• 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.

  • Donna the Buffalo at Narrows

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

    Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers […]

  • Your Favorite Color at Ying Dynasty

    Ying Dynasty 724 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Your Favorite Color is a high-energy dance/show band with four members in the music industry for over 30 years. The lead singer, Duke Jones, was signed with Columbia Records in 1989 […]

  • A Wilhelm Scream celebrating 20th anniversary of RUINER at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    A Wilhelm Scream marks the 20th anniversary of the RUINER album on Dec. 13 at The Vault Performing Arts Center and Pub. The New Bedford band is known for its […]

  • Brainwheel at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Brainwheel will perform tracks from its soon-to-be-released album as well as several other originals.

  • Christmas Brunch R&B at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Christmas Brunch R&B sets an easy holiday mood with brunch and smooth, feel-good sounds. Doors open at 11 a.m. Music runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 […]

  • Family Fun Day at Cisco

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

    Family Fun Day brings a winter celebration to the waterfront on Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at noon on the Cisco Sleigh. […]

  • Annual Children’s Christmas Concert

    Sippican Elementary School 16 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United States

    Rehearsals are well underway for the Annual Children’s Christmas Concert. The program kicks off in the afternoon at the Marion Stroll. Admission is free as a gift to the community. […]

  • Songs of Light: Jewish Choral Music and Sing-Along

    Tifereth Israel Congregation 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Join Tifereth Israel for Songs of Light, a Hanukkah concert featuring Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Chorus. The program includes Jewish choral music and familiar Hanukkah songs. The event welcomes all ages. […]

  • NBSO Holiday Pops

    NBSO Holiday Pops
    New Bedford High School 230 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will bring back its Holiday Pops concerts on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 and 7 p.m. in the Bronspiegel Auditorium. Yaniv Dinur will lead the performances […]

  • Westport Sketch Comedy Show

    Westport Grange 181 931 Main Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Westport Sketch Comedy Show takes place Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grange. The event is free, and nonperishable food donations are appreciated. After eight weeks of classes […]

  • Our Sisters’ School Creativity Conference

    Our Sister's School 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, United States

    Our Sisters’ School will hold its first Creativity Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Local media are invited to attend. This hands-on event features workshops led by local artists and creatives. […]

  • Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting

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

    The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments & Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. Agenda highlights include a 30 […]

  • Middle School Family Nights

    Middle School Family Nights
    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States +1 more

    At Middle School Family Nights, families can learn about the Early College Program at New Bedford High School. Early College helps students build skills for college success. Participants can earn […]

  • Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: Call for submissions

    New Bedford Festival Theatre seeks performers for its production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Submissions are accepted from Dec. 18 through Jan. 23. Email ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com to submit or for more details. […]

  • Annual New Bedford Community Christmas Caroling

    Buttonwood Senior Center 1 Oneida Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The beloved annual Christmas caroling night is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. Carolers will gather in the Senior Center warming house parking lot […]

  • Dave Alves at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dave Alves is known for his own takes on classic songs as well as catchy re-imaginings of audience favorites. He is now working on his first solo acoustic album with […]

  • Bywater Call at Narrows

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

    Bywater Call performs Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31 in advance and $33 day of show. The Toronto-based seven-piece […]

  • The Salvation Army: Call for donations

    Salvation Army 619 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    With one week left until Christmas, the Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is urging residents to support the Red Kettle Campaign. Donations are down about 24 percent from last year as […]