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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation […]
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, […]
Synergies: Hybrid Art runs June 4 through Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. The juried exhibition features 19 artists working across multiple media. The work explores intersections of artistic disciplines, materials, and technologies. It highlights experimental approaches to form and expression. Jurors […]
Secure your spot today! The Juniors Summer Rowing Program at the New Bedford Rowing Center is now taking signups. Open to ages 12-18, the two-week sessions in July and August […]
Registration is open for Fairhaven’s MA250 Revolutionary Fourth of July parade and celebration on July 4, 2026. Residents, visitors, and local groups are being sought to join the procession. Neighbors along Green Street are encouraged to decorate homes and yards with patriotic displays. Events begin at 8 a.m. at Fairhaven High School with a flag […]
Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers for its Playspace Program across Massachusetts. Horizons supports young children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family services. The organization operates trauma-informed Playspaces inside family shelters. Spaces include books, toys, crafts, and activities designed to help children feel safe and supported. Volunteers, known as Playspace Activity Leaders […]
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia work. The theme uses literature as a lens for new perspectives. Artist pairs select a work of literature to guide their process. GroundWork Gallery will […]
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 […]
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. […]
The 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim will kick off summer on June 20 from 7 to 11 a.m. The 1.2-mile open water swim crosses New Bedford Harbor, from New Bedford […]
WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]
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 […]
Create two traditional Nantucket Lightship woven bracelets using high-quality reeds and staves. Choose custom colors and craft a matched set of timeless accessories. Once made by sailors and now recognized […]
NextGen Empowered “Confidence Experience” for girls ages 11 to 13 is Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dartmouth VFW Post 9059. The three-hour program focuses on […]
River Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Head of Westport Town Landing in Westport. The annual event celebrates the Westport […]
Love The Ave Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Ave” will become an open-air marketplace during the annual sidewalk sale hosted by the […]
Cisco Kitchen & Bar will host its fourth annual Irish Festival on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. Bagpipes, Irish music, and dance are planned throughout the weekend. Saturday, […]
Local artist Judith Klein will hold a free printmaking workshop on Saturday, June 20, 2-3:30 p.m. at GATLIN Fine Framing in North Dartmouth. She's also exhibiting a mini-retrospective of her […]
Benjamin Quinn is a performer, recording artist, and producer who releases original music and appears at venues across New England. Quinn, also known as Benny Midnight, is based in Providence, […]
New Moon Roller Disco returns Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Buttonwood Park basketball courts in New Bedford, featuring music by resident DJs Baye, Corey Jones, […]
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