Kid’s graphic novel book club
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Celebrate the season at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at Livesey Park. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. The event will feature pumpkin painting, a bounce house, local vendors, music, food, costumes, and family activities. Festivities will end with the Halloween Horribles […]
Motivational speaker and coach Maria Holme will lead a workshop on goal setting and personal growth on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Yumaverse on the 2nd floor of the Narrows Center. Doors open at noon. The two-hour workshop will explore ways to turn personal goals into realistic plans. Holme will discuss the […]
The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will host a pumpkin flower-arranging workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Students will make seasonal centerpieces by arranging fresh […]
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous will hold a public information meeting Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford. The 12-step program is for people who identify as having problems with food or eating behaviors. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The meeting is open […]
Enjoy live music from some of the area’s talented artists on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Sept. 26: Bob Porawski Oct. 3: Dave DeLuca Oct. 10: Craig DeMelo Oct. 17: Redfish Oct. 24: Bob Porawski Admission is free.
The PA Club hosts a family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m. with decorated vehicles, costumes, candy and Halloween fun. Children are encouraged to dress […]
A Trunk or Treat brings some Halloween mischief to 1100 Russell Mills Rd. in South Dartmouth on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. Families can make the rounds among decorated […]
Sip the spookiness away as Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery comes to life after sundown for Boos & Booze: Winery After Dark, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is for ages 21 and older. The evening will feature lantern-lit winery tours, nighttime hayrides, seasonal drinks and food, community fire pits, and […]
Touch of Grey will perform at Ryan’s Pub & Billiards in New Bedford, featuring classic rock favorites and familiar hits from past decades. The acoustic set will include songs by Elton John, the Marshall Tucker Band, the Eagles, Staind, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and Bon Jovi.
Joy Pereira is a long-time, beloved performer in the region. She is especially known for getting crowds dancing with old-school selections.

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