• The Concept at Knuckle Heads

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

    The Concept is a popular local party band that plays top 40, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.

  • Gallery Closing Reception: Quilting Urban Renewal

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

    Join Artist-in-Residence Alex Houston for the closing reception of her quilt exploring the impacts of urban renewal in New Bedford. Through detailed textile mapping, the work reveals demolished homes, displaced families, and the construction of highways that reshaped the city.

  • Green St. Band at Ryan’s Sports Pub

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

    The Green St. Band is a group of local musicians who bring back music from the 1960s to the 1990s. Band members are Paul Darvon, Denny Moore, Chuck Steel, Frank Bastion, Carlton Clint, John Booth and Brutus Benson.

  • The BLUES ROOM at Bento’s

    The BLUES ROOM at Bento’s
    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 Bedford’s live music scene.

  • The Hot Club Cheese Roll at The Shepherd Center

    The Shepherd Center 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance), Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The Hot Club Cheese Roll heads to The Shepherd Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. Music taps into the hot club jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane […]

  • AHHHhhh: Afro House Lounge Set at Bento’s

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHHHhhh is an intimate lounge session focused on deep, Afro, jazz, and soulful house music by the WAMPTRONICA Collective. The room is about groove, comfort, and letting the music set […]

  • Dylan Wheaton at Cisco

    Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dylan Wheaton performs acoustic singer-songwriter music, blending guitar and vocals with a mix of popular covers and original material.

  • Luke Winslow-King at Narrows

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

    On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Luke Winslow-King will perform at The Narrows. Tickets are $32 on the day of the performance and $30 in advance. The doors open at 7:00 […]

  • Exit Zero at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Exit Zero is a cover band based in Dartmouth. The group plays a wide range of rock, country, reggae, hip-hop, and dance favorites.

  • Craig DeMelo at Cork

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

    Craig DeMelo is a versatile singer/songwriter from Acushnet who can sing a ballad or blast out a rock song. Craig has opened for Howie Day, Hootie and the Blowfish, Matchbox 20, […]

  • Creative Escape: Adult Art Workshop

    Catherine Carter Art School 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Aspiring artists of all skill levels are welcome at the January meeting of Creative Escapes, a monthly art-making series. The session focuses on illustrating a bird-of-paradise flower using watercolor and […]

  • Les Sampou at Cork

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

    Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana, blues, folk, and rock. Sampou began performing in the 1990s and went on […]

  • Les Sampou at Cork

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

    Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana, blues, folk, and rock. Sampou began performing in the 1990s and went on […]

  • East Bay Roots at Knuckle Heads

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

    East Bay Roots is a lively acoustic duo featuring Steve Kennedy and Rick Kinsella.

  • Holiday Recycling in New Bedford

    Live Christmas trees will be collected in New Bedford from Jan. 12 through Jan. 16. During that week only, residents may place trees at the curb by 7 a.m. on the weekday after regular trash and recycling pickup. Routes with Friday collection will have trees picked up on Monday, Jan. 16. Trees may also be […]

  • SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast

    Chik-fil-A Dartmouth 286 State Rd., Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast is on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Chick-fil-A in Dartmouth. It is a casual networking gathering for business professionals to meet, build connections, and find new opportunities. Bring business cards and register in advance. The deadline is January  06, 2026

  • Gary Brown at Ryan’s Sports Pub

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

    Gary Brown will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Public Meetings on Utilizing Federal HUD Funding

    Office of Housing & Community Development 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The City’s Office of Housing and Community Development will hold two public meetings to gather input on the best use of federal housing and community development funding. In person: Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m.Office of Housing and Community Development572 Pleasant St.New Bedford, MA 02740 Virtual: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m.Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87357837928?pwd=dsFrKBYfyeVlWnDMr99g07BQD3aPBk.1Meeting ID: 873 […]

  • Needle Felted Wooly Sheep

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

    This needle felting workshop introduces the basics of fiber sculpture through a playful sheep project. Participants use wool and felting needles to handshape and build a small figure. The class […]

  • Needle Felted Woolly Sheep Workshop

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

    Woolly Sheep introduces needle felting through a hands-on fiber art project. Participants work with wool and felting needles to shape a small sheep, learning how to build form, add details, […]

  • Zoning Board Meeting

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

    The New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Listed agenda items include public hearings on several residential development proposals, including permit extensions, new apartment projects, and a request to reuse a former school. There will also be a review prior meeting minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Book Talk/Meet & Greet Event “HOMETOWN: A MEMOIR” by John K. Bullard

    Wamsutta Club 427 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Author John Bullard will discuss his memoir Hometown on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club. The book reflects on his family roots, his years as mayor and his lifelong commitment to public service. The evening includes a cocktail hour with light fare, followed by a talk and Q&A. Tickets […]