• KidZone at NBAM

    KidZone at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects […]

  • South Coast Chamber Music Series: Winter Fire

    St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 351 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, 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 […]

  • Linds and Jake at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Lindsay Mota and Jake Girard perform locally, singing genres from rock to pop and back to country music

  • Movie Mondays at The Z: Groundhog Day (1993)

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

    Tickets: $12 Bundle five Movie Mondays tickets in a single purchase and save $10 with the code MOVIE5‍. Groundhog Day follows a cynical TV weatherman who finds himself reliving the […]

  • Educator Open House at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and […]

  • New Bedford Science Café

    The Last Round Bar & Grille 908 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Science Café is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar and Grille. Engineer Richard Riels will discuss ropeless lobster traps and […]

  • The Chat: The story behind the story of the new Zeiterion

    Zoom Meeting

    The opening night curtain rose on a restored Zeiterion Theatre, introducing new education and performance spaces and debuting the Speakeasy with live jazz. The $37 million renovation marked a major […]

  • Cape Verdean Association Annual Meeting

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Keynote speaker Carlos A. Almeida, […]

  • 76 Days Adrift – Film Screening & Q&A with Executive Producer Robert Sennott

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    From Academy Award–winning Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift—a gripping, immersive documentary that tells the extraordinary survival story of Steven Callahan, author of the New York Times bestseller […]

  • Trainwreck at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dawn Levesque and Scott Levesque of "Broke Since Tuesday" and "Over The Edge" make up the acoustic duo Train Wreck.

  • The Homecoming Exhibit at New Bedford Art Museum

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Art Museum celebrates local patronage with The Homecoming on view Feb. 5 through March 29, 2026. The exhibition launches a new series focused on the collecting interests […]

  • FY27 YouthReach Grants Open

    Virtual

    YouthReach grants are now available through Mass Cultural Council. The FY27 round supports Creative Youth Development programs that use arts, humanities, and science to connect with young people. Funding is […]

  • Riverbed, Valoria, Major Moment, Wxther, and Last Weak at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Riverbed, Valoria, Major Moment, Wxther, and Last Weak will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at The Vault. Admission is $15. This show is 21+ with a valid ID. […]

  • MOMIX: Alice at The Zeiterion

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

    MOMIX brings its latest production to the Zeiterion stage on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the show blends illusion, acrobatics, magic, and playful surprise […]

  • Westport Cultural Council Accepting Grant Proposals

    The Westport Cultural Council is accepting applications for Community Grants from Feb. 6 through March 11 at 4 p.m. Funding is supported by the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust, administered […]

  • Crepe Paper Roses Workshop

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

    An observer gasped when realizing the roses were not real, but handmade. These lifelike blooms capture classic symbols of love, beauty, and passion, crafted as detailed sculptures that closely resemble […]

  • Paper Quilling: Valentine Hearts

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

    Quilling is a delicate paper art that uses curled strips to create detailed designs. The technique dates back to the 15th century in France and Italy and is seeing renewed […]

  • First Fridays: Down to the Sea in Ships Screening

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A screening of the 1922 silent film "Down to the Sea in Ships" will open the 2026 First Fridays series. The movie was filmed in and around New Bedford, and […]