April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet runs April 20–24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Each day features themed activities, crafts, and story times focused on the ocean and environment. Guests can tour the entire museum, including the sand table, whale skeletons, Kid’s Corner, the Lagoda, and more. Daily […]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park are partnering to offer free April vacation programming for students and families from Tuesday, April 21, through Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Go Fish April Vacation Week program highlights the history of the Port of New Bedford, […]
The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed, self-guided environment. Sessions run for three hours, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged […]
Self-hardening Clay Jewelry Workshop meets Fridays in April from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $55. Students learn basic hand-building techniques, including slab rolling, scoring, slipping, embossing, and shaping. All materials are provided. A second session focuses on painting and finishing. Participants assemble their pieces and complete their designs.
Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across each other and trade songs. The audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Participants are pitted on one side against the other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc. Dueling piano shows are typically 60 […]
Andrew Kepinski, also known as DJ AnjKep, is a New Bedford-based DJ and photographer known for The New Bedford Light’s “Street Style” series. He DJs every other Friday night at Cork.
Westport Point UMC will hold a church cleanup on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The effort prepares the space for upcoming work on Howland Hall and for summer worship. Volunteers can bring cleaning supplies or stop by at any time during the day to help. Tasks include cleaning bathrooms, clearing a […]
Earth Day Volunteer Day at Frogfoot Farm is set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program focuses on caring for native plant hedgerows. This work supports pollinators, improves habitat, and strengthens the farm’s ecosystem. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to work with staff. No experience is necessary. Bring weather-appropriate […]
Abstract Acrylics: Spring Florals with Elyse Laurelle is on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MAC Studio. Admission is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. The one-day workshop uses spring florals as inspiration for acrylic painting. Beginners and those looking to build skills are welcome. Participants create a daffodil-inspired […]
Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The program blends original songs with historical storytelling. It explores people and events that shaped the blues, country, rock and other forms of American popular music. […]
Matt Borrello is a singer and guitarist with roots in folk and classic rock. Raised in Dighton, he picked up the guitar at 14 and soon began writing songs and playing shows around New England. Sets mix original music with favorites from the 1950s through the 1970s. He often joins Bob Dylan tribute shows and […]
Acoustic Nation is a South Coast cover band that performs acoustic sets with a mix of classic rock, pop, and crowd favorites.
Last Day On Earth is a six-piece rock band plays classic hits from the 1960s through the 1990s, known for getting audiences singing and dancing to familiar favorites. Music will be held on the patio, weather permitting, and moves indoors if needed.
Still Young, an acoustic tribute to the music of Neil Young, performs April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The trio grew out of the tribute band Forever Young and brings a more intimate acoustic sound. Forever Young has performed […]
Classic Albums Live performs Rumours by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $39 to $59 plus fees. Released in 1977, Rumours became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Rolling Stone ranks it No. 7 on its list of the 500 greatest albums. […]
Jeff Nevaras is a versatile guitarist and vocalist with a busy performance schedule across New England. He has toured nationally and appeared alongside leading country artists. Nevaras performs solo, in his duo Two Way Street and with the Jeff Nevaras Band.
Makeshift is a Rhode Island-based rock roll cover band that plays favorite hits of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s.
Kundalini Yoga with Sound offers a gentle, beginner-friendly class focused on resetting and letting go on Sunday, April 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The fee is $25. Breathwork, movement, meditation, and sound come together to help the body relax and the mind settle. Regular practice can build strength, support clarity, and deepen a sense […]
Ballet Rhode Island makes its Bristol Community College debut with Pure Dance on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. The contemporary ballet program features works by George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon and Yury Yanowsky. Performances highlight athletic movement, expressive storytelling, and live musicality. Each […]
Join artist Heidi Whitman for an in-gallery talk on Sunday, April 26, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Museum admission applies. She will discuss her installation, “Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance,” on view through May 3, 2026. The work draws on Moby-Dick and reflects about themes of obsession, dread, and violence. […]
Blessing of the Bicycles is on Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven. Admission is free. Four local groups are involved, including Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Fairhaven Livable Streets, and SouthCoast Places for People. Free walk-up bike repair and skill-building will be available. No appointment is needed. Demonstrations […]
Eric Beau performs Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard as part of the venue’s Sunday Music Series. Live acoustic music runs from 3 to 6 p.m. each Sunday. Beau is featured this week. Rosie’s Table will serve food from noon to 6 p.m. Music takes place on the patio in good […]
Concerts at the Point welcomes back musicians from the Handel and Haydn Society on April 26 at 4 p.m. at Westport Point United Methodist Church. Tickets are $40. Student tickets are $20. This audience favorite returns with a program of Baroque works performed in a historically informed style. The chamber ensemble brings a fresh, energetic […]
“Movie Mondays at The Z” continues with The Seven Year Itch (1955). Admission is $12. During a summer heat wave, New Yorker Richard Sherman, played by Tom Ewell, sends his wife, Helen, played by Evelyn Keyes, and their son to Maine for vacation. Left alone in Manhattan, he meets a glamorous upstairs neighbor, played by […]
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