The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31, 2026. Nonperishable food donations will benefit PACE, the New Bedford Housing Authority, and local food pantries. Items can be dropped off at: City Hall, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging, 181 Hillman St., Building 9, […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with the […]
Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at obsession, power, and the American whaling story. Whitman is known for intricate “mental maps” that explore emotion, memory, and place. She applies that style to […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. This regional arts […]
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 of South Coast art patrons. Works come exclusively from private local collections and are rarely shown publicly. An eclectic mix reflects the tastes of eight […]
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 multi-year, with awards starting at $20,000. Programs led by organizations, schools, or government entities are eligible if they have been running for at least six […]
March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance documentation, textiles, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and present-day social issues. Jacobo and María Ángeles, master wood carvers from Oaxaca, present […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market has moved indoors for the season at the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House. It runs from November through May, bringing fresh, local produce throughout the colder months. Cash, credit, SNAP, HIP, Senior coupons, and WIC coupons are accepted. The indoor market keeps local food within easy reach for Greater New […]
Build a unique, electrified cigar box guitar in a hands-on workshop with Jason. Students will make a one-of-a-kind three-stringed slide guitar that can be played acoustically or through an amp. With a simple cigar box as the body, participants will sand, cut, and assemble wood, strings, tuners, and pickups. The workshop is on Saturday, March […]
Hop into spring with Bunny Brunch at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Tickets are $20–25, and advance registration is required. The buffet breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and more. Meet the Easter Bunny and take photos. Additional activities include face painting and a meet-and-greet with one of the zoo’s animal ambassadors. Each Bunny Brunch ticket also […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
No Kings Part III (2nd event) is scheduled for Friday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park, at the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street in New Bedford. The peaceful event is sponsored by Democracy Unleashed and is organized as a demonstration focused on democracy and civic engagement.
From today’s hot country to yesterday’s classics, Marvin & G perform songs by artists like Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Zac Brown Band, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Darius Rucker, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Eagles, Matchbox 20, Elton John, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, and tons of others.
South Coast Chamber Music Series presents Story Time on March 28 and 29 at 3 p.m. Kenji Bunch’s "Hard Winter Holler and Stomp" is a fresh take on Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions, while Cristopor Najarian’s "A Tale for Two Violins" draws on Turkish, Armenian, and Middle Eastern folk melodies to mark the 100th […]
The third No Kings March for the People is scheduled Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside New Bedford District Court. Community members from across the region will gather for a peaceful march.
Kettle Kitchen Concerts pair tacos, tunes, and cold beer on Saturday afternoons. The brewery is open from 3 to 8 p.m., with free live music each week at 5:30 p.m. South Coast artists bring the soundtrack. BBQ y MAS serves Birria tacos from the Kettle Kitchen at Buzzards Bay Brewing, along with rotating weekly specials […]
The second annual Cachupa Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cape Verdean Vets Hall in New Bedford. Cachupa, or kaxupa, carries deep roots in Cape Verdean culture. Recipes are passed down through families, with each cook bringing their own style and pride. One spot remains open for […]
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
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