• HIP Family Resource Center

    Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 Night: Classic Rock Trivia

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

    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 […]

  • Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast

    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 Workshop

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

    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 […]

  • Winter Coat and Clothing Giveaway and Community Meal

    PAACA Recovery Support Center 360 Coggeshall St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • DJ iiiPower at Cultivator Shoals

    Cultivator Shoals 31 Union St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 and Besties at Avalon Medical Spa

    Avalon Medical Spa 77 Wolcott Ave., Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Zeiterion Monthly Tours

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

    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 […]

  • Lilo & Stitch–themed luau pool party

    Seaport Resort & Marina 110 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    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 at Zeiterion

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

    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 & Co. at Cork

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

    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.

  • Learn to Sew: Hot/Cold Packs

    Learn to Sew: Hot/Cold Packs
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Whittle your own Wood Spoon Workshop

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

    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 […]

  • Warming Center at PAACA

    PAACA Recovery Support Center 360 Coggeshall St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 Poetry Night at Davoll’s General Store

    Davoll's General Store 1228 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 at Knuckle Heads

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

    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 Closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    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.

  • Congdon-DeValles Call for Artists Information Session

    Congdon-DeValles Elementary School 350 Bolton St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • School Department’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee Meeting

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    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 […]

  • City Ordinance Committee meeting

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

    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 2026 Grant Announcement

    UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus 715 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Weaving a large Cracker/Catchall Basket

    Weaving a large Cracker/Catchall Basket
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]