Midwinter Dreams blends visual art and poetry in a February exhibition at WAG. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 13–22. WAG artists and the WAG Poetry Group collaborate on paired works. In some cases, poems spark the art. In others, artwork inspires the poem. A call to artists remains open to members and nonmembers […]
Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. "Wedding Bash," by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft, directed by Kate Vieira A newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the […]
Concerts at the Point welcomes Ruckus Early Music on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. The New York–based group is known for energized takes on early music, mixing period instruments with a modern edge. They’ll be joined by flutist Emi Ferguson and violinist Rachel Ellen Wong. The program, “Strawberry Fields,” features music by George […]
The Greater Fall River Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Jackson Auditorium at the BCC Fall River campus. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults. Children and students with ID are admitted free of charge. The orchestra participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, […]
Inner Star hosts “Winter’s Wellspring,” a seasonal workshop centered on rest, reflection, and renewal. Attendees will practice meditation, gentle movement, and breathwork. Quiet time for personal reflection is built in. Focus stays on what matters most during winter’s slower, quieter season. The program is on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the […]
Cirque Kalabanté showcases the beauty and artistry of African culture through powerful movement and live music. Strength, agility, and joy shape Afrique en Cirque, where acrobats perform gravity-defying feats and human pyramids. Contemporary Afro-jazz, percussion, and kora drive the rhythm on stage. Created by Yamoussa Bangoura, the production draws inspiration from everyday life in Guinea. […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The schedule is: Monday, 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, 10 am - 2 pm Thursday, 2 pm - 7 […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents to drop off and pick up reusable items, for free. The Swap Shop, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave., is accepting donations of gently used items, […]
Rated G, $12 The Sound of Music (1965) A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. The meeting will include a roll call and items on mid-year math district and school reports. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 30. Accommodations under the […]
A six-week Tuesday class, Ink With Watercolor Wash, begins Feb. 10 and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course is taught by artist Jacklyn William and explores creative techniques using Micron pens and watercolor. Students will learn six different approaches that highlight how the two media work together. Classes meet on Tuesdays from […]
The Molly Little Film Series is a six-week focus on post-impressionism and the beginnings of modern art. Screenings run Tuesdays from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Southworth Library. Snow dates are March 3 and March 10. This session looks at artists who moved beyond Impressionism, using bold color, expressive […]
Residents without power in Dartmouth can head to a warming shelter on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Town Administrator Cody Haddad and Emergency Management Director Tim Sheehan have opened the Dartmouth Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth St., as a heated shelter from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 24. Power outages are expected to last several days. […]
This class is ideal for a first basket-weaving experience. The finished basket measures about 5 by 10 by 5 inches and features varied reed sizes with an accent color. Half-round reed and sea grass complete the design. Buffet tables and desks are easy fits. Crackers, rolls, or small items work well inside. Beginners can finish […]
DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m. Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]
The 'Tuesdays at WAG' program continues with Rick Paulus talking about his calligraphy journey from "Chief Calligrapher at the White House to the Sea" on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. A former White House chief calligrapher, Paulus now works from his studio on Buzzards Bay. He has studied and practiced calligraphy for more than 40 […]
Tuesday After School Art Club meets weekly and introduces young artists to a mix of creative techniques and materials. Projects range from canvas painting and clay sculpting to mixed media and other hands-on activities. All supplies are included. The fee is $25 per session. Kids build confidence, make friends, and explore self-expression. Families may register […]
Open Resin Pour Night is held weekly on Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at K&A Creations. The class is open to ages 13 and up. Guests can create resin projects, including jewelry, trinket dishes, coasters, frames, and keepsakes. A variety of molds, dyes, glitter, mica powder, charms, pressed flowers, and crushed glass are available. […]
The New Bedford School Committee Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the Oct. 23, 2025, minutes, and a discussion of the policy manual review. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 19, […]
The School Committee of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Student Forum with a live stream on the district’s YouTube channel. Topics to be discussed are listed on the agenda. Accommodations under the ADA are available with advance notice. The notice was […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The four-week program is open to beginners and returning students and builds on introductory photography skills. Coursework combines guided instruction, hands-on shooting, and collaborative time for editing, critique, and discussion. Students focus on core photography concepts with their cameras and work toward a […]
New Bedford’s Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in City Hall’s Council Chambers at 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Members will consider a motion to review the eligibility age for property tax exemptions and discuss other exemptions affecting senior homeowners. A $12.6 million loan order […]
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 […]
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