Skeleton Crewe is seasoned jam band musicians Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane. The group mixes Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and richly layered keyboard, bass, and drum work. The performance is on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are $44 in advance and $46 on the day of the […]
Enjoy “Classical Favorites in the Parlors” on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of familiar classical pieces. Tickets are $15 and sold at the door. Seating is limited, so arriving early helps secure a preferred seat.
Duke Robillard has been a leading voice in blues, swing, and classic R&B since 1967. He first gained national attention as the founder and front man of Roomful of Blues. His influence has reached generations of musicians and fans worldwide. Robillard has earned two Grammy nominations for traditional blues album of the year. He was […]
Peter Gross returns with his popular comedy hypnosis show at The Vault on Friday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. The performance blends audience participation and humorous stage hypnosis. Tickets are $23.85 general admission with a single folding chair (no table / dinner service at folding chairs). […]
Back In The Day plays classic rock and 1980s favorites. Current members include Scott Raymond “Coop” Cooper on lead vocals, Paul Trial on drums, T.J. Nowicki on keyboards and vocals, […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
Tom Rush performs Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Rush brings warmth, humor, and a distinctive guitar style to the stage. His shows move easily between tender ballads and gritty blues, with storytelling at the center. His […]
Zumba & Refuel with Clifford on the first Sunday of the month with a $5 entrance fee. Each high-energy Zumba session is open to all fitness levels, followed by smoothies […]
New Bedford JazzFest opens its 2026 Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, March 1, with Yoron Israel and High Standards. The concert is from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening […]
North End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com
Keynote speaker Richard V. Reeves will present “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men” on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The talk explores the academic and social challenges facing boys and men. Reeves is a nationally recognized researcher, author, and speaker. His work spans journalism, […]
Classes meet Wednesdays from March 4 through March 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. This four-week clay workshop gives middle school students hands-on experience with both hand-building and the pottery […]
This four-week workshop gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to clay. Many students don’t get this experience until high school. Participants will work with clay by hand and on […]
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity […]
The Z hosts a special screening of the award-winning documentary "In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told" includes a post-show Q&A with filmmaker David Abel. Tickets are $15. This true story is about local lobster diver Michael Packard, who was briefly caught in a whale's mouth off Provincetown in 2021. It examines events […]
Rick Paulus, former chief calligrapher at the White House, leads a monoline class beginning March 10 at the Westport Art Group. Focus centers on the expressive monoline letter and its […]
The First Unitarian Church presents author Ieva Jusionyte for a conversation about her book "Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border," a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. The program includes a talk, audience Q&A, and book signing. "Exit Wounds" examines the flow of U.S. guns and ammunition into Mexico and the […]
Shamrocks and Shenanigans takes place Friday, March 13, at the Venus de Milo in Swansea. Proceeds directly help A Wish Come True grant wishes to local children facing life-threatening illnesses, […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
NBSO will perform Boldness Unbound on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. The show is led by the direction of Yaniv Dinur, with internationally […]
Seaglass Theater Company presents Irish-inspired music spanning folk, classical, Broadway, and modern pop. Favorites range from “Danny Boy” to U2. Tickets are $30. Performers include Erin Shea Hogan on vocals […]
Marlon Wayans brings his stand-up comedy to the Z for one night. He is a veteran of film, television, and comedy. Wayans rose to prominence with “In Living Color” and hit films including “Scary Movie” and “White Chicks.” His stand-up mixes sharp social commentary with personal stories about family, relationships, and everyday life. This performance […]
Hunger Heroes Food Drop helps neighbors in need on the South Coast by distributing groceries on the third Thursday of each month at the Family Resource Center. Volunteers and staff give out fresh produce, pantry staples, bread, and other items while supplies last. No registration required. Staff can answer questions and direct people to additional […]
Damien’s Food Pantry will hold a “Fill a Card, Fill a Plate” bingo night on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Dudley Brown VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball Road, Wareham. Doors […]
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