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Matty O and Scott Avila of the high-energy rock/country band Loose Screws will perform as a duo.
Matty O and Scott Avila of the high-energy rock/country band Loose Screws will perform as a duo.
Dartmouth residents have several options for disposing of Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday greenery after the season ends. Real Christmas Trees Real trees are chipped and reused as cover at the Crapo Hill Landfill. Trees must be free of ornaments, lights, stands, tinsel, and plastic bags. SMART Program participants may place trees curbside on their […]
Acushnet Public Library welcomes Marian Pierre-Louis for a house history program on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. Pierre-Louis is known as the Northeast House Historian. She explains how to find deeds and link records. Topics include census data, maps, and tax records. Talk outlines 10 steps to begin researching a home of any […]
A special meeting of the New Bedford City Council is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 133 William St. Councilors will organize for the 2026 term, including the election of a City Council president and president pro tem. The council will also draw seats, if required, and […]
The New Bedford City Council School Committee and Board of Assessors will hold the 2026 City of New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. It will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Newly elected and re-elected municipal officials will be formally recognized. Attendance is free […]
America’s 250th Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 4:30 p.m. Historian Dr. Sarah Crabtree presents an illustrated talk in the RJD […]
New Bedford Free Public Library will offer a Youth Services Junk Journal Workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. Participants will create a personalized junk journal using found […]
New Bedford Science Café continues in full swing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar and Grill. Admission is free. Food and drinks are […]
A new Women's Health Book Club invites readers to explore women’s unique journeys through literature. Brought to you by Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health and in partnership with the New Bedford Public Library Lawler Branch, the club is facilitated by Dr. Justina Perry, women’s health physical therapist and owner of Oshun Physical Therapy & […]
Old Man Winter Canvas Class is on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at K&A Creations. The class fee is $25 and reflects matinee pricing and is open to ages 13 and up. […]
The City of New Bedford will hold a community meeting on the proposed New Bedford RiverWalk on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Alma Del Mar Charter School, 515 Belleville Ave. The meeting provides an overview of the proposed 1.5-mile habitat restoration and recreational path planned between Coggeshall Street and Hadley […]
This group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Buttonwood Senior Center, 7 p.m. This meeting is currently chaired by Councilor –At- Large, Naomi Carney. Contact: Naomi.Carney@newbedford-ma.gov
The Board of Assessors of New Bedford will hold an open meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Room 112 at City Hall. The session begins with approval of minutes from the Dec. 18, 2025, meeting. The board will review and approve monthly abatement and exemption reports. It will also review and approve […]
The first meeting of 2026 for the Council on Aging Advisory Board is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. Agenda items include approval of prior minutes, updates on ongoing work, and reports from board leadership and staff. Members will also discuss a Community Development Block Grant. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2026.
The New Bedford Housing Authority will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in person and by Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial and director’s reports, and the nomination and election of officers for 2026. Members will also consider several contract awards and amendments related to building improvements and services, as well […]
Kate Virginia is a singer/songwriter who performs original songs of love, life, and growth.
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Laura Gardner, Teacher Librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, for a presentation on how screen time impacts kid/teen brains and health.
Two Jerks features Ron Farias and Glen Nunes, an acoustic duo known for high-energy sets and an easygoing party feel. The duo performs acoustic favorites with plenty of laughs and crowd interaction.
Albert Lee performs Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Tickets are $49 in advance and $51 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Lee is a […]
The Buzzard Blue Band blends traditional Delta blues with Chicago swing, Southern rock and soul to create a high-energy rhythm and blues sound. Known for its mix of classic rock and blues influences, the band delivers a set rooted in what it describes as “house-rockin’” music.
Two tributes to grunge era rock share the bill on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at The Vault Music Hall. The night features Stone Temple Posers and Heart Shaped Box. General […]
Wild Nites is a lively, flexible party band that brings energy to every show. Depending on the event, they can perform as a small acoustic duo or a full band with a horn section, including saxophones, trumpet, and trombone. Their setlist spans decades and genres from oldies and swing to funk, disco, rock, pop, hip-hop, and […]
The Concept is a popular local party band that plays top 40, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.
Join Artist-in-Residence Alex Houston for the closing reception of her quilt exploring the impacts of urban renewal in New Bedford. Through detailed textile mapping, the work reveals demolished homes, displaced families, and the construction of highways that reshaped the city.
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