Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]
The Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Center. The group focuses on improving safety and quality of life in Ward 6. For more information, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net. .
On the third Wednesday of each month, the Underground Railroad Café & Gallery hosts The GRIOT's CORNER, a creative space for writers. This open mic and workshop event invites poets, essayists, storytellers, rappers, and playwrights to share their work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers. Led by Mwalim, an award-winning author and professor at […]
Business After Hours Sunset Sip and Sail is set aboard the Cuttyhunk Ferry on Thursday, July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The lineup features a sunset cruise through New Bedford Harbor with hors d’oeuvres and a cash-only bar.
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold a Harbor Days Book Sale on July 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room at 7 Barstow St. Gently used books for readers of all ages will be for sale. Proceeds will support library programs, events, and resources. Book donations […]
NB Roots & Branches returns to downtown New Bedford on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, with free live music, dance, art, and community events. Festival highlights include 12 performance areas, a sidewalk sale, street performers, participatory art spaces, and a multimedia finale at The Vault. A kickoff contradance and collaboration with AHA!’s Summer […]
Rylee Gonsalves and Zack Nunes will perform.
Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. July 17 — The Groovalottos Genre: Funk The performance kicks off the NB Roots and […]
New Bedford Festival Theatre returns to Zeiterion with “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville” in July. The musical runs for eight performances from July 17 through July 26. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., with select 2 p.m. matinees. A steel drum band will perform on Purchase Street before each performance. A blue-and-gold macaw is also […]
KCOR is a local rock cover band performing hits from the 90s 2000 and current rock.
Most Wanted will perform at Oriental Pearl on Thursday, July 18. The band plays a mix of rock, country, and hits from the 1980s and 1990s.
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven will offer three weeks of summer camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 from July 20 through Aug. 7. Weekly sessions cost $300. Discounts and scholarships are available. Ecology Camp runs July 20 through 24 and focuses on exploration, service, and hands-on learning centered on caring for the […]
Bethel A.M.E. Church is hosting “Can We Talk,” a monthly gathering focused on community healing and support. The program is available for anyone dealing with stress, pain, grief, or trauma. Attendees are encouraged to share openly and begin healing as a community. Sessions are held every third Tuesday of the month. Dinner is served at […]
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven will offer three weeks of summer camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 from July 20 through Aug. 7. Weekly sessions cost $300. Discounts and scholarships are available. Ecology Camp runs July 20 through 24 and focuses on exploration, service, and hands-on learning centered on caring for the […]
Real Weird is a 4-member powerhouse of musicians playing the song favorites from the 90s/00s and more.
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery will hold its seventh annual Vine to Table event on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Guests will begin the evening with sparkling wine and local food while overlooking the vineyard. Owner Robert Russell will welcome guests among the vines before dinner begins. Chef Rizwan Ahmed created a four-course menu […]
Folk singer Aoife Clancy will perform at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center on Thursday, July 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. Clancy's repertoire includes traditional Irish songs, ballads, and contemporary folk music. Tickets are $25 for the public and $20 for Fishing Heritage Center members, plus Eventbrite fees.
Join K&A Creations for an adult summer camp day at Blazing Saddles Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Fairhaven with art, cozy vibes & zero pressure. The fee is $195. Paint, create, wander the farm, pet the animals, journal, & recharge with guided & semi-guided projects, quiet spaces, yoga, farm tours & more. Come solo or […]
Start the morning with an outdoor yoga class led by Stephanie Lawrence, then unwind with a drink in the tasting room. Admission is $25 and includes one drink ticket after class. Wine & Wellness is on the last Sunday of each month from May through October with a rotating instructor lineup. Participants should bring their […]
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