• Nora Brown at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Old-time musician Nora Brown will appear Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets […]

  • Lööks That Kill at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Lööks That Kill brings the sound and swagger of Mötley Crüe to The Vault Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m., general entry at […]

  • Bandwidth: A Southcoast Dance, Rock and Party Band

    Striker's Bar & Grill 66 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Come and party with Bandwidth, at Strikers Sports Bar and Grill. Playing dance and rock favorites from the 80's to today.

  • Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    The first Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run will benefit Damien’s Food Pantry. Riders will travel a 45-mile route through the South Coast, starting at Damien’s Food Pantry and ending […]

  • Sugar Skull Pumpkin Painting

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium invites students of all ages to a sugar skull pumpkin painting event. Choose from a variety of designs to create a unique pumpkin. […]

  • Poetry at the Library w/Margot Wizansky, Vivian Eyre and Eileen Paccia

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Prize-winning regional poets will read their work Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Library.  Featured poet Margot Wizansky will share selections from her latest collection, "Random Music […]

  • Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at The Shepherd Center stage

    The Shepherd Center 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance), Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Boom Chick Trio blends violin, guitar, and bass with three-part vocal harmonies. The energetic trio mixes hot swing, witty songwriting, and storytelling. Members are Rob Flax, Slava Tolstoy, and Noah […]

  • NBSO Presents Music of Renewal

    Kilburn Mill 127 West Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will present "Music of Renewal" on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Kilburn Event Center. Music Director Yaniv Dinur will lead the orchestra […]

  • Lindsay Mota at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Lindsay Mota is a talented singer who performs all genres of music, from rock to pop to country. She plays solo and as part of a duo with various musicians.

  • Call for Artists: Hatch Street Open Studios

    Hatch Street Studios 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Hatch Street Studios is seeking artists and vendors for its annual Open Studios event on Nov. 22 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend draws more than […]

  • Intro to Sketch Comedy Class

    Intro to Sketch Comedy Class
    Westport Grange 181 931 Main Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    An eight-week class led by Kate Teichman will teach the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing. Students will explore premise, character, and dialogue through writing exercises, sketch analysis, and live reads. […]

  • Hoop Egg Basket

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Students will make a medium-sized 8-by-8-by-10-inch basket using reeds, weavers, and wooden oak hoops. The project includes step-by-step instruction and all materials. The finished basket can be used for dinner […]

  • SMMPO Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization oversees regional transportation planning for 27 communities. The group guides the long-range vision and funding for road, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. The agenda […]

  • AHA! New Bedford Community Focus Group

    Nativity Prep 66 Spring St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! New Bedford will hold an in-person focus group on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nativity Prep. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to help […]

  • School Committee Candidate Forum

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    The New Bedford Educators Association will host a public forum for the four candidates vying for three seats on the New Bedford School Committee. The event is on Tuesday, October […]

  • Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost

    New Bedford Recycling Center 1103 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup, dropped […]

  • Finance Committee Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in person and on Zoom at this […]

  • Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art

    Zoom Meeting

    A virtual conversation on Cape Verdean identity in contemporary art will take place Oct. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. The free program on Zoom features artists and scholars […]

  • Watercolor Autumn Leave Workshop

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artists will use real autumn leaves as inspiration while exploring watercolor techniques. The class covers color mixing, brushwork, and creative effects like scratching, spraying, and flicking to add texture and […]