Buttonwood Park Zoo will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus for holiday pictures this season. Families can meet them and share Christmas lists. Photos start at 3 p.m. and are first-come, […]
Each year, the City of New Bedford lights two holiday trees, one downtown in front of the Free Public Library and one at Clasky Common Park. Both events feature the […]
Joy Pereira is a long-time, beloved performer in the region. She is especially known for getting crowds dancing with old-school selections.
Cape Verdean Museum marks its 20th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Grupo Amigos Da Terceira, 55 Memorial Dr., Pawtucket, R.I. Organizers are offering VIP table […]
The Polar Express arrives at BCC with a festive mix of music, dance, and storytelling. The show has become a holiday favorite for all ages. P Performances are on Saturday, […]
Dance party for the people. Radically inclusive underground music in downtown New Bedford. The final event of 2025 brings another ambient edition of BodyBodyBody. This annual not-a-dance party offers a […]
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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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