New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
The New Bedford City Council's Audit Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Full agenda Members will consider a […]
The New Bedford City Council's Audit Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Full agenda Members will consider a […]
Participants will learn the basics of needle felting while creating up to six miniature autumn-themed characters. The workshop includes step-by-step instruction, individual guidance, and a choice of colors. Beginners can explore the technique while making handmade seasonal decorations or gifts. The class fee is $45.
Kids ages 10 and older can create a miniature Halloween garden with tiny gravestones, skulls, spooky trees and figures such as witches and ghosts. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Republican town and city committees from eight South Coast communities will host a Meet the Candidates event Thursday, Oct. 22, at Niemad Corporation, 57 Fairhaven Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Light refreshments will be available at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 6:30 p.m. Candidates expected to attend include: Shawn Oliver: Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dionne: […]
SouthCoast community organizations will host two nonpartisan forums this fall to explain Massachusetts statewide ballot questions and what a yes or no vote means for each measure. A New Bedford forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Keith Middle School Community Room, 225 Hathaway Blvd. A Fall […]
The Millicent Library will host an author talk and book signing with art investigator Anthony Amore on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall Auditorium. Amore, director of security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, will discuss his book "The Rembrandt Heist," which explores major art thefts and art crime. […]
Two Jerks features Ron Farias and Glen Nunes, an acoustic duo known for high-energy sets and an easygoing party feel. The duo performs acoustic favorites with plenty of laughs and crowd interaction.
Folk singer-songwriter Dar Williams will be at the Narrows Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Williams will perform music from her latest album, “Hummingbird Highway,” her 13th studio release. The songs reflect on everyday life and the people and places she has encountered throughout her […]
The SouthCoast Community Foundation will host Meet Me 4 Coffee on Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. Members of the foundation’s Community Investment Team will join nonprofit professionals for informal conversation, networking, and peer learning over coffee. Leadership team members may also stop by. Attendees are invited to bring questions, exchange ideas, and […]
DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary's Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village, featuring locally grown produce and flowers, locally […]
Kids ages 9 and older will discuss "Dracula’s Brunch Club" by Brian Gonsar. Copies are available at the children’s desk. Registration is optional. For questions, email faguiar@sailsinc.org.
The workshop teaches the decorative paper art of quilling through the creation of handmade earrings. Admission is $45. Students will roll and shape paper into colorful designs using traditional quilling tools. Sample patterns will be available, along with the option to create original styles. Quilling originated in 15th-century France and Italy and was once used […]
Lighthouse Tavern will host "Soul Interlude" on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 5 p.m. The after-work event features WAMPTRONICA members playing Afro rhythms, jazz, deep house, and underground dance music. Admission is free, and tips are welcome for the performers.
The two-hour workshop on decorating oyster and scallop shells with decoupage is on Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor Karen Zukas will teach the class how to apply decorative papers and finish shells with gold enamel paint. Each person can create up to six pieces suitable for small trinket dishes, hanging decorations, […]
Halloween is creeping into Battleship Cove, bringing spooky fun for ghosts and goblins of all ages on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 per person and include a raffle ticket. Gremlin’s Ghoul-A-Palooza will feature slime making, magic, face […]
Jackson Neves will bring live music to the New Bedford Harbor Hotel on two Friday evenings as October winds down and fall settles in. Neves will perform on Oct. 23 and 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Get ready for a night of music, comedy, and nostalgia at The Vault on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lindsi Fisher will perform as “Teena 2.0” for a night celebrating the music of Teena Marie. The show also features teen singer Leyah Wynn, with comedy from Kyle Paris and D.J. Nicole […]
Matt Silva takes the stage with an acoustic set of guitar and vocals. When he’s not fronting the high-energy band “What Matters?,” he’s performing solo, mixing Top 40 hits, rock, and country tunes that keep the night fun and easygoing.
International fado sensation Mariza returns to The Z on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are from $49 to 99 plus fees. Her powerful voice and commanding stage presence breathe new life into Portugal’s most treasured musical tradition. A true New Bedford favorite, Mariza promises an evening of passion, beauty, and unforgettable song. Whether […]
Thump & Soul Session is on Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 p.m., featuring Afro-jazz house, electronic soul, and underground dance music. DJs The ZYG 808, GM Slim-One, and DaPhunkee Professor will provide the music. Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc. presents the event, with support from the New Bedford Cultural Council and the Osborne Trust Fellowship.
Back2Zero features Daniel Vitorino on lead vocals, Kevin Rezendes on lead guitar and backing vocals, Cameron Curado on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Tim Martins on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Mike Moniz on drums and backing vocals.
For a cozy escape from the haunting hour, the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries holds its annual Fall Book Sale at Southworth Library on Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
A hands-on workshop at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will introduce participants to needle felting on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Using wool and specialized needles, attendees will craft their own owls in personalized colors and with custom details. Instruction will cover basic techniques, with guidance available throughout the […]
Mixed-media artist Pamela Dorris DeJong will speak at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public DeJong will discuss her artwork, which explores the connections between nature, healing, and personal reflection. Her paintings layer color, texture, and materials to capture landscapes, […]

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