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 guides participants step by step through the painting process. No prior experience is needed. The studio is a sober space, and only nonalcoholic drinks and […]
In this workshop students will create detailed paper poppies using professional-quality crepe paper, clay, pastels, thread, and paint in this hands-on workshop. The fee is $55 The class covers tracing, cutting, shaping petals and leaves, and assembling the flowers with wire, glue, and floral tape. Each attendee can complete multiple flowers as time allows. The […]
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 […]
Merrick Brannigan, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, released his debut EP, "The Breeze," in September 2024 after recording at Grand Street Recording in Brooklyn. He frequently performs folk-rock with longtime collaborator Cole Corper in Nantucket and New York City, where they have written and performed together for over three years.
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 entry begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performances begin with Ashes of the Priest, followed by Slipnot. Early admission allows […]
Makeshift is a Rhode Island-based rock roll cover band that plays favorite hits of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. The group performs everything from Journey to Blink 182.
That 80’s Band is a five-piece group delivers high-energy dance hits from the 1980s, playing familiar songs.
The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford is offering a free class, “Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government.” The course provides an accessible overview of how the U.S. government works, including its history, structure, and civic role. Classes will be taught by Fairhaven attorney Ellen Nelson, who brings 25 years of legal experience and […]
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 can help refresh motivation and get routines moving again. Equipment should be clean, include all parts, and be in good working condition. Workout clothing will […]
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 year raising funds for the RiverStock Scholarship Fund. Proceeds support music department students from the Class of 2026 at BMC Durfee High School as they […]
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 7 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $99, plus fees. Emmy Award-winning comedian Dulcé Sloan hosts the celebration. The 65-member New Bedford Symphony Orchestra sets […]
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 provides and opportunity to meet the secretary and share perspectives from the New Bedford community.
Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
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 7 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $99, plus fees. Emmy Award-winning comedian Dulcé Sloan hosts the celebration. The 65-member New Bedford Symphony Orchestra sets […]
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 1993, the six-piece band is led by drummer Tom Major and known for a big, groove-driven sound. Lead singer and guitarist Brian Alex fronts a […]
Jeff Nevaras is a versatile guitarist and vocalist with a busy performance schedule across New England. He has toured nationally and appeared alongside leading country artists. Nevaras performs solo, in his duo Two Way Street and with the Jeff Nevaras Band.
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 Church. The theme is The Power of Shared Joy. Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond will deliver the keynote address. Hammond is the senior and founding pastor […]
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 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Entry is limited to guests 21 and older with […]
Neal McCarthy is one of the more recognizable acoustic guitarists in the New Bedford area.
Side Gig is an acoustic act that covers a wide range of classic rock tunes.
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 Commonwealth College Center. The free breakfast includes a buffet, a keynote address by Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers, and resource tables hosted by local organizations. A […]
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 and progress and includes a celebratory worship service. The church will offer a free clinic for individuals seeking to seal criminal records after the service. […]
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 through Eventbrite.
NEW BEDFORD -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in this city every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the New Bedford YMCA at 25 S. Water St. Y community markets are open to all South Coast residents in need of nutrition assistance. Participants will be asked to […]
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