The next New Bedford Science Café will meet on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar & Grille. Deborah Gordon will discuss “The Escape Artist: Methane and New Tools to Detect the Super-Potent Climate Pollutant.” Gordon leads the Oil & Gas Solutions Initiative for the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Climate Intelligence […]
The Southcoast Artists Index Salon Series will feature Midori Evans and Corey Nuffer for “Write with Community: How Writers Connect Across the South Coast” on April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Moby Dick Brewing Co. This free workshop is the fifth in an ongoing series. It introduces Write with Community, a network connecting […]
Gardening with Native Plants with Mass Audubon will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 4 p.m. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an eco-friendly haven for native plants and wildlife. The agenda will cover ecosystems, habitat resiliency, climate change, invasive species, biodiversity, and the ecological importance of human-managed landscapes. Students […]
Curious Figure 3 will be featured during April 9 AHA! Night, with a reception and artist awards ceremony. Admission is free. The program highlights a national juried exhibition of contemporary figurative artists. Visitors can view the work while taking part in the citywide arts celebration across downtown. Awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing […]
A special presentation and film screening will highlight the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project. The program shares stories of multigenerational fishing families and businesses […]
The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. Festival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers while supporting the city’s creative economy. Programming includes short and feature films, student work, music videos, episodic pieces, documentaries, and public service announcements. Screenings and […]
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 […]
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.
Ric Allendorf is a reflective singer-songwriter, accomplished illustrator and college-level arts educator. Since writing his first song in 2015, Ric has featured at the Providence Folk Festival, the Spire Center, and the legendary Club Passim. In 2018, Ric released his debut recording 'Take It All In,' a reflective and easeful collection of songs from a […]
Step Afrika! presents a high-energy production blending step choreography with a live DJ. Tickets are $15–$49, plus fees. Step Afrika! is renowned for its distinctive stepping style, combining the percussive movement of African American fraternities and sororities with vibrant traditional African dance and dynamic contemporary forms. Every performance brings live music, storytelling, humor, and interactive […]
The Concept Band is a party band that plays top 40, rock, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along music from the ’80s until now.
The Town of Freetown will hold its annual Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. A rain date is set for April 12. Residents, […]
Join the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library for a spring book sale on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library community room. Find gently used books […]
Students and their families are invited to connect with representatives from several Historically Black Colleges and Universities, now at New Bedford High School this year. At noon, The Southeastern Step […]
Yoga es Vida Collective will open its newly reimagined space with an Open House and Studio Celebration. This indicates a new chapter focused on movement, mindfulness, and connection. Visitors can tour the studio, meet instructors, and experience the space. Free - RSVP on our FB page - https://www.facebook.com/share/18LumriSQT/ Yoga es Vida Collective inicia un nuevo capítulo […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor workshop on Saturday, April 11, at The Kettle at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Quann will guide participants step by step in creating a personalized watercolor landscape. The class is designed for beginners, and all supplies are included. No experience is required. Space is limited, and advance […]
Kick off Saturday night at THE BLUES ROOM at Bento's, jazz, and soul alongside great food and drinks. It’s a spot for music lovers to relax and take in New […]
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band will perform Saturday, April 11, at 8 p.m. Admission is pay what you choose. Led by vocalist Julia Keefe, the 16-piece group highlights Indigenous […]
Moxie performs rock, pop and alternative hits from the 1990s to today.
Lacey Cheryl 5 will perform with Gary Faria on lead guitar and vocals, Lacey Cheryl on vocals and rhythm guitar, Giulia Khoury on keys and vocals, Jorge Torres on bass and Rick Resendes on drums.
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
Afternoon Tea and a performance of Abigail Adams in “Liberty & Legacy” by Sheryl Faye is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit […]
The Narragansett Bay Chorus will perform at Westport Point United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. All proceeds from this concert will benefit the Howland Hall Community […]
Sine Nomine Choral Ensemble will perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. in New Bedford. The concert features one of Fauré’s most recognized works, performed with […]
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