Mapping Urban Renewal with Alex Houston
Join Alex Houston, the newest Artist-in-Residence at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, for an evening at the Fishing Heritage Center. Alex is using textile art to explore New Bedford’s […]
Join Alex Houston, the newest Artist-in-Residence at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, for an evening at the Fishing Heritage Center. Alex is using textile art to explore New Bedford’s […]
An opening reception for Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons is set for AHA Night. This exhibition reflects on the work and influence of Willoughby Elliott, Severin Haines, and Marc St. […]
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a scallop shell decorating activity on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors can decorate shells and have free hot […]
Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop […]
Find Your Do Something is on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tiverton Library. This is a welcoming, low-pressure evening focused on connection and action. Expect […]
The New Bedford City Council meets at 7 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge. Public hearings are scheduled for Verizon New England projects on County Street and Phillips […]
A Christmas Eve visit turns upside down in “Greetings!” when Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancée home to meet his Catholic family. His younger brother Mickey rarely speaks, and the […]
BENTO’s Bar and Grill will present AHHHhhhhhh, the AHA Night after-party, on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. Cocktails and late-night dining will be available while the WAMPTRONICA Collective performs […]
Reckoners perform on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Tickets are $26 in advance and $28 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. […]
Fantastic Cat performs on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Tickets are $40 in advance and $43 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 […]
The Vault will feature Morrissey Blvd, Overserved Again, Autumn Drive, and Grand View Point on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. General admission is $12 and $15 the day of the show. […]
The Real Deal is an R&B band that performs non-stop high-energy dance music across the decades.
Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at […]
Join Mobile Adventures for a fun and educational morning focused on evergreen trees. Activities include exploring tree rings, identifying common evergreens, and creating crafts with pinecones. The program is designed […]
It is crunch time for finishing holiday gifts, and this group offers support and company. A quilter, crocheter, and leather worker led the gathering. Makers sit together and work. Any […]
This $285 beginner workshop introduces the art of loom weaving on 4-shaft floor or table looms. Participants use seasonal colors and textured yarns to create a holiday centerpiece mat or […]
The Fishing Heritage Center will take part in dNB’s annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Story time will run throughout the afternoon with appearances […]
Mark your calendar for the 2025 dNB Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. A rain date is set for Saturday, Dec. […]
New Bedford Ballet will present A New England Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Keith Middle School. The story is set in 1850s New […]
New Bedford Festival Theatre will present its annual holiday program, "My Favorite Things," on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Steeple Playhouse. NBFT alum Alex Cruz of Moulin Rouge is […]
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.
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus will present Sing We Now of Christmas on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Taunton High School Auditorium. […]
The Blues Room monthly event is on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The Mwalim Trio will perform alongside rotating guest artists. The group is known for expressive, roots-based blues. […]
Anna Freitas is a self-employed guitar player, vocalist and guitar instructor at Milton Academy.
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