• Oak Bottom Bread Basket workshop

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A bread basket workshop is scheduled for May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class fee is $65. Students will create a sturdy, versatile basket that fits right […]

  • League of Women Voters Rochester Candidates’ Night

    Rochester Memorial School 16 Pine St., Rochester, MA, United States

    The League of Women Voters of SouthCoast will host a Rochester Candidates’ Forum on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Rochester Memorial School. Admission is free. The forum will feature […]

  • Social Justice Book Club

    New Bedford Free Public Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A discussion on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program is open to adults 18 and older. The novel […]

  • Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Agenda […]

  • Family Storytime at RJD

    Family Storytime at RJD
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take […]

  • Neurographica Doodle Workshop

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Neurographica Doodle Workshop is on May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. This guided class helps participants refocus and ease stress, fear, and anxiety. Students learn to draw intricate, self-guided […]

  • Historic Homeowner Meet Up

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Join WHALE at the New Bedford Free Public Library (3rd Floor Meeting Room) for an evening with fellow lovers of old homes. Those deep into a restoration, starting a first […]

  • Fitness in the Park: Zumba

    Fitness in the Park: Zumba
    Hathaway Park 28 Water St., Assonet, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • One SouthCoast Celebrity Scholarship Dinner

    Venus de Milo 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, MA, United States

    One SouthCoast Chamber will hold a Celebrity Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m. featuring former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri. Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m. […]

  • GRIOT’s CORNER for writers

    Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery 213 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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, […]

  • Committee on Economic Development meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford’s Committee on Economic Development will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Agenda items […]

  • The Chat with three New Bedford school chiefs

    Zoom Meeting

    Want to know more about how the New Bedford public schools are working? About how the district school system and the city’s charter schools are working together on some issues? […]

  • Business After Hours at the Country Club of New Bedford

    Country Club of New Bedford 585 Slocum Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    One SouthCoast Chamber will hold a Business After Hours networking event sponsored by BayCoast Bank on May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Country Club of New Bedford. […]

  • Justin Sampson at Cork

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

    Justin Sampson of CarSon Acoustic Duo, brings a unique perspective to a diverse range of tunes.

  • Zeiterion Presents Sonia Bettencourt

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

    Sonia Bettencourt will perform on Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $34 plus fees. The award-winning fadista began singing with her grandmother and great-grandmother in Lisbon. […]

  • In Tandem at The Galley Grille

    White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Gene and Bob formed In Tandem over 15 years ago to blend vocals with acoustic and electric guitars at various venues. Their repertoire includes light rock, jazz, and music from the ’70s, […]

  • Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips: Flower of the Month

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips, Flower of the Month workshop is on Friday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $55. Create bold, lifelike parrot tulips […]

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Dj AnjKep at Cork

    Dj AnjKep at Cork
    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 All White Party — Memorial Day Weekend at The Vault

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

    Celebrate Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 22, at The Vault with an all-white party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ Doo Wop headlines the night with a mix of […]

  • New Bedford Civil War Round Table Memorial Day service

    Rural Cemetery 149 Dartmouth St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Civil War Round Table will hold its annual Memorial Day service on May 23 at 9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery, in the Civil War veterans’ plot. The […]