• Joaquin Santos Band at Cisco

    Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Joaquin Santos and Friends, featuring Chante Ambroise, will perform a Night of R&B at Cisco Brewers on Saturday, Dec. 6. The monthly First Saturday Band Night features high-energy R&B and […]

  • Secret Joy at Play Arcade

    PLAY! Arcade 34 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Secret Joy is a local indie rock group formed in 2022. It is a four member ensemble that writes and performs original music. Their album, Ephemera, was released in February […]

  • Wild Nites and the C&B Horns at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Wild Nites with C&B Horns is a high energy funk and soul group. Sets are dance driven and feature a tight horn section. The band plays classic R&B, funk, and […]

  • WAG Holiday Small Works+and Raffle

    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Buy original and unique art at Westport Art Group’s Holiday Small Works+ Show this week. The Holiday Small Works+ Show and raffle runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. Gallery hours are […]

  • Afternoon Tea in the Parlors

    Afternoon Tea in the Parlors
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Afternoon Tea in the Parlors is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7 or Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at RJD. Tea, scones, sandwiches and sweets are served in […]

  • Creative Escape: Adult Art Workshop

    Catherine Carter Art School 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Art lovers of all skill levels can spend an afternoon creating at Catherine Carter Art School. Students will draw a poinsettia using colored pencils on toned paper while learning three-dimensional […]

  • December Holiday Concert

    Grace Episcopal Church 133 School Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    GNBCS opens the season with a holiday concert that highlights composers from many eras and traditions. Listeners will hear music spanning the Renaissance to today, including pieces that honor Hanukkah […]

  • 17 Anniversary Exhibit Reception

    Judith Klein Art Gallery 127 West Rodney French Blvd., Suite 287, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A 17th Anniversary Exhibit reception at the Judith Klein Art Gallery is on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. The regional group exhibit highlights paintings, mixed media, photography, […]

  • Clemenzi Crusaders at Play Arcade

    PLAY! Arcade 34 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Clemenzi Crusaders is a New England father-and-son duo known for rock versions of movie, TV, and video game themes. Eric Clemenzi leads the project. Medleys include a Star Wars set […]

  • Art Crit at Hatch Street Studios

    Hatch Street Studios 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A laid-back gathering for artists and makers is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hatch Street Studios, Unit 214. Guests may share artwork or works in […]

  • Informational Wine Cruise Night

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Westport Rivers will hold an informational Wine Cruise Night on Monday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wine Bar. The event covers details about the Enticing Douro Ama Waterways […]

  • PACE Holiday Meal Drive

    PACE Holiday Meal Drive
    PACE Community Food Center 477 Park Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The holidays are a season for togetherness and shared meals. For many families in Greater New Bedford, putting a holiday meal on the table can be a challenge. PACE Community […]

  • Local History Guild: “My Favorite Things” Zoom Webinar

    Zoom Meeting

    New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Local History Guild will present a Zoom webinar titled “My Favorite Things.” The quarterly program features informal conversations about art, history, science, and culture connected to […]

  • Gary Brown at Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Gary Brown will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes a motion requesting that the […]

  • Needle Felted Fairies

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The needle felting workshop is on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m., with a $55 fee. Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a sweet, magical creature. […]

  • South Coast Artists Holiday Show

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    South Coast Artists marks the season with the eighth annual Holiday Arts Exhibit at the Dartmouth Cultural Center, 404 Elm Street, in Padanaram Village. The show runs through Dec. 21. […]

  • 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 […]

  • AHA! Night: NB Festive

    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! Night: NB Festive fills downtown New Bedford with holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 11. Activities begin as early as 3 p.m. and continue into the evening. Here’s a look […]

  • Christmas on County at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drop in for the annual "Christmas on County" on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the decked halls of the mansion and learn from docents about past […]

  • Cookie Challenge at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Calling all cookie bakers. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum hosts its sixth annual Cookie Challenge during AHA! Night NB Festive on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. […]

  • AHA! Night | NB Festive ft. the South Coast Children’s Chorus

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

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts a free holiday performance by the South Coast Children’s Chorus during AHA! Night NB Festive on Dec. 11. Songs are from the chorus’s Hear […]

  • Champagne and Oyster Night

    Anna's Pizza 114 Doyle Ave., Providence, RI, United States

    Champagne and Oyster Night lands on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Anna’s Pizza in Providence. Anna’s partners with Rome Point Oysters of Wickford and the Ocean […]