The Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Center. The group focuses on improving safety and quality of life […]
The commission will hear updates from the New Bedford Police Department and the Executive Director’s Report from Marci Pina-Christian. Discussions will include commissioner updates, complaints and case status, and subcommittee […]
The Artists Index launches its new Salon Series for local artists. The free event offers workshops and networking. The first session is led by Kevin Ribeiro from UPS. He will […]
Test your movie knowledge this Tuesday at 7 p.m. during Trivia Night at Cultivator Shoals. Each week features a new theme, this one’s all about Tim Burton movies. Prizes go to the top teams.
The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donations to help maintain a steady supply for patients in need. Blood donations often decline in October as people settle into […]
Commercial fishermen are invited to a free safety and survival training session. The program covers the use of EPIRBs, signal flares, MAYDAY calls, man overboard recovery, firefighting, flooding and damage […]
The New Bedford Port Authority meets Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. Members will hear updates from the executive director, policy and external affairs, and project teams, including reports […]
Singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith will perform with The Velvet Frogs on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 in advance and $58 the day of the show. Eaglesmith has spent a lifetime on the road, turning hard-won […]
The second day of training builds on the Safety and Survival Class with lessons in cold-water survival, helicopter rescues, vessel stability, liability, and emergency procedures. Participants work with U.S. Coast […]
The Real Deal is an R&B band that performs non-stop high-energy dance music across the decades.
Author and historian Nathaniel Philbrick will speak on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall. The free talk opens the Debra Charpentier Lecture Series, honoring a local […]
On October 17, the Fishing Heritage Center will present "The Pearl of the Atlantic." Produced by the New Bedford Seafood Council in 1963, the film highlights the city's Atlantic sea […]
MAC Theater presents "Proof" by David Auburn. Rick Sherburne directs. The play follows Catherine, who cared for her gifted but troubled father. After his death, she wrestles with grief and […]
Comedy comes to Gallery X on Thursday, October 17. Audiences can enjoy a night of laughter, community, and sharp wit as Stand Up Comedy Night brings together top regional comics. […]
DääD storms The Vault Music Hall on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for early admission and 7:30 p.m. for general entry. The show kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for early access with seating. The band delivers a powerhouse mix of ‘80s and […]
One Cent Peep Show and The Maniac Boys and Girls Club perform at Play Arcade on Thursday, Oct. 17. One Cent Peep Show, formed in 2011 in New Bedford, features Kris Fortin (guitar, vocals), Russell Wakefield (guitar), Dan Goldsmith (bass), and Brian Callahan (drums, vocals). The band plays indie rock with catchy, quirky songs inspired […]
Open Farm Days are on the third Saturday of each month through December. These free family-friendly events include farm tours, kids' activities, and a market with seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, […]
Thousands of residents across the South Coast are expected to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 18 No Kings national day of protest. The event aims to show that, in America, […]
FallFest is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, Halloween performers, and fall-themed activities for all ages. And of course, there’s trick-or-treating for the kids. The Center will be open […]
The Narrows Center for the Arts will feature In the "Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death," an exhibition by renowned military artist Brian Fox. The collection […]
MaiatoFitz Art hosts its Harvest Studio Clear Sale at Gallery X on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The sale runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Frederick Douglass Gallery. Visitors […]
Neal McCarthy is one of the more recognizable acoustic guitarists in the New Bedford area.
Art and Astrology Night celebrates the New Moon with creativity and intuition. The $55 ticket includes an intuitive card reading, an intention candle, and a spell jar craft. Broom making […]
Wild Nites is a lively, flexible party band that brings energy to every show. Depending on the event, they can perform as a small acoustic duo or a full band with a horn section, including saxophones, trumpet, and trombone. Their setlist spans decades and genres from oldies and swing to funk, disco, rock, pop, hip-hop, […]
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