Social Justice Book Club will discuss We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on March 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Adichie’s well-known TEDx talk, the essay offers a modern definition of feminism and reflects on gender, culture, and personal experience. Through clear, direct storytelling, Adichie examines what it means to […]
The Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include: Consider a mayoral appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board. Review a residency waiver request for a secondhand dealer license. Review an application for a new private livery license. Discuss safety concerns […]
The Concept is a popular local party band that plays top 40, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.
United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]
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 in Ward 6. For more information, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net. .
Secret Mall Apartment tells the true story of eight Rhode Island artists who secretly built and lived in a 750-square-foot apartment inside Providence Place Mall for four years. Directed by Jeremy Workman and executive produced by Jesse Eisenberg, the film shares never-before-seen footage and reveals the group’s identities for the first time. What started as […]
Southcoast Artists Index will host its next Salon Series workshop on Wednesday, March 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Moby Dick Brewing Company. Art collector Richard Connor will lead a talk on artist estates and legacy planning. The presentation will also explore why artists may want to place work in auctions as part of […]
On the third Wednesday of each month, the Underground Railroad Café & Gallery hosts The GRIOT's CORNER, a creative space for writers. This open mic and workshop event invites poets, essayists, storytellers, rappers, and playwrights to share their work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers. Led by Mwalim, an award-winning author and professor at […]
Patterson Hood and John Moreland perform on Wednesday, March 18, at Narrows Center for the Arts. Music starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 the day of the show. Hood is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers. Raised in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, he grew up […]
The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council and UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center will host the 2026 Labor Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Marketplace on the UMass Dartmouth campus. The annual event brings together union members and state and federal legislators for conversation and updates. Local and statewide […]
The 2026 SouthCoast Job Fair is on Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whites of Westport. All job seekers are welcome with no pre-registration required. Attendees can meet employers who are hiring now and learn about openings across many industries. Bringing resumes and dressing professionally is encouraged. Some employers may offer […]
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux came into office three years ago after frustration with 25-year former Sheriff Tom Hodgson finally reached a boiling point. Heroux ran as a reformer, and he’s delivered — for better or worse. Under the new sheriff, Bristol County has significantly reduced jail suicides, cut non-jail and unnecessary programs from the […]
Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold Office Hours on Thursday, March 19, at Royal Grille Restaurant, 296 N. Front St. from 5:30-7 p.m. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford […]
The Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include: A public hearing on an application from Knd Auto Rentals LLC for a special permit for motor vehicle sales or rentals at Belleville Avenue. Councilors will also […]
Guitarist Paul Bielatowicz and bassist/Chapman Stick player Simon Fitzpatrick bring their Duo Tour, “Sounds of Silence,” to the MAC on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. The concert blends live performance with cinematic visuals. Both musicians are members of Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, honoring the music […]
The Moth will bring its Mainstage show to New Bedford this spring for one night of live storytelling. Tickets range from $29 to $59, plus fees. Five seasoned storytellers will take the stage to share true stories that explore the American Dream. Does it still exist? Who is it for? What happens when the dream […]
DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary's Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village, featuring locally grown produce and flowers, locally […]
An opening reception for the Dartmouth High School Advanced Placement Students’ Art Show is scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibition features work by Dartmouth High School AP art students. The show runs through Saturday, March 28. […]
Open Mic Jam Sesh returns to Fridays at the brewery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your instrument or singing voice for an all-ages jam session. Signups begin at 5 p.m. BBQ y Mas will serve food starting at 4 p.m.
Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with […]
The Redfish Duo featuring Gary Fish and Steve Redfern will perform at The Galley Grille at White's of Westport.
The documentary Women on the Water follows six women working in New Hampshire’s fishing and aquaculture industries. They build careers in lobstering, seafood distribution, oyster farming, and tuna fishing. Each has faced personal and industry barriers. The 44-minute film highlights independence, determination, and grit on the water. It was produced by New Hampshire Sea Grant. […]
Jon Tyler is a singer and guitarist with Uncle Jon’s Band. His sets draw on classic rock and jam-band traditions, including the Grateful Dead. The focus stays on feel and flow, with songs allowed room to stretch and a steady connection with the crowd.
Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.
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