• La Cocina del Patio Community Kitchen Info Session

    La Cocina del Patio 235 North Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Thinking about starting a food truck or selling a specialty dish? Community Economic Development Center will host an information session on La Cocina del Patio, its licensed commercial kitchen in […]

  • Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art

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

    March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance […]

  • AHA! Night: I AM NB Storytelling Series Part II

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

    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, […]

  • Book Discussion by Author Ieva Jusionyte

    First Unitarian Church in New Bedford 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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. Jusionyte will discuss her book, “Exit Wounds: […]

  • New Bedford City Council meeting

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

    The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 214, City Hall. Agenda items include: Utility hearings on conduit installations on city streets, several […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day community get-together

    R.I.S.E. Recovery Support Center 497 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    R.I.S.E. Recovery Support Center hosts a free St. Patrick’s Day community party on March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bingo, games, a scavenger hunt, music, and traditional St. […]

  • Workshop: Tonas and Nahuales with Ricardo Ángeles

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

    A special hands-on workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Admission is $65. Inspired by "Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in […]

  • Stranger Things Paint Night

    K&A Creations 119 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Stranger Things Paint Night is on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m., at K&A Creations. Admission is $35. The class is designed for beginners. An instructor provides step-by-step instructions as […]

  • Shamrocks and Shenanigans Fundrasier

    Venus de Milo 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, MA, United States

    Shamrocks and Shenanigans takes place Friday, March 13, at the Venus de Milo in Swansea. Proceeds directly help A Wish Come True grant wishes to local children facing life-threatening illnesses, […]

  • Valerie Barretta at Cisco

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

    Valerie Barretto is a singer and guitarist from the South Shore of Massachusetts. Music has been central to her life since childhood. She studied classical vocal performance in college and […]

  • Booze Rooster at Bittersweet Farm

    Bittersweet Farm Tavern 438 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Booze Rooster is a Rhode Island–based made up of Justin Bryan – lead vocals, guitar and Timothy Archer – lead guitar, backing vocals. The duo performs music spanning the decades.

  • Fighting Irish Comedy Show at The Vault — CANCELED

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

    Green jokes and quick wit lead the way into St. Patrick’s Day when the Fighting Irish Comedy Show comes to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on March 13, […]

  • Killawatts at Knuckle Heads

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

    Killawatts will perform at Knuckle Heads on Friday, March 13 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Hailing from Rhode Island, the band focuses on the rock favorites of the 1990s […]

  • Fabric & Fiber Sale

    Southworth Library 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    A fabric and fiber sale will be held Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southworth Library. Hosted by the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries, the […]

  • Seal & Seabird Cruise

    Cuttyhunk Ferry Company 66 State Pier, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s annual Seal and Seabird Cruise is on March 14 at 10 a.m. The two-hour trip explores Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound in partnership with the Cuttyhunk […]

  • Youth Services: Eric Carle Scavenger Hunt

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Young readers and families are invited to the New Bedford Main Library Youth Services on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a special Eric Carle scavenger […]

  • Keeping an Artist Journal from the Queer Perspective workshop

    Marion Art Center 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA, United States

    Last call to register for a workshop with artist George Summers Jr. “Keeping an Artist Journal from the Queer Perspective” on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

  • Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition: Irish Records Collection

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

    MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate […]

  • Matt Silva at Cisco

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

    Matt Silva takes the stage with an acoustic set of guitar and vocals. When he’s not fronting the high-energy band “What Matters?,” he’s performing solo, mixing Top 40 hits, rock, and […]

  • John and J. Kelley at Bittersweet Farm

    Bittersweet Farm Tavern 438 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    John Fernandes will perform with the rock and classic rock band J. Kelley.

  • NBSO: Boldness Unbound

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    NBSO will perform Boldness Unbound on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. The show is led by the direction of Yaniv Dinur, with internationally […]