DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m. Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]
A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The 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. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]
Join a vibrant virtual Watch Party hosted by the Statewide Young Adult Council, where young adults connect around mental health and advocacy. Open to individuals ages 16 to 30, the gathering features guest speakers, peer-led discussion and networking. Sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendance is […]
Students of every level are welcome in this class, which covers all aspects of the ceramics process. The group will practice throwing techniques, work with larger amounts of clay, and shape thinner, taller forms. Instruction also covers attachments such as handles, including pulling handles directly from the side of the cup. Focus centers on tableware […]
BYOBook Club is a pop-up reading community in New Bedford. Participants bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The first hour is for silent reading, followed by group discussion. The final half hour features a guest author. The meeting is on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is free, but registration […]
Bayside hosts Eddie’s Crazy Music Bingo every Tuesday night from 7–9 p.m.
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday night at 8 PM on WNB One Radio. Expect deep cuts, soulful classics, banging remixes, and exclusive originals—all curated to move your body and elevate […]
Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc., in partnership with 3rd Eye Unlimited, is reviving community-based Black theater in New Bedford through Griot’s Corner, a weekly workshop led by playwright and arts educator Mwalim. Actors, spoken-word artists, musicians, and dancers from the city’s Black and Brown communities are invited to help form a new ensemble centered on cultural […]
Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month. Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. […]
Learn watercolor painting through practice and technique in this four-week workshop. Students will explore various techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-damp, and masking fluid, as well as color mixing and brushwork. The class covers practical tools and methods, including the use of salt, plastic wrap, and magic erasers to enhance work. The $145 fee covers all four […]
The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc., helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]
Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and drinks. Located at 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford.
Teen Art Club begins Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at K&A Creations. The fee is $125 and is open to ages 12 to 17. This weekly program offers a creative space for teens to build skills and confidence while exploring more advanced techniques. Guided projects rotate through acrylic painting, resin pours, mixed […]
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email ivy@sclgbtqnetwork.org to RSVP. The program partners with Coastline Elderly Services and the Fairhaven Council on Aging to support LGBTQ elders. Activities focus on social connection, […]
This four-week workshop gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to clay. Many students don’t get this experience until high school. Participants will work with clay by hand and on the pottery wheel while learning basic techniques through simple demos and guided practice. Each class focuses on making and experimenting. Students will throw basic forms, […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
The People’s Poetry is a free, open forum for poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. Meetings are held at the New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.
Matt Martin and the Day Drinkers will get the weekend started at Cisco.
Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity and build community. Participants learn how to transform personal stories into spontaneous scenes using movement, music, ritual, and spoken improvisation. The process is based on […]
Wednesday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl from 7 to 11 p.m.
Ying Dynasty hosts Karaoke every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with Wicked Weezy.
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