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SUMMARY:Justin Sampson at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Justin Sampson of CarSon Acoustic Duo\, brings a unique perspective to a diverse range of tunes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/justin-sampson-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260408T174554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174554Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Davis at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Rob Davis is a Rhode Island musician who performs on guitar and vocals. A solo acoustic artist\, he covers a wide range of genres and styles.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/rob-davis-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
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SUMMARY:Spring Retreat and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Inner Star’s spring retreat is held at Barney’s Joy Farm from April 17-19. \nThe weekend focuses on rest and wellness\, with guided meditation\, gentle movement\, and shared meals in a natural setting. \nSpring Workshop is on Sunday\, May 3\, 3:00-5:30pm at Cedar Wind Center. \nSign up here. \nCost is $700\, with scholarships available. For more information\, visit inner-star.com or call 617-510-7536.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spring-retreat-and-workshop/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Barney’s Joy Farm\, 443 Barneys Joy Rd.\, South Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T180846Z
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SUMMARY:Crepe Paper Irises workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create lifelike iris flowers by hand in this workshop. Students shape petals\, build stamens\, and assemble each bloom. Friday\, April 17\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The special class fee is $35. \nCrepe paper and pastels will be used for detail. The assembly includes glue\, floral tape\, and wire. Stems and leaves are added at the end. Students will make two to three flowers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/crepe-paper-irises-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture Calendar,Kilburn Mill,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260406T174638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174638Z
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Erin Pauwels at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual program is on Friday\, April 17\, from noon to 1 p.m.\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Prior registration is required. \nArt historian Erin Pauwels will talk about her new book\, “Napoleon Sarony’s Living Pictures: The Celebrity Photograph in Gilded Age New York.” \nPauwels teaches at Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Her work looks at photography\, visual culture\, and how images shape public life. \nThe book tells the story of Napoleon Sarony\, a star portrait photographer in Gilded Age New York. His studio attracted well-known figures such as Oscar Wilde\, Sarah Bernhardt\, and Mark Twain. \nPauwels explores how celebrity culture and mass media helped photography gain status as art\, and how Sarony helped shape that shift.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-book-talk-erin-pauwels-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Photography,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T214752Z
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SUMMARY:Resin Jewelry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A resin jewelry workshop introduces the basics of creating pieces with UV resin on Friday\, April 17\, or Friday\, May 8\, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class fee is $55.\n\nParticipants will make a keychain\, necklace\, and earrings using open bezel settings. Materials may include botanicals\, dried flowers\, gold leaf\, shells\, and beads.\n\nInstruction will cover embedding objects and working with UV resin to create finished pieces.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/resin-jewelry-workshop/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar,Kilburn Mill,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260408T182635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182635Z
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SUMMARY:The Buzzard Blue Band at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:The Buzzard Blue Band blends traditional Delta blues with Chicago swing\, Southern rock and soul to create a high-energy rhythm and blues sound. Known for its mix of classic rock and blues influences\, the band delivers a set rooted in what it describes as “house-rockin’” music.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-buzzard-blue-band-at-ryans-sports-pub/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260408T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174755Z
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SUMMARY:Truue Duo at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/truue-duo-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
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CREATED:20260409T003520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T003520Z
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SUMMARY:Dock-u-mentary Film Screening: Vintage Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Dock-u-mentaries continues Friday\, April 17\, at 7 p.m. at the visitor center theater at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Admission is free.\n\nPresented by the Fishing Heritage Center\, the program features three short films on Gloucester and its commercial fishing history from the 1930s to the 1960s. Titles include “New England Fishermen (1938)\,” “Men of Gloucester (1949)\,” and “The New England Fisherman (1967).”\n\nDock-u-mentaries is a monthly film series held on the third Friday from October through April at the park’s auditorium\, 33 William St. The films focus on the working waterfront and the region’s fishing industry.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dock-u-mentary-film-screening-vintage-gloucester/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260331T193032Z
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SUMMARY:Marky Mark and Rockin Ron'
DESCRIPTION:Musicians Mark Gagne and Ron Farias will perform together.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marky-mark-and-rockin-ron/
LOCATION:Bittersweet Farm Tavern\, 438 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260403T162240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T162240Z
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SUMMARY:Guitar Monsters at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Guitar Monsters brings a night of blues\, rock\, and R&B to The Vault on Friday\, April 17. \nJon Butcher\, Johnny A.\, and Willie J Laws lead the show\, mixing classic rock and blues with R&B. The show will include songs tied to artists such as the Allman Brothers Band\, Jimi Hendrix\, and the Yardbirds\, along with original material and deep cuts. \nButcher is a Grammy nominee and a New England Music Hall of Fame inductee. He is an acclaimed guitarist known for his national tours working with major acts. \nJohnny A.\, a Boston Music Awards winner\, is recognized for his career as a solo artist and collaborator. Willie Laws is an experienced performer\, bringing Texas soul influenced by years of touring\, blending blues\, R&B\, and funk. \nDoors open at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. (ticket dependent). Music starts at 8 p.m. All seating is reserved. \nTickets: $35 general admission\, $55 early admission\, $65 reserved soundboard seating.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/guitar-monsters-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
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CREATED:20260322T185935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T190011Z
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SUMMARY:Makeshift at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Makeshift is a Rhode Island-based rock roll cover band that plays favorite hits of the ’80s\, ’90s\, and 2000s. The group performs everything from Journey to Blink 182.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/makeshift-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160535
CREATED:20260408T164413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164413Z
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SUMMARY:Mitch Cardoza at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Cardoza is a singer\, guitarist\, and artist with rock and reggae vibes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mitch-cardoza-at-cork/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260409T215606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T215606Z
UID:10163732-1776519000-1776529800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Leatherwork Pocket Purse: Saddle stitched/Button Studs workshop
DESCRIPTION:A leather stamping and stitching workshop for beginners teaches the basics of leathercraft on Saturday\, April 18\, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Students will create a small decorated leather purse. The fee is $55\n\nThe class will learn to use stamping tools\, design patterns\, and prepare leather through casing. Instruction also covers pressure\, alignment\, mallet striking\, using a swivel knife\, and basic tanning and finishing.\n\nAll tools and materials are provided. No experience is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/leatherwork-pocket-purse-saddle-stitched-button-studs-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Culture Calendar,Kilburn Mill,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260408T174938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174938Z
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SUMMARY:Dean Petrella at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Dean Petrella is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter based out of Providence RI & Nashville TN\, and the lead singer of the band The Complaints.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dean-petrella-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260316T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T205728Z
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SUMMARY:Music to Change the World: Beverly & Lewis Music at the MAC
DESCRIPTION:Carl Beverly and Richard D. Lewis will perform Saturday\, April 18\, at 7 p.m. at the MAC. General admission tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Seating is first-come\, first-served.\n\nBoth singer-songwriters draw from folk and Americana traditions. Their original songs focus on personal stories\, social issues\, and themes of hope and community.\n\nBeverly\, of Warner\, New Hampshire\, is known for his rhythmic fingerpicking guitar style and reflective songwriting. His music has aired on New Hampshire Public Radio and Canada’s Radio One. His debut album\, “Ordinary Life\,” was released in 2018.\n\nLewis writes songs shaped by experiences in the 1960s protest movements and by ongoing work related to human rights and social justice. He splits his time between Marion and Dunedin\, Florida.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/music-to-change-the-world-beverly-lewis-music-at-the-mac/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260406T181752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181752Z
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SUMMARY:Improvisational jazz at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Hum\, a new quartet\, will perform Saturday\, April 18\, at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nThe group features Nina Ott on organ and synthesizers\, Steve Fell on guitar\, John McKenna on saxophone and synthesizers\, and Chris Lopes on drums and percussion. \nTheir sound is rooted in jazz. Performances mix original pieces with improvisation\, including music by Thelonious Monk. \nElectronic and acoustic sounds blend throughout. McKenna also uses playable sculptures he has built\, adding a visual element. \nThe group recently performed on WGBH’s JazzNow before a live audience.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/improvisational-jazz-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Shepherd Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175251Z
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Quinn at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Quinn is a performer\, recording artist\, and producer who releases original music and appears at venues across New England. \nQuinn\, also known as Benny Midnight\, is based in Providence\, RI. He has built an international audience and a steady local following. New releases and live dates are planned.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/benjamin-quinn-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260408T183024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183024Z
UID:10163709-1776538800-1776549600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Loose Screws at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Loose Screws is a high-energy party band consisting of three lifelong Dartmouth residents. The band plays a mix of ’70s through today’s tuneage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/loose-screws-at-ryans-sports-pub/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260321T211908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211908Z
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SUMMARY:NBSO: The Human Element
DESCRIPTION:NBSO will perform “The Human Element” on Saturday\, April 18\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion. Tickets range from $30 to $80\, plus fees. \nMusic Director Yaniv Dinur leads the program\, featuring pianist Michel Camilo. The concert explores concepts of transformation through sound and culture. \nThe program opens with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration\, inspired by Detroit’s industrial landscape. Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 follows\, featuring a mix of intensity and lyricism. \nCamilo closes the show with his Piano Concerto No. 1\, performing his own work. The piece blends classical form with jazz and Afro-Caribbean influences.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nbso-the-human-element/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260402T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183409Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Montbleau Band at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Montbleau Band comes to town Saturday\, April 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $52 in advance and $55 on the day of the show. Brooks Forsyth opens. \nLed by Ryan Montbleau\, the band blends soul\, folk\, and rock. The focus is on live performance. Montbleau has built a national following over nearly three decades. His work includes collaborations across genres and more than 150 million streams. \nForsyth is a North Carolina native. He draws from Appalachian and Americana traditions. His set features original songs and a mix of flatpicking and fingerpicking guitar styles. He has toured widely as a solo act and with ensembles.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ryan-montbleau-band-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260410T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T170343Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly THUMP & SOUL session
DESCRIPTION:The latest THUMP & SOUL SESSION is on Saturday\, April 18\, at 8 p.m. in the MAJA CAPEK Room at the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford. Admission is free. \nThis monthly pop-up dance lounge is guided by the WAMPTRONICA collective. The night centers on deep house\, Afro-rooted rhythms\, and an even pulse that welcomes movement and release. \nMusic by GM Slim-One\, The ZYG 808\, and DaPhunkee Professor has distinct styles rooted in groove and flow.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monthly-thump-soul-session/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260322T190844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T190844Z
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SUMMARY:Time Warp at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Time Warp is a cover band from Fairhaven that plays classic and modern rock.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/time-warp-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260408T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165007Z
UID:10163542-1776546000-1776546000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Craig DeMelo at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Craig DeMelo is a versatile singer/songwriter from Acushnet who can sing a ballad or blast out a rock song. Craig has opened for Howie Day\, Hootie and the Blowfish\, Matchbox 20\, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones\, Less than Jake\, Griffin House\, and Ed Kowalczyk during his career.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/craig-demelo-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260408T175531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175531Z
UID:10163688-1776594600-1776605400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch with Taylor Cormier at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Cisco a at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday\, April 19. \nSince 2014\, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra\, Dean Martin\, and Tony Bennett.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sunday-brunch-with-taylor-cormier-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260408T181130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181130Z
UID:10163700-1776610800-1776610800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dig Deep Vinyl Bazaar at Rose Alley
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep Vinyl Bazaar is on Sunday\, April 19\, at 3 p.m. at Rose Alley Ale House until the records run out. Browse more than 6\,000 records. Fill a box and name your price\, with about $1 per record suggested. \nLive vinyl DJs from the Headroom Radio crew and friends will spin all afternoon. \nProceeds support 3rd Eye Youth Empowerment and its work creating an inclusive community space in New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dig-deep-vinyl-bazaar-at-rose-alley/
LOCATION:Rose Alley Ale House\, 94 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260410T173312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T173312Z
UID:10163752-1776614400-1776619800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Author Forum: "Abolishing War" with Dr. Winston Langley
DESCRIPTION:Author Forum: “Abolishing War” with Dr. Winston Langley debates whether war can be eliminated in today’s global climate. Langley argues that peace and international security are achievable. Sunday\, April 19\, 4 to 5:30 p.m.\, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven. Admission is free.\n\nLangley will discuss the book\, followed by a conversation with Dr. Deborah Winslow Nutter and a Q&A.\n\nA professor emeritus of political science and international relations at the University of Massachusetts Boston\, Langley brings decades of experience. Nutter is a former senior associate dean and professor at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.\n\nCo-sponsored by Friends of Kalangarai and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-forum-abolishing-war-with-dr-winston-langley/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven\, 102 Green Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Civic Life,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260410T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154709Z
UID:10163745-1776614400-1776621600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Yoron Israel & High Standards at Acoustic Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford JazzFest is back with its Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday\, April 19\, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults\, $25 for seniors\, students\, and military\, and $5 for Mass residents. Card to Culture. \nThe concert features Yoron Israel and High Standards in an informal setting with live acoustic jazz and space for conversation. The March 1 date was postponed due to the weather. \nIsrael is a drummer\, composer\, and Berklee College of Music professor. He has performed with Sonny Rollins\, Ahmad Jamal\, and others. He will be joined by Ian Buss\, Laszlo Gardony\, Greg Loughman\, and Nadia Washington.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/yoron-israel-high-standards-at-acoustic-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260402T141232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T141232Z
UID:10163466-1776618000-1776628800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Les Sampou at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana\, blues\, folk\, and rock. \nSampou began performing in the 1990s and went on to appear at major festivals\, including Montreal Jazz Festival\, SXSW\, and Toronto Blues Festival. \nHer album Lonesomeville reached No. 2 on the U.S. and European Americana charts. Sampou continues to write\, teach\, and perform with both her Americana band and jazz quartet. \nHer New Bedford debut at Cork sold out quickly this past November\, prompting management to book her for a monthly Sunday residency.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/les-sampou-at-cork-3/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T160536
CREATED:20260306T204455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204455Z
UID:10161801-1776625200-1776625200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mark Masters and Friends at Mikey B's
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Mark Masters brings friends from the Vail Comedy Festival to Mikey B’s on Sunday\, April 19\, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and drinks will be available. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40. \nThe lineup includes Boston comic Liam McGurk\, whose laid-back\, razor-sharp delivery and inventive material have set him apart. He is the only performer to win both the Funniest Person in Massachusetts and the Boston Comedy Festival competition. \nRhode Island comic Tyler Hittner will also perform\, bringing high-energy routines and fast-paced crowd work that are quickly earning him a reputation as a fresh voice in New England comedy.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mark-masters-and-friends-at-mikey-bs/
LOCATION:Mikey B’s Restaurant\, 989 Victoria St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Cuttyhunk Ferry
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