards. The concert is from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening […]
Keynote speaker Richard V. Reeves will present “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men” on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The talk explores the academic and social challenges facing boys and men. Reeves is a nationally recognized researcher, author, and speaker. His work spans journalism, […]
Classes meet Wednesdays from March 4 through March 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. This four-week clay workshop gives middle school students hands-on experience with both hand-building and the pottery […]
This four-week workshop gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to clay. Many students don’t get this experience until high school. Participants will work with clay by hand and on […]
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity […]
The Z hosts a special screening of the award-winning documentary "In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told" includes a post-show Q&A with filmmaker David Abel. Tickets are $15. […]
Rick Paulus, former chief calligrapher at the White House, leads a monoline class beginning March 10 at the Westport Art Group. Focus centers on the expressive monoline letter and its […]
The First Unitarian Church presents author Ieva Jusionyte for a conversation about her book "Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border," a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors […]
Shamrocks and Shenanigans takes place Friday, March 13, at the Venus de Milo in Swansea. Proceeds directly help A Wish Come True grant wishes to local children facing life-threatening illnesses, […]
Young readers and families are invited to the New Bedford Main Library Youth Services on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a special Eric Carle scavenger hunt. Search for images inspired by Carle’s beloved books throughout the space and complete the hunt for a chance to enter a museum pass giveaway […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
NBSO will perform Boldness Unbound on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. The show is led by the direction of Yaniv Dinur, with internationally […]
Seaglass Theater Company presents Irish-inspired music spanning folk, classical, Broadway, and modern pop. Favorites range from “Danny Boy” to U2. Tickets are $30. Performers include Erin Shea Hogan on vocals […]
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