Safety & Survival Class at SMAST West
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 […]
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 on facility and marina maintenance, grant activity, and construction projects. The meeting will also include approval of September’s minutes, a welcome for Heather Haggerty, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, power belongs to the people. No Kings is a grassroots movement that began in June as a peaceful response to a military parade in Washington […]
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 […]
The C. Lima Foundation will host a Halloween fundraising banquet from 6 p.m. to midnight, featuring dinner, dancing, and raffles to support a little girl named Ari’ella. Ari’ella’s story is […]
The George Gritzbach Band blends blues, roots and R&B with original songs and fresh takes on classics. The group has played at festivals and venues across North America and has […]
Symphony on Tap brings a 60-piece orchestra into a nightclub setting. The performance runs from 8 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Guests can […]
The Classix performs classic rock songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, using free-spirited jamming.
The THUMP & SOUL Session is back for two nights of music and dance. The first session is Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. at Gallery X. A second event […]
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