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SUMMARY:Dancing with the Stars Afternoon Paint class
DESCRIPTION:The “Dancing with the Stars” themed paint class is designed for all skill levels. \nStudents will create a themed canvas with all supplies included. The class offers special afternoon pricing and is a good fit for homeschool groups\, retirees and anyone with a free afternoon. \nTickets are $25 plus a small service fee. Sales are nonrefundable but may be transferred once. Registration is available on the K&A Creations website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dancing-with-the-stars-afternoon-paint-class/
LOCATION:K&A Creations\, 119 Alden Rd\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170837Z
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SUMMARY:Latin Jazz Night: Salsa & Social Dance
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm of Latin jazz at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. On First Friday\, Jesús Andujar y Su Grupo Sazón perform a mix of salsa\, cha-cha\, merengue\, and Latin jazz.\n\nDoors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. in the Harbor View Gallery. An open dance floor and dance leader for all skill levels. Tickets are $25\, $12.50 for museum members.\n\nJesús Andujar\, a Dominican-born master percussionist\, leads a seasoned group known for Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz improvisation.\n\nFirst Fridays offer after-hours access with live music\, exhibitions\, light bites\, and a cash bar.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/latin-jazz-night-salsa-social-dance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Whaling Museum
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SUMMARY:Music at the Museum:  Last Day on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Music at the Museum features a free two-hour set by local musicians on Friday\, March 6\, from 6 to 8 p.m. Styles may include folk\, soul\, pop\, electronica\, rock\, hip hop\, and jazz.\n\nUpcoming performance: Last Day on Earth.\nEach member brings a different musical background\, blending genres and influences into an eclectic sound.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/music-at-the-museum-last-day-on-earth/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260217T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164016Z
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SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents "The 39 Steps"
DESCRIPTION:MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps\,” running March 6-8\, 13-15\, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs.\n\nThe show follows Richard Hannay\, an ordinary man swept into a spy plot and framed for murder. A small cast will play more than 150 characters\, often switching roles in seconds. The result is a playful take on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.\n\nCast includes Samantha Asker\, Marisa Biever\, Cynthia Johnson\, Jacob Matthew\, Rick Sherburne\, Donn Tyler\, Maura Barry Van Voris\, Jennie Williamson\, and Kerri Zhou. Marisa Biever serves as stage manager. Steve McManus is the technical director.\n\nTickets are $23 for members and $28 for nonmembers. Sales are nonrefundable. Date changes may be available with at least 48 hours’ notice\, based on availability.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-the-39-steps/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Culture Calendar,Theater
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SUMMARY:David Nail at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:David Nail will perform on Friday\, March 6\, at the Narrows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 the day of the show.\n\nThe first 50 ticket buyers receive access to a meet-and-greet held 90 minutes before doors open.\n\nNail is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer-songwriter from Kennett\, Missouri. He has built his reputation on emotionally direct songs based on personal struggle. Early albums include “I’m About To Come Alive\,” “The Sound of a Million Dreams\,” and “I’m a Fire and Fighter.”\n\nHis earlier works established him as a creative risk-taker within Nashville’s country music scene.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/david-nail-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260223T174549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174549Z
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SUMMARY:No Filter at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Based in Rhode Island\, No Filter is a party band that plays a variety of dance hits ranging from the 1980s to the present.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/no-filter-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Bunnies workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this step-by-step workshop\, students will learn the art of needle felting as they make a small\, festive bunny. \nInstructors provide individual guidance and assistance. Finished pieces can be gifts or part of a personal collection. \nThe class fee is $55\, and all materials are included.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/needle-felted-bunnies-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T192718Z
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SUMMARY:Ladybug Canvas Paint class
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun canvas-painting session featuring a cheerful ladybug design. Painters of all ages and skill levels are welcome. \nTickets must be purchased in advance and are nonrefundable. All supplies included. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ladybug-canvas-paint-class/
LOCATION:K&A Creations\, 119 Alden Rd\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260210T183401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T183401Z
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SUMMARY:7empest: Tool Tribute/Evil Empire: RATM Tribute at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:A tribute concert featuring 7empest\, honoring the music of Tool\, and Evil Empire\, celebrating Rage Against the Machine\, is scheduled for Saturday\, March 7. \nEarly admission begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes seated access. Tickets are $30. \nGeneral admission begins at 7:30 p.m. and is standing-room-only. Tickets are $20. \nAdmission is restricted to guests age 21 and older with a valid ID.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/7empest-tool-tribute-evil-empire-ratm-tribute-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192308Z
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SUMMARY:The Tarbox Ramblers at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:The Tarbox Ramblers will perform at Narrows on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $32 the day of the show. \nThe band blends rock\, backwater blues\, and Appalachian music. Sound is raw and direct. National outlets\, including The New Yorker\, Rolling Stone\, and NPR\, have featured their work. The Washington Post called the group a force of nature. \nRobert Plant saw them live and asked them to open several of his tour dates.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-tarbox-ramblers-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260302T194233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T194233Z
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SUMMARY:Aftersound at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:Aftersound is a late-1990s and early-2000s radio rock and metal cover from Somerset. The group plays hits from the era with high energy and a heavy sound. \nThe band features Drew Borges on vocals. Austin Peterson plays guitar and bass and adds vocals. Evan Bradbury is on guitar and vocals. Bryan Mavel plays bass and guitar. Garrett Gibson is on drums.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aftersound-at-knuckle-heads-2/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
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CREATED:20260217T171641Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Brunch at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Sequins and pancakes go hand in hand on Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\, at The Vault. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the show begins at noon.\nUltima hosts\, joined by local performers Chloe Savage\, Bella Luna\, Jen Dafluid\, and Phlegm Mignon. No cover charge. \nA special breakfast menu will be available as performances unfold. The event is 21-plus with a valid ID required. \nOn-street parking and the Elm Street Parking Garage are available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/drag-brunch-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brunch,Comedy,Culture Calendar,LGBTQ,The Vault Music Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260301T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T192117Z
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SUMMARY:Courage\, Perseverance\, and Trust: The Manjiro Story
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Youth Ballet will perform its annual spring performance at New Bedford Ballet Community Theatre\, Sunday\, March 8\, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.\n\nThis original ballet shares the remarkable journey of Manjiro Nakahama. He was shipwrecked as a boy in 1841 and was rescued by the whaling ship John Howland and brought to Fairhaven by Capt. William Whitfield. Nakahama went on to bridge two cultures and help open trade between Japan and the United States.\n\nThe youth company is part of the New Bedford Ballet Foundation Inc.\, a nonprofit founded in 1987 that continues to bring classical ballet to local audiences.\n\nTickets are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors\, students\, and children. Details are available at newbedfordballet.org or 508-993-1387.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/courage-perseverance-and-trust-the-manjiro-story/
LOCATION:New Bedford Ballet\, 2459 Purchase St\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
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SUMMARY:In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told documentary
DESCRIPTION:The Z hosts a special screening of the award-winning documentary “In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told” includes a post-show Q&A with filmmaker David Abel. Tickets are $15. \nThis true story is about local lobster diver Michael Packard\, who was briefly caught in a whale’s mouth off Provincetown in 2021. It examines events before\, during\, and after the encounter. \nA discussion follows the film with Abel\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the film’s writer\, director\, and producer. The Whale earned the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival and Best Feature Film at the Green Film Festival in San Francisco\, along with other honors. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-whale-the-greatest-fish-story-ever-told-documentary/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260217T164800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164800Z
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SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents "The 39 Steps"
DESCRIPTION:MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps\,” running March 6-8\, 13-15\, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs.\n\nThe show follows Richard Hannay\, an ordinary man swept into a spy plot and framed for murder. A small cast will play more than 150 characters\, often switching roles in seconds. The result is a playful take on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.\n\nCast includes Samantha Asker\, Marisa Biever\, Cynthia Johnson\, Jacob Matthew\, Rick Sherburne\, Donn Tyler\, Maura Barry Van Voris\, Jennie Williamson\, and Kerri Zhou. Marisa Biever serves as stage manager. Steve McManus is the technical director.\n\nTickets are $23 for members and $28 for nonmembers. Sales are nonrefundable. Date changes may be available with at least 48 hours’ notice\, based on availability.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-the-39-steps-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260219T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210357Z
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SUMMARY:In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told at The Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:The Zeiterion presents “In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told” at 2 p.m. Sunday\, March 8. Tickets are $15 plus fees. Screening includes a post-show Q&A with director David Abel. \nDocumentary tells the story of lobster diver Michael Packard\, who in 2021 was briefly trapped in a whale’s mouth off Provincetown. The film follows what led up to the moment and what came after. \nAbel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former reporter at The Boston Globe. He wrote\, directed\, and produced the film. He now teaches journalism at Boston University. \nThe film won the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival and the Best Feature Film Award at the Green Film Festival in San Francisco\, among other honors.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-whale-the-greatest-fish-story-ever-told-at-the-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260212T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T183139Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Escape Adult Art Workshop for March
DESCRIPTION:Creative Escape Adult Art Workshop will be held Sunday\, March 8\, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuition is $75. \nArtist and teacher Catherine Carter leads this hands-on session focused on abstract painting techniques. Adults of all experience levels are welcome to experiment with acrylics on stretched canvas while learning approachable methods for applying paint and building composition. Participants will complete two original paintings to take home. \nAll materials are included in the fee. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/creative-escape-adult-art-workshop-for-march/
LOCATION:Catherine Carter Art School\, 88 Hatch St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T152000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260219T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T204347Z
UID:10155766-1773064800-1773069600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839–1900
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a lifelong learning course on the history of photography from 1839 to 1900. \nThe program includes six weekly 80-minute virtual sessions starting March 9. It ends with an in-person workshop and curator-led tour on April 27 at the museum. \nSchedule: \n\nMarch 9 — Photography’s origins\, 1839\nMarch 16 — Competing technologies\nMarch 23 — Wet-Plate photography\nMarch 30 —World events: photography as documentary\nApril 6 — Art vs Industry: photography as medium\nApril 13 — Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography\nApril 27 — In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”\n\nNaomi Slipp and Marina Dawn Wells will lead the course. Students will use works from the museum’s collection to study early photography\, new technologies\, and the rise of Kodak. \nCost is $225 for members and $275 for nonmembers. The three-class mini bundle is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Photography,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260219T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212131Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Shining
DESCRIPTION:Rated: R\, $12 \nThe Shining (1980)\nJack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado\, hoping to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife\, Wendy (Shelley Duvall)\, and his son\, Danny (Danny Lloyd)\, who is plagued by psychic premonitions. \nAs Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing\, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-shining/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260123T223132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T223132Z
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SUMMARY:Monoline Calligraphy with Rick Paulus
DESCRIPTION:Rick Paulus\, former chief calligrapher at the White House\, leads a monoline class beginning March 10 at the Westport Art Group. Focus centers on the expressive monoline letter and its roots in Art Nouveau\, Art Deco\, and modern design.\nColor and play drive the work.\n\nMaterials include watercolor\, gouache\, masking fluid\, and inks. Beginners are welcome. Experienced calligraphers can expand their range and voice.\n\nClass runs six weeks\, March 10 through April 14\, on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 12. WAG members receive a 20 percent discount.\n\nRegistration is available at westportartgroup.com. Questions may be sent to info@westportartgroup.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monoline-calligraphy-with-rick-paulus/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop at Beyond House
DESCRIPTION:A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. \nThe conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. \nMore information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery and on Instagram at ma_youngpeopleinrecovery.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wellness-workshop-at-beyond-house/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:The Beyond House\, 3057 Acushnet Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260219T205108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205108Z
UID:10155774-1773163800-1773163800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:LOCAL HISTORY GUILD — Revolution in Old Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:Local historians are taking a fresh look at Revolutionary War history in Old Dartmouth as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. New research highlights stories from the 1770s and 1780s in present-day Westport\, Dartmouth\, New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, and Acushnet.Local History Guild is a quarterly Zoom conversation presented by the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Participants look at art\, history\, science\, and culture connected to the South Coast. \nThis session brings together Jenny O’Neill of the Westport Historical Society\, Diane Gilbert of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust\, Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250\, and Judith Lund\, curator emerita at the museum\, for a conversation about their latest research and discoveries. \nThe program begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 10. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/local-history-guild-revolution-in-old-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Whaling Museum,Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260309T192356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T192356Z
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SUMMARY:Epoxy Resin Frame Workshop
DESCRIPTION:K&A Creations will offer an epoxy resin frame workshop on Tuesday\, March 10\, at 6 p.m. Admission is $45. \nParticipants will design a decorative photo frame using epoxy resin and materials such as crushed glass\, shells\, and dried flowers. Class introduces beginner-friendly resin techniques and walks guests through creating and sealing a frame with a glossy finish. \nAll supplies are included\, though participants may bring small items to add to their design. The workshop is open to ages 12 and older or to younger participants with an adult.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/epoxy-resin-frame-workshop/
LOCATION:K&A Creations\, 119 Alden Rd\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260225T164201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T164201Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) meeting
DESCRIPTION:JTPG Meeting is on Wednesday\, March 11\, 2 to 3 p.m. \nThe Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) is the advisory body to the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO). The JTPG shares responsibility in determining how to allocate federal funds for transit\, roadway\, bicycle\, and pedestrian projects in Southeastern MA in order to make recommendations to the SMMPO. \nIt is also the regional forum for public involvement for all issues pertaining to transportation in southeastern Massachusetts and a space for sharing announcements about funding opportunities\, technical assistance\, and project updates and concerns. \nJoin via Zoom:\nZoom Registration Link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9YEs1mPQSn638rSbjfCoWQ\nMeeting ID: 832 9689 9743\nPasscode: 902975
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/joint-transportation-planning-group-jtpg-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260223T182209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192222Z
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SUMMARY:La Cocina del Patio Community Kitchen Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a food truck or selling a specialty dish? \nCommunity Economic Development Center will host an information session on La Cocina del Patio\, its licensed commercial kitchen in the city’s North End. Space is available for community members preparing food for sale. \nSession runs Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at CEDC. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees can learn how to rent the kitchen and grow a small food business.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/la-cocina-del-patio/
LOCATION:La Cocina del Patio\, 235 North Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Civic Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Economic Development Center":MAILTO:corinncedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260320T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181025Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art
DESCRIPTION:March 12 to May 31\, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. \nThis exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression\, history\, and social justice. Work spans sculpture\, installation\, performance documentation\, textiles\, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge\, collective memory\, and present-day social issues. \nJacobo and María Ángeles\, master wood carvers from Oaxaca\, present sculptural interpretations of tonas and nahuales. Their vivid works draw on Zapotec cosmology and assert cultural identity. \nAdela Goldbard examines memory and power\, often through symbolic acts of destruction. Prints by Mario Guzmán highlight community\, labor\, and political struggle\, alongside work from Subterráneos\, a collective he leads in Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez shows pieces from Siempre Voy a Volver. Her sculptures explore memory\, migration\, and home through hand-built forms that suggest the body and domestic space. \n\nResistencia: Narrativas Políticas y Culturales en el Arte Mexicano12 de marzo al 31 de mayo de 2026 \nLa exposición presenta artistas mexicanos contemporáneos que exploran la libertad de expresión\, la historia y la justicia social. Incluye escultura\, instalación\, documentación performativa\, textiles y grabado. Las obras abordan el conocimiento indígena\, la memoria colectiva y el contexto actual. \nJacobo y María Ángeles presentan esculturas de tonas y nahuales inspiradas en la cosmología zapoteca. Sus obras afirman la identidad cultural. \nAdela Goldbard explora la memoria y el poder mediante acciones simbólicas. Mario Guzmán utiliza el grabado como herramienta social\, junto a Subterráneos\, colectivo que dirige en Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez presenta obras de Siempre Voy a Volver. Sus esculturas abordan la memoria\, la migración y el hogar con formas hechas a mano que evocan el cuerpo y lo doméstico.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/resistance-cultural-and-political-narratives-in-mexican-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260305T005035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T005112Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: I AM NB Storytelling Series Part II
DESCRIPTION:The second installment of the I AM NB: storytelling series is on Thursday\, March 12\, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. Highlights include personal stories through art\, music\, and spoken word\, with several events recognizing Women’s History Month. \n\nGallery X hosts “I Am New Bedford Journeys” from 6 to 8 p.m.\, a program curated by the New Bedford Historical Society that highlights the contributions of women and girls of color.\nThe New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center shares stories from its Herstory Oral History Project\, featuring women connected to the local fishing industry from 6 to 7:30 p.m.\nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum offers free admission from 4 to 7 p.m. for Women Who Map the World\, with family activities and poetry by local writers.\nAn open mic with musical accompaniment from Blair Taylor and Manny Escobar takes place in the Zeiterion’s Speakeasy from 6 to 8 p.m.\nAuthor Ieva Jusionyte discusses her book Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border at the First Unitarian Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m.\, followed by a Q&A and book signing.\n\nAdditional activities include youth crafts\, storytelling\, and announcements for the film festival. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-i-am-nb-storytelling-series-part-ii/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260304T155802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T163219Z
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SUMMARY:Ceremonies\, Celebrations\, & Community at FHC
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming AHA! Night programs at FHC are on Thursday\, March 12. Learn about the history of waterfront ceremonies and celebrations past and present. Admission to the Center is free for AHA! Night. \n4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Family-friendly activity: Decorate your own Scallop Festival Sash \n\nStop by FHC to meet former New Bedford Scallop Festival Queen Elizabeth Belanger\, and decorate your own Scallop Festival sash and tiara!\n\n6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Panel discussion: Ceremonies\, Celebrations\, & Community \n\nParticipants in the center’s Herstory Oral History Project will share stories from the New Bedford Scallop Festival\, Blessing of the Fleet\, Fishermen’s Memorial Service\, and Working Waterfront Festival. Visitors are invited to share their own experiences.\n\nGuests can also view the center’s current gallery exhibit\, Ceremonies & Celebrations.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ceremonies-celebrations-community-at-fhc/2026-03-12/1/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260217T170146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170146Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion by Author Ieva Jusionyte
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based author Ieva Jusionyte will visit First Unitarian Church on Thursday\, March 12\, at 6 p.m.\, as part of New Bedford’s AHA! Night. \nJusionyte will discuss her book\, “Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border\,” a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. She will talk about how firearms purchased in the U.S. make their way into Mexico and the toll that trade takes on communities. Audience Q&A and book signing will follow. \nResearch draws on interviews with federal agents\, arms traffickers\, and people directly affected by border violence. Narrative blends reporting with personal stories. \nThe program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau\, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. \nJusionyte is a legal anthropologist and MacArthur Fellow. She serves as Watson Family University Professor of International Security and Anthropology and directs the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at Brown University.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/book-discussion-by-author-ieva-jusionyte/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T041608
CREATED:20260311T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183258Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday\, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 214\, City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include:\nUtility hearings on conduit installations on city streets\, several mayoral communications regarding board and commission appointments. A proposed airport property lease agreement will also be discussed.\n\nCouncilors will review committee reports on park memorial dedications\, private livery license applications\, and financial matters\, including a Health Department revolving fund and the Community Preservation Act budget for fiscal year 2026.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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