Historian Seth Rockman will discuss his book, “Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. The event is free. Rockman is a professor of American history at Brown University. His research focuses on slavery, labor, capitalism, and material culture. Published in 2024, " Plantation Goods” examines […]
A 45-minute guided tour of the Rotch-Jones-Duff House is included with museum admission. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and free for visitors 16 and younger.
The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. Agenda Discussion will focus on warrant articles for the FY27 Fall Town Meeting. Members also will hear a Town Administrator’s update and liaison reports, review meeting minutes and discuss other business.
Local professionals can connect during One SouthCoast Chamber’s September Business After Hours, Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Cisco Kitchen & Bar, 1482 E. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. Earnest Consulting Group is sponsoring the event, which will include food, drinks, and informal networking. Attendees may also enter a door prize drawing […]
An international lineup of short films will be screened Thursday, Sept. 24, during the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The screening begins at 6 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater. The festival features short films from around the world. Audience members will vote […]
Members of the New Bedford Historical Society will highlight lesser-known local heroes and sheroes of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Their efforts to support freedom seekers and promote democratic values and shared humanity helped make New Bedford an important stop.
The Narrows Yumaverse Series is a designated series of intimate performances, workshops, and events held inside the Yumaverse Room, a beautifully renovated space on the second floor of the Narrows Center for the Arts. “don’t feed the bear” takes place on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 […]
Zeiterion presents One Vision of Queen Featuring Marc Martel on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45-$65 plus fees. The show features Queen’s biggest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” […]
GRAMMY Award winner and two-time reigning "IBMA Guitar Player of the Year" Trey Hensley performs Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $32 the day of the show, with all-in pricing and no additional fees. NPR has called […]
SouthCoast Community Foundation will hold information sessions for its 2026 Fall Grant Cycle, covering eligibility, funding priorities, application requirements, and the review process. Prospective applicants can ask questions ahead of the Sept. 28 application deadline. Sessions are Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon, virtually, and Friday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m., at the SouthCoast Community Foundation, […]
Baby Storytime brings stories, songs, rhymes, scarf play, and plenty of bells to the library on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 25 through Oct. 30.
The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. at the Dartmouth Fire District 1 station, 10 Bridge St. Agenda Members will review and approve meeting minutes, invoices and payment requests. Construction scheduling and project status also are on the agenda, along with any applicable change orders.
Resin Open Bezel Keychain, Necklace, and Earrings is on Friday, Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $55. Make custom resin jewelry in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials are provided. The class will design keychains, necklaces, and earrings using UV resin and open bezel settings. Choose from botanicals, dried flowers, gold leaf, […]
Students will turn bottle gourds into hand-painted birdhouses at this workshop on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Class fee is $45. The project includes making the opening, sanding, priming, and painting each gourd to create a decorative birdhouse. More information is available at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium website.
Shine On 2026 is on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Century House in Acushnet. Community Nurse’s annual fundraiser features live entertainment by The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos. Appetizers, dessert, a wine pull, a photo booth, and a silent auction are included. A Portland Getaway Raffle offers a chance to win […]
Four free film screenings are planned through the Westport Cultural Council's 2026 Summer Film Series. Support for the series comes from the Carol Vidal Cultural Fund. Weatherlow Farms will host the first three screenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. Films begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The series opens with "WBCN […]
Gallery X’s Cinema 169 film series screens “Muppet Treasure Island” on Friday, Sept. 25. The 1996 musical comedy adapts Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale with the Muppets, Tim Curry, and Billy Connolly. Suggested donation is $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the screening at 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended but not required. Refreshments […]
Stefan Couture is a Rhode Island singer-songwriter who pairs soulful originals with diverse covers. His performances draw from pop, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and jam influences. Inspired by troubadours like Van Morrison, Tom Petty, and John Prine, Couture's sets are infused with positive energy and a genuine love for music.
Xtreme Acoustic covers a variety of contemporary acoustic rock music, from Adele to Janis Joplin and every genre in between.
Los Angeles-based guitarist and singer Ana Popovic returns Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance or $52 the day of the show. All-in pricing includes no additional fees. Popovic released her album “Dance To The Rhythm” on Sept. 26, […]
Comedian Kansei Yasuda will bring his "RESPECT!! Solo Comedy Tour: Homecoming Edition" to Gallery X on Friday, Sept. 25, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 on Eventbrite. Yasuda is a UMass Dartmouth alum, known for a slow-paced, deadpan style and offbeat observations. He earned a Golden Ticket on “Kill Tony” and has opened […]
InsideOut hits The Vault stage on Friday, Sept. 25. The band has performed throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire since 2010. Early admission for seated guests begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission starts at 7:30 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Ticket […]
Whiskey Affair brings an energetic mix of pop, rock, and blues to Off the Hook Bar & Grill in Fairhaven. The local band covers music from the 1960s through today, along with a few unexpected B-side favorites.
Dennis Cook and Matt Richard will share the stage for an intimate night of jazz and original music on Friday, Sept. 25, at Marion Art Center. Tickets: $15 members; $20 nonmembers Two one-hour sets are scheduled for 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The concert highlights jazz standards and original compositions in a mostly acoustic setting. […]
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