• Live Music at Bayside Lounge

    Live Music at Bayside Lounge
    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.

  • Morgan Reitzas at Bittersweet Farm

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

    Morgan Reitzas is back on stage, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. Performances often feature his sister, Julie, and father, James, bringing a family feel to shows across southern New England and Martha’s Vineyard. Morgan also enjoys featuring local musicians along the way. […]

  • Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Narrows

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

    Bronwyn Keith-Hynes performs on Friday, May 1, 2026. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. A Grammy-winning fiddle player, she steps into the spotlight after years with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. The two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year now fronts her […]

  • Re-Plugged at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Re-plugged (formerly Un-plugged) will perform at Oriental Pearl on Friday, May 1.

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open Thursdays, Saturdays

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]

  • Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

    Crapo Hill Landfill 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill. Open to residents of Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Freetown, with proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Registration is required. Select an online time slot and arrive close to that time to minimize wait […]

  • Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. Shoppers can find annuals grown in the club’s greenhouse, perennials from members’ gardens, tomatoes, herbs, succulent arrangements, and heirloom dahlia tubers. The event is free and open […]

  • Get on the Floor: Understanding Your Pelvic Health lecture

    Yoga es Vida 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    “Get on the Floor: Understanding Your Pelvic Health, Pelvic Floor 101” takes place on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., at Yoga Es Vida Collective. The program is led by Dr. Justina Perry. Admission is by donation, and registration is required. The session covers pelvic floor anatomy and how it relates to sexual health, bladder […]

  • Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries Book Sale

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

    The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will hold a spring book sale April 29 through May 2 at Southworth Library. A members' preview is on Wednesday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. by appointment only. The general sale runs Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. […]

  • New Bedford Indoor Farmer’s Market

    New Bedford Farmer’s Market
    Buttonwood Park Lawler Library 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market has moved indoors for the season at the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House. It runs from November through May, bringing fresh, local produce throughout the colder months. Cash, credit, SNAP, HIP, Senior coupons, and WIC coupons are accepted. The indoor market keeps local food within easy reach for Greater New […]

  • Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

    Fort Taber 1000 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Food trucks roll into Fort Taber on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m., with lots of flavor choices paired with a wide range of craft beverages. Advance tickets are $5; gate admission is $10. Live music keeps the crowd hopping. Outdoor games from Ultimate Tailgating bring fun for all ages. Dozens of regional […]

  • “Circles and Space” exhibit at the Westport Library

    Westport Library 408 Old County Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Artist Susanne D. Carey will show her exhibit, “Circles and Space,” at the Westport Free Public Library. The opening reception is on May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition looks at the hidden rhythms of nature through paintings and drawings. You can visit the show from May 2 to May 30.

  • Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball at Venus di Milo

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

    The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo. The fundraiser supports Forever Paws Animal Shelter. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by fantasy, history or favorite characters. The focus is on creativity and fun. A four course dinner and dancing are […]

  • Double-neck guitar virtuoso Mark Kroos at Shepherd Center

    The Shepherd Center 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance), Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Double-neck guitarist Mark Kroos performs May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. A Michigan native, Kroos started playing at 12. He shifted from songwriting to instrumental guitar, influenced by Michael Hedges. His “instrumental folk” style often uses both necks of […]

  • Bob Porawski at Bittersweet Farm

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

    Bob Porawski is a solo musician and acoustic guitar player with a vast song catalog. He has been performing live for over 20 years.

  • John Doe & David Lowery at Narrows

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

    John Doe and David Lowery perform Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Tickets are $47 in advance and $49 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Punk rock and alternative indie share the stage for a special night. John Doe, pioneer of the […]

  • Live Music at Bayside Lounge

    Live Music at Bayside Lounge
    The Bayside Lounge 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.

  • 440 at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    440 is a five-member band with roots in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The group performs primarily 1980s rock, with select songs from the 1970s and 1990s. Band members come from a range of musical backgrounds. Their shared passion is delivering high-energy live performances across the local music scene.

  • Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes

    Buttonwood Park Warming House & Field Oneida Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes with David Chosid are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buttonwood Park Warming House. The sessions focus on gentle movement practices that support flexibility, balance, and general well-being. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, tai chi and qigong emphasize steady movement […]

  • Wearable Ceramics: Jewelry Design Workshop

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

    Design, create, and wear your own ceramic jewelry in this three-session workshop taught by ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. Classes meet on Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee — members: $165, non-members: $180. The workshop welcomes beginners and offers a thoughtful approach. Participants learn the full process, from shaping clay […]

  • Fairhaven Farmers’ Market schedule

    Fairhaven Farmers Market 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.

  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Whitfield Manjiro Friendship House 11 Cherry St., Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The Whitfield Manjiro Friendship Society plans a Cherry Blossom Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Whitfield Manjiro Friendship House. Admission is free. The event highlights Japanese culture and the hanami tradition, featuring a mix of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Activities include ikebana, origami, and Japanese name writing. A kimono […]