• Yoga Latin Flow Celebration 2026

    Yoga es Vida 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Yoga Latin Flow Celebration 2026 is on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Yoga es Vida. The all-levels class blends energizing yoga with uplifting Latin music, focusing […]

  • Comedy Night w/Bill Simas ft. Christina Thomas at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Comedy Night brings stand-up to the stage on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. The night features Bill Simas, with Christina Thomas and host Mr. Kuze. This is an all-seated event. Doors […]

  • Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026.  "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]

  • Nick Soares at Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Nick Soares, AKA Wolfman, plays blues-rock with an Americana edge. Gritty vocals and expressive guitar lead the sound. The music feels raw and direct. Stripped-down arrangements give it a barroom […]

  • Winter Trails Canvas Class

    K&A Creations 119 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Winter Trails Canvas Class is on Friday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. at K&A Creations. The class fee is $35 and is open to ages 13 and up. An instructor […]

  • Dock-u-mentary: Love & Grease

    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A free Dock u mentary film screening spotlights "Love & Grease," a WBZ TV original. The documentary traces the history of the Greasy Pole competition in Gloucester. Each year during St. Peter’s Fiesta, local men attempt to cross a greased telephone pole suspended over the harbor to grab a pennant. Italian fishermen introduced the tradition […]

  • Dial M for Murder

    Dial M for Murder
    The Steeple Playhouse 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dial M for Murder brings suspense and intrigue to the stage in a fresh adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Based on Frederick Knott’s classic mystery, the story follows a carefully planned […]

  • Slipnot & Lamb of God Tribute Night at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Slip-Not and Ashes of the Priest bring the greatest hits of Slipknot and Lamb of God to The Vault. General admission tickets are $20. Early general admission is $30. Early […]

  • Ready, Set, SWAP! fitness equipment exchange

    Wilks Library New Bedford 1191 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Bring gently used fitness equipment to Wilks Library for Ready, Set, SWAP! on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Trade items that are collecting dust for something that […]

  • WinterStock 2026 at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    WinterStock 2026 returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Narrows Center for the Arts. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Music starts at noon. The grassroots music festival marks its fifth […]

  • Big Night, Bright Lights: The Z’s Grand Reopening

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center celebrates its grand reopening with a special evening of music, dance, and theater on Saturday, Jan. 17. Two shows are scheduled at 2 p.m. and […]

  • Secretary of Communities Vanuza Barbosa Visits New Bedford

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Newly appointed Secretary of Communities Dr. Vanuza Barbosa will visit New Bedford on Saturday, Jan. 17. Barbosa will appear at the New Bedford Whaling Museum at 3:30 p.m. The visit […]

  • Big Night, Bright Lights! The Z’s Grand Reopening

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center celebrates its grand reopening with a special evening of music, dance, and theater on Saturday, Jan. 17. Two shows are scheduled at 2 p.m. and […]

  • Entrain at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Entrain performs Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Narrows. Tickets are $40 in advance and $43 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Formed in […]

  • Dial M for Murder: Matinees

    Dial M for Murder: Matinees
    The Steeple Playhouse 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dial M for Murder brings suspense and intrigue to the stage in a fresh adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Based on Frederick Knott’s classic mystery, the story follows a carefully planned […]

  • The Power of Shared Joy: MLK Community Program

    Grace Episcopal Church 133 School Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The City of New Bedford presents the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Program on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal […]

  • The Void Union, Dave Hillyard of The Slackers, NB Rude Boys

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Void Union performs Sunday, Jan. 18, with Dave Hillyard of The Slackers. The NB Rude Boys are also on the bill. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music runs from […]

  • Neal McCarthy at Cork

    Neal McCarthy at Cork
    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Neal McCarthy is one of the more recognizable acoustic guitarists in the New Bedford area.

  • Side Gig at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Side Gig is an acoustic act that covers a wide range of classic rock tunes.

  • 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at BCC

    Bristol Community College Fall River 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Bristol Community College will hold its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. on the Fall River campus in the […]

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

    Bethel A.M.E. Church Fall River 146 Hanover St., Fall RIver, MA, United States

    Bethel A.M.E. Church in Fall River will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a service reflecting on his life, work, and lasting impact. The program centers on themes of unity […]

  • MLK Day Party at Platinum City Gaming

    Platinum City Gaming 294 Winthrop St., Taunton, MA, United States

    Celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King's legacy with music, games, and community at Platinum City Gaming in Taunton. DJ Virgo B will be on board spinning the tunes. Tickets are available […]