Mother’s Day Brunch featuring Chops Turner, Michael Gabriel, and DJ Peter Barboza will be held Sunday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration features live entertainment by Chops Turner, Michael Gabriel, and DJ Peter Barboza, along with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. Tickets are $30 per person, available through Lorraine at 508 776 […]
A Vision Board Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. The focus is on where attendees are, where they are going, and what they want to create. This guided workshop uses images, writing prompts, and creative exploration to build a visual tool that reflects goals, dreams, and […]
MAC Theater’s Playwrights Incubator presents The Attorney-in-Fact, a new play by Philip Ardell, as part of ArtWeek SouthCoast. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The play follows Milt, 82, recovering from hip surgery […]
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
The Leatherwork: Trifold Button Stud Leather Purse class is on Sunday, May 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. The class fee is $45. Learn the basics of leathercraft while making a small trifold button-stud leather purse. Choose from a variety of leather colors and textures to create a unique, functional pouch for organizing small essentials. […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
Pour Farm hosts jam sessions every Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday Funday Mother’s Day Jump Off will be held Sunday, May 10, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Presented by QSE, the 21-and-older event features music by DJ Edward Blendz and hosting by Frank and Foo Foo. Admission is free with a valid ID.
Karaoke is held every Sunday at Rose Alley Ale House. The fun starts at 10 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. DJ Phantom spins the music that night.
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The schedule is: Monday, 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, 10 am - 2 pm Thursday, 2 pm - 7 […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents to drop off and pick up reusable items, for free. The Swap Shop, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave., is accepting donations of gently used items, […]
Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett.
The New Bedford City Council’s Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes two applications for new private livery licenses. Gerana’s Transportation Inc., based on Weld Street, and Sister Express Transport, based on Robeson Street, are both seeking licenses […]
New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet May 11 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include a public hearing on a proposed ordinance tied to municipal facility conversions, including the reuse of vacant city owned properties. Committee members will also revisit a proposed fireworks ordinance that would create a […]
Ying Dynasty hosts 21+ bingo every Monday night at 7 p.m. on the bar side.
This hands-on workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike. The three-hour class covers a sturdy 5-by-10-by-5-inch basket. Materials include a mix of reeds, an accent color, and a finished edge with half-round reed and sea grass. The fee is $55. The finished basket works for rolls, crackers, pens, remotes, glasses, or everyday storage. […]
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 […]
Pickleball lessons start Tuesday, May 12 at Hathaway Park. Sessions run from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with more dates on May 26 and June 9. Registration is required. Lessons are beginner-friendly and take place on the town’s new courts. This free program features a variety of outdoor fitness classes designed for all ages and experience […]
A screening of the short film "The Petal Pusher" is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. The 15-minute film looks at New York City’s Penn Station through the story of "The Petal Pusher," a longtime flower shop once known to generations of commuters. Directed by David Abel and Mark Chesak, […]
Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel is a four-week ceramics class. It runs Tuesdays, April 21 through May 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members: $210. Nonmembers: $235. This class is a strong companion to wheel throwing. It also works as a standalone option. Hand building is slower, more organic, and highly expressive. Students […]
DATMA will hold its annual spring fundraiser, Unlocking Community Through Empowering Creativity, to support this summer’s public art projects. Proceeds will help fund Bug Out, a series of large, colorful bug sculptures created by local high school artists. The salon-style event will feature food, drinks, guest speakers, and community conversation focused on creativity and connection. […]
Get feedback on creative work and connect with local artists at the monthly Artists Share group, facilitated by Midori Creativity. The gathering offers a supportive space for sharing work, exchanging ideas, and taking part in thoughtful discussion. Artists from many disciplines are welcome, including painters, jewelry makers, fiber artists, photographers, musicians, and sculptors. Each takes […]
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