Movement at the Museum
The next Movement at the Museum is on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s program draws inspiration from the exhibition “agriCultural.” Steven Vaughn will present […]
The next Movement at the Museum is on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s program draws inspiration from the exhibition “agriCultural.” Steven Vaughn will present […]
The Acushnet Council on Aging will introduce its new director, Michelle Bartlett, and board member Thomas Orlowski. Agenda items include building improvements, transportation services, medical equipment, outreach programs and procedures for inclement weather. Upcoming recreational activities, educational programs and trips will also be reviewed, along with future budget and policy discussions. The meeting will be […]
The Joint Transportation Planning Group will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. JTPG advises the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization on transportation planning and federal funding priorities. Members recommend transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian projects across the region. The group also serves as a public forum for transportation […]
The Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m., in a hybrid format. Agenda items include approval of the Sept. 30 meeting minutes, an […]
The Fairhaven Village Militia will present "Hauntings at the Fort" on Oct. 14 at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. This special edition of "Evenings at the Fort" will begin at dusk, […]
The Fantasy Book Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. to discuss “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher. Copies are available at the library. New members ages […]
The Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed single-family home on Hathaway Road involving demolition, site cleanup and construction near protected wetlands and a riverfront area. Additional agenda items include revisions to an Eversource project, stormwater management on Lambert and Lawton streets, and updates concerning PJ Keating Co. and 16 Hunter […]
Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards at a pressed flower card-making workshop on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. The workshop fee is $35 and includes dried flowers from the studio’s presses. Students will arrange and press flowers onto cards to create botanical designs, including bouquets and […]
Kids ages 6 and older can create a colorful wall hanging using yarn and a cardboard loom. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information about these […]
Women’s Fund SouthCoast presents “Women, Power, and the Future of Democracy” Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. at the Zeiterion in New Bedford. Tickets are available now. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell will join activist and author Loretta J. Ross for a fireside conversation about power, leadership, civic participation and the future of democracy. The […]
Youth Opportunities Unlimited will hold its fourth annual Autumn Oasis fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at The Black Whale in New Bedford. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 1. The waterfront fundraiser will feature live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, raffles, and auctions. Proceeds will support the organization's after-school programs, summer […]
“Art From the Inside” will open on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Kelly, executive director of Quincy’s Prison Book Program, will discuss […]
The New Bedford Commission for Citizens With Disabilities will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Buttonwood Senior Center. The agenda includes City Hall signage, wheelchair regulations, accessibility concerns at Hillman Street Building 3, service animals, and the special needs registry. Members will also discuss Hazelwood Playground, polling location […]
The New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Ashley Room 120 at City Hall, 133 William St. Public hearings include a proposal to convert the second and third floors of a building at 229-241 and 252 Coffin Ave. into 37 residential units. The board […]
A “Nose Cozy” room and linen spray workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The fee is $45. Participants will make two sprays using a liquid base and essential oils. Scent options will include apple, spice, woodsy, earthy, herbal, baked-good, and citrus notes. Each person can create a custom fragrance […]
Creative Classroom’s El Trio Latino: Bachata, Merengue y Salsa is on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Instructor Sue Young will lead an introductory class covering the basic steps of bachata, merengue, and salsa. The class is open to adults of all experience levels. No previous dance experience or partner is required.
Author and paranormal investigator Tom Stewart will share spooky stories and excerpts from his new book, “My Paranormal Story,” on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard. Stewart will discuss the real experiences behind the stories and answer questions during a live Q&A. A book signing will follow, and copies […]
Matty O and Scott Avila, members of the energetic rock and country band Loose Screws, make up the duo Unscrewd Acoustic.
Singer-songwriter and producer TJ Doyle performs rock and Americana music with themes of environmental awareness, social justice, and personal reflection. Based in Southern California, Doyle has performed at venues including […]
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host a free screening of the 2020 documentary “The Jump” on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 33 William […]
Better Than Nothin is a three-piece band performing dance music and easy listening. The group features Pamela McDuffie on lead vocals, Steve Blake on drums, and Bob Valentine on guitar.
Paul Bielatowicz’s "Nosferatu" Live brings the 1922 silent horror film to the Narrows Center in Fall River on Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $33 on the day of the show. Bielatowicz and his band perform an original progressive rock score alongside the film, with immersive visuals, synchronized lighting, […]
Might as well “Jump” into a night of Van Halen classics when Completely Unchained takes the stage at The Vault on Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. The event is open to ages 21 and older. The tribute band will revisit the group's signature sound with hits including “Panama,” “Hot for Teacher,” and “Runnin’ With […]
Steppin' Out performs live at Knuckleheads on Friday, Aug. 28 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The local band plays dance music, R&B, and classic covers.

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