• 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 […]

  • Acushnet Complete Streets Pop-Up Event & Online Survey

    Acushnet Public Library 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA, United States

    The Town of Acushnet is seeking public input on street safety and accessibility. A pop-up outreach event is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the […]

  • 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 […]