A vision board workshop will be held on Sunday, May 31, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $35. The class blends guided reflection with collage work to help participants define goals and direction. Using magazines, images, and provided materials, students create a personalized board that reflects their plans and priorities. Writing prompts support the […]
Inside the Hive: Honeybee Basics and Candle Making is Sunday, May 31, 2:30–4:30 p.m. This spring workshop introduces honeybees, local beekeeping, and beeswax crafts. The session starts with a look […]
Michał Szostak, a Polish concert organist, returns to St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m., opening his 2026 North American tour. Tickets are $25. A […]
Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, will perform on May 31. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $91 in advance and $96 the […]
The Music in the MAC community concert series continues with a free outdoor performance by the KabuJazz Ensemble featuring Candida Rose on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m. at Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Guests can bring lawn chairs and a picnic. In case of bad weather, the concert moves indoors. Candida Rose Baptista and […]
Pet lovers can turn a favorite furry, feathered, or scaled friend into a colorful keepsake during Paint Your Pet on May 31 at 5 p.m. Admission is $50, with a portion of proceeds supporting Lighthouse Animal Shelter. Participants should bring an 8x10 close-up photo of their pet and will be guided through creating a pop […]
Kick off the week with free strength training on Monday, May 4 at Hathaway Park in Assonet. Classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions are May 18 and […]
A four-week hand-building with clay class takes place on Mondays from June 1 through June 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Students will skip the pottery wheel and work directly with clay using hands-on techniques. Projects may include mugs, plates, and sculpted pieces […]
North End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com
Students of every level are welcome in this class, which covers all aspects of the ceramics process. The group will practice throwing techniques, work with larger amounts of clay, and shape thinner, taller forms. Instruction also covers attachments such as handles, including pulling handles directly from the side of the cup. Focus centers on tableware […]
Midweek Zumba begins Wednesday, May 6 at Hathaway Park. Classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions are May 20 and June 3. Registration is required. This is a fun workout for all levels. The rain location is Freetown Council on Aging Fitness Room at 227 Chace Road. This free program features a variety […]
This group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Buttonwood Senior Center, 7 p.m. This meeting is currently chaired by Councilor –At- Large, Naomi Carney. Contact: Naomi.Carney@newbedford-ma.gov
A new Women's Health Book Club invites readers to explore women’s unique journeys through literature. Brought to you by Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health and in partnership with the […]
Panera Bread in North Dartmouth will host a fundraiser for YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts’ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 N. Dartmouth […]
Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford will hold its annual School’s Out for Summer fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The […]
The Book Nook hosts a Silent Book Club on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar. This global trend, started in […]
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 […]
An opening reception for “Recovered Dreams and New Creations” is planned for Friday, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Works by sculptor Eric Lintala and mixed-media artist Bruce Bailey will be on view. Lintala draws on history, nature, and memory. His forms echo ancient symbols and lived experience. Bailey works in an […]
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 […]
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free […]
Serlingpa Meditation Center will hold a Walk for Peace on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. The walk begins at the warming house near the pond and will be followed by refreshments. Organizers describe the event as a peaceful community gathering focused on hopefulness and sympathy, with no signs or […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Jane Dugan from Old Colony History Museum for a presentation on the important role Bristol County played in the American Revolution.
Local oyster growers come together at New Bedford Oysterfest 2026 on Saturday, June 6, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Guests can choose from two entry times, noon to 2 p.m. […]
Neal McCarthy performs on the first Saturday of the month at Rose Alley Ale House from 3–6 p.m. with Kyle Spark bass Geoffrey Fortin drums Nick Sanfilippo keys/piano.
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