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 […]
Explore one of New England’s favorite crustaceans during Lobster Days 2026 at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. The family-friendly program introduces the public and local youth to Massachusetts’ commercial lobster industry. Activities include demonstrations and talks by working lobstermen, story time, lobster themed crafts and more. Lobster Days 2026 runs Thursday, Feb. 19, and […]
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall, Ashley Room 120. Agenda: Three public hearings focus on requests from […]
STOMP is an explosive and playful performance that delights audiences of all ages. Known worldwide for sharp timing and infectious energy, the eight-member troupe creates thunderous rhythms using everyday objects […]
Rhythm comes from the unexpected as trash cans, brooms, and boxes become the stars of STOMP on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Eight performers create percussion using everyday objects. […]
Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform a Tribute to Chicago Blues, a program rooted in the music that shaped the band’s sound. Harmonica master and front man Kim Wilson […]
This workshop explores how natural pigments can hold memory. It is led by Korie Ellis. Bouquets that would normally fade are turned into natural dyes. Each participant will dye a […]
A long-established sage bush provides the fresh materials for this hands-on workshop, where participants learn how to make and decorate their own sage sticks for personal use or gifting. Instruction […]
Jackson Neves is a music and business graduate at Wheaton College. He’s also a guitarist, singer, and pianist playing the best music of the ’50s through today.
“I Hope Those People Sink” looks back at the New Bedford fishermen’s strike four decades later. Ian Coss, host of GBH’s The Big Dig, presents a screening and discussion of his team’s latest documentary on the 1985 to 1986 strike. The film revisits a turbulent three-month period through archival footage and interviews with those who […]
Comedy Night is a laugh-filled evening of stand-up led by headliner Mike Murray. The show features Andy and Mr. Kuze. Audiences can expect sharp jokes from comics with distinct voices […]
Lacey Cheryl 5 will perform with Gary Faria on lead guitar and vocals, Lacey Cheryl on vocals and rhythm guitar, Giulia Khoury on keys and vocals, Jorge Torres on bass […]
Create two traditional Nantucket Lightship woven bracelets using high-quality reeds and staves. Choose custom colors and craft a matched set of timeless accessories. Once made by sailors and now recognized […]
A rare, high-energy collaboration comes to the Shepherd Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Funky Cat Five returns with guitars and trumpets drawn from the golden age of […]
Ally the Piper brings an electrifying live show that blends original music with bold interpretations of classic rock and heavy metal. A global internet sensation with nearly 5 million followers, […]
Loose Screws is a high-energy party band consisting of three lifelong Dartmouth residents. The band plays a mix of ’70s through today's tuneage.
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 […]
Cirque Kalabanté showcases the beauty and artistry of African culture through powerful movement and live music. Strength, agility, and joy shape Afrique en Cirque, where acrobats perform gravity-defying feats and […]
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 […]
The 'Tuesdays at WAG' program continues with Rick Paulus talking about his calligraphy journey from "Chief Calligrapher at the White House to the Sea" on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. A former White House chief calligrapher, Paulus now works from his studio on Buzzards Bay. He has studied and practiced calligraphy for more than 40 […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The four-week program is open to beginners and returning students and builds on introductory photography skills. Coursework combines […]
ArtREADS, the Art and Literature Book Club, meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Admission is free. Discussion centers on “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, winner of the National Book […]
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email […]
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 […]
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