Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across each other and trade songs. The audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Participants are pitted on one side against the other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc. Dueling piano shows are typically 60 […]
Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The program blends original songs with historical storytelling. It explores people and events that shaped the blues, country, rock and other forms of American popular music. […]
Ballet Rhode Island makes its Bristol Community College debut with Pure Dance on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. The contemporary ballet program features works by George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon and Yury Yanowsky. Performances highlight athletic movement, expressive storytelling, and live musicality. Each […]
No Rulz, formerly known as Of Like Mindz, now features Gretchen Shellman, the former lead vocalist for Hyper Drive. Her cutting-edge rock voice brings excitement and energy to the table.
Join a vibrant virtual Watch Party hosted by the Statewide Young Adult Council, where young adults connect around mental health and advocacy. Open to individuals ages 16 to 30, the gathering features guest speakers, peer-led discussion and networking. Sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendance is […]
Food trucks roll into Fort Taber on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m., with lots of flavor choices paired with a wide range of craft beverages. Advance tickets are $5; gate admission is $10. Live music keeps the crowd hopping. Outdoor games from Ultimate Tailgating bring fun for all ages. Dozens of regional […]
Experience four voices and infinite emotion at the season-closing concerts, $35: May 2 at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 3 p.m. May 3 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 p.m. The program features short string quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame), Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria), and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs), followed by Johannes Brahms’s Piano […]
Greater New Bedford Choral Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a spring concert on Sunday, May 3, at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 VIP. The program features a mix of classical works and timeless favorites. Selections include Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts,” spirituals, Americana […]
Community members are invited to gather with the Immigrants’ Assistance Center and its team on Friday, May 8, at the Century House in Acushnet for the gala, Striving for Peace. A cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing from 7 to 11:30 p.m., with music from a DJ. The evening highlights […]
A free bicycle repair workshop will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Howland Green Branch Library. Bill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited will lead the session and show participants how to diagnose and repair common bike problems. Community members are encouraged to bring their bicycles and learn simple […]
Opening of the Bay is set for Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kilburn Mill on Clark’s Cove. Tickets are $100. The Community Boating Center of New Bedford’s annual fundraiser features dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Summer Youth Sailing Program, which offers scholarships to sailors ages 5 to […]
More than 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to gather for the 16th annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on May 10, 2026. Race begins at 10 a.m., with a kids' dash at 9:30 a.m., at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Registration is $35. The fundraiser supports the Women's Fund SouthCoast, which […]
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. The fundraiser supports scholarships for local students and brings together business and community leaders from across the SouthCoast. Vinatieri is a four-time Super Bowl champion […]
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