HIP Family Resource Center
Support for families starts here. United Way of Greater New Bedford offers the HIP Family Resource Center to help caregivers raising children from birth through age 18. Families can get […]
Support for families starts here. United Way of Greater New Bedford offers the HIP Family Resource Center to help caregivers raising children from birth through age 18. Families can get […]
Member Nights at The Z are designed to build community among Z members. This is a fun way to connect outside of performances. Just days before one of the year’s […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, […]
Needle Felted Hedgehogs focuses on the basics of needle felting through a playful animal project. Wool and felting needles are used to shape a small hedgehog while building comfort with […]
A winter coat and clothing giveaway is planned for Thursday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. A free dinner from Common Ground Cafe will be served in cooperation with […]
An opening program for "Forging Independence | Building a Nation" is on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new semi-permanent exhibition marks the […]
iiiPower will play a DJ set Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 p.m. to midnight at Cultivator Shoals. The night features house, disco, and lo-fi selections. Mocktails are available for non-drinkers.
Bubbles & Besties is a Galentine’s Day event all about glow and good company. Be among the first to try the Glo2 Facial with RF Pro, a no-downtime treatment designed […]
Experience the newly restored Zeiterion on a guided tour of all four floors, from the basement Speakeasy to the third-floor movement studio and the fully restored 1923 auditorium. A knowledgeable […]
Fred and Tom return with 70s, 80s, and 90s tunes.
A Lilo & Stitch–themed luau pool party is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Seaport Resort and Marina. Activities include swimming, singing, dancing, games, and […]
Get the Led Out returns to the Zeiterion with a live show built around the music of Led Zeppelin. The Philadelphia group features six musicians who focus on the sound […]
Atticus Allen is a Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is a Little Compton Band and Newport staple Los Duderinos member. Allen will perform alongside accompanying musicians.
Students will learn how to make reusable bags that can be heated or frozen for comfort and relief. Participants fill the bags with dried legumes, grains, and optional herbs. Each […]
In this beginner-friendly whittling workshop, students will learn how to carve wooden spoons. The class starts with a block of carved wood and shapes it into a functional spoon using […]
Due to extreme cold, PAACA will open an overnight warming center from noon Sunday, Jan. 25, through 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26. The center is at 360 Coggeshall St., New […]
Burns Night brings a wee bit of Scotland to Davoll’s General Store on Sunday, Jan. 25, starting at 5 p.m. The celebration honors Robert Burns through Scottish fare, poetry, and […]
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.
Damien’s Food Pantry will be closed Tuesday due to snow. Evening service is canceled because of delayed deliveries. Regular service resumes Thursday and Saturday.
The City of New Bedford invites local artists to apply for mural work at the new Congdon DeValles Elementary School. Opportunities include both interior and exterior murals. An information session […]
The School Department’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. at Keith Middle School, Steven De Rossi Community Room. Agenda items include a district overview of […]
The Ordinance Committee meets Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. The meeting continues public hearings on proposed zoning changes. Agenda: Topics include residential infill standards and revisions to principal […]
New Bedford Creative will publicly unveil 23 funded projects selected through the 2026 Art Is Everywhere and Wicked Cool Places grant programs. Grants support local artists, cultural programming, and creative […]
This class is ideal for a first basket-weaving experience. The finished basket measures about 5 by 10 by 5 inches and features varied reed sizes with an accent color. Half-round […]
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