• Dance Barre: MOMIX

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

    A short barre style movement class inspired by the upcoming performance MOMIX: Alice, a contemporary dance and illusion show based on Alice in Wonderland.

  • 80 Proof at Oriental Pearl

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

    80 Proof is a Rhode Island-based party band known for fun, upbeat rock and roll. The group focuses on high-energy sets built around good-time cover songs.

  • Scrimshaw — Learn this Local Art

    Scrimshaw — Learn this Local Art
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn the basics of scrimshaw in this workshop inspired by local maritime history. Participants practice pin-carved scrimshaw using cow bone, a legal and beginner-friendly material. The class starts with simple […]

  • Cord-ura: Sanity gallery talk

    Groundwork 90 Hatch St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artist Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzmán will discuss her solo exhibition, Cord-ura: Sanity, during a free gallery talk. Drawing on her childhood and youth in Chile under the dictatorship, Fuenzalida-Guzmán examines textiles as […]

  • Inclusive Connections Business After Hours

    National Offshore Wind Institute 198 Herman Melville Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Inclusive Connections Business After Hours is an informal networking night for South Coast professionals on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the National Offshore Wind Institute in […]

  • Jesse Cook at Narrows **POSTPONED**

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

    Canadian guitarist and composer Jesse Cook performs Thursday, Jan. 29. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $67 in advance and $70 on […]

  • Cat ‘n Jimmy at Ryan’s Sports Pub

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

    Cat ’n Jimmy is a New Bedford–based duo with Cat on vocals and Jimmy on guitar and vocals. The musicians perform classic blues-rock and Americana with roots influences.

  • Kenny Richards at Cork

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

    Kenny Richards, guitarist-singer-songwriter, worked with Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller and has recorded with Marianne Faithfull. He plays a mix of originals, classic rock, blues, and more.

  • Ward Hayden & The Outliers at Narrows

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

    Ward Hayden & The Outliers perform Friday, Jan. 30 at Narrows. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $38 […]

  • Beeswax Kitchen Wraps Workshop

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

    Make your own beeswax kitchen wraps in this hands-on workshop focused on simple, sustainable living. Participants create up to six reusable wraps in three sizes using organic cotton infused with […]

  • Intro to Bird Carving Workshop

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

    Students make a hand-painted bird in this beginner-friendly wood carving workshop. Participants choose a red cardinal, piping plover, or chickadee, carved from pre-cut pine or basswood. The class fee is […]

  • Story Time With Local Author Stefanie Foster Brown

    New Bedford Free Public Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Local author Stefanie Foster Brown will lead a family-friendly story time featuring her new book, My Heart Speaks Kriolu, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Youth Services at the […]

  • Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with a history lesson by the New Bedford Historical Society and local historians on New Bedford’s role in the Underground Railroad. The program will be held […]

  • South Coast Chamber Music Series: Winter Fire

    St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 124 Front Street, Marion, MA, United States

    South Coast Chamber Music Series presents Winter Fire on January 31 and February 1, 2026, at 3 p.m. The concert features Igor Stravinsky’s “Three Pieces for String Quartet,” Felix Mendelssohn’s […]

  • Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen of Leisure at Ryan’s Sports Pub

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

    Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen of Leisure, a New Bedford–based ensemble, performs a blend of Americana and roots rock. Fronted by singer‑guitarist Butch McCarthy, the band features JB Borges on drums and […]

  • Cinema Shorts Showcase

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

    The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts presents its first Cinema Shorts Showcase on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Three local, award-winning directors will screen 20-minute short films, followed […]

  • Club d’Elf ft. Duke Levine & Kevin Barry at Narrows

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

    Club d’Elf performs Saturday, Jan. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $39 on the day of the […]

  • Rose Alley’s 17th Annual Beer Summit

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford announces its 17th annual Beer Summit from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026. The month-long craft beer challenge features 28 beers in 28 […]

  • Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show

    Bristol Aggie High School 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA, United States

    The Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show is on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton. It brings together farmers, food producers, advocates, […]

  • It’s Time to Write a New Story

    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    "It’s Time to Write a New Story" is a writing and collage workshop facilitated by Sarah Bartlett. The class will look closely at the stories people carry about themselves and […]