Learn guitar techniques and music theory on the second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.in a hands on class. Admission is $20 per class, payable at the door.
Learn how artificial intelligence works during a free presentation Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dartmouth North Branch Library. Laura Gardner, teacher librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, and […]
The Fairhaven Special Bylaw Review Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven […]
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will launch a new Picnic Book Club on Friday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the library front lawn. Participants are encouraged to bring a current book to discuss during the outdoor gathering. Snacks and beverages will be provided, though guests may bring their own. The group will […]
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join a sensory playgroup Fridays through Aug. 28. from noon to 1 p.m. Sessions are held at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. Activities encourage creativity and learning through play. They also support language, social, and fine motor skills. Families will […]
The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet Friday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, 10 Bridge St. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review and approval of invoices and payment requests, an update on the construction schedule and project status, and discussion of construction change orders, if needed.
Turn three wooden spoons into one-of-a-kind kitchen pieces with pyrography. The workshop is Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and costs $45. Beginners will learn how to safely handle a wood-burning tool, choose the right tips, and transfer a design onto wood. After a demonstration, participants will practice their technique and then burn […]
Lights Out is a five-piece cover band featuring seasoned musicians and both female and male vocals. The band plays a mix of rock, pop, dance, country and more from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
HookAnimalz presents “Started From the Bottom,” a night of live hip-hop and rap, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford. Exit Fame headlines the show, with performances by Z, Ne1LZ, Bryce Berry, Egypt, Big Chan and Bella Rozia. Hook Animalz and […]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill. Open to residents of Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Freetown, with proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Registration is required. Select an online time slot and arrive close to that time to minimize wait […]
Girls ages 11 to 13 can build confidence and leadership skills before heading back to school during the Girls With Goals workshop Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The program will focus on self-confidence, goal setting, poise, and leadership. Students will also have opportunities to […]
The Beyond House Young Adult Access Center’s Back-to-School Bash has been rescheduled because of rain. The new date is Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 3 p.m. Activities include free food, games, music, resource tables, raffle prizes, and a backpack giveaway. Free haircuts will also be available for ages 16 to 25.
Joe Mac plays popular rock and roll hits throughout the ages.
Gracie Grace & All the Good Boys mix soulful pop and rock with blues, funk and a distinctly ’70s-inspired feel. The Massachusetts band is known for powerhouse vocals, tight musicianship, and energetic live shows across Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. The group won Blues Act of the Year at the 2022 New England […]
SouthCoast Places for People will host a free neighborhood cookout on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The festivities include a wine tasting at Coastal Provisions and an optional ride along the proposed West End Neighborway. The planned route would create a safer walking and biking connection between the West End and Buttonwood […]
Get Lucky keeps the focus on the dance floor with a wide-ranging mix of 1970s R&B and funk, '80s-to-current rock and pop, ’90s hip-hop, and Portuguese and Latin favorites. The Southeastern New England band has been a longtime presence on the regional live music scene.
Wheelhouse performs classic R&B from the 70's - 90's and beyond.
The Cape Cod Comedy Carnival brings New York headliners Brendan Sagalow and Mike Cannon to the Tilden Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. Each will perform a full hour of stand-up, with Jason Choi, a Boston Comedy Festival finalist selected for New York’s Funniest at the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, is […]
Thatcher returns to Fairhaven on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. for a waterfront performance at Seaport Waterfront Bar. The band takes audiences through multiple genres and decades of rock ’n’ roll, with a sound it describes as one of the area’s “darkest secrets.” Admission is free. A cash bar and on-site food truck will […]
Rodney Crowell will perform Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $71 in advance and $73 on the day of the show, with no additional fees. “Airline Highway” is Crowell’s 20th studio album. It explores […]
Catch Mötley Kïlls live Saturday, Aug. 29, at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford. Project Alice will be the opening act with a hard rock and heavy metal set before Mötley Kïlls takes over with the songs and attitude of Mötley Crüe. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m. General […]
Exit Zero will perform at Oriental Pearl in Westport, with a set featuring dance, country, rock, reggae and classic hits from across several decades.
LIKK is a high-energy cover band that plays a range of dance, classic, and rock music that will keep you dancing from start to finish.
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance will hold its annual Pedal for the Path ride on Sunday, Aug. 30, featuring a 35-mile cycling tour along the Dartmouth Heritage Trail to support completion of the South Coast Bikeway. The registration fee is $45. Riders begin at 9 a.m. at Running Brook Vineyard. Event day registration opens at […]
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