• Mapping Urban Renewal with Alex Houston

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Opening Reception

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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. […]

  • Scallop Shell Decorating

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Find Your “Do Something”

    Tiverton Library 34 Roosevelt Ave., Tiverton, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • New Bedford City Council meeting

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

    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 […]

  • AHHHhhhhhh: The AHA Night After-Party

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    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 at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Real Deal at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Real Deal is an R&B band that performs non-stop high-energy dance music across the decades.

  • Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance

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

    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 […]

  • Nature Play & Learn: Evergreen Explorers

    New Bedford Free Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Crunch Time Craft Group

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

    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 […]

  • Holiday Table Mat: Beginner Hand Loom Weaving One Day Workshop

    Amy C Lund Handweaver Studio & Gallery 88 Hatch Street, Studio 211 (second floor), New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • dNB Holiday Stroll at FHC

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • dNB Holiday Stroll 2025

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

    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. […]

  • A New England Nutcracker

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    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 […]

  • NBFT Holiday Show: My Favorite Things

    The Steeple Playhouse 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 at Ryan’s Sports Pub

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

    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 Blues Room at Bento’s

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 at Cisco

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

    Anna Freitas is a self-employed guitar player, vocalist and guitar instructor at Milton Academy.