The Narrows Center for the Arts will screen “The Making of Thanksgiving” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Filmmaker Jim Hanon's second “Making Of” documentary traces the Mayflower Pilgrims' journey through Europe and New England. It also explores the origins of the national Thanksgiving holiday and features Plymouth's annual […]
Bayside hosts Eddie’s Crazy Music Bingo every Tuesday night from 7–9 p.m.
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday night at 8 PM on WNB One Radio. Expect deep cuts, soulful classics, banging remixes, and exclusive originals—all curated to move your body and elevate […]
Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a […]
Learn watercolor painting through practice and technique in this four-week workshop. Students will explore various techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-damp, and masking fluid, as well as color mixing and brushwork. The […]
The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc., helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]
Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]
Neurographica Doodle workshop meets Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30. This guided class helps participants refocus and ease stress, fear, and anxiety. The fee is $20. Students learn to draw […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast […]
On each Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., teens grades 6–12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts, and chill time. This is a drop-in program, with no registration required.
The Westport Offshore Wind Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board meeting room at Town Hall (816 Main Road). Meeting agenda […]
Love old houses? Dream of owning one, or already have one? WHALE’s “Living the Old House Dream” explores what it is really like to live in and care for a […]
Add a personal touch to holiday greetings at the New Bedford Art Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No experience is necessary, and the $40 class fee includes all materials. Local artist Jeff “Pixel” Palmer will guide participants in creating festive cards using traditional block-printing techniques. The workshop covers designing, carving, […]
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 Westport Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex meeting room, 856 Main Road. Three applications are on the agenda: 519 American Legion Highway: Firearm Fanatics LLC is seeking a special permit to operate a by-appointment-only firearms shop for sales, repairs, and gunsmithing. 0 Main […]
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
National Book Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick will discuss his latest book, “The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World.” The take is scheduled on […]
Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
Wednesday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl from 7 to 11 p.m.
Ying Dynasty hosts Karaoke every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with Wicked Weezy.
Damien’s Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties. More than 1,200 households receive assistance each month. Hours are Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with […]
Preschoolers can get outside, make some new friends, and meet a few animal friends during Buttonwood Buddies at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The weekly playgroup is designed for children ages 2 […]
Create a colorful mosaic trivet using broken pottery, glass, and tiles on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. Instructor Karen Zukas will cover clipping, sanding, gluing, and grouting. Participants can paint or stain their wooden bases. The $55 fee includes the frame and materials. Bring […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a virtual author talk with Jen Rose Smith on Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Smith is an Alaska Native geographer and assistant professor at the University of Washington. He will discuss her book, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic. […]
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