First Fridays: Funk Lab with MonteiroBots is on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the public and $12.50 for museum members. Marcus Monteiro leads the New England funk group on saxophone. Band members include Nick Sanfilippo on keyboards, Chris Bryant on guitar, Rob Massoud on bass, […]
Rebecca Correia opens the summer series on Friday, June 5. Admission is $25 per carload. Food trucks scheduled for the night include Farmer's Feast, Rhode Rage, Tacofied, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo's Coffee, and Annie's Ice Cream Shack. Correia is a local singer-songwriter who has co-written songs on Keb Mo's Grammy-nominated album and […]
Sophia Crippin and Glenn Nunes perform a mix of acoustic favorites and well known songs. Their sets feature music spanning multiple styles and eras.
NEW BEDFORD -- SEMA for a Free Palestine invites the public to hear Professor of Law Danya Reda speak on restriction of free speech on college campuses. Reda will talk about specific cases of suppression in Massachusetts, as well as how to organize against it, at this free event. Details: - What: Speaking Event - […]
Benjamin Quinn is a performer, recording artist, and producer who releases original music and appears at venues across New England. Quinn, also known as Benny Midnight, is based in Providence, RI. He has built an international audience and a steady local following. New releases and live dates are planned.
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.
Musicians Mark Gagne and Ron Farias will perform together.
Join The Collective’s return to producing full-length plays, as it and St. Andrew’s Presents: "Making God Laugh." The play by Sean Grennan is a comedy following an American family from the 1980s through the 2010s, as their lives and plans shift and evolve. It's an exploration of what it means to be a modern family, […]
Ultima’s first annual Drag Ball is Friday, June 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID. The Pride celebration features fierce fashion, performances, costumes, and self-expression. DJ Ryan provides music for the night. Performers include Jen Da Fluid, Phlegm Mignon, Izzy Ready, Vesper, and […]
Karaoke every Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ryan's Sports Pub with DJ Wicked Weezy.
Melo Events hosts karaoke every Friday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Andrew Kepinski, also known as DJ AnjKep, is a New Bedford-based DJ and photographer known for The New Bedford Light’s “Street Style” series. He DJs every other Friday night at Cork.
Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. Sneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. Donations can be dropped off at Mercy Meals & More Soup Kitchen at Pilgrim United Church
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission […]
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, […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
Jewelry Repair 101: Fix It Forward is on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., in New Bedford. Jenny Arruda of TL6 The Gallery will lead the beginner-friendly session focused on basic jewelry repair skills. Students will learn how to restring beads, replace clasps, and fix common jewelry […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The coalition "De-ICE Citizens Bank" will protest the bank's alleged ties to two prison companies operating dozens of ICE detention facilities across the country, on Saturday, June 6. Citizens Bank, headquartered in Providence, R.I, has played a key role in financing the GEO Group and CoreCivic, according to the coalition. It says […]
This workshop focuses on making hand-painted gourd birdhouses. It will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class fee is $45. Students will cut an opening, sand, prime, and paint their gourds to make unique homes for birds. The project is suitable for all skill levels. Guests are encouraged […]
A special class in I AM Yoga Nidra will be given on Saturday, June 6, at Kilburn Mill in New Bedford. I AM Yoga Nidra is an effortless, ancient, guided meditation technique that consists of a series of body, breath and awareness techniques designed to help you gently move into progressive states of relaxation and non-doing. In […]
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free food and drinks while supplies last, yoga on the lawn, a petting zoo, and wellness activities. Local organizations will share information on prevention, recovery, and […]
Serlingpa Meditation Center will hold a Walk for Peace on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. The walk begins at the warming house near the pond and will be followed by refreshments. Organizers describe the event as a peaceful community gathering focused on hopefulness and sympathy, with no signs or […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Jane Dugan from Old Colony History Museum for a presentation on the important role Bristol County played in the American Revolution.
Local oyster growers come together at New Bedford Oysterfest 2026 on Saturday, June 6, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Guests can choose from two entry times, noon to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $40 and day-of-event tickets are $45, plus fees. Admission includes seven oyster samples from local growers, one […]
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