FROM the UNDERGROUND
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday […]
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday […]
Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc., in partnership with 3rd Eye Unlimited, is reviving community-based Black theater in New Bedford through Griot’s Corner, a weekly workshop led by playwright and arts educator […]
The Southcoast Artists Index Salon Series will feature Midori Evans and Corey Nuffer for “Write with Community: How Writers Connect Across the South Coast” on April 8 from 6 to […]
The Ordinance Committee meets on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda Items include : A proposal to limit fireworks after 10 p.m. with fines for violations, and continued discussion of a recall process for elected officials. Members will also review a draft parental leave policy for […]
Gardening with Native Plants with Mass Audubon will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 4 p.m. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an eco-friendly haven […]
AHA! Night: Project Planet, Explore Our Ecosystem, is on Thursday, April 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whaling Museum. Enjoy free admission and full gallery access from 4 […]
Curious Figure 3 will be featured during April 9 AHA! Night, with a reception and artist awards ceremony. Admission is free. The program highlights a national juried exhibition of contemporary […]
A special presentation and film screening will highlight the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project. The program shares stories of multigenerational fishing families and businesses […]
“AHHHhhh!” brings late-night house music to the Speakeasy at Zeiterion. The AHA After Dark series begins at 8 p.m., flowing from the Jazz Jam into an Afro-jazz house set curated […]
The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. Festival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers […]
The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed, self-guided environment. Sessions […]
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.
Ric Allendorf is a reflective singer-songwriter, accomplished illustrator and college-level arts educator. Since writing his first song in 2015, Ric has featured at the Providence Folk Festival, the Spire Center, […]
Morgan Reitzas is back on stage, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. Performances often feature his sister, Julie, […]
Step Afrika! presents a high-energy production blending step choreography with a live DJ. Tickets are $15–$49, plus fees. Step Afrika! is renowned for its distinctive stepping style, combining the percussive movement of African American fraternities and sororities with vibrant traditional African dance and dynamic contemporary forms. Every performance brings live music, storytelling, humor, and interactive […]
The Concept Band is a party band that plays top 40, rock, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along music from the ’80s until now.
The Town of Freetown will hold its annual Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. A rain date is set for April 12. Residents, […]
Join the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library for a spring book sale on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library community room. Find gently used books at affordable prices and support library programs and activities. Bring your gently used books for donation on April 9 and 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 […]
Students and their families are invited to connect with representatives from several Historically Black Colleges and Universities, now at New Bedford High School this year. At noon, The Southeastern Step […]
Yoga es Vida Collective will open its newly reimagined space with an Open House and Studio Celebration. This indicates a new chapter focused on movement, mindfulness, and connection. Visitors can […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor workshop on Saturday, April 11, at The Kettle at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Quann will guide participants step by step in […]
Kick off Saturday night at THE BLUES ROOM at Bento's, jazz, and soul alongside great food and drinks. It’s a spot for music lovers to relax and take in New […]
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band will perform Saturday, April 11, at 8 p.m. Admission is pay what you choose. Led by vocalist Julia Keefe, the 16-piece group highlights Indigenous jazz traditions. The music includes works by pioneers such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper, as well as contemporary composers. Performance blends heritage, identity, and […]
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